You might have the most impressive pipes in the whole of your city. You might sound like a strangled cat when you sing, especially after a few drinks. But whatever your range and ability, you will take to the stage for one of these karaoke songs. And it will be brilliant.
Choosing the right song is crucial. If you can't sing in tune, perhaps opt for a rap. If you want to show off that high range, potentially opt for a bit of Whitney. In our list of the best karaoke songs ever, we've got everyone from Madonna to Lizzo, and from Toto to Frank Sinatra. Take a shot and warm up those vocal chords, people. These are the best karaoke songs ever.
That riff, a cross between a sitar and a revving dirt bike, is the most recognizable thing about the song. For such a ubiquitous hit, the lyrics continually surprise beyond the titular chorus. So much so that when Cat Power covered the tune in 2000, slicing off the refrain, it was a strange new poem about the anxiety of commercials and subliminal advertising. This from the first rock band to develop a brand logo, a pair of juicy red lips.
Though any karaoke song can, of course, be sung by anyone regardless of their gender, we want to help out those who are specifically searching for karaoke songs for men! So we listed here some of the great karaoke songs by male vocalists. Read the blog post with some additional tips!
Let's jump into some iconic songs by female vocalists! Whether you are an alto or a soprano, here's some songs that you can try the next time you hit the stage at a karaoke bar or sing karaoke at home solo or with friends. Here's our 10 suggestions for great karaoke songs!
If you are a karaoke beginner, or simply feeling like taking an easy route today, here's some karaoke songs that won't require you to stress yourself out before jumping the stage. Or try suggesting these to a friend who is shy to grab the karaoke microphone! In this list you'll find easy songs, songs that often spark the audience to sing with you (I Want It That Way), and for example song with very easy lyrics (Tequila!). Enjoy! Read the full blogpost here.
From Eminem to TLC and Notorious B.I.G, here's a list for those who can keep up the pace with rap songs. While rap and hip hop is hugely popular genre nowadays, and there is a big variety of new, dashing rap songs coming out all the time, we listed here some classics.
Quieres cantar? We listed some popular karaoke songs in Spanish!
To get more ideas (in Spanish!) navigate on our blog post with more Spanish karaoke songs! Or maybe jump directly into singing some reggaeton karaoke hits to Singa.
Best part to sing: "Wake me up inside (save me) / Call my name and save me from the dark (wake me up) / Bid my blood to run (I can't wake up) / Before I come undone (save me) / Save me from the nothing I've become"
Looking for the best karaoke songs? Whether you want to hit the high notes with Whitney or sing a duet from Grease, we've got you covered. After all, there's no better feeling than rolling into a karaoke room with your closest friends and a pre-selected list of songs to sing. Better yet, spend some time brushing up on choreography and prepare to wow your audience.
Now about that pre-vetted song list: We know whittling down the thousands of karaoke-approved songs is a nearly impossible task. Ahead, we've gathered up everything: duets, current pop, throwback jams, country classics, boy band staples, ballads, and more. If you can't figure out what to sing at your next karaoke sesh consider this your go-to. Let's get into it.
Note: These songlists include the names of the artists who most famously recorded the song. The songs as they appear in the game are covers, with the exceptions being the song "Dance Like There's No Tomorrow", which is the master recording of the Paula Abdul song, and 10 original Mowtown songs in the Xbox version of Karaoke Revolution
Downloadable songs for the Xbox 360 version were first made available on February 22, 2008. More were added later.[1] Forty-one of these songs were also made available for the PlayStation 3 on March 27, 2008,[2] with more following later. So far, all of the available songs are from previous games in the series, including the first Karaoke Revolution: American Idol game. As of May 14, 2008, there were no more new downloadable songs for this game. The rest of the new songs would continue to be available for the sequel Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore 2.
All downloadable songs for Karaoke Revolution Presents American Idol Encore (see list above) are imported to the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore 2. For players who do not own Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore, the downloadable songs can be purchased from either the PlayStation Store (PlayStation 3 owners),[7] Xbox Live Marketplace (Xbox 360 owners) or the in-game "Downloadable Content" store.
