[2025] A Compilation of Popular Western Songs That Liven Up Wedding After-Parties [Karaoke]

YOUNG MAN (Y.M.C.A.)Hideki Saijo

GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE / “Y.M.C.A.” Music Video – with lyrics

A track released as his single in 1979.

The assertive lyrics are highly memorable.

Also, the chorus repeats “Y, M, C, A” and “young man” over and over, making it an easy song to get into even for first-time listeners.

A Cruel Angel's ThesisYoko Takahashi

“Cruel Angel’s Thesis” MUSIC VIDEO (HD ver.) / Zankoku na Tenshi no Te-ze “The Cruel Angel’s Thesis”

It’s such a famous song that you’d think there’s no one left in Japan who doesn’t know it.

It’s even well-known enough that some people from overseas can sing it.

But I suspect many people don’t actually know who sings this song.

Let’s spread it by singing it at the karaoke after-party.

TinyDinosaur Jr.

Dinosaur Jr. – Tiny (Official Video)

When it comes to practice songs for beginner bands, it tends to be nothing but classic legendary bands, so I’d like to introduce some of the latest tracks here.

So don’t feel pressured—just go ahead and practice.

Quit itMeat Puppets

Meat Puppets-Quit it

The Meat Puppets are a band that garnered attention because the late Kurt Cobain of Nirvana held them in high regard.

Their sound is somewhat for connoisseurs, so it’s not for everyone, but I think they’re excellent for practice.

Bands like this in the alternative scene value group cohesion over technique, making them suitable for beginners.

Personality CrisisNew York Dolls

New York Dolls – Personality Crisis

Probably the very first band to incorporate makeup and cross-dressing was the New York Dolls.

And this outrageously raw punk sound is also their specialty—doesn’t it feel like they’re playing for fun rather than for technique? Highly recommended rock band.

SeagullRide

Ride-Seagull

Ride and similar bands fall under the shoegaze genre, and this slightly psychedelic guitar sound is always cool no matter when you hear it.

If you perform a song like this in front of a huge crowd at a school festival, you’ll instantly become a hero and be super popular with the girls.

Let’s practice hard.

Wake up Boo!The Boo Radleys

The Boo Radleys – Wake Up Boo!

The intro layers horns and other instruments, giving it a rich sound, but I think you’ll find that once you cut those extra parts, it’s surprisingly simple.

It’s a great piece for beginner musicians to play, and above all, doesn’t it feel like a really fun song?