tastemaker’s top 13 uses of the harpsichord sound

Harpsichord’s official song chart that attempts to guestimate which songs best use, incorporate, or simulate the sound of the harpsichord instrument. Factors in: Reported charting data and/or progression from Spotify, Apple Music, and iTunes live chart updates; YouTube views; online social media discussion — far as Twitter, Tik Tok; relevancy in the news; chatter amongst fans, as far as social media and in person exchanges; reported digital sales; radio airplay; usage in visual media, as far as TV and movies; playability in public spaces; and artist’s own attention to the song. Songs can include deep cuts as well as singles. This chart is heavily influenced by critical taste of the Harpsichord staff.

No. 1

no scrubs (1999)

tlc [us]

tastemaker’s top 13 uses of the harpsichord sound

published july 2023

No Scrubs

TLC

2

bills, bills, bills (1999)

destiny’s child

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Peak: No. 2

Notable Strength: Music Significance & Influence, Public Playability, In-Person Exchanges, Sales, Streaming, Radio, & Social Media

3

angel of mine (1998)

monica

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Peak: No. 3

Notable Strength: Music Significance & Influence, In-Person Exchanges, Radio, & Critic

4

always be my baby (1995)

mariah carey

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Peak: No. 4

Notable Strength: Music Significance & Influence, Public Playability, In-Person Exchanges, Sales, Streaming, Radio, & Social Media

5

all you need is love (1967)

the beatles

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Peak: No. 5

Notable Strength: Music Significance & Influence, Public Playability, In-Person Exchanges, Sales, & Media Usage

6

i’ll be there (1970)

jackson 5

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Peak: No. 6

Notable Strength: Music Significance & Influence, Public Playability, In-Person Exchanges, & Social Media

7

fantasy (1977)

earth, wind, & fire

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Peak: No. 7

Notable Strength: Music Significance & Influence, Public Playability, Radio, & Critic

8

there you go (2000)

p!nk

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Peak: No. 8

Notable Strength: Social Media & Critic

9

death by a thousand cuts (2019)

taylor swift

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Peak: No. 9

Notable Strength: Fans, Artist Recognition, Streaming, Sales, Social Media, & Critic

10

MacArthur park (1978)

donna summer

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Peak: No. 10

Notable Strength: Music Influence & Significance, Social Media, & Critic

11

could it be I’m falling in love (1972)

the spinners

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Peak: No. 11

Notable Strength: Music Influence & Significance, & Critic

12

take ‘em out (2023)

swizz beatz ft jadakiss, benny the butcher, & Scar Lip

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Peak: No. 12

Notable Strength: Critic & Fans

13

scarborough Fair/canticle (1968)

Simon & Garfunkel

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Peak: No. 13

Notable Strength: Music Influence & Significance & Critic