It’s time to perform, and you need to pick a song that will show off that amazing voice!
This list is chock-full of upbeat singalongs, dramatic belters, and cool raps that are sure to get everyone in the audience on their feet.
So, without further ado…here are 75 of the best karaoke songs ever!
1. “Be My Baby” by The Ronettes
“Be My Baby” is a great, well-known karaoke song to sing!
By the American girl group The Ronettes and released as a single in 1963, the song was the Ronettes’ biggest hit, shooting to number two in the United States and number four in the United Kingdom.
It is often coined as one of the best songs of the 1960s, and some consider it to be one of the top songs of all time.
2. “Purple Rain” by Prince
“Purple Rain” is a song written by Prince and performed by his backing band the Revolution.
It is the title track from the same-named 1984 album, which is also the soundtrack album for the 1984 film starring Prince, and was included as the album’s third single.
The song is a powerful ballad that mixes in elements of rock, R&B, gospel, and orchestral music, making it one of the best karaoke songs to perform!
3. “Born to Run” by Bruce Springsteen
“Born to Run” is the title piece of Bruce Springsteen’s album, Born to Run.
Music critic Robert Christgau enjoyed the song’s ‘wall of sound influence’ and said it is “the fulfillment of everything ‘Be My Baby’ was about and lots more”.
The good karaoke song was chosen by Rolling Stone as number 21 on their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time, which is the highest ever entry for Bruce Springsteen.
4. “I Want It That Way” by Backstreet Boys
“I Want It That Way” is by the boy band Backstreet Boys, and is known to be their signature song.
The song received positive reviews from critics, with many praising its catchiness and dubbing it the pop ballad of the year.
It received three Grammy nominations, including Song and Record of the Year.
The great karaoke song reached number one in over 25 countries, including Austria, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom!
5. “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” by Whitney Houston
Whitney Houston recorded the song “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)” for her 1987 studio album, Whitney.
Despite receiving mixed reviews, the song became a global success, topping the charts in eighteen countries and continues to be one of the best karaoke songs out there.
“I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)” won Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 30th Annual Grammy Awards, Houston’s second win in the category.
6. “Since U Been Gone” by Kelly Clarkson
“Since U Been Gone” is an uptempo pop rock and power pop power ballad that is well known for its high, belting notes.
Lyrically, the song is written from the perspective of a woman who expresses her relief at the end of her troubled relationship; the heartbreak anthem is a karaoke staple that is sure to ease those post-breakup blues!
If you’re looking for a song to showcase your voice, this may be the one!
7. “Love Shack” by The B-52s
The B-52s’ “Love Shack” is a song from their studio album, Cosmic Thing.
After their popularity dipped in the middle of the 1980s and guitarist Ricky Wilson passed away in 1985, the band made a comeback with this album.
Since its debut, the band’s signature song, “Love Shack,” has been a karaoke favorite!
In addition to being named one of the 365 Songs of the Century in 2001, “Love Shack” was named the best single of 1989 by Rolling Stone.
8. “Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey
Journey is an American rock band that is known for their song “Don’t Stop Believin’.”
On the group’s seventh studio album, Escape, which was released in October 1981, it served as the second single.
The song’s distinctive opening keyboard riff makes it stand out as a mid-tempo rock anthem.
This is one of the best karaoke songs because everyone knows it – you won’t be singing alone once your audience starts singing along!
9. “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” by Eurythmics
“Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” is a song by Eurythmics, a British new wave music duo.
The song became their breakthrough hit, propelling the duo to international fame.
Annie Lennox’s “powerful androgynous look” was described as the music video that “broke the mould for female pop stars” by the BBC.
This is a relatively easy karaoke song due to its repetitive lyrics, allowing you to break out some dance moves if you see fit!
10. “Stand By Me” by Ben E. King
Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller, and Ben E. King, who often wrote under the pseudonym Elmo Glick, collaborated on the song “Stand By Me.”
According to King, the song’s title was taken from and was inspired by the spiritual recording “Stand by Me Father” by the Soul Stirrers, on which Johnnie Taylor sang the lead.
It was first performed in 1961.
Every karaoke night requires a classic hit, and this is an excellent option.
11. “Killing Me Softly With His Song” by Fugees
Fugees covered this song on their debut album The Score, with Lauryn Hill on lead vocals, topping the charts in over twenty countries.
