"9 to 5," Dolly Parton (1980): Love. "Feelin' Alright," Joe Cocker (1969): We wish we could say the same. "Halo," Beyonce (2008): We could use an angel or two right about now. 17. "Good as Hell," Lizzo (2016): Lizzo knows her worth. Badfinger – No Matter What. All Rights Reserved. There are six distinct and memorable parts on this 2016 Fifth Harmony smash—so pass that mic around. 10. "Dancing Queen," Abba (1976): We saw you jamming to this one at the grocery store. The song is an astonishing snapshot of 1983; it also happens to possess one of the most rousing and operatic choruses in pop history. "Where is the Love," Black Eyed Peas (2003): We could certainly use more in the world today. If you’re doing it right, you’ll hold every syllable of “neeeeever willlll agaaaaaaaain!” for just a little too long. 50. 51. (And if you're in search of a great cake-cutting song or a sentimental father-daughter dance ballad, don't worry—we've included editor-approved selections for those too. Her. Natch. "Tubthumping," Chumbawamba (1997): "I get knocked down // But I get up again" plus the name just makes us smile. Enjoy, and happy singing! "C'est La Vie," Robbie Nevil (1986): Remember him? The Staple Singers – I’ll Take You There. All I can say is that 2000 was a bizarre year. "Here Comes the Sun," Richie Havens (1971): Sunny days are ahead, right? Lou Bega's Mambo No 5 came in second at 2.48 seconds, with Survivor's Eye of the Tiger coming in third at 2.62 seconds. "I Knew I Loved You," Savage Garden (1999): A sweet, sweet love song. 9. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to read. Here is a list of 30 inspirational songs that will help you to stay the course and go for it: 1. "One Step at a Time," Jordin Sparks (2007): An "American Idol" standout hits the big time. "Crush," David Archuleta (2008): One of two songs to make the list with this title. Singing karaoke can be exhilarating. Experts weigh in. But Could She Make It Here Anyway? "Can't Stop the Feeling," Justin Timberlake (2016): Try to forget this was part of the "Trolls" soundtrack. "Let's Dance," David Bowie (1983): "If you say run // I'll run with you // And if you say hide // We'll hide". The list of best wedding songs below are great for dancing and singing along, and will get any guest to join in on the action. Email suggestions to thememesongplaylist@gmail.com "Rainbow," Kacey Musgraves (2018): A good reminder that there's a rainbow waiting for us on the other side of troubled times. © CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Big check. What better for karaoke night than an extremely corny, extremely tender squad anthem recorded by Warwick, Gladys Knight, Elton John and Stevie Wonder on the heels of “We Are the World.” (Alternatively, a song of the same name from The Jungle Book is also a pristine posse cut.). )Keep reading to see our top picks, as well as select stand-out options in each genre. 82. 61. "Happy," Pharrell (2013): When bad news comes, talking this and that, this song brings the positivity. 48. Many would-be singers have spent nights anxiously flipping through a karaoke bar’s enormous book of options in search of the perfect song: something too popular could provoke eye-rolls, while a deep cut could cause your friends’ gazes to drift down to their phones. "I'm So Into You," SWV (1992): "You are so fine // You blow my mind", Coronavirus canceled a lot of things. 39. Miss the old Taylor? 83. 67. "Trippin," Conro (2018): Never forget: "Ain't nobody like you. "Can't Feel My Face," The Weeknd (2015): "But I love it, but I love it, oh", 14. 76. 13. 27. "I Love It," Icona Pop featuring Charli XCX (2012): Bet you'll love it. 30. An even more angsty and explosive version of the Weezer karaoke favorite “Say It Ain’t So,” “El Scorcho” doesn’t so much wear its heart on its sleeve as on a giant handheld balloon. 19. The top 20 catchiest songs of all time, according to science. 13. Where China Stands on the U.S. Presidential Election, Sign up to receive the top stories you need to know now on politics, health and more, © 2020 TIME USA, LLC. 92. Singer Leigh Nash barely raises her voice above a whisper or strays from a five-note melody cluster, so you don’t have to, either. (Sorry.). 26. "Never Gonna Let You Go," Sergio Mendes (1983): "I'm never gonna let you go // I'm gonna hold you in my arms forever" – a song to serenade your partner in quarantine. Sia, known for mumbling her lyrics, sounds precise and luminous here. Meanwhile, many classic karaoke tunes are just not meant to be sung by commonfolk—there are few fates worse than sitting through a voice-cracking, off-tune attempt at an ambitious power ballad like Whitney Houston’s “I Have Nothing.”. 28. Discussion threads can be closed at any time at our discretion. The song has drawn generation after generation back in with its buoyant simplicity—it was recorded in 1952, then 1956, then 1977, then several times since the turn of the millennium, including by Zooey Deschanel and Ben Schwartz in 2011. Rihanna’s first notes of “Love on the Brain” are wispy and vulnerable—they reek of they whiskey that she knocked back in “Higher” and give the impression that she might not make it through the song. "I Love Your Smile," Shanice (1991): You can thank my dentist for these pearly whites. "Just Dance," Lady Gaga (2008): Actually, anything from Gaga should do the trick. 