![]() (And if not, surely it’s the room’s fault.) In addition to our own staff’s hard-earned wisdom, gleaned through decades of empty orchestra trial and error, we called in some ringers - karaoke jockeys, bartenders and owners from around the country - for their own heard-it-all expert commentary, which you’ll find sprinkled throughout our list. Today, we present our list of the 100 greatest karaoke songs of all time, a road-tested set of classics you can find in most karaoke songbooks that are guaranteed to set the room on fire. With karaoke now finally back in full effect - and please, continue to practice safe singing, everyone - Billboard wanted to celebrate the art form that’s given us countless instances of incomparable joy and similarly peerless hangovers over the years. Throw in a cheaply made non-sequitur music video, a pitcher of domestic beer and a tambourine, and any random Thursday night downtown could turn into the most transcendent musical experience of your entire year. ![]() Whether at a solo mic on stage in a strange and sparsely populated bar or packed in a room with a dozen of our closest and most animated friends, karaoke allowed us pop music lovers the opportunity to not just celebrate those tunes but to crawl inside them, to become an essential part of them. Concerts were how we connected best with our favorite artists, but karaoke is how we really bonded with our favorite songs. It speaks the truth, girls do just want to have fun.As much as we here at Billboard missed live music in the thick of the pandemic, another cultural loss was just as devastating to our day-to-day lives: the shutdown of karaoke. We thought we would have to end on a real blast from the past – this one isn’t going anywhere. It’s certain on your Hen Party you want to be feeling great with no bad vibes in the air So why not start walking on sunshine and turn this belter on from all the way from 1985.ġ0) Cyndi Lauper – Girls Just Want To Have Fun Get this one on and get that girl a drink! 9) Katrina & The Waves – Walking On Sunshine ![]() On this Hen Party it’s just the girls and their newly appointed love machine herself. This funky chart hit has more than stood the test of time! Remember even if not everyone on the Hen Party is your relative you’ve got all your sisters with you for this one so belt it out get your groove on!Ī cheeky classic from one of our favourites. We thought we’d get real old school and head straight back to the 70’s for this one. Either way this will get everyone on their feet and reaching for the stars! This one gets everyone singing, Rachel and Jo impressions out in full force, the accuracy of which is…arguable. It’s almost like you don’t even need to think of the lyrics, they just flow after a few proseccos! Get it on the playlist at No.5!Ī 100 safe one to tell the DJ – Turn to full and blast this through the speakers. Whether it’s the original or Geri Halliwell’s version, which was also a soundtrack to the ‘Bridget Jones Diary’ film, it will surely get everyone out of their seats and dancing like it’s 1982!Ĥ) Beyonce – Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)Ī more modern one released in 2008 which hit straight to #1 in the US – Seems very odd to think this one is nearly 10 YEARS OLD NOW!!! We’ve already mentioned starting off with ‘Time Of My Life’ to get you warmed up for dancing this song will make you want to flaunt it.Īre you ready for this jelly? The start of the 21st century brought us this beauty. Well we won’t talk about that… This is a must for getting the dancing going from the start all the way until the end!ĭisclaimer: we are not promoting attempting the famous ‘Time of my life’ lift after a few too many drinks but if you do we always welcome videos!Ī smash hit from 1982 and charted at number 2, this is a timeless party masterpiece. Dramatic, climatic, fun and upbeat! There are not many that have never seen Dirty Dancing and if they haven’t you should. From the day it was first released on July 8th 1996 it has always been a playlist topper for hen parties all over the world! Whether you’re a posh, baby, scary, ginger or sporty spice this will be the one for you to kick start the night with and get that first drink poured! 2) Bill Medley, Jennifer Warnes – (I’ve Had) The Time Of My LifeĪ golden classic recorded back in 1987. The drinks are being chilled in the hotel fridge, you’ve just got back from your fantastic meal and now is the time to prepare for the night ahead! Everything is set now but the music… This is where we’ll offer a helping hand! From your hen party, bachelorette party, wedding party these songs are guaranteed to get everyone singing along of busting their moves on the floor! You’ve got the girls, the bridesmaids, the maid of honour, THE BRIDE (hopefully).
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