“Killing Me Softly” was named one of the most important hip hop songs of all time by XXL, and one of the “100 Greatest Hip Hop Songs” by VH1.
It experienced a resurgence of popularity in 2020 on the social networking app TikTok; this song will get any generation on their feet!
12. “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen
The British rock band Queen released “Bohemian Rhapsody” as the lead single from their fourth album, A Night at the Opera, in 1975.
The song, written by lead singer Freddie Mercury, is a six-minute suite that includes several sections; this makes it a good karaoke song to sing as a group!
It is one of the few 1970s progressive rock songs to achieve widespread commercial success and appeal to a broad audience.
13. “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor
“I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor was released in 1978 from her sixth studio album, Love Tracks.
The popular disco anthem is one of the best karaoke songs because everyone knows it, and it is frequently remembered as a symbol of female empowerment.
The lyrics describe the narrator’s discovery of personal strength following a devastating breakup.
Gaynor’s recording was designated as “culturally, historically, or artistically significant” by the Library of Congress in 2016.
14. “Call Me Maybe” by Carly Rae Jepsen
Carly Rae Jepsen recorded “Call Me Maybe” for her 2012 EP Curiosity, and it later appeared on her second studio album and first international album Kiss.
This good karaoke song is a bubblegum pop hit that alludes to the inconvenience that love at first sight brings to a girl who is waiting for a call back from a new crush.
When it comes to karaoke, you’re never too old for a cringey teen love song!
15. “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” by The Righteous Brothers
Phil Spector, Barry Mann, and Cynthia Weil wrote the song “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’,” which was first performed by the American singing group The Righteous Brothers in 1964.
At the time of its initial release, the album received positive reviews and enjoyed commercial success, peaking at number one in the US and the UK in 1965.
This classic hit is a great karaoke song that everyone knows; it’s sure to please the crowd!
16. “These Boots Are Made for Walkin’” by Nancy Sinatra
Written by Lee Hazlewood and performed by Nancy Sinatra, this song was inspired by Frank Sinatra’s line in the 1963 comedy-western film ‘4 for Texas’: “They tell me those boots ain’t built for walkin’.”
It’s a “funky, slow-shufflin’ folk-rocker about a gal who serves notice on her boyfriend that she can’t be pushed around,” according to Cash Box.
Looking for a karaoke song that’s also a girl-power anthem? This is one of the best.
17. “Faith” by George Michael
“Faith” is a song written and performed by George Michael from his debut solo album of the same name, released in 1987.
It spent four weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart and was the number-one single in the United States in 1988, according to Billboard magazine.
It was ranked 322 on the list of Songs of the Century in 2001, making it an obvious choice for a karaoke performance.
18. “Say It Ain’t So” by Weezer
“Say It Ain’t So” is Weezer’s final single from their 1994 self-titled debut album.
The good karaoke song is widely considered to be one of the band’s best, with Kerrang placing it second on their list of the 20 greatest Weezer songs in 2021.
On Rolling Stone’s 2008 list of “The 100 Greatest Guitar Songs of All Time,” “Say It Ain’t So” came in at number 72.
19. “Rehab” by Amy Winehouse
Amy Winehouse’s “Rehab” is a song written and recorded by her from her second and final studio album Back to Black (2006).
At the 50th Grammy Awards, it received three nominations: Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, additionally receiving an Ivor Novello Award for Best Contemporary Song.
Winehouse’s public battle with drug and alcohol addiction, and subsequent death, have aided the song’s continued popularity and media appearance.
20. “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus
“Old Town Road” is American rapper Lil Nas X’s debut single, released independently in 2018.
He also collaborated on a remix with Billy Ray Cyrus, which was released in 2019.
The popular karaoke song has been widely labeled as “country rap,” a genre that had not previously reached the mainstream.
Lil Nas X was living with his sister at the time after dropping out of college; his real-world struggles influenced some of the lyrics.
21. “(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party!” by the Beastie Boys
“(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party!)” is a song by the Beastie Boys that was released as the fourth single from their 1986 debut album Licensed to Ill.
It was one of their most well-known songs, later being named one of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll.
This is one of the best karaoke songs for some good-spirited, youthful fun!
22. “Ice Ice Baby” by Vanilla Ice, K. Kennedy, and DJ Earthquake
Vanilla Ice, K. Kennedy, and DJ Earthquake collaborated on “Ice Ice Baby,” a popular 90s hip hop song.
