Emotional Western classics you’ll want to sing at karaoke: the world’s most moving songs

EmotionsMariah Carey

Mariah Carey – Emotions

This is a massive hit by the global songstress Mariah Carey.

Her free-spirited vocals, straightforward lyrics about love, dramatic melody, and above all, her astonishing whistle register! We guarantee you’ll be blown away by her high-octave voice.

SugerMaroon 5

Maroon 5 – Sugar (Official Music Video)

This is a love song by Maroon 5 that also made headlines for using a prank involving ordinary people directly in its music video.

The vocalist’s voice is so moving—you can’t believe a man can sing this key so beautifully—and it meshes perfectly with the band’s comfortable rhythm.

ROLLING IN THE DEEPAdele

Adele – Rolling in the Deep (Official Music Video)

I’m glad this song is popular in Japanese karaoke.

I had felt its reputation was a bit lower in Japan compared to its global acclaim.

This song showcases Adele at her best with outstanding vocals, so sing it with a light heart.

Stand By MeBen E. King

Stand By Me

If you’re going to sing at karaoke, you want to wow your listeners.

And if you can sing this song well, it will surely feel great.

If you can nail this melody that everyone knows, you’ll feel absolutely amazing.

Feeling GoodNina Simone

Nina Simone – Feeling Good (Official Video)

Nina Simone, whom it’s no exaggeration to call one of the greatest singers in American music history.

During her lifetime, she actively took part in the civil rights movement and, transcending the boundaries of being an artist, influenced countless people.

Among her works, the one that is especially moving is Feeling Good.

Its lyrics carry a sense of hard-won wisdom about life, inspiring not tears but a spine-tingling kind of emotion.

If you love the blues, be sure to give it a listen.

LET IT BEThe Beatles

The Beatles – Let It Be [HQ]

With this intro, I think everyone immediately has the title pop into their head.

There aren’t many songs like that even in Japanese music, so the Beatles truly were an amazing group that composed miraculous songs.

I think this song is perfect for wrapping up a karaoke session.

We Are The WorldUSA for Africa

USA For Africa – We Are The World (HQ official Video)

This charity song to save Africa is still very popular at karaoke in Japan.

I think it’s because it’s easy to sing and people can sing it in English without feeling awkward.

It also helps that it’s a song that really gets everyone fired up.

It’s an excellent track that reminds us how fun singing can be.