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

Boys Don’t CryThe Cure

The Cure – Boys Don’t Cry

The Cure is a Gothic-style 80s rock band that’s popular in the UK but not so much in Japan.

However, a lack of popularity is a separate matter from a band’s value.

Their songs tend to be short, so they’re good for practice.

Down In The Tube Station At MidnightThe Jam

The Jam – Down In The Tube Station At Midnight

The performance is a bit challenging, but what really matters are the feel and the knack.

Once you’ve got those down, you can become a local hero—or a school festival legend—if you’re a student.

Head OnThe Jesus and Mary Chain

The Jesus And Mary Chain – Head On (Official Music Video)

Back then, they were described as a go-to rock band for junior high and high school students, but listening now, it feels like a textbook example of simple, cool rock.

Plenty of people will be blown away by this guitar sound.

If a first-timer can play this song in a short period, they’ve got serious talent.

September GurlsBig Star

Big Star – September Gurls

They were expected to be the band that would carry the next generation after the Beatles, but perhaps because those expectations were too high, they are now called the pioneers of power pop, and they ended up disbanding/going inactive without achieving major success.

However, they have some wonderful songs that make you forget all that, and since they’re not well known, I think they’re great for practicing.

Malibu Beach NightmareHanoi rocks

Hanoi Rocks Malibu Beach Nightmare Japan TV 1984

A Finnish rock band that, for some reason, became popular in Japan in the ’80s.

They never quite caught on in the West, so perhaps their idol-like looks sparked their popularity.

This song is surprisingly cool, has a real sense of speed, and is an outstanding rock track.

FasterManic Street Preachers

Manic Street Preachers – Faster

I think this song is difficult for beginners, but if you give up from the start, you won’t be able to play any song.

If you raise the bar just a little, it will probably get easier later on.

Once you form a band, playing this kind of rock-style song will make it even more enjoyable.

We Can Work it OutThe Beatles

The Beatles – We Can Work It Out

More than just rock, this song is also recommended for practicing a band’s timing, choruses, and harmonies.

The guitar and drums aren’t that difficult, but working on this sense of timing will be extremely good practice.