Going out and enjoying a karaoke session has long been an entertaining activity to do with friends and family, but belting out your fave karaoke songs has become even more popular thanks to the likes of TikTok and Instagram.<\/p>\n
In fact, searches for \u2018karaoke bars near me open now\u2019 have increased by 350% in the last 12 months, showing just how popular it\u2019s become.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re planning on doing some karaoke soon, you might want to pick out your chosen playlist in advance, but what are the best karaoke songs? Searches for \u2018karaoke songs to impress\u2019 has increased of 180% in the last 12 months, so it\u2019s not just on our minds!<\/p>\n
When you step up to the karaoke mic, make sure you\u2019ve got a rocking repertoire ready to go – and to make sure you have more time to practice hitting your high notes, we\u2019ve done the research for you.<\/p>\n
Discover our deep dive into all things karaoke – from the UK\u2019s fave singalong hits to karaoke favourites based on your star sign, the top 10 karaoke bars in the UK, and tips on how to be more confident when performing. Get your vocal cords warmed up and your cheesiest dance moves ready to go, because, we\u2019re here to help you become a karaoke superstar.<\/p>\n
Ready to discover the best sing-along songs? Let\u2019s get going! Taking the top spot is the absolute belt-it-out classic that is Summer of \u201969 by Bryan Adams. Given that it\u2019s remained a popular song after pretty much four decades, we\u2019d say the score is well-deserved.<\/p>\n
Just behind in second place is a song that any 90s kid could sing in their sleep – the girl power megahit Wannabe by the Spice Girls. A go-to team karaoke song, it\u2019s not much of a surprise that it\u2019s found a home so high on the list.<\/p>\n
Next up in third place is Mr. Brightside by The Killers, a song that remains timeless given that it came out nearly 20 years ago (yes, that surprised us too!). With the Killer\u2019s distinctive glam-rock style, clever lyrics and catchy melody, it\u2019s become a classic end-of-the-night floorfiller – and who doesn\u2019t love closing out a karaoke session with a crowd-pleaser?<\/p>\n
Want some tracks to add to your karaoke playlist? Here are some of the best karaoke songs for you to try!<\/p>\n
Ranking<\/strong><\/td>\n| Title<\/strong><\/td>\n | Artist<\/strong><\/td>\n | Score<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | 1<\/td>\n | Summer of \u201869<\/td>\n | Bryan Adams<\/td>\n | 20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | 2<\/td>\n | Wannabe<\/td>\n | Spice Girls<\/td>\n | 14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | 3<\/td>\n | Mr. Brightside<\/td>\n | The Killers<\/td>\n | 12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | 3<\/td>\n | Call Me Maybe<\/td>\n | Carly Rae Jepsen<\/td>\n | 12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | 4<\/td>\n | Angels<\/td>\n | Robbie Williams<\/td>\n | 11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | 4<\/td>\n | Valerie<\/td>\n | Mark Ronson (feat. Amy Winehouse)<\/td>\n | 11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | 5<\/td>\n | Don\u2019t Stop Believin\u2019<\/td>\n | Journey<\/td>\n | 10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n | Top karaoke songs based on your star sign<\/h2>\nFeel as though you\u2019ve been destined for the limelight from the moment you were born? Well, we spoke with astrologer Inbaal Hongiman to find out karaoke favourites are based on your star sign.<\/p>\n Aries (21st March \u2013 19th April)<\/strong><\/p>\n One of the fieriest signs, an Aries is likely to love things a little bit loud. They favour music that rattles their teeth and moves their feet from a mile away.<\/p>\n Genre – Punk<\/p>\n Calm and peaceful, a Taurus likes a pleasant atmosphere. That\u2019s why they prefer music that allows them to sink into a book next to an open window.<\/p>\n Genre – Classical<\/p>\n Fun and communicative Geminis are likely to enjoy wordy songs. So, basically, their karaoke go-to is anything that invites them to sing along and enjoy every word.<\/p>\n Genre – Hip hop<\/p>\n Cancers are indoorsy and loving, and these summer babies adore a bit of vintage. Their karaoke song choices remind them of days gone by and transport them into their favourite memories.<\/p>\n Genre – R&B<\/p>\n Proud and majestic, those born under the sign of the lion love the feeling of power. They go for music which puts them in mind of greatness and look up to performers who broke the mould.<\/p>\n Genre – Soul<\/p>\n Virgos are often neat, organised, and appreciative of the little details – they\u2019re likely to enjoy rhyming lyrics and uncomplicated beats in their karaoke song. For Virgos, music is viewed as a happy addition to their many other activities such as sports and trainspotting.<\/p>\n Genre – Easy listening<\/p>\n Libra signs are creative and elegant types – unsurprisingly, they appreciate a balance in all things, and love the creativity of a singer-songwriter that plays their own instrument.<\/p>\n Genre – Folk<\/p>\n Mysterious, individualistic and unpredictable Scorpios love experimental fashions. They\u2019re drawn towards music that is as unique as they are.<\/p>\n Genre – Alternative rock<\/p>\n Free-spirited and enthusiastic, those born under the sign of the archer enjoy a wide variety of musical experiences. They love anything that reminds them of their holidays and would always get the party started at karaoke.<\/p>\n Genre – Dance<\/p>\n A typical Capricorn can be high-minded and cultured – they\u2019re sure to appreciate original creative arts. They favour music that can entertain and has a crowd hooked.<\/p>\n Genre \u2013 Musical theatre<\/p>\n Witty and optimistic, an Aquarius loves to listen. They favour sounds and words that have deeper meanings and can cause social change.<\/p>\n Genre \u2013 Alternative pop<\/p>\n Romantic and warm, soft-hearted Pisceans are mostly into love songs. They enjoy a track that tugs at the heartstrings, and would perform an emotional closing number at a karaoke party!<\/p>\n Genre – Ballads<\/p>\n <\/p>\n To help you put on the best karaoke performance for your crowd, Ru Paul\u2019s Drag Race UK star, Divina De Campo, reveals her five top tips on bossing karaoke:<\/p>\n Davina says: \u201cRemember that everyone in the room wants you to do well, and you\u2019re all there to just have a good time! You\u2019re not there to be a West-End-Wendy.\u201d<\/p>\n Davina says: \u201cWhat would a Drag Queen do? She\u2019d put her shoulders back, tip her head up, and GO for it! The more you use your body language, the more you\u2019ll relax into it. There\u2019s been plenty of girls on Drag Race who can\u2019t sing for toffee, and they put on a great show!\u201d<\/p>\n Davina says: \u201cWhile you\u2019re singing, put your hands in the air, stamp your feet, and jump around! The crowd will love that you\u2019re having the best time, and it\u2019ll make them have a great time too. Have fun with it!\u201d<\/p>\n Davina says: \u201cWhile you\u2019re performing, listen to what the crowd are doing and respond. If they sing some backing vocals for you, point the mic out to them and get them involved! Make the audience love you by loving them first.\u201d<\/p>\n Davina says: \u201cEven if the lyrics are on a screen with you, you\u2019ll feel more confident picking a song you love and know well. You\u2019ll be able to perform better if you know what words are coming next!\u201d<\/p>\n Whether you\u2019re heading out for karaoke to celebrate someone\u2019s upcoming birthday or even a hen or stag do, don\u2019t forget to pick up a birthday card<\/a> or wedding card<\/a> to give them.<\/p>\n Methodology:<\/strong><\/p>\n Data pulled from Playlist Miner<\/a> based on the phrase \u2018Karaoke UK\u2019 for the top 30 UK karaoke songs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" |