Song · Elvis Costello
“Accidents Will Happen” by Elvis Costello
Released 1989
“Accidents Will Happen” by Elvis Costello appears on 8 radio countdowns from 2 stations between 2007 and 2024. It was first released in 1989. Its best result is #529 on The Best Opening Tracks of All Time. In the combined RockLists rankings it is #1,768 alternative song of all time.
8countdowns
2stations
#529best position
0#1 finishes
0top 10 finishes
2007–2024years charted
RockLists rankings
Alternative & Modern Rock
All Rock Formats
All-time and decade countdowns
| Year | # | Station | Countdown | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 592 | CD101 | CD101 Top 2008 Songs of All-Time (December 2007) | 2008 |
| 2008 | 575 | CD101 | CD101 Top 2009 Songs of All-Time (December 2008) | 2009 |
| 2009 | 582 | CD101 | CD101 Top 2010 Songs of All-Time (December 2009) | 2010 |
| 2010 | 602 | CD101 | CD101 Top 2011 Songs of All-Time (December 2010) | 2011 |
| 2011 | 621 | CD101 | CD101 Top 2012 Songs of All-Time (December 2011) | 2011 |
| 2013 | 635 | CD101 | CD101 Top 2013 Songs of All-Time (December 2013) | 2012 |
| 2014 | 646 | CD101 | CD101 Top 2014 Songs of All-Time (2014) | 2013 |
| 2024 | 529 | KEXP | The Best Opening Tracks of All Time | 738 |