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

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Smash Mouth – All Star

Smash Mouth is a quintessential pop-rock band.

Their track “All Star” is one of their hits, and many people in Japan may know it since it’s often played in apparel shops and the like.

It has a slight rap-like feel, so memorizing the lyrics can be a bit tough, but it’s a cool song to sing once you’ve got it down.

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Whitney Houston – I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Official 4K Video)

Known as “I Wanna Dance with Somebody,” this song is one of Whitney Houston’s signature works.

Released in 1987, it became a massive hit, reaching number one in 14 countries.

The shimmering synthesizer melodies and Houston’s soaring vocals weave a magical harmony that still makes hearts leap today.

More than just a dance track, it expresses a universal longing for love and connection.

Play it at parties or reunions when you want to create joyful memories—it’s sure to get people of all generations excited.

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Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow – INDUSTRY BABY (Official Video)

Here comes a track by Lil Nas X that sends the dance floor into a frenzy.

Hailing from the United States, he teamed up with Jack Harlow for a song that shines with confident rap and a catchy melody.

Released in July 2021, the track is featured on his debut album Montero and dominated the Billboard charts.

With lyrics that celebrate his success in the music industry and fire back at critics, it’s sure to give listeners a boost.

If you sing it at karaoke, why not unleash that momentum and confidence to the fullest?

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Owl City & Carly Rae Jepsen – Good Time (Official Video)

A classic song so famous you hear it all the time on TV and in apparel shop BGM—there’s probably no one who doesn’t know it.

It’s guaranteed to get everyone hyped.

Since it’s a male-female duet, it’s fun for couples celebrating together or friends to sing as a pair.

Duetting on someone’s birthday to make a memory is a great idea, too.

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The Beatles – Hey Jude

Here is “Hey Jude” by the legendary band The Beatles—no introduction needed.

It’s so incredibly famous that even people who don’t usually listen to Western music are sure to know it.

Classics like this really get the crowd going at karaoke.

It’s a mellow song, but singing it together with everyone is a lot of fun.

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Green Day – Basket Case [Official Music Video] (4K Upgrade)

It’s a smash hit by Green Day.

With its very accessible, catchy melody and classic rock-style structure, you could say it’s a song loved by everyone.

It’s perfect for when you want to get pumped up in a fresh, cool, and breezy way.

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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.