35 Songs For Deep Voices

13. “White Christmas” By Bing Crosby

Song Year: 1942

There are a few high-pitched notes in “White Christmas,” but most of the song is perfect for deep voices. If you want to shine during Christmas caroling or the school Christmas show, deep vocalists need to add “White Christmas” to their playlist.

14. “White Wedding” By Billy Idol

Song Year: 1982

Billy Idol’s deep voice was everywhere in the 1980s. If you plan on emulating his snarl, “White Wedding” works great for bass, baritone, and tenor vocalists.

Don’t forget to bring a no-holds-barred attitude to the stage if you plan to impress anyone while covering any Billy Idol song.

15. “Low Rider” By War

Song Year: 1975

“Low Rider” has a unique and chill vibe that almost anyone can sing along to. Lead singer Leroy Jordan uses a tenor range during the track that most males can emulate easily.

“Low Rider’s” slow and groovy pace makes it a top pick for amateur singers during karaoke as well.

16. “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” By Elton John

Song Year: 1994

This might be one of the hardest songs on this list to sing. Elton John’s powerful voice fills the song, and you might find it difficult to hold the notes like the master.

Still, the vocal range of “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” is only one octave meaning you don’t need to hit too many high notes during the ballad.

17. “Alive” By Pearl Jam

Song Year: 1991

Grunge fans can choose any Pearl Jam song to sing, but “Alive” gives deep voices the spotlight. Eddie Vedder’s baritone voice fits seamlessly into “Alive.”

Many of Pearl Jam’s songs feature mumbled lyrics making them hard to sing along with. The lyrics of “Alive” are straightforward and relatively easy to understand. This makes the song easier to sing for amateur vocalists and karaoke patrons.

18. “Believe” By Cher

Song Year: 1998

Not all deep vocal songs are by men. Cher revitalized her career in 1998 by performing “Believe.” This dance-pop song was a phenomenon and ushered in the use of auto-tune as a live effect on vocals.

Don’t worry if you don’t have to auto-tune. Go ahead and have fun dancing and singing along to “Believe.”

19. “Born in the USA” By Bruce Springsteen

Song Year: 1986

You might not have Bruce’s signature voice, but if you have a deep voice, you’ll have no problem performing “Born in the USA.” A must for any 4th of July karaoke party, put on your best blue jeans and groove to the Boss.

20. “Sweet Dreams” By The Eurythmics

Song Year: 1983

Annie Lenox gave us one of the most hypnotic and dark female vocals of all time. Her deadpan delivery on “Sweet Dreams” is iconic and emulated by countless other musicians.

Lenox uses a falsetto during the song’s buildup, but it’s not too high-pitched. “Sweet Dreams” also has few lyrics making it an easy song to sing along to or to perform at karaoke.

21. “Summertime Sadness” By Lana Del Rey

Song Year: 2012

Lana Del Rey’s voice is captivating. She has a wide vocal range but sticks to two octaves on “Summertime Sadness.”

The original version of the song captures darkness and hope at the same time. The remix by Cedric Gervais transforms “Summertime Sadness” into a pop EDM anthem, making it ideal for any outdoor music festival.

22. “Sharp Dressed Man” By ZZ Top

Song Year: 1983

Don’t worry if you don’t have a giant beard like the dudes in ZZ Top. You only need a deep voice to rock and roll to “Sharp Dressed Man.”

New wave and glam rock dominated the 80s, but ZZ Top gave the 80s a much-needed injection of hard southern rock style.

23. “(They Long to Be) Close to You” By The Carpenters

Song Year: 1970

Women with deeper voices can test their skills while performing “(They Long to Be) Close to You” by the Carpenters.

With a vocal range between E3 and Bb4, any tenor or countertenor should have no problem hitting every note in this beloved ballad from the 1970s.

24. “Fast Car” By Tracy Chapman

Song Year: 1988

If you’re a bass singer, you might have a hard time hitting some of the higher notes in “Fast Car.” Still, most of the song fits firmly into the lower octave ranges making “Fast Car” a great singalong song for women with deeper voices.

Slow, deep, and hypnotic, if you can match Chapman’s performance, you will impress everyone listening to your rendition of “Fast Car.”