Top Foreign Songs That Hype Up Karaoke for People in Their 50s [2026]

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Green Day – Basket Case [Official Music Video] (4K Upgrade)

Featured on the 1994 album Dookie and also a hit single, this is one of Green Day’s signature songs.

Written by vocalist Billie Joe Armstrong based on his own experience with panic disorder, it candidly portrays anxiety and confusion while blending a catchy melody with punk’s breakneck energy.

For karaoke, its simple chord progression and brisk tempo make it easy to sing and guaranteed to hype up the crowd.

As a song that epitomizes 1990s alternative rock, it’s irresistibly nostalgic for those who remember the era, and its appeal resonates across generations.

Belt it out with energy, and the whole venue will be united in the fun!

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U2 – With Or Without You (U2 At The BBC)

U2, the legendary band from Ireland.

I’ve seen them live myself, and I think there are still plenty of hardcore fans in their 50s.

This was the first single cut from their massively successful album The Joshua Tree, and the way the song builds from the intro and then explodes makes it a track that stirs you from the heart, from the soul.

That’s The Way It IsCéline Dion66rank/position

Céline Dion – That’s The Way It Is (Official HD Video)

This is a cheer song by Celine Dion, where the smooth melodic line and pleasant pop sound create a luxurious, high-end finish.

It has a presence that makes you want to sing it at karaoke, and it comfortably suits women in their 30s as well.

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Madonna – Like A Prayer (Official Video)

This is an uplifting anthem by Madonna, whose masterful pop skills and exquisitely dance-like sound create a dazzling, high-energy track.

Its fresh, feel-good vibe makes it perfect for karaoke and especially approachable for women in their 30s.

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Daryl Hall & John Oates – Maneater (Official Video)

They are a duo representing the United States, consisting of Daryl Hall and John Oates.

With their distinctive pop sound infused with elements of Black music such as soul, they became hugely popular in the 1980s.

They are also very popular in Japan and performed there five times during the 1980s alone.

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Boyz II Men – End Of The Road

As one of Boyz II Men’s signature songs that still shines in R&B history, this track remains beloved by many.

Released as a single in 1992, it was also included on the soundtrack for the film “Boomerang,” perfectly complementing the world of the Eddie Murphy–starring feature.

A relaxed 12/8 ballad, it blends gospel-derived call-and-response with doo-wop-style choral work that truly resonates.

It broke the then-record by staying at No.

1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 13 consecutive weeks and went on to win two Grammy Awards.

The exhilarating finale—woven from a cappella vocals and handclaps—is breathtaking, and if you hum it with friends at karaoke, those passionate memories from back in the day are sure to come flooding back.

Da ya think I’m sexy?Rod Stewart70rank/position

Rod Stewart – Da Ya Think I’m Sexy? (Official HD Remastered Video)

What Bay City Rollers fans were equally obsessed with was Rod Stewart.

I imagine women in their 50s have a lot of truly nostalgic memories.

Come to think of it, Masanori Sera was like a Japanese-style Rod, wasn’t he…? I think this is the song that’s guaranteed to get former Rod fans fired up.

You can’t help but start moving to it.