Popular Western music karaoke. Latest ranking [2026]

Basket CaseGreen Day16rank/position

Green Day – Basket Case [Official Music Video] (4K Upgrade)

Featured on the 1994 album Dookie and also a hit single, this is one of Green Day’s signature songs.

Written by vocalist Billie Joe Armstrong based on his own experience with panic disorder, it candidly portrays anxiety and confusion while blending a catchy melody with punk’s breakneck energy.

For karaoke, its simple chord progression and brisk tempo make it easy to sing and guaranteed to hype up the crowd.

As a song that epitomizes 1990s alternative rock, it’s irresistibly nostalgic for those who remember the era, and its appeal resonates across generations.

Belt it out with energy, and the whole venue will be united in the fun!

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Adele – Hello (Official Music Video)

This song was covered by Taka from ONE OK ROCK, and one of my male students practiced it a lot in our lessons! It was the Taka version, but as he kept practicing, he was able to hit the high notes in the chorus cleanly and comfortably.

So it might be a good practice piece, and it’s also a song that feels amazing to sing once you can do it, so I recommend it! The A and B sections are basically low and gentle, but the chorus jumps into high notes, so the trick is to sing without tensing up.

You might feel like belting, but imagine sending the sound far out.

There are also falsetto ad-libs, so if you keep resonating in the space between your eyebrows and the top of your head, switching between chest voice and falsetto will become smoother.

Try to stay mindful of lifting your facial muscles as you sing!

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Kubota Mami

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Just the Way You AreBruno Mars18rank/position

Bruno Mars – Just The Way You Are (Official Music Video)

A love song everyone knows, released in 2010 as the debut single by Bruno Mars, the genius singer-songwriter from Hawaii.

As it hits its 15th anniversary in 2025, it’s climbing the charts again.

The lyrics plainly tell you that you’re beautiful just the way you are—pure, unadorned words of love.

Centered on piano with a simple structure, the sound weaves in elements of R&B and funk and feels effortless, and the chorus is unforgettable after just one listen.

Featured on the album Doo-Wops & Hooligans, this masterpiece also won a Grammy.

In Japan, it drew attention when ATSUSHI covered it.

At karaoke, if you sing it with your partner or someone special, you’re sure to be wrapped in a warm feeling.

Last ChristmasWham!19rank/position

Wham! – Last Christmas (Official Video)

A warm pop song that brings back memories of old Christmas parties.

The lyrics, filled with the pain of heartbreak and the hope for new love, are striking.

Released in December 1984, the song spent five consecutive weeks at No.

2 on the UK charts.

As one of Wham!’s signature hits, it has remained beloved for many years, and a film of the same name was released in 2019.

George Michael’s gentle vocals and the nostalgic melody are perfect for warming the heart during the Christmas season.

Be sure to give it a listen on special days spent with your partner or family.

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Billy Joel – Honesty (Official Video)

Honesty is memorable for its incredibly emotional melody.

I think even younger listeners have probably heard the chorus.

You might be thinking, “Isn’t the chorus pretty high?” Actually, not really.

If you try singing it, you’ll see the chorus is surprisingly doable in chest voice.

Honestly, it’s a range that even Oninyako Tsubaki could handle (lol).

I actually find the B-melody before the chorus—where the voltage rises—more challenging than the chorus itself.

That said, the melody is basically simple, so even people who aren’t confident with high notes or who aren’t good at vocal runs can sing it smoothly.

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Ryo

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