Funny Western pop songs for karaoke skits
When you think of karaoke in Japan, most people sing J‑pop, but every now and then someone does an English song and the room really lights up, right?
This time, we’re featuring “interesting” tracks from Western music.
That doesn’t mean songs that are simply funny.
In Japan, where English isn’t widely spoken, singing Western songs just because the lyrics are funny won’t really land.
Rather than “funny” as in comical, we’ve selected songs that are “interesting” in the sense of intriguing.
Of course, we’ve only picked tracks that are likely to hype up a karaoke session, so feel free to use this as a reference!
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Funny karaoke meme songs in Western music (21–30)
GhostbustersRay Parker Jr.
The classic 1984 comedy film, Ghostbusters.
Most people probably only know the “Ghostbusters!” part, but I bet many will be surprised when they hear the intro phrase and think, “Wait, it was this song!?” It even works as a one-shot gag where the person who picked the song can only sing the “Ghostbusters!” part.
Uptown FunkMark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars
It’s a feel-good funk number featuring Bruno Mars.
The outfits are easy to imitate, so adding a hat or jacket will make it clear what you’re referencing.
The groove of the song is fantastic, so it’s sure to get the crowd going.
Funny Western pop karaoke gag songs (31–40)
You SufferNapalm Death
Formed in 1981, Napalm Death is a grindcore band from England.
This is a song that even people unfamiliar with grindcore might have heard on TV shows and the like.
It’s only two seconds long, but the lyrics are philosophically: “You suffer.
.
.
but why?” As you’d expect from a band that emerged from the hardcore punk scene, many of their other songs also feature political lyrics.
Singin’ in the RainGenye Kell
How about the musical anthem number “Singin’ in the Rain”? As long as you’ve got an umbrella as a prop, you’re good to go—click your heels as you jump, and you’ll instantly turn into a musical star.
During the instrumental break, throw in some casual tap dancing.
It’ll probably bring the house down.
It’s a crowd-pleaser that everyone knows and that makes everyone feel happy.
I Just Called To Say I Love YouStevie Wonder
It’s a classic song that became a worldwide hit and was even used in Japanese TV commercials in the ’80s.
Stevie Wonder has a distinctive neck movement, so try singing it while doing an impression with a wavy neck grind—you’ll get the crowd going.
However, the song is quite difficult, so it might be tough without strong vocal ability.
U Can’t Touch ThisMC Hammer
This is a song by MC Hammer that samples Rick James’s funk classic “Super Freak,” released in 1990, and it became a worldwide hit.
In Japan, a further arranged and parodied version of the song was even used in a GU commercial, making it a track that can be said to have continued to be loved across generations.
Night FeverBee Gees
A classic disco song by the Bee Gees and the theme for the 1977 film Saturday Night Fever.
This is sure to be a big hit with anyone who came of age in the ’70s.
If you work in Travolta’s dance moves, it’s guaranteed to get the crowd going.