Introduction
Most Karaoke Kooks will have a special go-to song that they love to perform when on a night out at a local karaoke bar or when getting together with friends and family. Could it be in our countdown of the top 10 karaoke songs of all time?
It may be their own personal favorite but not necessarily a song that their audience will be as enthusiastic about.
The Top 10 Karaoke Songs Of All Time are sure to lift the mood at any event and have the crowd begging for more which is exactly what every performer dreams of.
Karaoke Kooks have listed The Top 10 Karaoke Songs Of All Time that always hit the right note with audiences. We hope one of your favorites is among them.
Top 10 Karaoke Songs Of All Time:
10. Flowers | Miley Cyrus
Released in January 2023, ‘Flowers’ is a song co-written by American singer Miley Cyrus.
The song is a pop song with Funk and Disco influences. Some feel that the theme of the song is about self-love and acceptance and no longer depending on anyone else to feel complete as a person.
On its’release, ‘Flowers’ earned over 96 million plays on Spotify during its’ first 7 days. This became the biggest week for a song in the platforms’ history.
‘Easy On Me’ by Adele has previously held the record with over 85 million streams.
‘Flowers’ was Mileys’ second No.1 single after ‘Wrecking Ball’ in 2013.
09. Kill Bill | SZA
Girl Power is back with a vengeance after millions of Tik Tok users have used SZA’s ‘Kill Bill’ song to accompany their videos.
The song is a clever reference to Quentin Tarantino’s 2003 classic movie. The ‘Drivin’ lyric implies that SZA is upset and resentful to her ex as he has moved on in a new relationship.
She is angry that she is no longer in control of navigating her feelings in the relationship.
“Hate to see you happy if I’m not the one drivin”
The main character in the Tarantino movie ‘Uma Thurman’ is praised for her maturity and SZAs’ lyric seems like a direct reference to the movie.
“I’m so mature, I got me a therapist to tell me there’s other men”
Rather than using social media or dating apps, SZA is using a therapist to help with her homicidal fantasies about her ex and his new partner.
The song peaked at No.2 on The Billboard Hot 100 and went viral on Tik Tok.
08. Because of You | Kelly Clarkson
Written for her second studio album ‘Breakaway’, ‘Because of You’ was released in August 2005.
The song was Kelly Clarkson’s biggest success in Europe topping the European Hot 100 Singles Chart.
Kelly wrote the song when she was only 16 years old and dealing with the emotional distress she was suffering when her parents were divorcing.
Although the song is quite ‘depressing’ it is still classed as one of The Top 10 Karaoke Songs Of All Time.
Only consider performing this classic song if you have strong voice and are confident you can ‘nail it’!
07. Wrecking Ball | Miley Cyrus
Released in 2013 ‘Wrecking Ball’ became Miley’s first No.1 on The Billboard Hot 100 Chart after the controversial music video was released in September 2013.
This ‘Pop’ ballad lyrically discusses the breakdown of a relationship and the accompanying video shows a nude and tearful Miley swinging on a ‘Wrecking Ball’.
Although controversial, with the video receiving mixed reviews from critics, ‘Wrecking Ball’ previously held the ‘Vivo’ record after it’s release with views of over 19 million in the first 24 hours.
The lyrics are heartfelt, so if you are performing the song at your next karaoke session be sure to express the emotion. However’ it would be advisable to ‘keep your clothes on!’
06. Good Time | Owl City & Carly Rae Jepson
A great dance-pop hit from 2012 and a perfect track to duet with a friend at karaoke. It is one for all you Karaoke Kooks who want to have a good time and enjoy a great karaoke experience.
The song received positive reviews from critics describing it as a ‘Summer Anthem’.
‘Good Time’ achieved commercial success worldwide and charted at No.1 in Canada, New Zealand and South Korea and well deserves a place on our countdown of the Top Ten Karaoke Songs of All Time.
It’s time to grab a mic and a buddy and show your karaoke audience what having a ‘Good Time’ is all about!
05. Always on my Mind | Elvis Presley
Coming in at No.5 on our countdown of The Top 10 Karaoke Songs Of All Time is the ‘King’ himself Elvis Presley.
