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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
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1eastPretty Little BabyConnie FrancisConnie Francis’s adorable classic song
2eastOh, Pretty WomanRoy OrbisonA masterpiece about being captivated by a beautiful woman and ultimately reclaiming love
3eastThe Loco-MotionLittle EvaA classic hit from the '60s, Cha-Cha-Cha reached No. 1 in the U.S.
4eastYou Send MeSam CookeSam Cooke’s soul-stirring classic ballad
5eastI Only Want To Be With YouDusty SpringfieldA timeless song that captures the exhilaration of love, with a melody that makes your heart dance.
6eastTutti FruttiLittle RichardA historic masterpiece marking the birth of rock ’n’ roll
7eastYou Can’t Hurry LoveThe SupremesMotown’s signature love-boosting anthem
8eastHeartbreak HotelElvis PresleyElvis’s poignant classic, singing of loneliness and despair
9eastI’m SorryBrenda LeeThe classic ballad by the girl singer Brenda Lee
10eastStand By MeBen E. KingThe classic Western song 'Stand by Me'
11eastLove Letters in the SandPat BooneThe beach where the love letter vanished, Pat Boone’s famous ballad
12eastItsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot BikiniBrian HylandBright pop songs perfect for summer karaoke
13eastJohnny B. GoodeChuck BerryChuck Berry’s classic, a song of youth
14eastVacationConnie FrancisA refreshing summer hit, a melody that makes your heart dance
15eastTennessee WaltzPatti PageA classic, bittersweet love waltz sung in multitrack
16eastPlease Mr. PostmanThe MarvelettesA poignant love song about waiting for a lover on the battlefield
17eastDianaPaul AnkaPaul Anka's classic song 'Diana' is a masterpiece.
18eastCan’t take my eyes off youBoys Town GangBoys Town Gang's smash hit
19eastRunawayDel ShannonDel Shannon’s 1960s hit that reached No. 1 in the U.S.
20eastUnchained MelodyThe Righteous BrothersThe famous song that became well-known from the movie “Ghost.”
21eastWhere Did Our Love GoThe SupremesA classic by a Black female group that sings about love
22eastCalendar GirlNeil SedakaA song that uses homophones to sing about lunar events and customs
23eastSurfin’ U.S.A.The Beach Boys
Surfin' U.S.A.The Beach Boys
A surf rock classic, a summer staple song
24eastMy Ding-A-LingCharles Edward Anderson BerryChuck Berry, the legendary rock guitarist
25eastSherryFrankie Valli & The Four SeasonsFrankie Valli's famous song, Sherry
26eastThe LocomotionLittle EvaLittle Eva’s hit song, sung by the babysitter
27eastCan’t Help Falling In LoveElvis PresleyElvis’s classic, a beloved ballad cherished around the world
28eastOh! CarolNeil SedakaA musical conversation song by a couple from the 1950s
29eastRock Around The ClockBill Haley & His CometsA classic rock hit with multiple versions becoming major successes
30eastYou Are My DestinyPaul AnkaThe emotionally charged masterpiece “You Are My Destiny”
31eastIt’s Now or NeverElvis PresleyElvis Presley’s hit song, Italian folk song
32eastBe My BabyThe RonettesA classic of the oldies: a masterpiece by The Ronettes
33eastTwist and ShoutIsley BrothersThe history of a classic song made famous by the Beatles
34eastMr. LonelyBobby VintonOldies classic with a relatively high singing difficulty
35eastLollipopThe ChordettesThe classic song by Ronald and Rudy
36eastSave the Last Dance for MeThe DriftersA masterpiece filled with the feelings of a sad love
37eastLa BambaThe Real Ritchie ValensA Mexican folk song, rocked up by Ritchie Valens
38eastJailhouse RockElvis Presley
Jailhouse RockElvis Presley
Theme song of Presley’s “Jailhouse Rock”
39eastMr SandmanThe ChordettesThe 1954 hit song by The Chordettes
40eastRhythm Of The RainThe CascadesA famous song that portrays the heartrending love of a man soaked in the rain
41eastWho’s Sorry Now?Connie FrancisA sad heartbreak song, on a quiet night
42eastLove Me TenderElvis PresleyElvis Presley’s famous songs and hits
43eastOne Way TicketNeil SedakaOldies classics, popular in Japan too
44eastTwistin’ the Night AwaySam CookeA masterpiece whose lively music makes your heart dance
45eastOnly YouTHE PLATTERSA pure classic song for a loved one, Only You