Western pop duet songs. Male-female duet songs from around the world.

A male-female duet—so appealing, right?

Whether it’s with someone you love or a close friend of the opposite sex, if you can spontaneously pull one off in the moment, it’s sure to get the crowd going.

When people think of duets, they tend to imagine ballads, but that’s not the only option.

There are upbeat dance numbers, and songs with unison choruses that feel almost like a group sing-along.

We’ve carefully picked popular tracks that are fun at karaoke, so give them a try!

We’ve selected songs from a wide range of eras, so choose the ones that match the vibe of the moment!

Playlist

Western pop duet songs. Male-female duet songs from around the world.
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	SeñoritaShawn Mendes & Camila Cabello		“Señorita,” released by Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello in 2019, reached number one on the Billboard chart.
2	Baby It’s Cold Outside duet with Michael BubleIdina Menzel		Summary (20 characters): A Menzel-Bublé duet. Conversational, brief, and musical theatre-style. Perfect for setting an adult mood.
3	Beauty and the BeastAriana Grande & John Legend		Summary (20 characters): The overlapping vocals of Ariana and John express a romantic worldview as the theme song of “Beauty and the Beast.”
4	ShallowLady Gaga, Bradley Cooper		A 20-character summary: A duet from A Star Is Born. A high-difficulty song about a deep relationship.
5	Good TimeOwl City & Carly Rae Jepsen		The collaborative song 'Good Time' by Carly Rae Jepsen and Owl City is a catchy synth-pop track.
6	A Whole New WorldMena Massoud, Naomi Scott		“A Whole New World” is a famous Disney song. It was created as the theme song for Aladdin and won an Academy Award.
7	DilemmaNelly ft. Kelly Rowland		Nelly and Kelly Rowland’s “Dilemma” was a big hit in 2002 and won a Grammy Award.
8	Whenever You CallMariah Carey, Brian McKnight		Intro to Carey/McKnight duet “Whenever You Call.”
9	Perfect Duet (with Beyoncé)Ed Sheeran		Ed Sheeran and Beyoncé duet on “Perfect Duet,” reaching No. 1 in the U.S. in December.
10	APT.ROSÉ & Bruno Mars		Summary (20 chars): ROSÉ's new song gained international attention with a catchy melody and inspiration from Korean drinking games.
11	We Don’t Talk Anymore (feat. Selena Gomez)Charlie Puth		Summary (20 characters): A 2016 song by Charlie Puth and Selena Gomez. It portrays the awkwardness of a separated couple.
12	My BooUsher & Alicia Keys		Summary (20 characters): A duet by Alicia Keys and Usher. A song about a couple who keep thinking of each other even after breaking up.
13	Save Your Tears (Remix)The Weeknd & Ariana Grande		Summary (20 characters): A breakup song by The Weeknd and Ariana Grande. 80s-style synth-pop.
14	I Don’t Wanna Live ForeverZAYN, Taylor Swift		A duet by Taylor Swift and Zayn. A ballad about heartbreak and reunion.
15	Empire State Of Mind ft. Alicia KeysJay Z		A classic in which Jay-Z and Alicia Keys sing their love for NYC. Reached No. 1 on the Billboard chart.
16	Good LifeKehlani & G-Eazy		Summary (20 characters): The charm of a male-female duet. Lyrics celebrating success and friendship resonate. Rap and soul in harmony.
17	Crazy In Love ft. JAY ZBeyoncé		20-character summary: An innovative love song merging pop, hip-hop, and R&B, featuring Beyoncé and JAY-Z.
18	Where Is The Love?The Black Eyed Peas		Summary (20 characters): A landmark social critique seeking love and peace. Released in 2003, a global hit.
19	ShallowLady Gaga, Bradley Cooper		Summary (within 20 characters): Lady Gaga’s “Shallow” is an insert song from the film A Star Is Born and a global hit.
20	Closer ft. HalseyThe Chainsmokers		A song that was hugely popular in 2016. Sung by The Chainsmokers and Halsey. It has simple lyrics and a catchy vibe.
