Classic Karaoke Songs

Invented in Japan more than 30 years ago, karaoke is probably one of the most engrossing form of recreation that exists. The name karaoke is derived from two Japanese words, kara and oke which literally translate to empty hand and orchestra, respectively. Most of us are familiar with the concept of karaoke. For those of you who aren't, it is a simple concept. You need to sing to the music of a popular song with the lyrics showing up and highlighted on a screen in front of you. There is no restriction on which song can be used as a karaoke song and there are definitely no clauses that define songs as the best karaoke songs ever. But there are some classic songs that crop up in every list made. If you are looking for some of the best karaoke songs that you can use for the next party you host, take a look at the list of good karaoke songs in the next section.

Karaoke Songs List

There are very few people in this world who do not enjoy listening to music. Most of us are perennially listening to our favorite songs, humming them while working, exercising and pretty much needless to say, while showering. In order to sing one of the top karaoke songs of all time you do not have to be a trained singer. Nor do you have to be a good one. You just need to be able to repeat those words on the screen, to the music playing. It can be absolutely nerve-wracking to sing in front of people. But once you participate in a karaoke event, trust me you will be hooked. And what better to start you on your (hopefully) new addiction than a list of classic songs. Most of these songs are easy karaoke songs that every one likes to hum to.

• Born in the U.S.A - Bruce Springsteen
• Black Velvet - Alannah Myles
• Chain of Fools - Arethra Franklin
• Don't Go Breakin' my Heart - Elton John & Kiki Dee
• Don't Stop Belivin' - Journey
• Every Breath You Take" - The Police
• Goodbye Earl - Dixie Chicks
• Girls Just Want To Have Fun - Cyndi Lauper
• Heartbreak Hotel - Elvis Presley
• I Just Called to Say I Love You - Stevie Wonder
• I Love Rock 'N Roll - Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
• I Walk the Line - Johnny Cash
• I Wanna Dance With Somebody - Whitney Houston
• (I've Had) The Time of My Life - Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes
• I Will Survive - Gladys Knight
• Karma Chameleon - Culture Club
• Killing Me Softly - The Fugees
• Knockin' on Heaven's Door - Guns N' Roses
• Like a Virgin - Madonna
• Lips of an Angel - Hinder
• Love Shack - The B-52's
• Material Girl - Madonna
• New York, New York - Frank Sinatra
• Perfect - Simple Plan
• Papa Don't Preach - Madonna
• Piano Man - Billy Joel
• Red Red Wine - UB40
• Rebel Yell - David Bowie
• Since U Been Gone - Kelly Clarkson
• Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
• Sweet Dreams - Eurythmics
• Sweet Home Alabama - Lynrd Skynrd
• Superstition - Stevie Wonder
• Twist and Shout - The Beatles
• Total Eclipse of the Heart - Bonnie Tyler
• Unchained Melody - The Righteous Brothers
• Waiting for Tonight - Jennifer Lopez
• We are the Champions - Queen
• White Flag - Dido
• Uptown Girl - Billy Joel
• Y.M.C.A - The Village People
• You're Beautiful - James Blunt
• You're the One That I Want - John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John
• Zombie - The Cranberries

Many of us shy away from participating in karaoke due to a fear of being ridiculed, and well, making a fool of ourselves. If you have never tried out singing one of these great karaoke songs, you have definitely missed out on a lot of fun. Singing these classic karaoke songs can be a great way of breaking the ice at a boring party. Try singing one of the top karaoke songs and trust us when we tell you, you will keep haunting karaoke bars for quite some time.