I Want to Sing at Karaoke! A Roundup of Recommended Oldies Classics and Popular Songs

Nostalgic oldies! How about singing a host of classic tunes that resonate in your heart along with memories of those days at karaoke? The Western masterpieces born mainly in the 1950s and ’60s have never faded with time and continue to captivate countless people even today.

In this article, we’ll introduce must-sing oldies for karaoke—from rock ’n’ roll to pop and ballads—beloved across generations.

Oldies often have simple melodies and are easy to sing.

From songs everyone knows to unexpected hidden gems, we’ve got a lineup guaranteed to get the karaoke crowd going!

Playlist

I Want to Sing at Karaoke! A Roundup of Recommended Oldies Classics and Popular Songs
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	Pretty Little BabyConnie Francis		Connie Francis’s adorable classic song
2	Oh, Pretty WomanRoy Orbison		A masterpiece about being captivated by a beautiful woman and ultimately reclaiming love
3	The Loco-MotionLittle Eva		A classic hit from the '60s, Cha-Cha-Cha reached No. 1 in the U.S.
4	You Send MeSam Cooke		Sam Cooke’s soul-stirring classic ballad
5	I Only Want To Be With YouDusty Springfield		A timeless song that captures the exhilaration of love, with a melody that makes your heart dance.
6	Tutti FruttiLittle Richard		A historic masterpiece marking the birth of rock ’n’ roll
7	You Can’t Hurry LoveThe Supremes		Motown’s signature love-boosting anthem
8	Heartbreak HotelElvis Presley		Elvis’s poignant classic, singing of loneliness and despair
9	I’m SorryBrenda Lee		The classic ballad by the girl singer Brenda Lee
10	Stand By MeBen E. King		The classic Western song 'Stand by Me'
11	Love Letters in the SandPat Boone		The beach where the love letter vanished, Pat Boone’s famous ballad
12	Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot BikiniBrian Hyland		Bright pop songs perfect for summer karaoke
13	Johnny B. GoodeChuck Berry		Chuck Berry’s classic, a song of youth
14	VacationConnie Francis		A refreshing summer hit, a melody that makes your heart dance
15	Tennessee WaltzPatti Page		A classic, bittersweet love waltz sung in multitrack
16	Please Mr. PostmanThe Marvelettes		A poignant love song about waiting for a lover on the battlefield
17	DianaPaul Anka		Paul Anka's classic song 'Diana' is a masterpiece.
18	Can’t take my eyes off youBoys Town Gang		Boys Town Gang's smash hit
19	RunawayDel Shannon		Del Shannon’s 1960s hit that reached No. 1 in the U.S.
20	Unchained MelodyThe Righteous Brothers		The famous song that became well-known from the movie “Ghost.”
21	Where Did Our Love GoThe Supremes		A classic by a Black female group that sings about love
22	Calendar GirlNeil Sedaka		A song that uses homophones to sing about lunar events and customs
23	Surfin’ U.S.A.The Beach Boys		A surf rock classic, a summer staple song
24	My Ding-A-LingCharles Edward Anderson Berry		Chuck Berry, the legendary rock guitarist
25	SherryFrankie Valli & The Four Seasons		Frankie Valli's famous song, Sherry
26	The LocomotionLittle Eva		Little Eva’s hit song, sung by the babysitter
27	Can’t Help Falling In LoveElvis Presley		Elvis’s classic, a beloved ballad cherished around the world
28	Oh! CarolNeil Sedaka		A musical conversation song by a couple from the 1950s
29	Rock Around The ClockBill Haley & His Comets		A classic rock hit with multiple versions becoming major successes
30	You Are My DestinyPaul Anka		The emotionally charged masterpiece “You Are My Destiny”
31	It’s Now or NeverElvis Presley		Elvis Presley’s hit song, Italian folk song
32	Be My BabyThe Ronettes		A classic of the oldies: a masterpiece by The Ronettes
33	Twist and ShoutIsley Brothers		The history of a classic song made famous by the Beatles
34	Mr. LonelyBobby Vinton		Oldies classic with a relatively high singing difficulty
35	LollipopThe Chordettes		The classic song by Ronald and Rudy
36	Save the Last Dance for MeThe Drifters		A masterpiece filled with the feelings of a sad love
37	La BambaThe Real Ritchie Valens		A Mexican folk song, rocked up by Ritchie Valens
38	Jailhouse RockElvis Presley		Theme song of Presley’s “Jailhouse Rock”
39	Mr SandmanThe Chordettes		The 1954 hit song by The Chordettes
40	Rhythm Of The RainThe Cascades		A famous song that portrays the heartrending love of a man soaked in the rain
41	Who’s Sorry Now?Connie Francis		A sad heartbreak song, on a quiet night
42	Love Me TenderElvis Presley		Elvis Presley’s famous songs and hits
43	One Way TicketNeil Sedaka		Oldies classics, popular in Japan too
44	Twistin’ the Night AwaySam Cooke		A masterpiece whose lively music makes your heart dance
45	Only YouTHE PLATTERS		A pure classic song for a loved one, Only You