There’s nothing like belting out a tune in the wee hours of the morning in a room with no windows and a selection of your nearest and dearest!
Karaoke is one of our favourite past times (often drunken) and there’s absolutely no shame in pretending to be a star for 3-5 minutes.
Ask most people and there’s a good chance they’ve got at least one song in their repertoire ready to go at a moment’s notice when it’s karaoke time.
Some prefer a soft, slow song, while others get around a power ballad. And then there’s those of us who just like a good guitar solo or those who love duets when they sing karaoke.
While the sky is the limit when it comes to good karaoke songs, we have put our heads together to create the ultimate list of best karaoke songs for your next night out without the kids.
Even if you don’t want to go out, there are heaps of karaoke versions of songs with lyrics on Youtube or online which are so easy to download!
10
Best epic song
Song name: Bohemian Rhapsody
Artist: Queen
Album: A Night At The Opera
Genre: Progressive rock
At almost six minutes long, this is one hell of a song! But boy oh boy does it lend itself to karaoke. From the guitar solo to the high pitched “Figaro!” this is undoubtedly one of the most fun and easy songs to sing.
9
Best rock song
Song name: Livin’ On A Prayer
Artist: Bon Jovi
Album: Slippery When Wt
Genre: Hard rock
If you’re more of a screamer than a singer then this one is definitely for you! One of the iconic glad rock songs, this is perfect for belting out and encouraging those watching to clap along.
8
Best dance song
Song name: Bad Romance
Artist: Lady Gaga
Album: The Fame Monster
Genre: Dance pop
No one does drama like Gaga! This is a great song to sing if you’re looking for a fun, dance song but also with that extra kick. Gaga is famous for her soaring vocals and this one if very fun to sing along to.
7
Best pop song
Song name: Oops!…I Did It Again
Artist: Britney Spears
Album: Oops!…I Did It Again
Genre: Pop
Oh Britney. A classic for a reason, this one is a little trickier to sing but really worth it for a laugh.
6
Best group song
Song name: Say My Name
Artist: Destiny’s Child
Album: The Writing’s On The Wall
Genre: R&B pop
If there are a few of you ready to tear up the stage then this is a great choice which is sure to delight everyone. A 1990’s pop classic, grab your mates and give this one a crack, it’s a lot of fun.
5
Best duet song
Song name: Don’t Go Breaking My Heart
Artist: Elton John and Kiki Dee
Album: single
Genre: Soft rock
A classic duet perfect for a pair who want to sing karaoke together. Sung best when singing into each other’s eyes.
4
Best country song
Song name: Sweet Home Alabama
Artist: Lynyrd Skynyrd
Album: Second Helping
Genre: Country rock
The opening few chords of this song are enough to get anyone up and dancing! The perfect country song to sing along to, no karaoke night is complete without Sweet Home Alabama.
3
Best ballad
Song name: (Everything I Do) I Do It For You
Artist: Bryan Adams
Album: Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Genre: Sort rock
Ah, Bryan Adams. It’s like he wrote this song with karaoke in mind. A reasonably easy song to sing, this is perfect for everyone.
2
Best dramatic song
Song name: Africa
Artist: Toto
Album: Toto IV
Genre: soft rock
If you’re keen to throw a few dramatic hand movements into your karaoke performance then this iconic tune is the one for you. With its absurd lyrics, you’re in for a lot of fun.
1
Best karaoke song
Song name: I Wanna Dance With Somebody
Artist: Whitney Houston
Album: Whitney
Genre: Dance pop
We think this one really speaks for itself. We challenge you to find someone who can sit through a rendition of this song without cracking a smile. Arguably the most popular karaoke song, it’s got everything that a good karaoke song should have – a great beat, lyrics and it’s bound to get everyone dancing!
