[Women] Western Songs Ranking That Hype Up Karaoke [2025]

Like A PrayerMadonna78rank/position

Madonna – Like A Prayer (Official Video)

This is an uplifting anthem by Madonna, whose masterful pop skills and exquisitely dance-like sound create a dazzling, high-energy track.

Its fresh, feel-good vibe makes it perfect for karaoke and especially approachable for women in their 30s.

CelebrationKool and The Gang79rank/position

Kool & The Gang – Celebration

It’s a slightly old song, but it’s quite famous and I think most Japanese people know it.

There are plenty of chances to shout call-and-response lines for the singer, so if you do it at karaoke, it becomes a song everyone can enjoy together.

Since it’s a celebratory song, it’s perfect as a birthday song.

ManeaterDaryl Hall & John Oates80rank/position

Daryl Hall & John Oates – Maneater (Official Video)

Among Hall & Oates’ classics, this one has a catchy rhythm and a slightly thrilling vibe about a bad woman who preys on men, making it great for the two of us to harmonize to.

There’s a part that, no matter how many times I listen, sounds like Japanese saying “Ore komaranai” (“I’m not bothered”), and singing it that way is hilarious.

We could probably amp things up by doing some light dancing and an air impression of Daryl and John.

TornNatalie Imbruglia81rank/position

Natalie Imbruglia – Torn (Official Video)

Originally a model and actress in Australia, Natalie Imbruglia moved to the UK in pursuit of success as a musician, and she rose to fame with her signature and smash-hit song, Torn.

Don't Look Back in AngerOasis82rank/position

Oasis – Don’t Look Back In Anger (Official Video)

Don’t Look Back in Anger can be called not just Oasis’s signature song, but one of the great global rock anthems.

It’s a track that really hypes up the end of a karaoke session, so I think it feels even better if everyone sings along together on the chorus.

Radio Ga GaQueen83rank/position

Queen – Radio Ga Ga (Official Video)

The song “Radio Ga Ga,” included on their 11th album The Works and also a worldwide hit single, features lyrics that liken the band to radio—then said to be in decline—conveying a strong determination that they’re far from finished.

With its simple melody, minimal inflection, and relaxed tempo, it’s easy to sing even for those who feel uneasy about Western pop.

The chorus is guaranteed to turn into a massive sing-along—a timeless number loved across generations.

Virtual InsanityJamiroquai84rank/position

Jamiroquai – Virtual Insanity (Official Video)

Jamiroquai is a band from the UK and is said to be the most successful group in the world of acid jazz.

One of their signature songs is Virtual Insanity.

In Japan, it was played heavily in a Sony commercial, so I think it’s a fairly well-known track.