[2026] A Collection of Popular Western Songs That Hype Up the After-Party [Karaoke]

Head OnThe Jesus and Mary Chain

The Jesus And Mary Chain – Head On (Official Music Video)

Back then, they were described as a go-to rock band for junior high and high school students, but listening now, it feels like a textbook example of simple, cool rock.

Plenty of people will be blown away by this guitar sound.

If a first-timer can play this song in a short period, they’ve got serious talent.

The KKK Took My Baby AwayThe Ramones

The Ramones – The KKK Took My Baby Away (Video Oficial)

When it comes to recommendations for band beginners, the Ramones always come up.

Once you’ve mastered one song, you’ll pick up ten more in no time.

It seems they deliberately made their songs simple to make beginners happy—and perhaps because they anticipated that people would cover them in the future.

Paint It, BlackThe Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones – Paint It, Black (Official Lyric Video)

As far as I know, among the Stones’ songs, this is the one most frequently used in Japanese dramas.

The simple message of “Paint it black” must have been appealing.

Moreover, it’s also a song that many bands practiced during their amateur days.

For these reasons, I recommend it.

Sally CinnamonThe Stone Roses

Stone Roses – Sally Cinnamon

The most popular band in the UK was The Stone Roses.

The essence of this band is something like the pride the British had been on the verge of losing, and their songs are ideal practice pieces for learning the band’s sense of groove.

September GurlsBig Star

Big Star – September Gurls

They were expected to be the band that would carry the next generation after the Beatles, but perhaps because those expectations were too high, they are now called the pioneers of power pop, and they ended up disbanding/going inactive without achieving major success.

However, they have some wonderful songs that make you forget all that, and since they’re not well known, I think they’re great for practicing.

Malibu Beach NightmareHanoi rocks

Hanoi Rocks Malibu Beach Nightmare Japan TV 1984

A Finnish rock band that, for some reason, became popular in Japan in the ’80s.

They never quite caught on in the West, so perhaps their idol-like looks sparked their popularity.

This song is surprisingly cool, has a real sense of speed, and is an outstanding rock track.

FasterManic Street Preachers

Manic Street Preachers – Faster

I think this song is difficult for beginners, but if you give up from the start, you won’t be able to play any song.

If you raise the bar just a little, it will probably get easier later on.

Once you form a band, playing this kind of rock-style song will make it even more enjoyable.