The Best Karaoke Songs of All-Time
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4084 VIEWSThe best karaoke songs are the ones that get everyone in the room singing along. Whether you're looking for a party starter, a ballad to Belt out, a karaoke duet, or an up-tempo number to dance to, we've got you covered with our list of the greatest karaoke songs of all time. There's nothing quite like belting out your favorite tunes with friends to get the party started. Karaoke is a great way to let loose, have some fun, and show off your vocal chops. If you're planning a karaoke night, there are a few things you can do to make sure everyone has a blast. First, pick the right venue. A crowded bar or club may not be the best place for karaoke if you're looking to really let loose and have some fun. Instead, opt for a more private space where you and your friends can really let loose without feeling self-conscious. Once you can find a karaoke bar where you feel comfortable, the next most important thing... is the PLAYLIST! Ensure you have a good list of karaoke song ideas for each of your party revellers. Our list features a broad variety of music, from rock n roll ballads, energetic pop songs, lyrical hip hop and rap, to emotionally heavyweights - ensure you peruse this list before your next karaoke session .
Take a trip down memory lane with some 90's nostalgia and American Pie movies. "One Week" is one of those songs that brings you right back to growing up as hormone-crazed, confused, care-free teenagers. Well, I mean, that's if you were a teenage during the early 2000s. Regardless, everyone has a song like this, and I'm sure a lot of you out there can relate to that with this song. Grab a friend, sing a long, and enjoy.
Bless those sweet sweet rains, down in Africa. There's something special about Toto's Africa, so must be a part of any karaoke list worth one's salt. From the opening note, the crowd will know exactly what it's in for. Yes, thats right - singing about Mt. Kilimanjaro, the Serengeti and other ancient melodies. This song has been listed on more "best karaoke songs" lists, than any other.
This feel-good tune is perfect for getting the crowd clapping and singing along. The pause before the classic, "BOM BOM BOMMMM" is a must-have for any karaoke night.
An up-tempo instant karaoke classic, this Whitney Houston hit is perfect for getting the crowd on their feet and dancing. It's sure to get everyone singing along.
Even though this song is only sung by Celine, it's one of the best karaoke duets of all time. I know what you're thinking - it's the most overplayed movie scene of all time. But who cares. What's more fun than yelling "I'll Never Let Go Jack", pretending to be Kate Winslet as the perfect end to one of a karaoke session with all your friends.
Another 80s classic, "Livin' on a Prayer" is perfect for karaoke. It's an upbeat song that will get the crowd singing and dancing along.
This Britpop classic is perfect for those who want to show off their vocal range. With one of the most famous choruses of all-time, it's sure to get the crowd clapping and singing along.
Possibly one of the most well-known one-hit wonders of all time. In what was initially set to be a religious rock-song, this high-energy American ballad with very emotive, yet easy to sing lyrics is sure to make a great karaoke song.
Sure, this isn't the best karaoke song of all time. But it will be sure to mix things up a bit. Although the song is inherently about suicide, there's something about this song that is extremely therapeutic to blast out. The lyrics follow a well-known sad story, but as the entire karaoke bar starts singing along, it'll be impossible to feel sad for too long.
Fun fact- Ironically, none of the members of Lynyrd Skynyrd are actually from Alabama. The song is actually a response to Neil Young's "Southern Man", which they felt blamed the south for slavery. Regardless of context of the songs deeper meaning, it's still strangely one of the most feel-good songs of all time. This song will get the entire bar, no matter where they're from, up and singing.
This song has recently experienced a huge resurgence, due to its appearance in the tv series "Stranger Things". The song ironically only reached #30, when it was released in 1985. However it became Kate Bushes first top 10 hit, in her 50 year career, in 2022, due to its appearance in season four of Stranger Things. Incredible right?!
Looking for something a little more raw and emotive? Although "Losing My Religion" has a dark, mellow undertone, is a song that everyone can relate to, and has very recognisable and relatable lyrics to get your karaoke group going.
Braided pigtails and a school girl uniform are obviously an essential if you select this as one of your karaoke songs. It's crazy this list took almost 50 songs to get to Britney Spears, but hey, we wanted to save the best until last.
