101 Best Karaoke Songs Ever
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“It’s The End of the World As We Know It” by R.E.M.
Song Year: 1987
Whether you’re someone who knows all the lyrics by heart or the person who just likes to mumble along to the fast-paced singing of R.E.M., you can’t help but have an ear-to-ear grin on your face while this banging 80’s song is on.
“A Thousand Years” by Christina Perri
Song Year: 2011
Not to be confused with “A Thousand Miles,” Christina Perri’s lovely 2011 ballet is a heartfelt and beautiful song to sing at karaoke night. It’s one of those songs that never gets old no matter how much time passes and radiates a bittersweet freshness with every listen.
If you leave “A Thousand Years” out, can you really call it a karaoke night?
“Thinking Out Loud” by Ed Sheeran
Song Year: 2014
It was a close call between “Thinking Out Loud” and “Perfect,” with both songs giving out similar vibes and singability, but we’re going to have to give it to the predecessor this time.
“Thinking Out Loud” is one of the top new-gen love songs that’s lyrically clever, genuine, and completely pure. It’s a song we all loved to sing several years ago and one that we’ll continue to adore indefinitely.
“You’re Beautiful” by James Blunt
Song Year: 2004
“You’re Beautiful” is so simple yet utterly effective at capturing hearts. The words of the song are slow-paced and easy to keep track of, and it’s a great song overall for beginners. What’s even better is that it’s a track everyone knows and loves, so you can never go wrong when adding this gem to your playlist.
“How To Save a Life” by The Fray
Song Year: 2005
You can let the memories come flooding back with this nostalgia-filled track from the early 2000s. “How To Save a Life” is one of those songs with a lot of meaning to many and really resonates with its audience. It’s a part of many people’s childhoods and continues to speak to global listeners even to this day.
“Teenage Dirtbag” by Wheatus
Song Year: 2000
Pretty much every 90’s and 00’s kid had sung this song before and meant it. We can’t put our finger on why, but it’s one of those songs where we just lose ourselves and sing to our heart’s content regardless of who’s watching.
Seriously though, why is this song so catchy? Is it because we’re all secretly teenage dirtbags on the inside?
“Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana
Song Year: 1991
The vocals sound dreary, yet there’s something that presses on throughout the song and leads into an incredible high-energy bridge that’ll bring the hype ten-fold. If you’re a fan of this iconic grunge classic, you’ll be remiss to leave it during karaoke night.
“That’s Not My Name” by The Ting Tings
Song Year: 2008
Yet another fast-paced track with a sick beat and easy to sing, The Ting Tings bring the energy with “That’s Not My Name.” It’s more speak-singing than anything, which makes it perfect for the tonally impaired, and it’s just generally a fun set of lyrics to play around with.
Plus, it’s one of those songs where everyone inevitably joins in by the end.
“Man! I Feel Like a Woman” by Shania Twain
Song Year: 1997
Can you get any jazzier and smooth than Shania Twain’s “Man! I Feel Like a Woman”? We say probably not. Along with having some of the slickest vocals of all female singers, Twain brings a whole new meaning to southern rock with an attitude.
Quite frankly, this song is one of the most popular songs for karaoke of all time, and we just couldn’t leave it out.
“Someone Like You” by Adele
Song Year: 2011
If you’re looking for a song to give people chills, then “Someone Like You” is the exact tune you’re trying to find. It takes a bit of practice and vocal talent to execute well, but when performed properly, it can silence and impress an entire crowd.
An honorable mention to Adele’s other hit, “Hello,” which is equally hard to perform and sounds just as fantastic.
“Wannabe” by Spice Girls
Song Year: 1996
Spice Girls took the world by storm in the late 90s, and “Wannabe” perfectly portrays why. It’s a dynamic song with lots of quick exchanges between the singers, making it a great pick for a group performance with your best friends.
Managing to nail the lyrics in sync with others makes this song an incredibly fun experience for the performers and will leave the audience in awe.
“Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” by Wham!
Song Year: 1984
An oldie but a goldie, “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” is the embodiment of the smooth-moving, funky era of the 80s. Dance along, sing along, or clap along; just as long as you’re moving your body to the beat, you’re doing it right.
You can really feel the exaggerated dance moves and the bright neon colors of the 80s with this one. Not that that’s a bad thing.
“Ice Ice Baby” by Vanilla Ice
Song Year: 1990
“Ice Ice Baby” is truly one of the cheesiest songs of all time. Can we say that it aged well in regard to rap music? Not really. Does that make it any less of an absolute blast to sing? We say nay!
If you’re willing to put a bit of your dignity aside to get up in front of everybody and break down some of the corniest lines ever contrived by humanity, then you’re a step ahead of everyone else.
