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100 Greatest Karaoke Songs of All Time (Ultimate Playlist)

Karaoke nights are all about fun, nostalgia, and a little bit of vocal showmanship—even if you’re completely off-key. Whether you’re belting out a power ballad, rapping an iconic verse, or leading the crowd in a sing-along, the right song choice can make or break your performance.

But with thousands of songs to choose from, which ones are the best of the best? We’ve rounded up 100 of the greatest karaoke songs—from classic rock anthems and power ballads to ‘90s bangers and modern hits.

So, grab the mic, warm up your vocal cords, and let’s get started! 🎤

🎶 Classic Karaoke Anthems (Timeless Hits)

These songs never fail at karaoke—everyone knows them, and the crowd will definitely sing along!

  1. Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen
  2. Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey
  3. Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond
  4. Livin’ on a Prayer – Bon Jovi
  5. I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor
  6. Total Eclipse of the Heart – Bonnie Tyler
  7. We Will Rock You – Queen
  8. Take Me Home, Country Roads – John Denver
  9. Hotel California – Eagles
  10. Dancing Queen – ABBA

🎤 Power Ballads & Big Vocals (For Those Who Want to Impress)

If you’re feeling dramatic and want to show off your vocal skills, these power ballads will do the trick!

  1. I Have Nothing – Whitney Houston
  2. My Heart Will Go On – Celine Dion
  3. I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing – Aerosmith
  4. Against All Odds – Phil Collins
  5. Bleeding Love – Leona Lewis
  6. Hero – Mariah Carey
  7. Because You Loved Me – Celine Dion
  8. Someone Like You – Adele
  9. Wind Beneath My Wings – Bette Midler
  10. Un-break My Heart – Toni Braxton

🎸 Rock & Alternative Classics (For the Air Guitarists)

Want to add some grit and energy to your karaoke night? These rock anthems never fail.

  1. Eye of the Tiger – Survivor
  2. Smells Like Teen Spirit – Nirvana
  3. Sweet Child O’ Mine – Guns N’ Roses
  4. Summer of ‘69 – Bryan Adams
  5. With or Without You – U2
  6. It’s My Life – Bon Jovi
  7. Back in Black – AC/DC
  8. We Are the Champions – Queen
  9. Wonderwall – Oasis
  10. Zombie – The Cranberries

🎶 ‘90s Karaoke Classics (For That Nostalgic Throwback)

Let’s take it back to the golden era of karaoke jams—when boy bands, pop divas, and grunge ruled the charts.

  1. I Want It That Way – Backstreet Boys
  2. Wannabe – Spice Girls
  3. Torn – Natalie Imbruglia
  4. Believe – Cher
  5. Genie in a Bottle – Christina Aguilera
  6. Everybody (Backstreet’s Back) – Backstreet Boys
  7. No Scrubs – TLC
  8. Creep – Radiohead
  9. Barbie Girl – Aqua
  10. Tearin’ Up My Heart – *NSYNC

🎤 Early 2000s Bangers (For a Y2K Throwback)

If your karaoke night has a millennial crowd, these songs will hit just right.

  1. Complicated – Avril Lavigne
  2. Since U Been Gone – Kelly Clarkson
  3. Umbrella – Rihanna ft. Jay-Z
  4. A Thousand Miles – Vanessa Carlton
  5. SexyBack – Justin Timberlake
  6. Hot in Herre – Nelly
  7. Toxic – Britney Spears
  8. Milkshake – Kelis
  9. Mr. Brightside – The Killers
  10. Crazy in Love – Beyoncé ft. Jay-Z

🎤 Fun & Upbeat Songs (For Party Vibes)

Want the whole room dancing and singing along? These upbeat karaoke songs are pure energy.

  1. Uptown Funk – Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars
  2. Shake It Off – Taylor Swift
  3. Shut Up and Dance – WALK THE MOON
  4. I Love It – Icona Pop
  5. Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go – Wham!
  6. Girls Just Wanna Have Fun – Cyndi Lauper
  7. Can’t Stop the Feeling! – Justin Timberlake
  8. Happy – Pharrell Williams
  9. Call Me Maybe – Carly Rae Jepsen
  10. I Gotta Feeling – The Black Eyed Peas

🎶 Duets & Group Songs (For When You Need Backup)

Some songs are way more fun with a friend—grab a partner and sing your heart out!

  1. Shallow – Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper
  2. Islands in the Stream – Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton
  3. Love Shack – The B-52s
  4. Empire State of Mind – Jay-Z & Alicia Keys
  5. Endless Love – Lionel Richie & Diana Ross
  6. Don’t Go Breaking My Heart – Elton John & Kiki Dee
  7. I Got You Babe – Sonny & Cher
  8. The Time of My Life – Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes
  9. Senorita – Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello
  10. Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell

🎶 Rap & Hip-Hop Songs (For Those Who Can Keep Up)

Want to flex your rap skills? These hip-hop bangers are guaranteed to hype up the crowd.

  1. Lose Yourself – Eminem
  2. Gold Digger – Kanye West ft. Jamie Foxx
  3. Hotline Bling – Drake
  4. Old Town Road – Lil Nas X
  5. California Love – 2Pac & Dr. Dre
  6. Gangsta’s Paradise – Coolio
  7. Super Bass – Nicki Minaj
  8. In Da Club – 50 Cent
  9. Ice Ice Baby – Vanilla Ice
  10. Mo Money Mo Problems – The Notorious B.I.G.

🎶 Modern Pop Hits (For Today’s Karaoke Stars)

If you want to keep things fresh, these recent hits are karaoke gold.

  1. Levitating – Dua Lipa
  2. As It Was – Harry Styles
  3. Flowers – Miley Cyrus
  4. Bad Guy – Billie Eilish
  5. Good 4 U – Olivia Rodrigo
  6. Stay – The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber
  7. Blinding Lights – The Weeknd
  8. Watermelon Sugar – Harry Styles
  9. Easy On Me – Adele
  10. Heat Waves – Glass Animals

🎤 The Grand Finale (Songs to End the Night on a High)

When the party’s winding down, these legendary karaoke songs are perfect for a big finish.

  1. Piano Man – Billy Joel
  2. Closing Time – Semisonic
  3. Take On Me – A-ha
  4. Hey Jude – The Beatles
  5. American Pie – Don McLean
  6. Purple Rain – Prince
  7. Don’t Stop Me Now – Queen
  8. I Wanna Dance with Somebody – Whitney Houston
  9. Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen (Yes, it deserves to be on the list twice!)
  10. We Are Young – fun. ft. Janelle Monáe

Final Thoughts: What’s Your Go-To Karaoke Song?

Did your favorite make the list? Whether you love power ballads, rock classics, or party anthems, the best karaoke songs are the ones you sing with confidence.

So, what’s your go-to karaoke jam? Let us know in the comments! 🎤🎶

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