By tempo

Songs around 170 BPM

Every catalogue song whose tempo sits around 170 BPM (roughly 165–174) — handy for finding sample-able tracks that fit a beat. Each carries the same sourced clearance research as its song page.

7 songs

Famous

Kanye West feat. Rihanna & Swizz Beatz · 2016

Documented Sampling History

Hip-Hop 2010s

4 sources

Bitter Sweet Symphony

The Verve · 1997

Cleared After Dispute

Britpop 1990s

4 sources

Bam Bam

Sister Nancy · 1982

Documented Sampling History

Reggae 1980s

5 sources

Alone Again (Naturally)

Gilbert O'Sullivan · 1972

Cleared After Dispute

Pop 1970s

7 sources

Whole Lotta Love

Led Zeppelin · 1969

Cleared After Dispute

Hard Rock 1960s

4 sources

Misirlou

Dick Dale and his Del-Tones · 1962

Documented Sampling History

Surf Rock 1960s

4 sources

Take Five

The Dave Brubeck Quartet · 1959

Documented Sampling History

Jazz 1950s

5 sources