Woman
John Lennon
Woman by John Lennon (released in 1981) appeared in 19 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 667 in 2001. The song first appeared on the list in 1999 and last appeared on it in 2017.
Chart history
All positions by edition
| Edition | Position |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 1936 |
| 2016 | 1918 |
| 2015 | 1757 |
| 2014 | 1586 |
| 2013 | 1427 |
| 2012 | 1350 |
| 2011 | 1034 |
| 2010 | 988 |
| 2009 | 1276 |
| 2008 | 904 |
| 2007 | 1172 |
| 2006 | 898 |
| 2005 | 892 |
| 2004 | 930 |
| 2003 | 725 |
| 2002 | 872 |
| 2001 | 667 |
| 2000 | 908 |
| 1999 | 707 |
More by John Lennon
- Imagine best position 1
- Working Class Hero best position 486
- Jealous Guy best position 933
- Mother best position 1189
- Instant Karma! best position 1383
How the song fared
On average, Woman was at position 1155.1 in the 19 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1936 in 2017. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. The longest consecutive run was 19 editions (up to and including 2017). The biggest rise came in 2010: from position 1276 to position 988 (+288). The biggest fall came in 2009: from position 904 to position 1276 (-372). In 2025, the song was not on the list; it was last on it in 2017.
Compared with all songs
In total, 4,925 different songs have appeared in the Top 2000. With 19 editions, this song shares that score with 74 other songs, and 1,038 songs were on the list in more editions. There are 1,788 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 667.
Also released in 1981
82 other songs from 1981 are in the Top 2000. The highest chart entries:
- The River – Bruce Springsteen best position 7
- In The Air Tonight – Phil Collins best position 36
- Under Pressure – David Bowie & Queen best position 38
- Don't Stop Believin' – Journey best position 79
- 32 Jaar (Sinds 1 Dag Of 2) – Doe Maar best position 105
- Vienna – Ultravox best position 106
Neighbours in the 2017 list
In 2017, this song was at position 1936. Brother (Racoon) was at position 1935, one place higher; The Road Ahead (Miles Of The Unknown) (City To City) was at position 1937, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was Woman by John Lennon in the Top 2000?
Woman was on the list in 19 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 1999 and most recently in 2017.
What is the highest position of Woman in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 667 in 2001.
How high was Woman in the 2025 Top 2000?
The song was not on the list in 2025.