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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 100 Western Karaoke Hype Songs [2026] (Ranks 91–100)

Last Friday NightKaty Perry92rank/position

Katy Perry – Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) (Official Music Video)
Last Friday NightKaty Perry

This is a track from the album “Teenage Dream.” The music video starts in a messy room after a party.

It’s a very humorous song.

A plain girl goes to a party—what happens as a result… It’s a song you can enjoy with both your eyes and ears, right up to its surprising conclusion.

Careless WhisperWham!93rank/position

George Michael – Careless Whisper (Official Video)
Careless WhisperWham!

A big hit ballad by the British duo WHAM!, George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley.

In Japan, Hideki Saijo and Hiromi Go also covered it.

It’s quite rare for two artists to release covers around the same time in Japan, which suggests the melody really resonates with Japanese listeners.

Plus, for a ballad, it feels like it would work in karaoke without killing the vibe, so if you’re a strong singer, definitely give it a try!

The Final CountdownEurope94rank/position

Europe – The Final Countdown (Official Video)
The Final CountdownEurope

It’s a song with a striking intro and a classic that everyone knows.

As long as you don’t scream, it’s relatively easy to sing smoothly.

There’s a high chance it will turn into a sing-along, which might make it easier to gloss over mistakes.

The key range isn’t very wide either, so I recommend it.

CreepRadiohead95rank/position

In the early 1990s, the Oxford-born rock band Radiohead released their debut track, which initially struggled at No.

78 on the UK charts but caught fire on radio in Israel and the United States, and upon reissue became a smash hit, reaching No.

7.

Beginning with a quiet arpeggio and exploding into distorted guitars in the chorus, the song poignantly expresses feelings of alienation and unfulfilled longing—of sensing you “don’t belong here.” This grunge number, where introspective lyrics intersect with a fierce sound, evokes the conflicts and bittersweetness of youth.

At karaoke, leaning into the contrast between calm and intensity is sure to resonate across generations.

Give Me Everything ft. Ne-Yo, Afrojack, NayerPitbull96rank/position

Pitbull – Give Me Everything ft. Ne-Yo, Afrojack, Nayer
Give Me Everything ft. Ne-Yo, Afrojack, NayerPitbull

This is a dancefloor-igniting track released by American rapper Pitbull.

In collaboration with Ne-Yo, Afrojack, and Nayer, it features an energetic, catchy sound.

The lyrics carry a message of “cherishing the moment,” inspiring listeners with a positive outlook.

Included on the album Planet Pit, released in June 2011, it topped charts around the world.

It’s a great pick not only for clubs and parties, but also when you need a change of pace or a boost of confidence.

As one of Pitbull’s signature songs, it continues to be loved by many to this day.

We Are YoungFun ft. Janelle Monáe97rank/position

Fun.: We Are Young ft. Janelle Monáe [OFFICIAL VIDEO]
We Are YoungFun ft. Janelle Monáe

A fan favorite that won numerous awards, including Grammys, across 2012 and 2013! The intro might not sound familiar, but many of you will recognize the chorus where the vibe shifts dramatically.

Since the chorus melody repeats afterward, you don’t have to memorize a bunch of different lines, making it easy to sing at karaoke.

The lyrics overflow with lingering feelings for an ex, so it’s a great pick when you’ve been dumped but still want to hype up the room and look a little cool!

Calm DownRema, Selena Gomez98rank/position

Rema, Selena Gomez – Calm Down (Official Music Video)
Calm DownRema, Selena Gomez

Since the latter half of 2022, African music has been gaining attention worldwide.

The catalyst was the song “Calm Down,” a collaboration between global superstar Selena Gomez and Nigeria’s leading artist Rema.

Its distinctive, Afrobeat-driven melody has found worldwide popularity.

In Japan as well, many people have likely heard the track through social media platforms like TikTok.

If you sing it at karaoke, it’s a song almost everyone will recognize, so it’s sure to be a big hit.