Wonderful entertainment/performances

[2025] A roundup of crowd-pleasing gag/novelty songs for performances and skits

music writerKOH-1
Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and have been contributing to music magazines and web media for over 15 years. Although Western music is my main field, I always strive to stay curious with the motto, “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in a band, where I was a bassist responsible for songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve performed on include bass, guitar, and piano. I resumed piano lessons after turning 40 and have been continuing ever since!
Composer/arranger, guitarist, and bloggerAyumi Saito
I started playing guitar in elementary school, and in junior high and high school I played the horn in the concert band. In college I became engrossed in composing and began using DTM. These days, I provide songs to artists as a composer, run a blog under the name “Sakki,” and post music lesson videos on YouTube. My musical roots are in rock, but I also love dance music!

There are probably many people who are thinking of singing a song as entertainment at a drinking party, a wedding reception, or a school event.

But it’s hard to know which song to pick, and that can be stressful.

If you’re going to do it, you probably want to choose a crowd-pleaser that livens up the atmosphere.

So in this article, we’ve rounded up popular, hype-worthy gag songs and irresistibly catchy tracks that will make people laugh even if they don’t know them.

From buzzy hits trending on social media to timeless classics, enjoy this selection of perfect songs for sing-and-dance entertainment at your next event!

[2025] A roundup of hype crowd-pleaser songs for performances and skits (41–50)

Follow MeE-girls

E-Girls / Follow Me ～Short Version～

Follow MeE-girls

It’s a song that would make for a cute, upbeat vibe if you played it in the background at a party or as entertainment.

If it’s a place with lots of young people, you could probably dance and sing along together, and even those who don’t know the song would be able to sway along with it!

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Genghis Khan (1979)

Genghis Khan (1979) with lyrics

Genghis Khan (1979)

Isn’t this a classic for a novelty song? With its cheerful melody and dance, I think even people who don’t know the song will have fun! The more people join in, the funnier it somehow gets! It might be great to have the whole venue dancing together!

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Poi poi poi poi poi poi poppi!Ayaman JAPAN

Ayaman JAPAN “Poi poi poi popoi poi popi”

Poi poi poi poi poi poi popi—Ayaman JAPAN

Ayaman JAPAN is a female entertainment group.

Originating from party tricks, they perform routines that include risqué humor.

Their song “Poi Poi Poi Poi Poi Poi Popii” is guaranteed to liven up any party if you sing and dance along! Since the lyrics are packed with dirty jokes, it’s really a song best reserved for adults-only gatherings (lol).

It’s also great when men dance to it!

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Isn't it nice?Tanaken

Nice, R2K DUB / Tanaken

Isn't it good, Tanaken?

From the reggae scene, this is Tanaken.

You might think the essence of this song lies in the meaning of the lyrics, but actually, it doesn’t—that’s what makes it interesting.

Besides this track, there’s also a song about Tanaken’s beloved dog, so be sure to check that out too.

It hits just right when you listen to it while you still haven’t had enough beer.

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Pixels of EmotionOkazaki Taiiku

Okazaki Taiiku “Pixel of Emotions” Music Video

Emotion Pixels Okazaki Taiiku

Unusually for Okazaki Taiiku, it starts with a rock vibe.

But once the chorus hits, it’s back to his usual style.

The band looks really cool, and Okazaki Taiiku himself looks cool too.

The words that remain after listening to this song are: I feel sorry for the crocodile.

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heavy rotationAKB48

[MV full] Heavy Rotation / AKB48 [Official]

Heavy Rotation AKB48

AKB48’s songs are massive hits every time, and they always come with media tie-ins.

So most of their tracks are widely recognized across generations, but this one is especially famous.

It consistently ranks near the top in karaoke popularity charts and is an upbeat number that everyone—from kids to middle-aged men—can hum along to.

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Chocolate DiscoPerfume

[Official Music Video] Perfume “Chocolate Disco”

Chocolate Disco Perfume

It’s one of Perfume’s most well-known songs.

Just having everyone shout “Chocolate Disco!!” during the chorus makes it a super exciting track.

The lyrics and melody are very cute, so it sounds adorable when women sing it, and it’s also very popular with men.

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