It was based on the bassline of the song “Under Pressure” by Queen and David Bowie, who did not receive songwriting credit or royalties until after the song became a hit.
“Ice Ice Baby” was the first hip-hop single to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100, allowing the genre to reach the mainstream audience.
23. “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” by Aretha Franklin
“(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” is American soul singer Aretha Franklin’s 1967 single.
A week after her death, it made history in the UK singles chart, becoming a hit almost 51 years after it was first released.
Aretha Franklin performed the song at the 2015 Kennedy Center Honors to honor awardee Carole King, who popularly covered the song.
If you can tackle this great karaoke song, it’s sure to go down well!
24. “Home” by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
The song “Home” was written and recorded by the American band Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros.
It was released in January 2010 as the second single from their album, Up from Below.
The song was ranked 73rd on Triple J’s list of the 100 hottest songs of the last 20 years.
A unique choice for a karaoke performance, the song makes for a great duet with whistling sections. Whistle away!
25. “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” by Wham!
In 1984, the English duo Wham! had a single called “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” which was released in the UK.
The song was given a platinum certification in the US, indicating at the time that more than two million copies had been sold.
Michael and Ridgeley can be seen wearing Katharine Hamnett’s oversized message T-shirts (“CHOOSE LIFE”) in the music video, which started a craze covered in the 2002 VH1 series I Love the 80s.
26. “Regulate” by Warren G ft. Nate Dogg
“Regulate” is a song written by Warren G and performed by Nate Dogg, an American rapper.
In the spring of 1994, it was released as the first single on the soundtrack to the film Above the Rim, and later on Warren G’s debut 1994 album, Regulate… G Funk Era.
Tupac made an appearance in the popular music video for the great karaoke song, which was number 98 on VH1’s 100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop.
27. “Islands In The Stream” by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton
The Bee Gees composed “Islands In The Stream,” which Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton performed and recorded.
With 2 million and 500,000 digital sales in the US, respectively, the Recording Industry Association of America certified it as a Platinum and Gold single.
Parton and Rogers came together to perform the song on the CMT special after it was chosen as the greatest country duet of all time by CMT in 2005.
28. “Crazy” by Patsy Cline
Willie Nelson wrote the song “Crazy,” which was popularized by country singer Patsy Cline in 1961.
Many other artists covered “Crazy,” and various versions charted in a variety of genres.
The great karaoke song has been used in television shows, and many publications have included it on their lists of the best songs of all time.
Cline’s version was inducted into the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress in 2003.
29. “The Tears of A Clown” by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
“The Tears of a Clown” is a song written by Hank Cosby, Smokey Robinson, and Stevie Wonder that was originally recorded by Smokey Robinson & the Miracles for the 1967 album Make It Happen.
This good karaoke song has sold millions of copies worldwide and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2002.
Because of its success, Miracles lead singer Smokey Robinson, who had announced his intention to leave the band, stayed until 1972.
30. “Baby Got Back” by Sir Mix-A-Lot
“Baby Got Back” is a great karaoke song written and recorded by American rapper and songwriter Sir Mix-a-Lot that was released as the second single from his album, Mack Daddy, in May 1992.
The song sparked controversy when it was first released because of its blunt and overtly sexual lyrics about women, as well as specific references to the female buttocks.
It was ranked 17th on VH1’s “100 Greatest Hip Hop Songs” list in 2008.
31. “Pour Some Sugar On Me” by Def Leppard
“Pour Some Sugar On Me” is a song from the 1987 album Hysteria by the English rock band Def Leppard.
It reached number 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in July 1988, shooting to worldwide popularity.
The good karaoke song is widely regarded as the band’s signature song, and it was later ranked second on VH1’s “100 Greatest Songs of the 1980s” list in 2006.
32. “Drunk in Love” by Beyoncé and Jay-Z
“Drunk in Love” is a song written by American singer Beyoncé and performed by American rapper Jay-Z.
This fun karaoke song peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, spending eight weeks there.
“Drunk in Love” won Best R&B Song and Best R&B Performance at the 57th Grammy Awards!
This popular song is perfect to sing on a karaoke night out, and everyone is sure to sing along!
33. “Say My Name” by Destiny’s Child
“Say My Name” is a song from Destiny’s Child’s studio album, The Writing’s on the Wall (1999).
The top karaoke song won two Grammy Awards in 2001 for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals and Best R&B Song.
