41 Best Karaoke Songs For Men
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12. “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da” by The Beatles
Song Year: 1968
This song will get a reaction from the crowd as soon as the opening notes get recognized. It is a fun song to sing because of how lighthearted it is. Your performance will be a hit because every audience loves to sing along with this one.
13. “Margaritaville” by Jimmy Buffett
Song Year: 1977
Karaoke parties are big drinking events. Most everyone in the audience will have had a few drinks, and most singers need a little liquid courage. A drinking song is a good choice for these events, and “Margaritaville” is a classic everyone knows.
14. “My Way” by Frank Sinatra
Song Year: 1969
This Sinatra classic is sure to turn your karaoke party into a classy martini club for a few minutes. Guys love singing this song to a crowd because they can put on all the Sinatra mannerisms and play it up. It isn’t a hard song to sing, but it does have some long notes toward the end, so save some energy for the difficult bit.
15. “Hotel California” by The Eagles
Song Year: 1977
“Hotel California” is a requirement for any karaoke party. It will get sung at some point in the night, so it would be better for you to do it to make it sound as good as possible. It is a slower song, but one that the crowd knows. Getting the crowd involved in any tune will make it go over a lot better.
16. “When I Come Around” by Green Day
Song Year: 1995
If you want to pump up a crowd, unleash some mid-nineties punk rock. Watch the mosh pit form right in front of you. Green Day has a distinctive punk sound while still being accepted as alternative rock. It was one of the most successful songs of 1995 and one of the band’s all-time best-selling singles.
17. “Take Me Home, Country Roads” by John Denver
Song Year: 1971
John Denver was a versatile singer that had many sounds. His country music had a folk sound, and this was one of his most famous songs. No one has ever ridden across the West Virginia state line without humming a few notes. However, if you need to bring the energy of your karaoke party down for a few minutes, this is a great one to choose.
18. “Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond
Song Year: 1969
Neil Diamond may not have known when he wrote this song that it would be the sing-along hit it became. Crowds not only like to sing the words but they also love belting out the “Ba-Ba-Ba” notes during the chorus. Sing this song at a karaoke party to get the reaction every other performer is looking for.
19. “Born To Be Wild” by Steppenwolf
Song Year: 1968
Perfect as a guy’s karaoke song. Remember in the movie “Opportunity Knocks” when Dana Carvey performed the karaoke version of “Born To Be Wild”? You might not put the energy into the sound that will have you crawling on the ground, but it is a fun song to perform. The crowd loves it because they usually know the words, and it feels like a hard rock anthem.
20. “I Walk The Line” by Johnny Cash
Song Year: 1956
Johnny Cash was a versatile singer with many songs during his long career. He had an iconic deep voice, but most of his songs are accessible by guys of all levels. “I Walk The Line” has a lot of ups and downs that can be fun to sing and even more fun when the crowd is working you up.
21. “Paradise City” by Guns N’ Roses
Song Year: 1987
It is unavoidable that someone will attempt a Guns N’ Roses song during any karaoke party. Many guys can hit the high pitch tones of songs like “Paradise City,” but holding it to that level the whole time is difficult. If you practice, you could be the performer everyone remembers.
