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

Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us NowStarship50rank/position

Starship – Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now (Official Music Video) [HD]

Known as the theme song from the movie Mannequin, this track remains a popular 80s classic.

With its distinctly 80s pop sensibility and melodious sound, it’s the kind of song that makes the singer feel uplifted.

It’s a great Western hit to perform as a male-female duet.

If I Were A BoyBeyoncé51rank/position

Beyoncé – If I Were A Boy

This is an uplifting song by Beyoncé, an artist who enjoys immense worldwide popularity for her grand-scale live performances and stunning visuals.

Its glamorous, luxurious vibe makes it relatable for women in their 30s and a song you’ll want to sing at karaoke.

Heart Of GlassBlondie52rank/position

Blondie – Heart Of Glass

With its glamorous disco sound and catchy melody, this track became Blondie’s breakthrough classic.

The lyrics, which portray the pain of heartbreak and disillusionment, touch on universal themes anyone can relate to.

Released as a single in January 1979, it was a massive hit that topped the charts in multiple countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom.

The song appears on the band’s third album, Parallel Lines.

It’s perfect as background music for parties or drives, and is recommended for anyone wanting to savor an ’80s vibe.

Debbie Harry’s airy, transparent vocals and the Kraftwerk-inspired electronic sound continue to captivate listeners to this day.

Take My Breath AwayBerlin53rank/position

Berlin – Take My Breath Away (Official Video – Top Gun)

This is the song known as the love theme that colored the romance between Tom Cruise and Kelly McGillis in the 1986 film Top Gun.

It was created by Berlin, a synth-pop band from Los Angeles.

Composed by the master Giorgio Moroder, its structure is breathtaking, developing from a gasp-inducing synth bass riff into a grand chorus.

It topped both the U.S.

and U.K.

charts, and in 1987 it won Best Original Song at both the Academy Awards and the Golden Globes.

Terri Nunn’s soulful vocals meld with the dreamy arrangement to paint a poignant yet beautiful soundscape.

Many listeners likely remember this track alongside the film’s iconic scenes.

Play it as background music for a drive date or during treasured moments with someone special, and those passionate feelings from back then are sure to come rushing back.

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Cyndi Lauper – Time After Time (Official HD Video)

With a nostalgic melody line and a stylish vocal approach that exudes a distinctive presence, this is an uplifting anthem by Cyndi Lauper that has been passed down through the years.

Its familiar sound makes it especially popular among women in their 40s, and it’s a chic song that makes you want to sing it at karaoke.

I Want To Break FreeQueen55rank/position

Queen – I Want To Break Free (Official Video)

The song “I Want to Break Free,” included on the 11th album The Works and also known for its music video—a parody of the British TV drama Coronation Street—that sparked mixed reactions.

Because of its lyrics, it became popular in South America at the time as an anthem of freedom for people suffering under oppressive regimes.

Its vocal range is narrow and the pitch movement isn’t drastic, so you can sing it comfortably while listening to the ensemble.

If possible, I’d like you to sing it with an understanding of the lyrics—this is a soulful pop tune.

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Everybody Wants To Rule The WorldTears for Fears56rank/position

Tears For Fears – Everybody Wants To Rule The World (Official Music Video)

A hit song by the British band Tears for Fears.

Although the lyrics are anti-nuclear, the music has a sweeping feel that makes you want to listen to it while driving through nature.

It’s a song you’ll want to sing with a touch of melancholy.