21	Love The Way You Lie ft. RihannaEminem		Summary (20 chars): A song by Eminem and Rihanna. It expresses the complex emotions of violent love and became a worldwide hit.
22	Somebody That I Used To Know feat. KimbraGotye		Summary (20 characters): A collaboration between Gotye and Kimbra. Released in 2011, won a Grammy. Deep depiction of a breakup.
23	Empire State of MindAlicia Keys ft. Jay-Z		Jay-Z and Alicia Keys’ duet “Empire State of Mind” is characterized by its grand song structure.
24	Rewrite The StarsThe Greatest Showman Cast		A song from The Greatest Showman soundtrack that’s emotional yet light and easy to listen to.
25	I’ll Be ThereMariah Carey & Trey Lorenz		Summary (20 chars): Mariah and Trey duetted in 1990. Originally a Jackson 5 hit.
26	FaithStevie Wonder ft. Ariana Grande		“Faith” by Stevie Wonder and Ariana Grande is an exhilarating song centered on the themes of belief and hope.
27	Ain’t No Mountain High EnoughMarvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell		Summary (20 characters): 'Ain’t No Mountain High Enough' is a soul music classic covered by many singers.
28	Say Say SayPaul McCartney & Michael Jackson		It was the second duet by Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson in 1983, and it reached No. 1 in multiple countries.
29	Love Me HarderAriana Grande, The Weeknd		A signature 2014 track featuring Ariana Grande and The Weeknd. With a dreamy sound, it portrays a distorted kind of love.
30	Need You NowLady Antebellum		A song released by Lady Antebellum in 2009 that centers on loneliness and won a Grammy Award in 2011.
31	Don’t Go Breaking My HeartElton John & Kiki Dee		Summary (20 characters): Released in 1976. A bright song featuring Kiki Dee by Elton John.
32	SunflowerPost Malone, Swae Lee		Summary (20 characters): Post Malone and Swae Lee collaborate on a new Spider-Verse track. Rap song.
33	I Want to Spend My Lifetime Loving YouMarc Anthony, Tina Arena		Summary (20 characters): The theme song of The Mask of Zorro by Tina Arena and Marc Anthony.
34	DON’T KNOW MUCHLINDA RONSTADT & ARON NEVILLE		Composed by Barry Mann and Tom Snow. Covered by Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville in 1989, winning a Grammy Award.
35	NobodyKeith Sweat Featuring Athena Cage		The collaboration between Keith Sweat and Athena Cage became a global hit, reaching number one on the U.S. charts.
36	Drunk On LoveRihanna		A song that Rihanna released in the United States in 2011. She is active as a singer and model.
37	PromiscuousNelly Furtado ft. Timbaland		A duet by Nelly Furtado and Timbaland that sings about the cat-and-mouse between a couple who meet at a nightclub.
38	Baby, Come To MePatti Austin & James Ingram		Summary (20 characters): Composed by Rod Temperton. Released by Patti Austin and James Ingram in 1982. Reached No. 1 on the US charts.
39	I Know What You Did Last SummerShawn Mendes & Camila Cabello		An R&B duet by Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes, featuring tightly blended harmonies.
40	How Deep Is Your LoveBee Gees		Summary of the Bee Gees’ 1977 hit, known from Saturday Night Fever and widely covered in the 1990s. (20 chars)
41	True LoveVince Gill, Amy Grant		Summary (20 characters): A 3/4-time song written by Vince Gill in 1985. Amy Grant had a big hit with it in 1986.
42	I Just Called To Say I Love YouSteve Wonder		A song Stevie released in 1984 that spans diverse genres such as funk, jazz, and pop.
43	You Don’t Have to Be a Star (To Be in My Show)Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr.		A duet by Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. An R&B classic from 1976 that reached No. 1 on the charts and won a Grammy.
44	Unchained MelodyRighteous Brothers		A 1965 song covered by Elvis, famed by a U.S. blues-soul duo band.
