[40s] Western Songs That Get the Crowd Going at Karaoke [2026]

FootlooseKenny Loggins99rank/position

Footloose – Kenny Loggins

This song, used as the theme for the movie Footloose, is by American musician Kenny Loggins, who worked on many 1980s film soundtracks including Top Gun.

It’s so well-known in Japan that female comedians often use it in their routines, so I think it’s a great choice to sing at karaoke because it will go over well.

Say, Say, SayPaul McCartney & Michael Jackson100rank/position

Say Say Say by Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson

This headline-grabbing song, a collaboration between two superstars—Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson—became a massive hit in 1983.

It’s a rare and precious track, as the two later fell out over the rights to the Beatles’ catalog.

People in their mid to late 40s are especially likely to know it and get excited about it.