Pharrell Williams Popular Song Ranking [2026]

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Pharrell Williams – Happy (Official Video)

Pharrell Williams, who has been driving the music scene since the ’90s with innovative sounds as The Neptunes, created this track for the 2013 film Despicable Me 2.

It’s brimming with an uplifting energy that makes your body start moving the moment you hear it.

The powerful lyrics declaring happiness in the face of any adversity, coupled with a funky, clap-along beat, make it a pure burst of positive energy.

Featured on his 2014 album G I R L and winner of a Grammy, it’s a modern classic.

The 24-hour music video also made headlines, and it’s hard to imagine a better pick for moments when you want to boost motivation and lose yourself in exercise like running or training.

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Pharrell Williams – Freedom (Official Video)

An indie pop track released in 2015 by Pharrell Williams.

It was inspired by Naughty by Nature’s 1991 track “Uptown Anthem.” The song was featured in the film Despicable Me 3 and in a FIAT commercial.

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Daft Punk – Get Lucky (Full Video)

A collaboration between the French electro house duo Daft Punk and Pharrell Williams.

Its nostalgic, disco-style sound lifts your spirits, and the message—live without wasting time to seize good fortune—gives you strength.

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Calvin Harris – Feels (Official Video) ft. Pharrell Williams, Katy Perry, Big Sean

A romantic and upbeat summer pop track released in 2017 by Scottish DJ Calvin Harris.

It reached No.

1 on the charts in the UK, Mexico, Israel, and Australia, and was certified Gold in Italy and New Zealand.

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Pharrell Williams – Runnin’ (Audio)

This is the song that played during the scene in the movie “Hidden Figures” where the protagonist sprints full speed from one building to another.

It’s a summer song featuring Pharrell Williams’s light and refreshing vocals.

Perfect for sweltering summer high school baseball games, or whenever you want to feel a bit cooler.

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Pharrell Williams, Miley Cyrus – Doctor (Work It Out) (Official Video)

Pharrell Williams and Miley Cyrus’s collaborative track “Doctor (Work It Out).” Reuniting for the first time in about a decade, the song centers on repairing a relationship with a loved one, carrying a message about deepening trust and understanding between partners and strengthening their bond by overcoming past mistakes.

Under Pharrell’s production, its breezy blend of glam pop and funk pairs with Miley’s powerful yet delicate vocals to create a moving track that resonates with listeners.

Released on March 1, 2024, it first premiered at a Louis Vuitton fashion show, where it drew significant attention.

It’s an uplifting, positive number that feels perfect for summer listening.

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Big Sean – What A Year Ft. Pharrell Williams & Detail | +Lyrics (Re-Up)

“What A Year” is a collaborative track released in 2015 by rapper Big Sean, featuring Pharrell Williams and Detail, with production by Bobby Johnson, Frank Dukes, and Detail.

Big Sean is a rapper born in 1988, born in Santa Monica, California, and hailing from Detroit, Michigan.