Additionally, the song received a Soul Train Lady of Soul Award for Best R&B/Soul Single, Group, or Duo, as well as a BMI Pop Award for Most Played Song.
34. “A Little Respect” by Erasure
The English synth-pop duo Erasure wrote and recorded “A Little Respect,” which was released in September 1988.
The good karaoke song has lyrics that are a request to a lover to be compassionate and respectful.
It was the tenth single from their third studio album, The Innocents (1988).
The single, which became one of their signature songs, peaked at number four on the UK Singles Chart and charted high in many other countries.
35. “Sweet Child O’ Mine” by Guns N’ Roses
The American rock band Guns N’ Roses’ “Sweet Child o’ Mine,” from their debut album Appetite for Destruction, is one of the best karaoke songs.
The track was made available in the US in 1988, and it immediately shot to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming the group’s lone number-one single in the country.
After being released in the UK, the song peaked at number 24 on that month’s UK Singles Chart.
36. “Heart of Glass” by Blondie
“Heart of Glass” is a song written by Debbie Harry and Chris Stein for the American new wave band Blondie.
It was included on the band’s 1978 studio album, Parallel Lines.
Slant Magazine ranked it 42nd among the greatest dance songs of all time, and Pitchfork named it the 18th best song of the 1970s.
Harry herself stated that “Heart of Glass,” along with “Rapture,” was the song she was most proud of writing.
37. “Africa” by Toto
On the American rock band Toto’s fourth album, “Africa” serves as the album’s final track.
The song was composed by band members David Paich and Jeff Porcaro, and it was both the band’s production and Elliot Scheiner, a Grammy-winning engineer, who mixed it.
Due to social media and a fan-requested cover by the American rock band Weezer, “Africa” saw a rebound in popularity in the middle to end of the 2010s.
It is a fantastic song choice because it has since received eight platinum certifications!
38. “Roar” by Katy Perry
The great karaoke song “Roar” can be found on Katy Perry’s fourth studio album, Prism.
With arena rock influences and lyrics about standing up for oneself and empowering oneself, it is a power pop song.
The Recording Industry Association of America awarded “Roar” its Diamond certification, making Perry the first artist in the nation to have three singles with this distinction.
In 2020, when the music video had received 3 billion views, it became the first female-focused video in YouTube history.
39. “Hold On” by Wilson Phillips
“Hold On” is a hit by Wilson Phillips, released on their self-titled album in 1990.
The single topped the Hot 100, becoming the year’s most successful single in the United States.
The song was named Hot 100 Single of the Year by Billboard in 1990.
This is a great karaoke song to sing with a group of girlfriends, especially since being ranked 15th on Billboard’s list of 100 Greatest Girl Group Songs of All Time.
40. “The Boy Is Mine” by Brandy & Monica
One of the best karaoke songs is “The Boy Is Mine,” a duet performed in 1998 by American singers Brandy and Monica.
The Boy Is Mine by Monica and Never Say Never by Brandy both featured it as the albums’ lead single.
Two women are fighting over a man in the lyrics of the mid-tempo R&B song, which was influenced by the 1982 duet “The Girl Is Mine” by Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson.
41. “Picture” by Kid Rock ft. Sheryl Crow
On Kid Rock’s album Cocky, which was released in 2002, is the duet “Picture,” which was written by Kid Rock and Sheryl Crow.
The song was a hit both commercially and critically, and it was nominated for Vocal Event of the Year at the 2003 Country Music Association Awards.
This is a classic karaoke song that will undoubtedly be played at least once a night, so take the stage with a friend and impress!
42. “Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond
“Sweet Caroline” is a song written and performed by Neil Diamond that was released in May 1969.
Diamond has given explanation for the song’s origins, stating in a 2007 interview that the song was inspired by John F. Kennedy’s daughter, Caroline.
He popularly performed the song at her 50th birthday party in 2007.
The song has proven to be enduringly popular, selling over two million digital downloads in the United States as of November 2014.
43. “Emotions” by Mariah Carey
“Emotions” is a great karaoke song by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey that appeared on her 1991 studio album of the same name.
The protagonist of the song goes through a range of emotions, from high to low, until she declares, “You got me feeling emotions.”
Musically, it is a gospel and R&B song heavily influenced by disco music from the 1970s, and it highlights Carey’s upper range and extensive use of the whistle register.
