[For people in their 60s] Western songs that get the crowd going at karaoke: Ranking [2025]

Rock n’ RollLed Zeppelin57rank/position

Led Zeppelin – Rock n’ Roll (Live at MSG, 1973) HD

If you’re a fan of Western music, this is a universal favorite! A high-energy number by Led Zeppelin, included on the album Led Zeppelin IV.

The song apparently developed out of a jam session.

It’s a super upbeat track, so it’s a great one to sing early on at karaoke to get the crowd going!

You Can’t Hurry LoveThe Supremes58rank/position

You Can’t Hurry Love — The Supremes

A number released in 1966 by the vocal trio The Supremes, which included Diana Ross.

It’s a song you might recognize from commercials and the like.

As you can hear, it’s an ultra-upbeat track with a very singable melody.

It’s a classic pop song that lets you liven things up with ease.

Cherry BombThe Runaways59rank/position

The Runaways – Cherry Bomb [Good Quality]

An American all-female rock band from the 1970s that featured Joan Jett, famous for “I LOVE ROCK ’N’ ROLL.” Their 1977 hit single was “Cherry Bomb.” Vocalist Cherie Currie often performed in outfits that were almost like underwear, making them a provocative girls’ band in many ways, but their playing was the real deal.

Let’s shout it out with a rock vibe!

Mr. Tambourine ManThe Byrds60rank/position

The Byrds Mr. Tambourine Man

The Byrds’ 1965 hit number.

The original lyrics and composition are by none other than Bob Dylan.

Roger McGuinn’s 12-string guitar intro is striking and has become the defining sound of this number.

Incidentally, it’s said that this sound later influenced the Beatles’ “Nowhere Man” and “If I Needed Someone.”

Have You Never Been MellowOlivia Newton-John61rank/position

Temptation of the Breeze [with Japanese subtitles] Olivia Newton-John

A 1975 number by Olivia Newton-John.

In Japan, it’s well known under the title “Soyokaze no Yūwaku” (“Temptation by a Gentle Breeze”).

Her clear, transparent vocals make it a pleasant listen, and it somehow feels nostalgic.

How about it for those times when you want to relax and gently get into the mood?

Livin’ It UpBill LaBounty62rank/position

Bill LaBounty-Living It Up Lyrics

Though not widely known to the general public, this is a quintessential AOR track by Bill LaBounty from 1982.

Any AOR fan will recognize it.

The sound is classic, unmistakable AOR, and it’s also very easy to sing.

Aim for a mature vibe and deliver it with a cool, understated style!

Hail Holy QueenDeloris Van Cartier63rank/position

Sister Act – Hail Holy Queen (Deloris and The Sisters)

Sister Act, a classic film that continues to be loved by many viewers, is a heartwarming music-centered movie in which a struggling singer transforms a convent choir so dramatically that she gradually gains recognition from the townspeople and the convent community.

The film features numerous iconic songs, and among them, the most memorable is surely Hail Holy Queen, the first piece performed by the newly evolved choir.

Although it’s a traditional Christian hymn, this rendition is arranged with a decidedly groovy and lively vibe.

As a choral piece, some parts feature frequent improvisational embellishments, but the basic main melody is fairly easy to sing—so consider adding it to your repertoire.