Top Foreign Songs That Hype Up Karaoke for People in Their 50s [2026]
The key to choosing songs for karaoke is whether they can liven up the atmosphere, right?
This time, we’re introducing some upbeat English-language karaoke songs that have been popular among people in their 50s.
We hope you find this helpful!
Give them a try!
Playlist
| Top Foreign Songs That Hype Up Karaoke for People in Their 50s [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Every Breath You TakeThe Police |  play_arrow | A hit song by The Police, a song of love and surveillance |
| 2 | Don’t Stop Me NowQueen |  play_arrow | Legendary songs by Queen and their Japanese fans |
| 3 | Sweet Child O’ MineGuns N’ Roses |  play_arrow | Guns N’ Roses’ classic song “Sweet Child O’ Mine” |
| 4 | Living on the playerBon Jovi |  play_arrow | A passionate love song of workers living toward their dreams |
| 5 | Beat itMichael Jackson |  play_arrow | Liven up the year-end party with a hit song everyone knows. |
| 6 | Karma ChameloeonCulture Club |  play_arrow | Hit songs that color the culture of the ’80s |
| 7 | GhostbustersRay Parker Jr. |  play_arrow | Ghostbusters of the Giant Marshmallow Man |
| 8 | I’m in the mood for dancingNolans |  play_arrow | The Nolans, nostalgic music by Irish sisters |
| 9 | SomebodyBryan Adams |  play_arrow | Rock hit songs by Bryan Adams |
| 10 | Take It OffTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | Despite its acoustic sound, it packs power... |
| 11 | Never Gonna Give You UpRick Astley |  play_arrow | I still love Rick Astley’s classic song |
| 12 | Eye Of The TigerSurvivor |  play_arrow | Survivor’s classic anthem passionately fires up the players. |
| 13 | Family AffairMary J Blige |  play_arrow | A quintessential example of 90s R&B… |
| 14 | We Will Rock YouQueen |  play_arrow | A powerful classic for mass sing-alongs and clapping beats |
| 15 | Uptown GirlBilly Joel |  play_arrow | A downtown guy hitting on an uptown girl |
| 16 | Like A VirginMadonna |  play_arrow | A catchy song and a timeless classic that transcends generations. |
| 17 | just can’ get enoughDepeche Mode |  play_arrow | Longing and nostalgia for Depeche Mode |
| 18 | My SharonaThe Knack |  play_arrow | An iconic 80s rock anthem, a masterpiece filled with love and passion. |
| 19 | Two HeartsPhil Collins |  play_arrow | A wistful Beatles-style song by Phil Collins |
| 20 | HighwayStarDeep Purple |  play_arrow | Dead Purple’s classic, a hot rock number |
| 21 | Power Of LoveHuey Lewis & The News |  play_arrow | A passionate band’s classic: Back to the Future |
| 22 | Love Can’t Be RushedPhil Collins |  play_arrow | Beloved classics: passion for music and its allure |
| 23 | RoarKaty Perry |  play_arrow | There exists a catchy and melodious track... |
| 24 | Take On Mea-ha |  play_arrow | A hit song by a-ha, a classic from the ’80s. |
| 25 | Smells Like Teen SpiritNirvana |  play_arrow | The shock of grunge, Nirvana’s signature song |
| 26 | What’s Up?4 Non Blondes |  play_arrow | A piece whose message is the connection between people, a s… |
| 27 | Bohemian RhapsodyQueen |  play_arrow | Queen and Freddie’s music and significance |
| 28 | Bad RomanceLady Gaga |  play_arrow | Vocalists with unique fashion and an unwavering, my-own-way attitude… |
| 29 | I Want It That WayBackstreet Boys |  play_arrow | In April 1999, the American vocal grou… |
| 30 | Girls Just Want To Have FunCyndi Lauper |  play_arrow | The smash hit song that sings of Cindy’s freedom |
