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

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Queen and David Bowie – Under Pressure (Official Video)

Under Pressure, a collaboration with David Bowie that generated a lot of buzz and was included on their 10th album Hot Space.

It topped the UK Singles Chart and is a massive hit, with an opening that sticks in your ears thanks to its memorable bassline.

Freddie Mercury handles the high parts while David Bowie takes the low parts, so the vocal range is wide for a solo singer, but the melody itself is simple—if you’re confident with your key, it’s really fun to sing.

If you have friends who love Western music, it’s a rock classic you should definitely try singing together.

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Ellie Goulding – Lights (Official Video)

This is an uplifting song by Ellie Goulding, whose presence is defined by a glamorous artistry that builds a grand, lavish musical scale.

With smooth content that resonates with women in their thirties, it’s a track that stirs the urge to sing along at karaoke.

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Ashanti – Foolish

This is a cheering song by Ashanti, who has built her popularity on refined sound sensibilities and a high level of artistry, often highlighted as stylish R&B.

Its content is relatable for women in their 40s, making it a heartwarming track that you’ll want to sing at karaoke.

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Tears For Fears – Shout (Official Music Video)

Included on the 1985 album “Songs from the Big Chair.” A two-piece rock band from the UK formed in 1981.

It’s a track where the mid-tempo, solemnly unfolding rhythm and a dark melody tinged with gloom drive home the refrain urging you to shout—piercing straight into the heart.

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Madonna – Material Girl (Official Video) [HD]

She’s the Queen of Pop who had the boys obsessed and the girls enthralled.

Personally, this song feels like the one that best epitomized Madonna at the time—her Marilyn Monroe persona was incredibly sexy, and for those who remember that era, this track is especially memorable and sure to get people fired up.

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Sade – Smooth Operator – Official – 1984

Formed in London in the 1980s, Sade has captivated the world with a unique sound that fuses urbane soul and jazz.

Featured on their debut album Diamond Life, this track—released as a single from 1984 into the following year—has become synonymous with the band.

Sade Adu’s sultry, restrained vocals, interwoven with sophisticated grooves from saxophone and bass, evoke the very essence of the night air.

The lyrics portray a polished figure who manipulates others with a blend of allure and calculation, with a chill beneath the glamour that adds just the right edge.

Peaking at No.

5 on the U.S.

Billboard Hot 100 and featured in the film This Means War, the song has remained beloved across generations.

It’s a perfect choice for an intimate gathering or any scene that calls for a refined, nocturnal mood.

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ZZ Top – Gimme All Your Lovin’ (Official Music Video) [HD]

With their insanely bearded, grandpa-like look—once you see it, you’ll never forget it—ZZ Top delivers an ultra-powerful, ultra-groovy, super-hyped track.

It’s a classic that instantly lifts your spirits.

I bet tons of men in their 50s were absolutely obsessed with it.

And that guitar? Absolutely phenomenal.