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

We Are The WorldUSA For Africa15rank/position

U.S.A. For Africa – We Are the World

This masterpiece is the song that changed the world in 1985.

The lyrics woven by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie overflow with love and hope.

Music stars joined their hearts for people suffering from famine in Ethiopia.

It appeals to us that people around the world are part of God’s great family and must love one another.

The anecdote that it was recorded in a one-night session on the evening of the American Music Awards is also captivating.

It’s a song that makes you feel we can change the world if we all work together.

When you want to liven up a karaoke session, why not choose this song? It will surely bring everyone together and create wonderful memories.

I Don’t Think That I Like HerCharlie Puth16rank/position

Charlie Puth – I Don’t Think That I Like Her (Official Audio)

A dance track that went massively viral worldwide, especially on TikTok.

Featured on the third album CHARLIE released in 2022, this bittersweet pop song captures the complicated feelings of being unable to step into a new romance because of past experiences.

Its dramatic structure shifts from B major to C-sharp major, and the uptempo 186 BPM sound fosters a powerful sense of unity in the crowd.

With many famous figures—from Korean K-pop groups to Japanese artists like JO1 and BE:FIRST—posting dance videos, it’s a song you can enjoy not only by singing but also by dancing.

The choreography is relatively simple, making it perfect for getting everyone hyped together.

To Be With YouMr. BIG17rank/position

Mr. Big – To Be With You 4K Video

A four-piece American hard rock band, Mr.

Big—hugely popular in Japan as well—released this ballad as a single from their 1991 album “Lean into It.” It was their biggest hit, topping the U.S.

Billboard Hot 100 for three consecutive weeks and reaching number one in more than 15 countries worldwide.

Characterized by simple acoustic guitar strumming and beautiful vocal harmonies, it has an easy, handclap-friendly groove that makes your body move naturally.

The lyrics express a desire to be there for a love that isn’t going well, making it a song often played at weddings and in nostalgic moments.

Known as a group of virtuosos, they deliberately dialed back their technical showmanship here to put the emotion of the song front and center—another key highlight.

It’s a perfect karaoke pick to sing with friends, sure to bring back the heat of your youth.

My Heart Will Go OnCéline Dion18rank/position

Céline Dion – My Heart Will Go On (Taking Chances World Tour: The Concert)

Released in 1997 as the theme song for the film Titanic, this track remains widely beloved as one of Celine Dion’s signature songs.

Winning the Academy Award for Best Original Song and four Grammy Awards, it is a sweeping love ballad that vows eternal love.

Its moving melody, infused with Celtic elements, and Dion’s powerful yet delicate vocals have been etched into the hearts of many alongside the film’s iconic scenes.

It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at karaoke thanks to its popularity and grand atmosphere.

Although the high notes in the chorus can be a bit challenging, it’s quite singable if you adjust the key—and the sense of exhilaration when you nail it is exceptional.

Power Of LoveHuey Lewis & The News19rank/position

Huey Lewis & the News – Power Of Love – 5/23/1989 – Slim’s (Official)

A representative song by Huey Lewis & The News, a very wholesome American hard rock band of middle-aged guys.

It’s the theme song of Back to the Future, a lively, high-energy track.

Let’s all raise our fists and have fun together.

Never Gonna Give You UpRick Astley20rank/position

Rick Astley – Never Gonna Give You Up (Official Video) (4K Remaster)

A powerful beat, a catchy melody, and lyrics everyone can enjoy.

That classic hit was released in 1987 as the debut single from Rick Astley’s first album, Whenever You Need Somebody, and it became a worldwide sensation.

Its lyrics, pledging unwavering love and support, capture the spirit of 80s youth.

In 2007, it regained attention as an internet meme, and with over 1.5 billion views on YouTube, it continues to be loved across generations.

At company parties or karaoke, if everyone belts it out together, it’s sure to liven up the room in no time!

Livin’ On A PrayerBon Jovi21rank/position

Bon Jovi – Livin’ On A Prayer

Bon Jovi, a hard rock band emblematic of the 1980s, continues to captivate fans around the world with their powerful arena-filling sound and down-to-earth lyrics depicting the everyday lives of the working class.

One of their signature songs is this very track.

The story of Tommy, who lost his job at the docks, and Gina, who works at a diner—young lovers struggling to get by—deeply resonated with people living through tough times.

Released in October 1986 as the second single from the classic album Slippery When Wet, it went on to top the Billboard chart for four consecutive weeks in February 1987.

Guitarist Richie Sambora’s striking talk box riff and the climactic key change near the end that turns the whole venue into a massive sing-along make it a true anthem.

It’s also a great pick for karaoke, with a chorus that guarantees a big crowd-pleasing lift and invites everyone to sing together!