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

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Bryan Adams – Somebody

A hit song from Bryan Adams, a Canadian singer, released on his 1984 album “Reckless.

” Back then, everyone admired the look of a white T-shirt, jeans, and a guitar! This song is a very straightforward rock number, and it’s guaranteed to get everyone fired up at karaoke.

It’s definitely a track you’ll want to kick things off with at full throttle.

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Rick Astley – Never Gonna Give You Up (Official Video) (4K Remaster)

A quintessential Eurobeat-style disco number from the ’80s.

Back then, many people were surely drawn to the contrast between Rick Astley’s baby face and his deep voice.

The moment you hear the intro, you can’t help but feel like dancing! I bet lots of people hit the dance floor to this at discos in those days.

And if you’re going to sing it, you’ve got to go with an ultra-deep voice!

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Survivor – Eye Of The Tiger (Official HD Video)

A song by the American hard rock band Survivor, which became a worldwide hit as the theme for the movie Rocky III.

It’s also used as an entrance theme for some athletes, so it likely sounds familiar.

Dave Bickler’s sharp, resonant vocals vividly convey a bold, fiery spirit, and the bass is especially effective, making it a standout track.

Singing this makes you feel pumped up, like “All right, let’s do this!”—a truly energizing song.

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Queen – We Will Rock You (Official Video)

Released in 1977, this song is characterized by its distinctive stomp-stomp-clap rhythm.

Its simple yet powerful beat was created using multitrack recording and delay effects, producing a massive sound as if a huge crowd were participating.

In live performances, it was often paired with another classic and closed out the set at Live Aid in 1985.

There’s also a story that the music video was filmed in the cold.

Perfect for pumping up sports events or karaoke, it’s a timeless Western pop classic that continues to be loved across generations, propelled by Queen’s soul-stirring performance.

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Bryan Adams – Summer Of ’69 (Official Music Video)

Bryan Adams, the rock ’n’ roller who captivated rock-loving boys and young men in the 1980s.

It’s hard to choose because Bryan Adams has so many great songs, but isn’t this the one that gets everyone the most fired up and brings back those days? It reminds me of my sparkling youth.

I remember a band from the light music club playing this song at the boys’ school festival when I was in high school.

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Billy Joel – Uptown Girl (Official Video)

A blue-collar downtown guy falls for an uptown girl and desperately tries to win her over, portrayed in the music video as a musical—something that, as a woman, is always fun to watch because it makes you feel like a princess.

It’s also well known that this song led Billy, who was infatuated with Christie Brinkley appearing in the MV, to finally win her heart.

It’s the kind of song you could really get into character to sing.

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Madonna – Like A Virgin (Official Video)

This track captivates with its catchy melody, exhilarating sound, and uniquely distinctive vocals.

Its lyrics symbolically express purity and freshness, exploring themes of transformation and self-discovery through new love.

Included on Madonna’s second album released in November 1984, it was issued as a lead single the previous October.

It spent six weeks at No.

1 on the U.

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charts and drew major attention with its MTV Video Music Awards performance.

Reviving the passions of youth in vivid color, this song feels both nostalgic and new for Western pop fans in their 50s.

It’s perfect for karaoke or party background music and is a timeless classic that transcends generations.