| 31 | It’s My LifeBon Jovi |  play_arrow | Live your own life firmly—it’s no one else’s life. |
| 32 | Careless WhisperWham! |  play_arrow | WHAM!'s classic song: a covered romantic ballad |
| 33 | CreepRadiohead |  play_arrow | Radiohead’s debut track, expressing a sense of alienation |
| 34 | The Final CountdownEurope |  play_arrow | This song, released in 1986, is… |
| 35 | AlwaysBon Jovi |  play_arrow | Based on an easy-to-listen singing voice and guitar sound... |
| 36 | Dancing QueenABBA |  play_arrow | Speaking of 80s disco songs, this track… |
| 37 | It Must Have Been LoveRoxette |  play_arrow | The famous song featured in the film “Pretty Woman.” |
| 38 | U Can’t Touch ThisMC Hammer |  play_arrow | Musical transformation through Hammer’s innovative hip-hop |
| 39 | SeptemberEarth, Wind & Fire |  play_arrow | Disco classics and spring/summer songs I want to sing in September |
| 40 | More Than WordsExtreme |  play_arrow | A classic love song delivered by a rock band with funk elements |
| 41 | All I Want for Christmas Is YouMerry Christmas |  play_arrow | Mariah Carey's Christmas songs are on the difficult side |
| 42 | enter the sandmanMetallica |  play_arrow | I’m shaken to the core by Metallica’s iconic songs. |
| 43 | Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us NowStarship |  play_arrow | 80s pop classics, timeless songs that can be sung by both men and women |
| 44 | Heart Of GlassBlondie |  play_arrow | The appeal of the hit song “Heart of Glass” |
| 45 | Take My Breath AwayBerlin |  play_arrow | Love theme song of the Top Gun movie |
| 46 | Time After TimeCyndi Lauper |  play_arrow | A melody line with a sense of nostalgia and high synth... |
| 47 | I Want To Break FreeQueen |  play_arrow | A soulful classic imbued with a spirit that yearns for freedom |
| 48 | Everybody Wants To Rule The WorldTears for Fears |  play_arrow | A refreshing anthem with an anti-nuclear message, a track filled with melancholy. |
| 49 | Wake me up before you go goWham! |  play_arrow | Iconic songs of the ’80s, unforgettable youth anthems |
| 50 | I Wanna Dance with SomebodyWhitney Houston |  play_arrow | Whitney’s classic, a song of love and hope |
| 51 | So WhatP!nk |  play_arrow | A straightforward vocal approach and an overwhelming pre… |
| 52 | Hey JudeThe Beatles |  play_arrow | The Beatles’ classic “Hey Jude,” perfect for a fun sing-along |
| 53 | HeroMariah Carey |  play_arrow | A birthday in their 50s, with a seven-octave singing voice… |
| 54 | Forbidden LoveBon Jovi |  play_arrow | An energetic Bon Jovi song known for its distinctive opening shout. |
| 55 | With or Without YouU2 |  play_arrow | A supreme song by U2 that stirs the soul |
| 56 | Basket CaseGreen Day |  play_arrow | A classic song that depicts the experience of panic disorder |
| 57 | Like A PrayerMadonna |  play_arrow | Skilled pop sensibilities and exquisitely dance-like... |
| 58 | That’s The Way It IsCéline Dion |  play_arrow | A smooth melody line and a pleasant po... |
| 59 | ManeaterDaryl Hall & John Oates |  play_arrow | A song about a bad woman who smoothly takes advantage of men |
| 60 | Da ya think I’m sexy?Rod Stewart |  play_arrow | Rod Stewart is the youth of my fifties. |
| 61 | End of the RoadBoyz II Men |  play_arrow | Boyz II Men's classic, a love song |
| 62 | Don’t Stop Believin’Journey |  play_arrow | The American band Journey’s 1981… |
| 63 | What’s Love Got To Do With ItTina Turner |  play_arrow | A catchy melodic sensibility and an eccentric ar... |