44. “It’s Raining Men” by The Weather Girls
The Weather Girls’ song “It’s Raining Men” is taken from their 1983 studio album, Success.
“It’s Raining Men” is a post-disco song with R&B, soul, and 1970s-style electronic dance music elements.
Its lyrics describe the excitement and enjoyment of a wide range of men.
A great karaoke song choice, the hit was named one of the Greatest Songs of the 1980s and one of the Greatest Songs of the 2000s by H1.
45. “Like a Virgin” by Madonna
On her studio album bearing the same name, Madonna has a song titled “Like a Virgin” (1984).
On this dance song, Madonna sings in a high range while a synthesizer arrangement runs continuously along the bassline.
The song’s lyrics are murky and contain subtle innuendos that can be read in a number of different ways.
This is one of the best karaoke songs (if you’re willing to take on the challenge)!
46. “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” by Beyoncé
Beyoncé’s 2008 studio album, I Am… Sasha Fierce, contains the hit “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)”.
Investigating men’s reluctance to propose or commit, the female protagonist of the song is in a club celebrating her single status.
In 2010, it received three Grammy Awards, including Song of the Year.
Several have named it one of the best songs of 2008, while others thought it was one of the best songs of the decade.
47. “Wrecking Ball” by Miley Cyrus
“Wrecking Ball” is a song by Miley Cyrus that appears on her 2013 studio album, Bangerz.
One of the best karaoke songs to sing, it is a pop ballad that lyrically addresses the breakdown of a relationship.
It went on to become Cyrus’ first number-one song on the chart.
The song returned to number one nine weeks later, creating the largest gap between number-one sittings in Billboard Hot 100 history within a single chart run.
48. “My Way” by Frank Sinatra
“My Way” is a song popularized by Frank Sinatra in 1969, set to the music of the French song “Comme d’habitude” composed by Jacques Revaux.
But don’t fear if you want to belt out this top karaoke song – Paul Anka wrote the English lyrics, which are unrelated to the original French song.
The song was a hit for a number of artists, including Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, and Sid Vicious.
49. “Wonderwall” by Oasis
English rock band Oasis wrote the great karaoke song “Wonderwall.”
For the band’s second studio album (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?, which was released in 1995, Noel Gallagher and Owen Morris co-wrote and produced the song.
Gallagher claims that the song “Wonderwall” refers to “an imaginary friend who’s going to come and save you from yourself.”
By October 2020, it had amassed a billion Spotify streams, making it the first song from the 1990s to do so.
50. “Never Gonna Give You Up” by Rick Astley
In 1987, Rick Astley’s debut single, “Never Gonna Give You Up,” was made available.
He first put it out on his debut album, Whenever You Need Someone, and it quickly became one of his most well-known songs.
Beginning in the United Kingdom in 1987, where it topped the charts for five weeks and was the best-selling single of the year, the song became a worldwide number-one hit.
The song was honoured as the Best British Single at the 1988 Brit Awards.
51. “I Wanna Be Sedated” by Ramones
“I Wanna Be Sedated” is a song by the American punk rock band Ramones that was released in 1978 on the band’s fourth studio album, Road to Ruin.
Since then, the song has remained one of the band’s most well-known.
In the wildly popular music video, the Ramones sit at a table, casually reading and eating cereal as the background hallway erupts into a venue for nuns, acrobats, monsters, clowns, fetish nurses, and smoking schoolgirls!
52. “867-5309/Jenny” by Tommy Tutone
Tommy Tutone’s 1981 album Tommy Tutone 2 featured the song “867-5309/Jenny,” which was performed by him.
Both the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and the Billboard Hot 100 chart saw it peak at number one in April 1982 and number four respectively.
Due to the song, people started calling 867-5309 and requesting “Jenny.”
This popular karaoke song makes it nearly impossible not to sing along!
53. “Losing My Religion” by R.E.M.
As the lead single from their album Out of Time, R.E.M.’s song “Losing My Religion” was made public in 1991.
Due to its highly lauded music video, the song became an unforeseen hit for the group, getting lots of radio and television airplay.
The 1992 Grammy Award-winning song “Losing My Religion” took home two honours: Best Short Form Music Video and Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group.
54. “Rock Lobster” by The B-52s
“Rock Lobster” was written by B-52’s members Fred Schneider and Ricky Wilson.
The fun karaoke song became one of their signature songs and helped launch their career.