Slow the pace down at karaoke with this beautiful song that tells a story of a man who didn’t appreciate the women he had but now can’t get her out of his thoughts.
Although the song was first recorded by ‘Brenda Lee’, Elvis’s recording was the first successful version. Elvis recorded the song in March 1972 only a few weeks after he separated from his wife Priscilla, who he always loved.
The song has charted in both country and pop categories and has seen other recordings by major artists e.g. Pet Shop Boys and Willie Nelson who released his version in 1982. It raced to No.1 on Billboards Hot Country Singles and spent a total of 21 weeks on the chart.
‘Always On My Mind’ is a classic that never fails to impress the crowd at any karaoke event.
04. Beautiful Girls | Sean Kingston
Coming in at number 4 on our Top 10 Karaoke Songs of All Time is another popular track. Released in 2007 by R&B artist Sean Kingston, ‘Beautiful Girls’ is an upbeat track that all the guys at karaoke can have a blast with.
Sean was only 17 when the song was released and the lyrics relate to a guy who feels suicidal because he can’t be with a ‘Beautiful Girl’.
Many radio stations removed the track from their playlists because of the content. Listeners were complaining about the references to suicide and did not find it appropriate.
Sean edited some of the lyrics by replacing ‘suicidal’ with ‘denial’ and changed the line:
“Damn all these beautiful girls” to “Man all these beautiful girls”
Sean Kingston was the first artist born in the 90’s to top The Hot 100 and ended 2007 as the years 15th biggest selling single in the United Kingdom.
This is a great upbeat song to raise the energy at any karaoke event.
03. Let Her Go | Passenger
A beautiful folk-rock ballad that tells of a mans’ regret after ending a relationship. Released in 2012 as the second single from English singer song writer Passenger’s 4th album ‘All The Little Lights’.
The lyrics are sad describing the regrets of a heartbroken man associated with ending a relationship.
You don’t know what you have until it’s gone’
As of 2014 ‘Let Her Go’ sold over 1 million digital copies in the UK and over 4 million in the USA. Nominated for ‘British Single Of The Year’ at the Brit Awards and also won passenger the British Academy’s Ivor Novello award for ‘Most Performed Work’.
This classic ballad is a perfect choice to wind things down at the end of any karaoke evening.
02. I’m Yours | Jason Mraz
Written by American singer-songwriter Jason Mraz and released in 2008, ‘I’m Yours’ was the first single from his 3rd studio album,
‘We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things’
The song achieved huge commercial success in the US peaking at No.6 on The Billboard Hot 100 and spent an incredible 76 weeks on the chart.
This was Jason Mraz’s most successful worldwide single reaching No.1 in several countries.
Amazingly, and although not reaching the No.1 spot on the UK chart, the song clocked up 56 weeks on the official UK Top 75 making it the 15th longest runner ever.
This fun, happy upbeat track will have everyone singing along at karaoke.
01. Don’t Stop Me Now | Queen
British Rock Band Queen take our No.1 spot in The Top 10 Karaoke Songs Of All Time.
Written by lead singer, the incredibly talented Freddie Mercury, the single was released in 1979 and featured on their 1978 album ‘JAZZ’.
The band felt that they were getting much better at having a good time and this was reflected in the lyrics of the song.
The song showcases Queens trademark style of multi-track harmony vocals for the chorus lines.
‘Don’t Stop Me Now’ was voted as the third best Queen song by readers of Rolling Stone and is regarded as one of their best works.
The song according to guitarist Brian May represents great joy although initially he was not a great fan of the track. It was at a time when lead singer Freddie Mercury was leading a risky lifestyle with drugs & sex.
Eventually however Brian came to appreciate it after hearing it played at parties, weddings & funerals.
The song has also featured in many commercials and movies and has grown in popularity throughout the decades since it’s release.
Karaoke nights are always a wonderful experience and what better way to end the night than with a classic from the iconic band Queen.
Conclusion
Performing any of the Top 10 Karaoke Songs Of All Time will ensure that your party or night out on the town with friends will be an unforgettable experience.