| 64 | Radio Ga GaQueen |  play_arrow | Expressing a love for radio and the power of music |
| 65 | Under The BridgeRed Hot Chili Peppers |  play_arrow | A masterpiece by the Red Hot Chili Peppers |
| 66 | ImagineJohn Lennon |  play_arrow | Let’s passionately sing John Lennon’s classic, “Imagine.” |
| 67 | Killer QueenQueen |  play_arrow | Queen's hit song 'Killer Queen' |
| 68 | ThrillerMichael Jackson |  play_arrow | A story about protecting a loved one from midnight terrors |
| 69 | JumpVan Halen |  play_arrow | Van Halen’s classic song “Jump,” an iconic hit of the 1980s |
| 70 | We Are The ChampionsQueen |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that expresses the pride of a champion |
| 71 | Purple RainPrince |  play_arrow | Prince 'Purple Rain' - an immortal masterpiece |
| 72 | When a man loves a womanMichael Bolton |  play_arrow | American AOR singer, Michael Bol… |
| 73 | DriveThe Cars |  play_arrow | “Heartb…” released in 1984 |
| 74 | Under PressureQueen |  play_arrow | Queen and Bowie's classic song “Under Pressure” |
| 75 | Smooth OperatorSade |  play_arrow | A celebrated song that captivates with sophisticated soul jazz |
| 76 | Material GirlMadonna |  play_arrow | Madonna’s iconic, captivating songs |
| 77 | Let It BeThe Beatles |  play_arrow | Beatles masterpiece 'Let It Be,' an inspiring classic album |
| 78 | Gimme all your lovinZZ Top |  play_arrow | ZZ Top's classic—powerful and memorable |
| 79 | together foreverRick Astley |  play_arrow | In the ’80s, as an artist who left a lasting impression… |
| 80 | OneU2 |  play_arrow | U2’s legendary smash hit — a song about friendship and bonds |
| 81 | My Heart Will Go OnCéline Dion |  play_arrow | The theme song of the movie Titanic... |
| 82 | True ColorsCyndi Lauper |  play_arrow | Sophisticated vocal sense and moody... |
| 83 | Hard To Say I’m SorryCHICAGO |  play_arrow | The classic song “Hard to Say,” which sings of the pain of heartbreak. |
| 84 | Gypsy WomanCrystal Waters |  play_arrow | Though it has wistful lyrics and a melancholic melodic line… |
| 85 | RosannaTOTO |  play_arrow | “Rosanna” is a song by the American band TOTO... |
| 86 | Baby, Come BackPlayer |  play_arrow | The American band Player in 1978... |
| 87 | Danger ZoneKenny Loggins |  play_arrow | The iconic soundtrack from the movie “Top Gun” |
| 88 | To Be With YouMr. BIG |  play_arrow | Mr. Big’s classic, a love song |
| 89 | Alive and KickingSimple Minds |  play_arrow | Moved by Simple Minds' classic song |
| 90 | Tears in HeavenEric Clapton |  play_arrow | Eric Clapton’s classic song “Tears” |
| 91 | FootlooseKenny Loggins |  play_arrow | A birthday in my 50s—I feel like I've gone back to my youth... |
| 92 | Back To LifeSoul Ⅱ Soul |  play_arrow | Still widely played today as a club classic... |
| 93 | It’s Raining MenThe Weather Girls |  play_arrow | As a fast-paced funk song with a sense of speed, in the Showa era... |
| 94 | WhateverOasis |  play_arrow | The Oasis classic “Wonderwall” |
| 95 | WaterlooABBA |  play_arrow | ABBA's music is hugely popular among people in their 50s. |
| 96 | You’re The InspirationCHICAGO |  play_arrow | A discotheque-like rock sound is interwoven… |
| 97 | Born in the USA |  play_arrow | Gritty blues, the soul of the working class |
| 98 | Let’s go wildSteppenwolf |  play_arrow | As the theme song for the film Easy Rider… |
| 99 | Your SongElton John |  play_arrow | The familiar Elton Jo… that everyone knows |
| 100 | Night FeverBee Gees |  play_arrow | Disco classics, music loved across generations |