In December 2004, “Rock Lobster” was ranked No. 147 on Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time list.
AllMusic’s Stephen Thomas Erlewine described the song as “incredibly infectious” and “memorable,” while Cash Box described it as a “silly yet utterly enjoyable affair.”
55. “Jolene” by Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton, a well-known performer of country music, wrote and recorded the song “Jolene.”
It was the lead single and album’s title track when it was released in 1973.
Parton claims it to be her most-covered song, and you could be the next to sing it at your next karaoke party!
If you’re up for it, this is one of the best karaoke songs of all time.
56. “Hey Jude” by The Beatles
“Hey Jude” is a well-known song by English rock band the Beatles that was released in 1968.
The great karaoke song was a number-one hit in many countries and was the year’s best-selling single in the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, and Canada!
The ballad evolved from “Hey Jules,” a song written by McCartney to console John Lennon’s young son Julian after Lennon divorced his wife for Japanese artist Yoko Ono.
57. “Don’t You Want Me” by The Human League
“Don’t You Want Me” is a good karaoke song by the Human League, a British synthpop group, released on their third studio album, Dare, in 1981.
It was the biggest selling UK single of 1981, the year’s Christmas number one, and has since sold an impressive 1,560,000 plus copies in the UK.
Rolling Stone named it the “breakthrough song” of the Second British Invasion of the United States in 1983.
58. “Kiss From A Rose” by Seal
“Kiss From A Rose” is a song from Seal’s 1994 studio album of the same name.
The good karaoke song quickly rose to the top of the charts in the United States and Australia.
It also made the top ten in a number of other countries, including Canada, France, Iceland, and Norway!
The hit won Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Male Pop Vocal Performance at the 1996 Grammy Awards.
59. “Whip It” by Devo
“Whip It” is a song by Devo from their 1980 studio album Freedom of Choice.
The seemingly incomprehensible lyrics share a common theme centered on the ability to “whip it” through one’s problems.
The great karaoke song which peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100, became a hit single and charted in several countries.
Mothersbaugh believes the song was successful because some people misinterpreted the lyrics as being about masturbation or sadomasochism.
60. “Piano Man” by Billy Joel
Billy Joel’s 1973 song “Piano Man” was written and performed by the American singer-songwriter.
The good karaoke song is sung from Joel’s perspective as a piano player in a bar, reflecting on his experiences and the people he met.
“Piano Man” is based on Joel’s real-life experiences as a lounge musician in Los Angeles from 1972 to 1973, which he pursued in order to escape his contracted New York City-based record company at the time.
61. “Dancing in the Dark” by Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen composed and sang the song “Dancing in the Dark.”
He incorporated fast-paced synthesizer riffs to his sound the very first time.
His 1984 album Born in the USA’s lead single, it went on to become his biggest hit and helped the record become his all-time greatest.
As stated by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the song is one of the 500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll.
62. “Killing In The Name Of” by Rage Against The Machine
Rage Against the Machine’s protest song “Killing in the Name” appeared on their self-titled debut album in 1992.
It has heavy drop-D guitar riffs and lyrics inspired by Rodney King’s police brutality and the subsequent 1992 Los Angeles riots.
Rage Against the Machine’s “Killing in the Name” is their signature song, and one of the top karaoke songs to choose if you need to let go of some rebellious anger!
63. “Sympathy For The Devil” by The Rolling Stones
The first track on The Rolling Stones’ 1968 album Beggars Banquet is the song “Sympathy for the Devil.”
Together with Keith Richards, Mick Jagger wrote the song.
On Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time, it is ranked as the 106th best song of the popular music era and is widely regarded as one of the best songs ever written.
Acclaimed Music reports that it is also the 22nd-best song of all time on critics’ all-time lists!
64. “We Didn’t Start The Fire” by Billy Joel
American musician Billy Joel wrote and released the well-known song “We Didn’t Start the Fire.”
Its quick-paced lyrics, which make it a great karaoke song, briefly mention 118 important historical political, cultural, scientific, and sporting events that occurred between 1949—Joel’s birth year—and 1989.
Joel’s third single to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in late 1989, the song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Record of the Year.
65. “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” by Cyndi Lauper
The song “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” is best known for the cover version by American singer Cyndi Lauper, who performed it in 1983.
It was Lauper’s first major single as a solo artist and the lead single from her 1983 studio album, She’s So Unusual.