90. I’ve also put them together in a youtube playlist so that you can easily sing along. The handclaps, the sunny guitar stabs, the “ah ya ya ya ya ahs”—it’s a nonsensical bop whose meaning is nonetheless crystal clear. King of the Road – Roger Miller …anything by Roger Bad Bad Leroy Brown – Jim Croce …again anything Fancy – Bobby Gentry so many others. "Blessed," Elton John (1995): "I promise you that, promise you that, promise you that // You'll be blessed." "I Do (Cherish You)," 98 Degrees (1998): Boy band mania! 11. Fun Wedding Songs. Queen – Somebody to Love 45. 4. Free Drum Kit says: January 21, 2015 at 6:51 pm . "Come and Get Your Love," Redbone (1973): Yet another love song to help us through. "Fun," Pitbull featuring Chris Brown (2014): Something "Fun" to lighten the mood. While every wedding should include romantic love songs, your guests will want to let loose and have fun during the reception. A playlist of songs used in memes. "Feel Good Inc.," Gorillaz (2005): It's the foot-tapping feeling and not necessarily the lyrics that put this song on our list. 91. "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)," George Michael and Aretha Franklin (1987): Two legends unite. Danceability? 3. 2. "Three Little Birds," Bob Marley and the Wailers (1984): The calming vibes and lyrics like "Every little thing's gonna be alright" is a welcome escape. Carl Douglas – Kung Fu Fighting. "I Found My Soul at Marvingate," Mono Mind (2018): Funky. 9. "Sucker," Jonas Brothers (2019):The JoBros make the list. "Friends in Low Places," Garth Brooks (1990): We're singing "I'll be OK" a little louder now. "Count Your Blessings," Nas and Damian Marley (2010): "Give thanks to the master". Users were directed to a special website where they could play an online game called Hooked on Music, which contained clips from 1,000 hit songs from the past 70 years -- the top selling 40 tracks of each decade since the 1940s. 7. Check. Many. ", 47. "Always Be My Baby," Mariah Carey (1995): Hey, we could've picked one of her Christmas tracks. "You Got It (The Right Stuff)," New Kids on the Block (1988): Your little sister totally had a crush on Joey. The next step in the study will be examining the musical features that make a song "catchy"; so far, Dr Burgoyne believes that very strong melodic hooks play a key role, although that is merely an observation and further study is required. An essential no-brainer, and a song to end any karaoke night. 87. 89. This song, performed by the American Idol Season 1 winner helps you to … 58. "Everybody," Backstreet Boys (1997): "Backstreet's back all right ", 33. "Go Your Own Way," Fleetwood Mac (1977): Just make sure you stay at least 6 feet apart. Bonus points if you can nail Carlile’s plush quasi-yodeling. 88. Quarreling during quarantine: How to keep the peace with your partner. "Don't Stop Believin'," Journey (1981): "Just a city boy // Born and raised in South Detroit // He took the midnight train goin' anywhere". To help pass the time, and lift your spirits, USA TODAY (and a few helpers) assembled a list of 100 songs that are either fun, catchy or upbeat and will — we hope — make you smile and ease your worries, at least for a few minutes. "The Ghost Inside," Broken Bells (2010): A unique sound that draws you right in. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. There are few greater thrills in life than watching a mild-mannered person fully commit to this bipolar heavy metal banger. 20. 62. "24K Magic," Bruno Mars (2016): Hard to pick just one Bruno Mars song ... 6. 64. 94. "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy," Rod Stewart (1978): Well, do you? 80. But the challenge is figuring out what is the best piece of music.". Those washed-out guitars—and hopefully, the rest of the room—will do most of the work for you. "Heart of Rock and Roll," Huey Lewis and the News (1983): This news isn't fake news. The rapid-fire tongue-twisting verse, the melodramatic bridge, the mercurial mood swings, the formidable “RAHHH!!! 11. Easy to sing? 38. She sets an extremely high bar (in both pitch and quality) for you to reach. 41. 12. 65. 44. Taylor Swift featuring Brendon Urie (2019): Don't worry, Swifties. "Shake It," Metro Station (2007): Shake your booty to this one. "Love Shack," The B-52s (1989): "Tin roof / Rusted!". “Here Comes Your Man” is a multivalent pick; it both signals your alternative rock bonafides while also nodding to an iconic karaoke film scene. 99. The catchiest song of all time has been revealed, and it ought to surprise absolutely no one. 68. Is coronavirus bringing back Christmas, and can that bring joy to the world? Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our, The Best Karaoke Songs for Singers and Non-Singers Alike. The muted guitar intro to this song resembles another karaoke favorite: Grease’s “Summer Nights.” But anyone expecting a different song likely won’t be disappointed for long, given how affable and infectious every part of this song is. 12. "Fancy," Iggy Azalea featuring Charli XCX (2014): We wish we were this "Fancy.". "Biggest Part of Me," Ambrosia (1980): An '80s classic. 43. A year-long survey by the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester has revealed the top 10 most persistent earworms -- with the Spice Girls topping the list. 93. Shania Twain (1997): "We don't need romance, we only want to dance" is our new mantra. Bust out your vibrato and get everyone on the dance floor. 23. “Give Me One Reason” doesn’t overwork itself: it just simmers, allowing you to imbue your own attitude and embellishments. Earth, Wind, & Fire – September. Lol I love this. "Don't Stop the Music," Rihanna (2008): Seriously, music is the only thing keeping us sane right now. 52. 34. Elton John – Your Song. They're a mix of currents and retro hits from all genres, presented in no particular order.