This 70's hit from Gloria Gaynor is a song anybody can sing along with. With even the slightest bit of musical ability, you’ll be able to belt this one out in style. For the last 40 years, Karaoke bars around the world have been joyously singing their hearts out to this tune.
Although the beastie boys will go down as one of the best of all time, it could be argued not a large number of their songs are suited for Karaoke. This one is definitely an exception and will make for the perfect karaoke song for a group of your friends to belt out. What's better than singing about fighting for your right to party, while partying...
For an ultimate blast from the past, ensure you get some Dolly Parton on your karaoke playlist. There's a zero percent chance that this classic won't send the crowd wild.
Between this and "Love Shack", the B-52's have you covered for iconic karaoke hits. With fun, whimsical lyrics, and possibly the most famous bass line of all time, it's easy to see why this track is a must have for any karaoke night.
An 80s classic, "Don't Stop Believin'" is a must-sing karaoke song. It's perfect for getting the crowd pumped up and singing along. The best thing about this song is that almost everyone already knows the lyrics, so they can singalong without even have to look at the screen.
You can't have a best karaoke songs list, without a little Miley in there! Once of her most iconic and memorable songs of all time, this is just one those songs where the chorus has to be sung at the top of your lungs.
Due to its media fuelled rise in 2011, it was initially one of the most annoying songs ever released. But it shot her into stardom and the song would go on to become a household name around that world, that everyone knew the chorus to. Sometimes it's easy to forget there's other lyrics to this song, but at least you'll have them in front of you. Probably one of the more popular karaoke songs, especially with the millennials.
A ballad classic, this Whitney Houston hit is perfect for those who want to show off their vocal skills. It's sure to get the crowd cheering and clapping along for any karaoke night.
Just because this song has some of the most the simple and repetitive lyrics, doesn't mean it isn't a blast to sing along to. As with the Backstreet boys, it's just as fun to get all the girls up on stage and bust this karaoke song out as a group.
Honestly, one of the best feel-good songs of all time. There's something about this bouncy tune and it's heartfelt lyrics that just make you want to smile from ear to ear. This is the perfect one to bring out if any of your friends have been feeling a bit down, as there's simply no way you can't feel included, loved and just generally good while singing it.
Kelly Clarkson's raw and powerful vocals are just the right vibe to bring to your karaoke night. Her hit "Since U Been Gone", hits the spot just right and is possibly one the best karaoke songs of all time.
The perfect karaoke song to sing while you're hammered with your friends, for obvious reasons. Nothing like a little rebellious Amy Winehouse pop, with her best, most recognisable pop song ever released. Bonus points if you can end the song by falling off the stage and into a crowd full of strangers.
No karaoke list is complete without a solid dose of Backstreet boys. This song works even better as a duet, trio, quartet or quintet! Get five of you up there at the same time and recreate the most famous boy band of all-time.
It's hard not to imagine this song being sung by Derek (Adam Scott) as he bullies Brennan (Will Ferrell) in Step Brothers. But if you feel like channeling your inner Derek and feeling like a white-boy rapper from the 90's, then this is the perfect song for you. The whole bar will know every line to the song, and is an absolute karaoke classic.
For anyone out there who knows what Rickrolling is, this is the song for you. The internet has helped in making this one of the most recognisable songs to ever exist, so get on board and see along to this all-time classic.
Now that Prince has passed on to a better place, his biggest single hit "Purple Rain", packs even more of a punch. It was the last song Prince ever played at a live performance, so could be a fitting and perfect end to your karaoke session. It will go down as not only a true karaoke classic, but one of the best songs of all time.
Karaoke songs don't only have to come from before the year 2000. "Truth Hurts" by Lizzo, is an instantly recognisable tune, that can mix in seamlessly with the oldies. It's good fun, relevant and everyone knows it.
"May I have your attention please"... Possibly Eminem's most well-known songs of all time. So make sure you sing along at the top of your lungs. And don't forget, "Please stand up!".
Wanna pretend to be a gangster, then look no further than the hugely influential 1988 classic, Straight Outta Compton. It's the perfect song to sing a long and yell NSFW language at the top of your lungs.
