Top International (Western) Songs That Fire Up Karaoke for People in Their 50s [2025]

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Prince – Purple Rain (Official Video)

When it comes to Prince’s timeless masterpieces, this song is indispensable.

Released in 1984 as a movie theme song, it captured the hearts of many.

The sweeping ballad, running over eight minutes, showcases Prince’s extraordinary talent to the fullest.

His emotional vocals and memorable guitar solo resonate deeply with listeners.

Featured on the album Purple Rain, its immense popularity is evident from the fact that it held the No.

1 spot on the Billboard charts for 24 weeks.

For those in their 50s, it’s a special track that brings back memories of their youth.

A guaranteed hit at karaoke or parties—truly a classic among Western pop songs.

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P!nk – Raise Your Glass (Official Video)

The PV looks refined at first glance, but it also has that overseas-style shamelessness and intensity that keeps your eyes glued to the end.

The song’s tone is quite powerful, and there’s a strong sense of exhilaration as it builds toward the chorus.

I’m sure this is one you can sing with a really great feeling.

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Queen – Under Pressure (Official Video)

Under Pressure, a collaboration with David Bowie that generated a lot of buzz and was included on their 10th album Hot Space.

It topped the UK Singles Chart and is a massive hit, with an opening that sticks in your ears thanks to its memorable bassline.

Freddie Mercury handles the high parts while David Bowie takes the low parts, so the vocal range is wide for a solo singer, but the melody itself is simple—if you’re confident with your key, it’s really fun to sing.

If you have friends who love Western music, it’s a rock classic you should definitely try singing together.

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Icona Pop – I Love It (feat. Charli XCX) [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

This is a track from the album “This Is… Icona Pop.” It’s a youthful, high-tempo pop song.

It’s quite challenging to sing, but just listening to it makes you want to start dancing thanks to its irresistibly pleasant rhythm.

It also has a slightly cool vibe.

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Avril Lavigne – Here’s to Never Growing Up (Official Video)

They are an ultra-popular singer from Canada who is also active in Japan.

The song expresses youth and the joy of living; it’s slow but feels powerful.

Because it’s calm and unhurried, I think it’s easy to sing.

It also has a good sense of rhythm, so there’s no doubt you’ll feel great singing it.

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Madonna – Material Girl (Official Video) [HD]

She’s the Queen of Pop who had the boys obsessed and the girls enthralled.

Personally, this song feels like the one that best epitomized Madonna at the time—her Marilyn Monroe persona was incredibly sexy, and for those who remember that era, this track is especially memorable and sure to get people fired up.

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ZZ Top – Gimme All Your Lovin’ (Official Music Video) [HD Remaster]

With their insanely bearded, grandpa-like look—once you see it, you’ll never forget it—ZZ Top delivers an ultra-powerful, ultra-groovy, super-hyped track.

It’s a classic that instantly lifts your spirits.

I bet tons of men in their 50s were absolutely obsessed with it.

And that guitar? Absolutely phenomenal.