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 Western pop karaoke gag songs (31–40)
Blowin’ in the WindBob Dylan
If you’re not confident in your singing, Bob Dylan is a great choice.
He often sings in a very loose, improvised way, so many of his songs don’t have a strict melody.
Plus, a lot of his folk songs have a somewhat intellectual vibe, which might help you come across as more thoughtful.
I Dreamed a DreamSusan boyle
An ordinary, overweight woman with strong singing ability made a huge breakthrough on a star discovery show.
She was featured on Japanese talk and variety shows and became a hot topic.
If your singing ability is high, an impression of Susan Boyle would also be well-known and easy for people to understand.
Wake Me Up Before You Go-GoWham!
This is a number that Razor Ramon RG frequently uses for his “aruaru” bits.
It’s also been used in commercials and as the opening for information programs, so it’s a well-known song that will go over well at karaoke even with people who aren’t into Western music.
If the English is tough, singing RG’s ‘aruaru’ version might still get the crowd going.
Welcome to the JungleGuns N’ Roses
Guns’ first single.
It even includes scenes of them playing in small, cramped live houses, exuding the raw charm of underground rebels—an anthem of hard rock.
The choreography by Axl in this song is striking, so if you learn it and take it to karaoke, it’ll really hype up the crowd.
Hotline BlingDrake
When it comes to songs you heard everywhere in 2015, this one is a must: “Hotline Bling” by Canadian rapper Drake.
This video spawned all kinds of memes.
It’s guaranteed to be a hit when a guy sings it to a girl at karaoke.
Make sure to copy Drake’s moves, too!
Funny Western karaoke gag songs (41–50)
It’s Oh So QuietBjörk
A Björk-style musical number.
It’s a song with dramatic dynamics, going from very soft singing to very loud.
Whisper during the quiet parts and shout during the loud parts.
It’s funny because everyone will jump in surprise.
Crazy TrainOzzy Osbourne
In 2015, Justin Bieber made headlines by impersonating Ozzy Osbourne with Crazy Train.
Just by lining your eyes heavily with black eyeliner and wandering around wide-eyed, anyone can become a makeshift Ozzy Osbourne—give it a try.