61 Best Karaoke Songs For Women
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“Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around” by Stevie Nicks
Song Year: 1981
When it comes to empowered female singers with some killer tunes, we certainly can’t forget Stevie Nicks (of Fleetwood Mack fame). Although I do think there are better Nicks tunes, what stands out about this one, of course, is that it features Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. If you can find a friend to sing this one with, it will be double the fun!
Other great Nicks tunes to try are “Dreams,” “Edge of Seventeen,” and “Rooms on Fire.”
“Like A Virgin” by Madonna
Song Year: 1984
“Like A Virgin” is one of Madonna’s biggest hits, and it was famously parodied by “Weird Al” Yankovic (“Like A Surgeon”) in 1985 as well. I have no comment as to what kind of personal statement the lyrics will make, so sing this one at your own discretion. In a drunken barroom, it probably doesn’t matter much.
“Love Story” by Taylor Swift
Song Year: 2008
“Love Story” is standard fare for Taylor Swift’s early pop country efforts. Sappy and sentimental, the narrator longs for a happy ending with her lovely partner. Life doesn’t really work that way, at least not most of the time, but it’s always fun to see the world through the eyes of a love-struck 19-year-old (which is how old Taylor was at the time).
“My Heart Will Go On” by Celine Dion
Song Year: 1997
There are three things that will be permanently associated with the 1997 romance / drama film Titanic. One, Leonardo DiCaprio, two, Kate Winslet, and three, this – Celine Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On.”
Dion is considered a very skilled vocalist, though, so don’t approach this one casually, especially if your singing chops aren’t up to speed.
“Oops!…I Did It Again” by Britney Spears
Song Year: 2000
“Oops!…I Did It Again” is prototypical of early Britney Spears tunes, and clearly one of her most remembered. I guess you could call the song… refreshing? You can’t find too many people who will admit to “playing” with other people’s feelings.
The only other thing we will always remember this song for is Britney’s full-body orange jumpsuit that accentuated her young figure. Oops! I said too much there.
“Promiscuous” by Nelly Frutado ft. Timbaland
Song Year: 2006
In 2006, Canadian singer-songwriter Nelly Furtado “surprised” audiences (come on, it was well on its way…) with a new album and a much sexier image, especially compared to her first two, more clean-cut releases. But let’s be honest… it seems like most pop stars eventually go this way.
Here we find her in a crop top and skintight jeans, in collaboration with the infinitely prolific Timbaland (in a black tank top), and “Promiscuous” made its rounds in the club that summer. Oh, did it ever. It was a hot summer indeed.
“Say My Name” by Destiny’s Child
Song Year: 1999
R&B girl group Destiny’s Child was kind of short lived, but in retrospect you have of wonder whether Beyoncé always wanted it that way… Either way, though, “Say My Name” is emblematic of everything the group was about.
While the instrumentation feels like its lacking something, the harmonies in this tune are whip tight. It could be a lot of fun to find some friends to sing this tune with.
“Say So” by Doja Cat
Song Year: 2019
Modern day pop music, at least to me, is a little shocking. Maybe that’s the point.
Lyrical content aside, Doja Cat’s “Say So” features a funky, vintage groove that’s hard not to get wrapped up in. It seems like she’s singing at a whisper for most of the song, which should make it easy to emulate. Just remember there’s a rap in there too, and it’s a tad raunchy.
“Since U Been Gone” by Kelly Clarkson
Song Year: 2004
This song is deceptive. Kelly Clarkson’s “Since U Been Gone” has a reputation of being a notoriously difficult karaoke song, mostly because singers repeatedly underestimate its melodic range.
The verse is in… what you might presume to be a comfortable range, though it can be a little low for women. Then, of course, it makes a huge leap into the chorus, which may not seem high on first brush, but is very difficult to reach, thanks to the sudden transition.
It’s a great karaoke song, yes, but it’s known as one of the hardest karaoke songs of all time, so user beware.
“Spiderwebs” by No Doubt
Song Year: 1995
If you’re going to sing a No Doubt song anyway, it may as well be one of their best, and the ska oriented “Spiderwebs” certainly fits the bill. I love the guitar pinch harmonics in this tune.
“A Public Affair” by Jessica Simpson
Song Year: 2006
“A Public Affair” finds Jessica Simpson at her flirtatious best. R&B, soul, disco, or funk, call it what you will, it’s got an infectious, syncopated vintage groove that makes it perfect for dancing. The song is all about partying it up with friends, so you know it’s got mad appeal for karaoke night.
“Torn” by Natalie Imbruglia
Song Year: 1997
Okay, Natalie Imbruglia’s “Torn” may not exactly be a party anthem, but it’s a late-90s highlight, so far as I’m concerned. It’s also very empowering, because in this song, the narrator bares their heart.