45	One Sweet DayMariah Carey & Boyz II Men		A classic ballad released in 1995 by Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men that stayed at number one on the Billboard chart for 16 weeks.
46	Friends and LoversGloria Loring & Carl Anderson		A duet by Gloria Loring and Carl Anderson became a major hit in 1985, reaching No. 1.
47	If We Ever Meet Again (Featuring Katy Perry)Timbaland		Timbaland’s 2009 global hit featuring Katy Perry.
48	I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)George Michael, Aretha Franklin		Summary (20 characters): A duet by Aretha Franklin and George Michael. Released as a single in 1987, it won a Grammy Award.
49	Up Where We BelongJoe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes		A Grammy Award–winning duet released in 1982 by a British and an American singer.
50	The PrayerJosh Groban and Charlotte Church		Summary (20 characters): A world-famous song sung by Céline Dion and Andrea Bocelli in 1999.
51	ISLANDS IN THE STREAMKENNY ROGERS & DOLLY PARTON		A song written by the Bee Gees and released by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton in 1983, which reached No. 1 in multiple countries.
52	I Got You BabeSonny & Cher		Summary (20 characters): A song released by Cher in 1965. Discovered by Sonny Bono, she began her career after marrying him.
53	JacksonJohnny Cash & June Carter		A duet by Johnny Cash and June Carter. A classic song known for its perfectly synchronized harmonies.
54	On My OwnPatti LaBelle ft. Michael McDonald		Composed by Carole Bayer Sager and Burt Bacharach. Released as a duet single by Patti LaBelle and Michael McDonald in 1986. Reached No. 1 in the U.S., Canada, and the Netherlands.
55	Summer NightsGrease Cast		Summary (20 characters): A song from the 1978 film Grease. An easy, upbeat duet for beginners.
56	No AirJordin Sparks, Chris Brown		It’s a duet by Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown that was released as a single in 2008.
57	Wild Ones (feat. Sia)Flo Rida		A collaboration track between Flo Rida and Sia. A pop-rap song geared for parties.
58	Wild NightJohn Mellencamp ft. Meshell Ndegeocello		A song written by Van Morrison in 1971 was turned into a duet by John Mellencamp and Meshell Ndegeocello in 1994, and it reached No. 1 in the U.S.
59	(I’ve Had) The Time Of My LifeBill Medley & Jennifer Warnes		A duet from the film Dirty Dancing that served as its theme song and won multiple awards.
60	Whiskey LullabyBrad Paisley feat. Alison Krauss		Summary (20 characters): A country song by Brad Paisley depicting a sad story about alcoholism.
61	Separate LivesPhil Collins & Marilyn Martin		Summary (20 characters): A ballad produced by Stephen Bishop. Used in the film White Nights and nominated for an Academy Award.
62	BarcelonaFreddie Mercury & Montserrat		The song in which Queen’s Freddie duetted with an opera singer was performed at the Barcelona Olympics.
63	Who’s Lovin YouThe Jackson 5		A song Michael Jackson released with the Jackson 5 in 1969 was covered.
64	Endless LoveDiana Ross & Lionel Richie		Summary: A historic, classic duet song released as a single by Diana Ross and Lionel Richie in 1981.
65	ME! (feat. Brendon Urie of Panic! At The Disco)Taylor Swift		Taylor Swift released the pop song 'ME!' with a catchy melody.
66	Sweetest ThingU2		A romantic 1987 song by U2’s Bono-led band from the album The Joshua Tree.
67	ReunitedPeaches & Herb		A 1979 release by Peaches & Herb. It became a crossover hit and reached No. 1 on the U.S. and Canadian charts.
68	Something stupidFrank & Nancy Sinatra		Summary (20 characters): The duet by Frank and Nancy Sinatra topped the US chart in 1967.
69	Him & I (with Halsey)G-Eazy		Summary (20 characters): A 2017 duet by G-Eazy and Halsey that reflects their relationship at the time.
70	The Way I AreTimberland and Keri Hilson		Summary (20 characters): A track released in 2007 by Timbaland and Keri Hilson.