This is the complete finalized list of the new downloadable songs are available for both PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 version of Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore 2. Some of the downloadable songs were from the previous Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore. All items are listed per the official PlayStation Store website and the official Xbox LIVE Marketplace website. On March 2, 2009, the downloadable song "Black Velvet" was released for the Xbox 360 version and it is misdownloaded as the song "Hemorrhage (In My Hands)". This problem was fixed on March 6, 2009. Recently, Konami released 5 downloadable rock songs in their original versions found from their other musical game Rock Revolution; however, as of mid-April 2009, 4 of those songs were no longer available from the Xbox Live Marketplace for undisclosed reasons. "The Joker And The Thief" is the only downloadable song remaining for the Xbox 360. The PlayStation 3 still remains available to purchase all 5 of the new downloadable songs. As of March 31, 2009, there will permanently be no more new downloadable songs for this game as the Karaoke Revolution series has seen the last of its cover versions. With the new rebooted version of Karaoke Revolution coming out, all will be master recordings and new downloadable songs for that version will also be master recordings. On June 2, 2009, the PlayStation 3 version's downloadable songs "Heartbreaker" and "I Don't Want To Miss A Thing" were no longer available in the PlayStation Store.
Xbox Live online in-game content downloads allow users to 'download' new tracks for the Xbox releases of Karaoke Revolution and Karaoke Revolution Party.[18] These songs are included on the Karaoke Revolution Party disk in a hidden format, and are unlocked through Xbox Live. It is also possible to manually unlock tracks on Development Xboxes and modded Xboxes.
Another variation on the franchise's theme is the, which, contrary to its name, often includes themes for tokusatsu shows such as Ninpuu Sentai Hurricanger and several Kamen Rider series. This selection predominantly features shows from the 1970s and 1980s, with a few exceptions in the opening tracks.
Is it just us, or are the 90s a total goldmine for killer karaoke tunes? For this one, baggy pants and dark eyeliner encouraged but not required. And you may want to consider investing in a skateboard or a sideways hat to really help you channel your inner teenage angst.
OK, there are a ton of Disney songs to sing (and we already highlighted two classics). But how could you resist the chance to belt out one of the most recent and super popular songs at your next shindig? (Bonus if you can sing every part with ease.)
These 10 songs straddle a multitude of genres, but are surefire crowdpleasers for any karaoke session. Trust us, no karaoke session is complete without at least one of these all time greats in the mix!
Is this real life, is this just fantasy? An absolute masterpiece from Queen, Bohemian Rhapsody seamlessly blurs the lines between pop, rock and opera to create quite simply the best karaoke song of all time.
Everyone knows that karaoke isn't about being a professional singer. That said, it always make you feel like royalty when you nail a tune! These 10 easy karaoke songs are sure to help you look like a genuine popstar at your next karaoke session (or at very least they'll stop you from accidentally crucifying a classic!)
Killing it at karaoke is great, but killing it at karaoke with a partner is even better! The give and take of a great duet make for brilliant shared singing experience, and these 10 duets are sure to have you vibsing with your karaoke partner on a spiritual level...
There was always going to be a lot of Disney on this list! A Whole New World is the best song from Disney's Aladdin for a kids sing along, but Arabian Nights, Friend Like Me and One Jump Ahead are also excellent choices.
The masters of child-friendly pop, most of the songs in the S Club 7 back catalogue make for a great kids karaoke session, but due to its upbeat, energetic tempo Don't Stop Moving is definitely the best.
Who hasn't dreamt of being a rapper at some point in their life? While popping bottles in the club with 50 might not be entirely feasible, rapping along to his music next time you're performing karaoke most certainly is with these classic hip hop tracks!
The first recording of California Love actually features three verses from Dr. Dre, but there's only one copy of this initial session in existence and it's owned by DJ Jam, Snoop Dogg's personal concert DJ.
If you're going to perform a hip hop party anthem, it doesn't get much better than the stand out single from 50 Cent's debut album Get Rich Or Die Tryin'. Any song that gets described by the usually austere BBC as "a spectacular party anthem" must be doing something right!
There's a wonderful feel good factor to disco music that translates brilliantly in to fun karaoke sessions with plenty of naff Disco Stew dance moves. If you're looking to sing karaoke to something more upbeat, these 10 karaoke disco tunes are just want you need.