[2025] Western songs you’ll want to sing at year-end and New Year parties: hype-worthy latest hits and timeless classics

Shallow (From A Star Is Born/Live From The Oscars)Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper

Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper – Shallow (From A Star Is Born/Live From The Oscars)

An insert song from the film “A Star Is Born.” It’s an emotional ballad rock track.

If you’ve seen the movie, it’s sure to get you hyped, but the song itself is also highly polished, and Lady Gaga’s vocals are outstanding, so it works nicely as simple background music too.

Since it’s a dynamic song, I think the key is to keep the volume low and let it play subtly.

It could also work well for entertainment segments—like impersonations!

About Damn TimeLizzo

Lizzo – About Damn Time [Official Video]

Lizzo’s “About Damn Time,” with its disco-style sound that lifts your mood, was released in 2022.

The American artist Lizzo began her career in 2010.

“About Damn Time” was released as the lead single from her second album.

The title “About Damn Time” carries the nuance of “it’s about time.” The song is said to celebrate people who have overcome the pandemic.

Singing about the strength and beauty of living freely and authentically, the track overflows with positive energy and inspires its listeners.

U Can’t Touch ThisMC Hammer

M.C. Hammer – U Can’t Touch This

With its hard-hitting dance beat and addictive hook, this track revolutionized the hip-hop scene of the 1990s.

Known as one of MC Hammer’s signature songs, it samples Rick James’s “Super Freak,” brilliantly fusing rap with dance-pop.

Released in February 1990, it garnered huge buzz, winning accolades such as MTV Video Music Awards and Grammy Awards.

The song has been featured across films, TV shows, and commercials, leaving a major mark on pop culture.

It’s the perfect pick to fire up the crowd at end-of-year or New Year party karaoke—its instantly recognizable melody and lyrics are sure to electrify the room.

Like A VirginMadonna

Madonna – Like A Virgin (Official Video)

Madonna is a singer-songwriter who combines a powerful persona with undeniable musical talent and enjoys immense popularity worldwide.

In Japan, too, her songs are widely known, often chosen as theme tracks for TV dramas.

Featured on her 1984 album Like A Virgin, this song symbolically expresses the feeling of being reborn after finding a new love.

Produced by Nile Rodgers and released in November 1984, it topped the U.

S.

charts for six consecutive weeks.

Its music video, shot in Venice, also generated a lot of buzz.

If you pick this song for karaoke at year-end or New Year parties, it will brighten and enliven the atmosphere and bring everyone together.

All I Want For Christmas Is YouMariah Carey

Mariah Carey – All I Want For Christmas Is You (Official Video)

Mariah Carey’s signature song, beloved around the world as a Christmas classic.

Released in 1994 as the lead single from her album “Merry Christmas,” it’s known for its poppy, up-tempo sound.

It’s also recognized as a love song about yearning for a sweetheart, and every December it climbs to the top of charts worldwide.

The track was written and produced by Carey and Walter Afanasieff.

Having sold over 16 million copies globally, it stands among the best-selling digital singles of all time.

It’s also hugely popular for karaoke—perfect for winter parties, office year-end gatherings, and New Year get-togethers with friends when you want to get everyone in the spirit.

Uptown Funk (ft. Bruno Mars)Mark Ronson

Mark Ronson – Uptown Funk (Official Video) ft. Bruno Mars

If you want to forget your worries for a day and spend the night dancing—perfect for throwing a year-end or New Year’s party—then you should definitely belt out this song to get everyone pumped.

It’s the massive 2014 hit produced by the masterful music producer Mark Ronson, featuring the hugely popular singer-songwriter Bruno Mars on vocals.

It’s an impeccable party anthem, no two ways about it, and its retro disco-funk sound will get both hearts and bodies moving in any setting.

Admittedly, pulling off this kind of song at karaoke does demand solid vocal chops, but I recommend going all in and singing it with confidence and energy!

Made You LookMeghan Trainor

Meghan Trainor – Made You Look (Official Music Video)

Singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor.

You won’t want to miss one of her signature songs, “Made You Look.” It’s a track from the album Takin’ It Back.

The lyrics convey the message that “you’re beautiful even without wearing brand-name items,” which is sure to make listeners feel positive.

It’s also perfect for times when you want an upbeat sound to lift the mood.