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

Do They Know It’s Christmas?NEW!Band Aid

Band Aid – Do They Know It’s Christmas? (Official Video) [4K]

It was recorded in November 1984 as a charity single for famine relief in Ethiopia and released the following month on December 3.

It spent five weeks at number one on the UK charts, selling over one million copies in its first week alone—an astonishing achievement.

Because the song carries a strong message, it’s worth taking the time to understand the lyrics rather than just singing it for the vibe.

It’s great fun to sing in harmony with a few people, of course, but it’s also satisfying to sing solo since there are parts you can really belt out.

Each singer in the original has their own distinctive style, but don’t worry too much about that—singing in your own voice is best! Place a hand on your chest and try singing while resonating your voice.

Love YourselfNEW!Justin Bieber

Justin Bieber – Love Yourself (PURPOSE : The Movement)

This work, one of his signature songs, is a hit number from the album Purpose, released in November 2015.

With a simple arrangement centered on the sound of the guitar, the melody is remarkably easy to remember.

Since it’s sung in a whisper rather than belted out, some listeners may find it surprisingly easy to sing.

The song reached No.

1 on the U.

S.

charts and impressively topped the year-end chart for 2016.

What Makes You BeautifulNEW!One Direction

One Direction – What Makes You Beautiful (Official Video)

A signature song from One Direction’s debut album “Up All Night” that propelled them to global stardom.

It’s also well known for winning the British Single of the Year at the 2012 BRIT Awards.

Born from the songwriter’s real-life experience, the heartwarming message—encouraging a loved one who feels “I’m not beautiful”—never fails to stir the emotions with every listen.

From the intro’s guitar riff it’s irresistibly catchy, and the unforgettable melody is guaranteed to light up any karaoke session.

The chorus is super simple, so even if you’re not confident in your English pronunciation, you can power through it—perfect for a big sing-along.

It’s the ultimate feel-good anthem.

The Lazy SongNEW!Bruno Mars

Bruno Mars – The Lazy Song (Official Music Video)

“I don’t want to do anything today!” We all have days like that, right? This song is the ultimate anthem for lazy days that speaks for that exact feeling.

And the one singing it is Bruno Mars! Unlike his powerful tracks, this one has a laid-back reggae vibe, with hardly any demanding high notes or vibrato.

Just humming along casually somehow makes it sound good.

Released in February 2011, it’s also included on his debut album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans.

Give it a try when you want to relax and enjoy karaoke!

We Are Never Ever Getting Back TogetherNEW!Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift – We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together

Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has been active for many years.

This piece is a track that premiered in August 2012 ahead of her fourth album, Red, the record on which she made a major shift from country to pop.

In Japan, it was used as the theme song for the reality show Terrace House, so many people may recognize it from that.

The lyrics depict a strong resolve as she declares to an ex who wants to get back together, “We are never ever getting back together!” With a quintessential pop melody, it’s perfect for singing with an explosive energy.

If you deliver the conversational parts with emotion, it’s sure to get the crowd going at karaoke.

Hail Holy QueenDeloris Van Cartier

Sister Act – Hail Holy Queen (Deloris and The Sisters)

Sister Act, a classic film that continues to be loved by many viewers, is a heartwarming music-centered movie in which a struggling singer transforms a convent choir so dramatically that she gradually gains recognition from the townspeople and the convent community.

The film features numerous iconic songs, and among them, the most memorable is surely Hail Holy Queen, the first piece performed by the newly evolved choir.

Although it’s a traditional Christian hymn, this rendition is arranged with a decidedly groovy and lively vibe.

As a choral piece, some parts feature frequent improvisational embellishments, but the basic main melody is fairly easy to sing—so consider adding it to your repertoire.

Good Morning BaltimoreNikki Blonsky

Hairspray Soundtrack | Good Morning Baltimore – Nikki Blonsky | WaterTower

The film Hairspray was released in 2007.

The song Good Morning Baltimore appears in the movie and is sung by the heroine, Nikki Blonsky.

Since it’s a musical-style number, it doesn’t feature the kind of complex vocal lines you hear in modern pop.

The vocal range is from mid2 B-flat to high C, so most women should be able to sing it in the original key.

However, because it often shifts directly from regular singing to a more speech-like delivery, it can be hard to score high at karaoke unless you have a good grasp of English intonation.