Spanish Harlem
Aretha Franklin
Spanish Harlem by Aretha Franklin (released in 1971) appeared in 13 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 876 in 2005. The song first appeared on the list in 1999 and last appeared on it in 2011.
Chart history
All positions by edition
| Edition | Position |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 1521 |
| 2010 | 1253 |
| 2009 | 1765 |
| 2008 | 1039 |
| 2007 | 955 |
| 2006 | 1349 |
| 2005 | 876 |
| 2004 | 949 |
| 2003 | 1122 |
| 2002 | 921 |
| 2001 | 1043 |
| 2000 | 1225 |
| 1999 | 1299 |
More by Aretha Franklin
- (You Make Me Feel Like A) Natural Woman best position 182
- Think (Blues Brothers Version) best position 212
- Respect best position 245
- I Say A Little Prayer best position 300
How the song fared
On average, Spanish Harlem was at position 1178.2 in the 13 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1765 in 2009. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. The longest consecutive run was 13 editions (up to and including 2011). The biggest rise came in 2010: from position 1765 to position 1253 (+512). The biggest fall came in 2009: from position 1039 to position 1765 (-726). In 2025, the song was not on the list; it was last on it in 2011.
Compared with all songs
In total, 4,925 different songs have appeared in the Top 2000. With 13 editions, this song shares that score with 120 other songs, and 1,671 songs were on the list in more editions. There are 2,310 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 876.
Also released in 1971
129 other songs from 1971 are in the Top 2000. The highest chart entries:
- Imagine – John Lennon best position 1
- Stairway To Heaven – Led Zeppelin best position 3
- Zing Vecht Huil Bid Lach Werk En Bewonder – Ramses Shaffy best position 7
- Riders On The Storm – The Doors best position 10
- I Am...I Said – Neil Diamond best position 80
- Have You Ever Seen The Rain – Creedence Clearwater Revival best position 101
Neighbours in the 2011 list
In 2011, this song was at position 1521. Vaya Con Dios (The Cats) was at position 1520, one place higher; I Want To Hold Your Hand (The Beatles) was at position 1522, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was Spanish Harlem by Aretha Franklin in the Top 2000?
Spanish Harlem was on the list in 13 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 1999 and most recently in 2011.
What is the highest position of Spanish Harlem in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 876 in 2005.
How high was Spanish Harlem in the 2025 Top 2000?
The song was not on the list in 2025.