[2025] Western songs you’ll want to sing at year-end and New Year parties: hype-worthy latest hits and timeless classics
At year-end and New Year parties, it’s common to see the second round head to karaoke for some fun.
In fact, some people might be raring to go because karaoke is the real main event for them.
In this article, assuming a year-end or New Year party with Western-music lovers, we’ve gathered recommended favorites and hit songs—killer tunes guaranteed to get the crowd going when you sing them.
Timeless classics everyone knows are great, of course, but here we’re also highlighting the latest popular tracks and songs that have hit big in revivals.
In the latter half, you’ll find a richly varied lineup of golden oldies as well!
Be sure to check out this playlist that both teens who love Western music and adults alike can enjoy.
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[2025] Western songs to try singing at year-end and New Year parties: the latest crowd-pleasers and timeless classics (81–90)
If I Can’t Have YouShawn Mendes
A cheerful love song by the handsome Canadian singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes, who ranked 6th in “The 100 Most Beautiful Faces in the World” in 2018.
With his sweet looks, he showcases outstanding vocal ability.
The track is very fresh, and just listening to it lifts your mood! While the content doesn’t directly tie into year-end or New Year parties, the catchy melody makes it suitable for a variety of occasions.
AliveSia
Featuring Sia’s powerful vocals, this moving track sings of the strength to live on through loneliness and trials.
Released in September 2015 as the lead single from the album “This Is Acting,” it garnered worldwide attention.
It was also chosen as the theme song for the film “The Top Secret: Murder in Mind” starring Toma Ikuta, drawing notice in Japan as well.
Sing it at a year-end or New Year’s party karaoke session, and it’s sure to bring the room together.
It’s a recommended song not only for those struggling in life, but also for anyone ready to take a new step forward.
Anti-HeroTaylor Swift
Global songstress Taylor Swift.
The news that she monopolized the top 10 on the U.
S.
Billboard song chart dated November 5, 2022, was unforgettable, wasn’t it? Among those tracks, the one most beloved by music fans is “Anti-Hero.” It’s a song themed around loneliness and self-loathing, and its lyrics resonate with many people.
With its relaxed, mid-tempo melody, it’s perfect to sing when you want to create a calm atmosphere.
Shake It OffTaylor Swift
This work is captivating for its upbeat, dance-inducing rhythm and its positive message that resonates with listeners.
Released in 2014 as the lead single from the album 1989, it reached No.
1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
It’s also a song in which Taylor Swift expresses her feelings toward media criticism.
Perfect for livening up year-end and New Year parties, it’s sure to bring everyone together when sung at karaoke.
Its theme of “shaking off” stress and worries makes it ideal for anyone looking to welcome the new year with a positive mindset.
HappinessThe 1975
Featuring a light rhythm and catchy melody, the song “Happiness” is a number by the British pop-rock band The 1975.
The four-piece band, fronted by vocalist and guitarist Matthew Healy, was formed in 2002.
Released as the second single from their fifth album, “Happiness” is a pop track that brims with the band’s refined sensibilities, singing about love and happiness.
Reminiscent of the band’s early, lighter vibe, “Happiness” blends guitar pop with a pleasantly resonant, 80s-style synth sound.
It’s an upbeat, danceable tune—perfect for end-of-year or New Year parties.
Hey JudeThe Beatles
Here is a timeless classic beloved across generations.
It’s an astonishingly polished debut single for the band, featuring a simple melody and lyrics that resonate deeply.
Released in August 1968, it became the Beatles’ first release on their own label.
Despite running over seven minutes, it reached number one on the UK charts at the time.
Sing it at a year-end or New Year’s party karaoke, and its universally known melody is sure to bring the whole room together.
Its hopeful message is perfect for solidifying your resolve for the year ahead.
Sing it with everyone, and it will surely become a wonderful memory.
[2025] Western songs you’ll want to sing at year-end and New Year parties: the latest crowd-pleasers and timeless classics (91–100)
SELFIEThe Chainsmokers
It’s a humor-filled hit from the American EDM duo The Chainsmokers.
Built around the English word “SELFIE,” meaning a self-portrait photo, the track rides a trap sound and playfully fits our social media-driven world.
The music video features selfies from various people, and the lyrics even riff on getting likes—definitely worth enjoying alongside a Japanese translation.
It’s the perfect song if you’re planning a photo-themed event for a New Year’s party or year-end gathering.