Lauper’s version became known as a feminist anthem, and it was accompanied by a Grammy-winning music video.
This is a well-known karaoke song that’s super fun to sing!
66. “Oops! I Did it Again” by Britney Spears
Pop song “Oops!… I Did It Again” by Britney Spears is taken from her self-titled studio album.
The lyrics of the good karaoke song tell the story of a woman who decides to profit from the fact that a boy likes her by manipulating his emotions, because she sees love as a game.
The song received a Best Female Pop Vocal Performance nomination at the 43rd Annual Grammy Awards in 2001.
67. “Truth Hurts” by Lizzo
Lizzo’s “Truth Hurts” was first released in 2017.
Her solo song set a Guinness World Record for the longest-lasting number one position held by a female rapper after spending seven weeks there.
The song has indeed been awarded 7x platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America.
It was ranked as the 24th best song of the decade by Rolling Stone and among the top 100 songs of the decade by Billboard.
68. “Don’t Speak” by No Doubt
The No Doubt song “Don’t Speak” can be found on their studio album Tragic Kingdom from 1995.
Lead vocalist Gwen Stefani and her brother, former No Doubt member Eric Stefani, wrote the song as a love song.
Just after their seven-year relationship came to an end, Gwen turned it into a breakup song about her bandmate and ex-boyfriend Tony Kanal.
If you’ve recently experienced heartbreak, this is the karaoke song to sing!
69. “Like A Prayer” by Madonna
The Madonna song “Like a Prayer” is from the same-titled fourth studio album, which was released in 1989.
In order to better appeal to her adult audience, Madonna felt she needed to write songs with a more personal and artistic tone.
In order to better appeal to her adult audience, Madonna felt she needed to write songs with a more personal and artistic tone.
Thematically, “Like a Prayer” is about a young woman who is deeply in love with God and who eventually becomes the only man in her life.
70. “Since U Been Gone” by Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Clarkson’s song “Since U Been Gone” is from her studio album Breakaway, which was released in 2004.
It has a mix of electronic sounds, soft and loud pop rock, and uptempo pop rock and power pop influences.
The song’s lyrics are written from the viewpoint of a woman who expresses her relief at the end of a problematic relationship.
The big, belting notes make for a fantastic karaoke performance!
71. “Back To Black” by Amy Winehouse
“Back To Black” is a song by Amy Winehouse that was released in 2007 on her final studio album of the same name.
The great karaoke song “Back to Black” was inspired by Winehouse’s relationship with Blake Fielder-Civil, who had abandoned her for an ex-girlfriend.
Amy (2015), a documentary film based on Winehouse’s life and death, includes a videoed tape of Winehouse recording the song with Mark Ronson in 2006.
72. “A Thousand Miles” by Vanessa Carlton
The lead single from Vanessa Carlton’s 2002 album Be Not Nobody was her debut single “A Thousand Miles,” which was originally titled “Interlude.”
Her only single to make the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, it became Carlton’s biggest hit in the country.
It also enjoyed success internationally, peaking at number one in Australia, number five in Ireland, and number ten in the UK, France, Italy, and the Netherlands.
73. “Torn” by Natalie Imbruglia
The song “Torn” was written by Scott Cutler, Anne Preven, and Phil Thornalley.
Danish singer Lis Srensen first recorded it in Danish in 1993 (renamed “Braendt,” Danish for “Burnt”).
The good karaoke song is best known as Natalie Imbruglia’s debut single in 1997.
Her version reached number one on the singles charts of Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Iceland, Spain, and Sweden, as well as three US Billboard charts; it sold over four million copies worldwide.
74. “Always Be My Baby” by Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey is an American singer-songwriter and record producer.
She produced “Always Be My Baby”, which was a roaring success!
Although the singer and her ex-lover are no longer together, she claims that he will always be a part of her and “always be her baby” even after they split up in the lyrics of this mid-tempo karaoke song.
75. “Bye Bye Bye” by NSYNC
The song “Bye Bye Bye” by NSYNC is from their 2000 studio album No Strings Attached.
Its lyrics, which speak of the breakdown of a romantic relationship, have been interpreted to be a reference to the group’s breakup with manager Lou Pearlman.
It hit number four on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached the top ten in almost all other countries where it was charted.
Best Karaoke Songs – Final Thoughts
With this list, you’ll never be lost when you get called up onto that stage!
You’ll be a hit at any karaoke bar.
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