71	You’re The One That I WantJohn Travolta & Olivia Newton John		Summary (20 characters): A worldwide hit sung by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John in the film Grease.
72	Don’t You Want MeHuman League		Embers of Love, released in 1981. A man who turned a waitress into a star is ultimately abandoned by her.
73	I Get LonelyJanet Jackson		A song released by Janet Jackson in 1998. Included on her sixth album, it marked a shift from dance-pop to R&B.
74	Kiss Me The Way You Did Last NightCarpenters		Summary (20 characters): A classic released by the Carpenters in the 1980s. A duet included on 1989’s “Pursuit of Love.”
75	You Don’t Bring Me FlowersBarbra Streisand & Neil Diamond		Summary (20 characters): A 1978 duet by Barbra Streisand and Neil Diamond.
76	The Next Time I FallPETER CETERA & AMY GRANT		Summary (20 characters): A 1986 duet by Peter Cetera and Amy Grant. Reached No. 1 in the US and Canada, Grammy-nominated.
77	The Closer I Get To YouRoberta Flack ft. Donny Hathaway		A 1978 duet about the joy of love that became a worldwide hit.
78	Stop Draggin’ My Heart AroundStevie Nicks & Tom Petty		Summary (20 chars): A duet by Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty. A 1981 single that reached No. 2 on the U.S. charts.
79	Don’t Go Breaking My HeartElton John & Kiki Dee		A worldwide hit released in 1976 by Elton John and Kiki Dee. It reached No. 1 in multiple countries.
80	(I’ve Had) The Time Of My LifeDirtyDancingCast		The theme song from “Dirty Dancing,” an award-winning duet.
81	Spend My Life With YouEric Benét		A duet by Eric Benét and Tamia. A classic wedding love song.
82	The Boy Is MineBrandy&Monica		A 1998 duet by Brandy and Monica. Centered on a love triangle, and a Grammy Award–winning song.
83	I’m Real (Remix)Jennifer Lopez ft. Ja Rule		JLo and Ja Rule’s collaborative track “I’m Real” was a worldwide hit released in 2001.
84	Who You Love ft. Katy PerryJohn Mayer		Summary: A 2013 collaboration by John Mayer and Katy Perry. Few harmonies, good for duet beginners. (20 characters)
85	Gimme All Your LoveAlabama Shakes		Summary (20 characters): A 2015 release. An American rock band nominated for a Grammy.
86	The Closer I Get to YouRoberta Flack · Donny Hathaway		A duet by Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway. A massive hit that reached No. 1 on the U.S. R&B chart.
87	Cheek To CheekTony Bennett, Lady Gaga		Summary (20 characters): Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga duet on the jazz standard 'Cheek To Cheek'.
88	Scream & Shout ft. Britney Spearswill.i.am		The song “Scream & Shout,” a collaboration between will.i.am and Britney Spears.
89	Kids (with Robbie Williams)KYLIE MINOGUE		Kylie Minogue and Robbie Williams’ collaboration “Kids” reached No. 2 on the UK charts.
90	All I HaveJenifer Lopez ft. LLcool J		A song Jennifer released in 2002. Her debut album reached number one on the Billboard charts. She is of Puerto Rican descent.
91	Angels Cry ft. Ne-YoMariah Carey		20-character summary: A duet by Mariah Carey and Ne-Yo. A ballad about an unforgettable love even after breaking up.
92	Baby BoyBeyoncé ft. Sean Paul		A duet by Beyoncé and Sean Paul. Released as a single in 2003, it became a hit worldwide.
93	Jenny from the Block (feat. Jadakiss & Styles P.) – Track Masters RemixJennifer Lopez		An old-school-style track released in 2002 in which Jennifer Lopez collaborated with two rappers.
94	Bring Me to LifeEvanescence feat. Paul McCoy		Summary (20 characters): A movie soundtrack song released in 2003 by the rock band Evanescence from Arkansas.
95	Find You ft. Matthew Koma & Miriam BryantZedd		Summary (20 characters): A Zedd track featured on the 2014 “Divergent” movie soundtrack, notable for its dual vocals.
96	I’m Your AngelR. Kelly & Celine Dion		A duet by R. Kelly and Celine Dion. Released as a single in 1998 and became a worldwide hit.