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Top Foreign Songs That Get the Crowd Going at Karaoke [2026]

We’ve picked out some all-time crowd-pleasing Western songs that always hype up karaoke.

We’re introducing them in a ranked list based on play counts, from most to least played.

Check it out to see which songs are popular and use it as a reference.

The playlist is also being updated.

Top 2026 Karaoke Crowd-Pleasers: Western Songs (Ranks 51–60)

Good TimeOwl City & Carly Rae Jepsen51rank/position

Owl City & Carly Rae Jepsen – Good Time (Official Video)
Good TimeOwl City & Carly Rae Jepsen

A duet by Owl City’s Adam Young and Carly Rae Jepsen, this song features beautifully blended vocals.

It has plenty of solo parts for both male and female voices, plus harmonies, making it a great choice for karaoke.

The upbeat, catchy feel of the chorus is sure to get the crowd going, so be sure to practice and master it.

If possible, it’d be perfect to sing in a room with a mirror ball.

WaterTyla52rank/position

Tyla – Water (Official Music Video)
WaterTyla

Tyla is a singer from Johannesburg, South Africa.

With her unique sound that fuses Afrobeats, R&B, and Amapiano—a house music genre that originated in South Africa—she has been attracting worldwide attention since 2023.

The song that cemented her breakthrough is the smash hit “Water.” Its lyrics express passionate romantic feelings by comparing them to water, and the track’s irresistible groove makes you want to move.

The choreography that went viral on TikTok is very catchy and easy to learn, so it’s also fun to try the dance while singing it at karaoke.

Even if you’re not confident in your English pronunciation, as long as you ride the rhythm and sing with joy, it’s sure to be a hit.

golden hourJVKE53rank/position

JVKE – golden hour (official music video)
golden hourJVKE

This is a song by Jake from the United States that captures the moment of falling in love.

It portrays two people spending time together in a car while listening to music, set against beautiful scenes like pink and orange skies and a lover’s glowing skin.

The captivating flow from a dreamlike intro to a grand chorus stands out, and since its release in July 2022, piano performance videos on TikTok have garnered major attention.

Showcasing Jake’s vocal prowess to the fullest, this track is perfect for hyping up a karaoke session.

It’s also a wonderful choice to brighten a party with friends or to enrich a luxurious moment alone.

Uptown GirlBilly Joel54rank/position

Billy Joel – Uptown Girl (Official Video)
Uptown GirlBilly Joel

A track characterized by a simple tempo that evokes 1960s pop music.

It was released in 1983 by American musician Billy Joel and reached the Top 10 on charts around the world.

In 2001, it was covered by the Irish boy band Westlife.

FootlooseKenny Loggins55rank/position

Kenny Loggins – Footloose (Official Video)
FootlooseKenny Loggins

Included on the 1984 album “Footloose” soundtrack.

The theme song of the film of the same name released the same year.

Born in 1948, a singer from Washington State.

The up-tempo, positive rhythm, hard-edged guitar, and catchy pop melody blend well to make for a really cool track.