I Want to Sing at Karaoke! A Roundup of Recommended Oldies Classics and Popular Songs
Nostalgic oldies! How about singing a host of classic tunes that resonate in your heart along with memories of those days at karaoke? The Western masterpieces born mainly in the 1950s and ’60s have never faded with time and continue to captivate countless people even today.
In this article, we’ll introduce must-sing oldies for karaoke—from rock ’n’ roll to pop and ballads—beloved across generations.
Oldies often have simple melodies and are easy to sing.
From songs everyone knows to unexpected hidden gems, we’ve got a lineup guaranteed to get the karaoke crowd going!
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I want to sing at karaoke! A roundup of recommended oldies classics and popular songs (31–40)
LollipopThe Chordettes
The song was written by Julius Dixon and Beverly Ross in 1958 for the duo singers Ronald and Ruby, but this version is the most famous.
It’s also popular as a classic a cappella song and has been covered by numerous groups.
The Chordettes are well known for their 1954 million-seller “Mr.
Sandman.”
Rhythm Of The RainThe Cascades
Here is a song by The Cascades released in 1962.
It’s about a man who, after breaking up with his lover, thinks of her while getting soaked in the rain, yet the overall mood of the song is surprisingly bright and gentle.
In the arrangement, the opening features rain sound effects, and the celesta resonates throughout like the sound of rain, enhancing the atmosphere.
It’s a classic that has been covered in many different languages.
Save the Last Dance for MeThe Drifters
Titled “Save the Last Dance for Me” in Japan, this song was released by The Drifters in 1960.
And by The Drifters, we don’t mean the Japanese comedy group.
The lead vocalist at the time was the legendary Ben E.
King.
In Japan, it became a hit when covered by Fubuki Koshiji.
It’s a moving song said to have been written by a lyricist who couldn’t dance due to a bad leg, expressing his own feelings in the lyrics.
Who’s Sorry Now?Connie Francis
On a solitary night, you’ll feel like listening with a glass in hand.
This song is by Connie Francis, a U.S.-born singer who also had a successful career as an actress.
Released in 1958, it became a huge hit.
It’s a poignant heartbreak song that portrays the sorrow of parting with a lover.
Be My BabyThe Ronettes
This song is so major that you could call it one of those oldies everyone’s heard at least once, but it was actually the debut single by the female trio The Ronettes, released in 1963.
Its striking intro and rich, layered choral sound are said to have influenced the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and the Beach Boys, among others.
I want to sing at karaoke! A roundup of recommended oldies classics and popular songs (41–50)
Mr. LonelyBobby Vinton
This song is one of Bobby Vinton’s signature hits, which reached No.
1 on the U.S.
charts in 1964.
It’s also known for being covered by The Lettermen in 1970.
Oldies ballads like this really bring back the era, don’t they? With its prominent falsetto, it’s a high-difficulty piece suited for advanced singers.
Love Me TenderElvis Presley
This song was released by Elvis Presley in 1956.
When he sang it on a TV show before the single came out, orders reportedly flooded in.
The original tune was the American popular song Aura Lee, published in 1861, and it had completely different lyrics.
It’s a short song with an easy-to-remember melody, so it’s also great for karaoke.