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

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Owl City & Carly Rae Jepsen – Good Time

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.

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Tyla – Water (Official Music Video)

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.

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JVKE – golden hour (official music video)

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.

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Billy Joel – Uptown Girl (Official Video)

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.

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Steppenwolf – Born To Be Wild

The theme song of the biker bible-like film Easy Rider, released in 1969, is Steppenwolf’s “Born to Be Wild.” It’s a well-known rock number in Japan as well, partly because it was used in a commercial.

The chorus features call-and-response, giving it a high level of polish as a party piece.

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Bananarama – Venus (Official Video)

Bananarama is a girls’ group from England that gained worldwide popularity in the 1980s.

Unlike today’s idols, they wore very punk fashion and their music had an edgy sound, earning them high praise from hardcore music enthusiasts.

Their song Venus is one of their signature tracks and became a massive hit around the world.

It has also been used in various media in Japan.

Familiar songs tend to get the crowd going at karaoke, so be sure to check it out.

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Donna Summer – Hot Stuff – LIVE

This is a rousing anthem by Donna Summer, renowned as a timeless classic that unleashes a driving, energetic sound with a powerful disco-funk texture.

It’s widely recognized among women in their 40s, and its passionate lyrics make it a song you’ll want to sing at karaoke.