Western songs that get the crowd going at karaoke: recommended classics and popular hits

White Russian DollLucky Soul

Lucky Soul – White Russian Doll HD

It’s a hit song by the UK girls’ rock band Lucky Soul.

It features a cute voice and a pop sound.

With a good tempo and a somewhat nostalgic feel, it’s one of my favorite songs.

Personally, it’s one of the songs I’d love her to sing.

If We Ever Broke UpMae Stephens

Mae Stephens – If We Ever Broke Up (Official Video)

The song “If We Ever Broke Up” has exploded in popularity on TikTok.

It’s been a hot topic for continually ranking high on the TikTok Weekly Top 20, so many of you may already know it.

The track is performed by British singer-songwriter Mae Stephens.

Although it has an upbeat sound, the lyrics depict a woman’s imagined scenario of “what if I broke up with him?” The pronunciation in this song is distinctive, so keep that in mind as you sing along.

Beat ItMichael Jackson

Michael Jackson – Beat It (Official 4K Video)

It’s an uplifting dance-pop track by Michael Jackson.

The vocal key is quite high, but if you can hit the high notes, I definitely recommend singing it at karaoke.

Since it’s a song from 1982, it might not be extremely well-known today, but anyone reasonably familiar with Western pop music is almost sure to know it, so it’s also great for singing together with someone to get the crowd going.

Daddy, Brother, Lover, Little BoyMr. BIG

Mr. Big – Daddy, Brother, Lover, Little Boy

When it comes to quintessential mainstream rock, it’s got to be Mr.

BIG.

I’m not sure about now, but they’ve even played as B’z’s backing band, so they’re a familiar rock band in Japan too.

They deliver a pure, no-surprises rock sound, and I personally love them for it.

Stockholm SyndromeMuse

Muse – Stockholm Syndrome

It’s one of Muse’s earlier songs.

It features distinctive falsetto and a dark sound, but since it’s quite well-known, I feel like a lot of people like it.

Because of that, it’s always a hit at karaoke—I don’t think I’ve ever sung it without getting the crowd going.

We Will Rock YouQueen

Queen – We Will Rock You (Official Video)

Included on their sixth album, News of the World, “We Will Rock You” is known as one of Queen’s signature songs.

Created so the audience could take part, its ensemble of just handclaps and foot stomps is simple yet tremendously impactful.

With its narrow vocal range and minimal dynamics, it’s perfect as an entry point to Western pop music.

It’s a massive hit that, when sung at karaoke, is sure to get everyone joining in for a rousing sing-along.

Kill BillSZA

SZA – Kill Bill (Official Audio)

The music of American singer-songwriter SZA has been creating a buzz.

Characterized by polyrhythms and influenced by retro sounds from the ’90s to early 2000s, this groovy track stands out.

The lyrics vividly portray the complex emotions that accompany heartbreak, frankly expressing intense feelings like jealousy and a desire for revenge.

Featured on the album SOS, the song dominated the charts for about two months following its release in December 2022.

For karaoke, the key is to sing with feeling while staying relaxed.

Focus on a stylish vocal line and captivate those around you.