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

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Wham! – Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go (Official Video)

As a quintessential pop song of the 1980s, it remains a classic that lives on in many people’s hearts.

It captures the feelings of a man falling in love with a catchy melody and a rhythmic beat that makes your body move almost instinctively.

Released in May 1984, it topped the charts in many countries, including the UK and the US.

The “CHOOSE LIFE” T-shirt worn in the music video became an iconic symbol of the ’80s.

It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser—not only a karaoke staple, but also perfect as background music for parties and events.

It’s a recommended track both for those who feel nostalgic about their youth and for younger generations who will find its appeal fresh.

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Selena Gomez – Good For You

This is an uplifting song by popular artist Selena Gomez, whose refined, translucent vocals create an impressive, smooth atmosphere.

With a familiar, easy-to-mimic singing style, it’s great for karaoke and perfectly suited to women in their 30s.

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Whitney Houston – I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Official 4K Video)

Known as “I Wanna Dance with Somebody,” this song is one of Whitney Houston’s signature works.

Released in 1987, it became a massive hit, reaching number one in 14 countries.

The shimmering synthesizer melodies and Houston’s soaring vocals weave a magical harmony that still makes hearts leap today.

More than just a dance track, it expresses a universal longing for love and connection.

Play it at parties or reunions when you want to create joyful memories—it’s sure to get people of all generations excited.

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P!nk – So What (Official Video)

This is a cheer song by the artist Pink, whose straightforward vocal approach and overwhelming sense of sound create a rocking, glamorous style.

The mature lyrics make it a great choice for karaoke and stir up a powerful vibe that resonates with women in their 30s.

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Bobby McFerrin – Don’t Worry Be Happy (Official Music Video)

Included on the 1988 album “Simple Pleasures.” Featured as an insert song in the film “Cocktail,” released the same year.

Born in 1950, a musician from New York State.

This number beautifully blends his a cappella vocals with choral harmonies over a mid-tempo, gently flowing doo-wop rhythm.

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The Beatles – The Beatles – Hey Jude (Official Music Video) [Remastered 2015]

A signature late-period Beatles number sung by Paul McCartney.

It’s said that Paul originally wrote the song to encourage John Lennon’s son, Julian.

Its running time of over seven minutes was unusually long for a pop song at the time.

At karaoke, let’s wrap things up by everyone belting out together at the very end: “na na na, na na na na…

Hey Jude♪”

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Bon Jovi – You Give Love A Bad Name

Among the Bon Jovi songs people in their 40s used to listen to, I think this is the one that gets everyone most hyped.

If you mention Tsubaki Oniyako’s song, younger people might recognize it—that song.

From the opening shout of “Shot through the heart,” it’s guaranteed to get the crowd going.