Uptempo synthesiser beats, dark lyrics and Bruce's glorious husky voice. "Dancing in the Dark" is a song for the ages, and is a great song to end a karaoke session with. This was Bruce's biggest hit and helped catapult him onto a global stage. So let it do the same thing with you and karaoke career.
This sound did the rounds in 2019 after a TikTok sensation sent it into a global frenzy. It was inescapable, and you couldn't get through your day without hearing it at least 10 times - on the radio, on the street, at the grocery shop, at the gym, it was everywhere! It's sort of fallen off the radar a little lately, so would be the perfect song to bring back from the ashes, to ensure you have the best karaoke playlist ever.
No "best-of" list, can only be limited only a single Bruce Springsteen song. Born to Run is one of Bruce's best karaoke songs, as its lyrics are not only easy to sing along with, but they're incredibly fun to sing at the top of your lungs. "Born to Run" was one of his first charting singles, and responsible for bringing Bruce into the mainstream.
An absolute classic for all the ladies (and the fellas) to sing along to. It's also sure to be bring out it's famous, signature dance move, so will not only have the entire karaoke bar singing, but everyone will be on their feet trying to bust a move. This makes it one of the best karaoke dance songs of all time.
One of the all-time best, American fuelled ballads that features fast-paced lyrics and head bopping, that you can scream at the top of your lungs. Although the chorus is well-known, the rest of song is a bit of a tongue-twister, so make sure you practice up early.
This has to be one of best karaoke songs of all time. This classic hit is sure to get the crowd moving and singing along. So grab a microphone and strap yourself in.
Love rock n roll and highly sexualised music? Then look no further than Def Leppard. Get the crowd wolf whistling, while pulling off some saucy dance moves. Hell, maybe even take your shirt off, swing it around your head and stage dive into the crowd while you're at it.
If you have Britney, you gotta have some Christina. Possibly the only Christina Aguilera song I know, but it's perhaps the only one you need. It's not only one of the best karaoke songs of all time, but one of the easiest to sing along with. There's something incredibly nostalgic and fun about this 90's pop hits.
There's only one requirement of this song - that you can spell the word "Banana". Get your inner cheerleader on and get down to this song with all your girlfriends. This nostalgic hit is one for the ages and is one of those karaoke songs that will outlive all of us.
The perfect karaoke duet song, for obvious reasons. But just in case you hadn't got the memo, Gaga and Cooper perform this beautiful song from the tragic film "A Star is Born". It's a great ballad with powerful lyrics. Just make sure when you finish, you look your partner deep in their eyes, pause for effect, and say "I just wanna take another look at ya".
One of Taylor Swifts, lesser known songs. And by 'lesser known' I mean relatively by Taylor standards of course. It only has a meek 450 million views on Youtube... Pathetic right? Perhaps it's just me but I love singing this song and has some really solid lyrics. Definitely won't be one of the most popular karaoke songs out there, but hey.
A great, lighthearted, yet somewhat repetitive song, that is perfect for the middle of karaoke set. The repetitive nature of the song wasn't helped by Emma Stone's character in the movie Easy A, after receiving a greeting card, that she continually plays over the course of a lazy weekend. That said, repetition isn't necessarily a bad thing, especially in the context of karaoke songs.
One of the most iconic songs of all time, "Bohemian Rhapsody" is a must-sing at any karaoke bar. It's perfect for showing off your vocal range, and the crowd will go wild when you hit those high notes.
Ok fine, enough of Taylor's "B-Sides", I'll throw in some T Swift that literally the entire world knows. A songs that anyone who currently has a pulse will be able sing without even looking at the screen.
One for all those dads out there, who grew up in the working-class, with this as their favourite song. Kenny's songs managed to make you feel as if you were on a journey. His lyrics often told a familiar-feeling story, having an affect on you, long after the song was over.
Another American hip-hop, R&B classic that is considered TLC's signature song. So pick this song and get your friends singing along to some of the most well-known lyrics of all-time.
While we're on Kenny Rogers, it makes sense to throw in "Islands in the Stream". With a beautiful, gorgeous melody, this song hit #1 in many countries across the world. Initially written by the Bee Gees, this is one to definitely add to your list of favourite karaoke songs.