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

Just The Way You AreBruno Mars29rank/position

Bruno Mars – Just The Way You Are (Official Music Video)

The song’s title means “I Love You Just the Way You Are” in Japanese.

It’s a song that straightforwardly praises women.

I think any woman would be happy to be complimented on her appearance.

Listening to it gives you a feeling that’s not very common in Japanese music.

The way the song describes the woman’s beauty would definitely make any woman’s heart race and bring a smile to her face.

Smells Like Teen SpiritNirvana30rank/position

Nirvana – Smells Like Teen Spirit (Official Music Video)

With its powerful sound, pleasing guitar tones, and catchy melody, this is a well-crafted song that ticks all three boxes.

It might be difficult to find a singer who can fully capture the song’s true intent, but since it’s a piece that should be sung from the heart, if you belt it out with a full-on “bring it on!” attitude, it’s sure to be a big hit.

Bohemian RhapsodyQueen31rank/position

Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody (Official Video Remastered)

Queen was probably one of the bands that had the greatest impact on people in their 50s.

Coming out as gay and coming out about AIDS were shocking at the time.

Freddie Mercury was a genius-level entertainer.

Even now, I have many hardcore fans around me.

Among their signature songs, the sheer grandeur of this chorus’s build-up is incredible—overwhelming and breathtaking.

HaloBeyoncé32rank/position

Beyoncé – Halo

This is an empowering anthem by Beyoncé, whose luxurious artistry and exhilarating, energetic vocal work enjoy absolute popularity.

With its glamorous atmosphere that boosts your excitement, it’s the kind of song that makes you want to sing it at karaoke.

Girls Just Want To Have FunCyndi Lauper33rank/position

Cyndi Lauper – Girls Just Want To Have Fun (Official Video)

After a long period of paying her dues, Cyndi Lauper finally made her debut, and her signature song became a worldwide hit as an anthem celebrating women’s freedom and liberation.

Released in 1983, the track reached the top 10 in over 25 countries and hit number one in 10.

Its distinctive vocals and upbeat melody continue to resonate with many people today.

Despite its low budget, the music video drew attention for its innovative concept and won Best Female Video at the 1984 MTV Video Music Awards.

Known as a feminist anthem, this song is perfect for getting the crowd going at karaoke or parties.

Last Friday NightKaty Perry34rank/position

Katy Perry – Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) (Official Music Video)

This is a track from the album “Teenage Dream.” The music video starts in a messy room after a party.

It’s a very humorous song.

A plain girl goes to a party—what happens as a result… It’s a song you can enjoy with both your eyes and ears, right up to its surprising conclusion.

It’s My LifeBon Jovi35rank/position

Bon Jovi – It’s My Life (Official Music Video)

Live your own life, not someone else’s—live it to the fullest! The American rock band’s classic “It’s My Life” inspires that feeling.

At karaoke, it might look cool to sing it in a rock style while imitating the husky tone of the vocalist.