[2026] Western songs you'd like to sing at year-end and New Year's parties: the latest crowd-pleasers and timeless classics

Daydream BelieverThe Monkees

Daydream Believer :The Monkees / ﾃﾞｨﾄﾞﾘｰﾑ ﾋﾞﾘｰﾊﾞｰ :ﾓﾝｷｰｽﾞ

A classic song from a pop-rock group that took the 60s by storm, depicting the space between dreams and reality.

Its bright, cheerful melody and bittersweet scent of youth capture the heart.

While charting a shift from idealism to realism, the lyrics sing of hope for the future, resonating across generations.

Released in 1967, it became the group’s final chart-topping hit.

Since then, it has been covered by many artists and remains beloved.

Perform it at a year-end or New Year’s karaoke party, and the room is sure to light up.

Let’s celebrate the dawn of a new year with this Western classic.

Blinding LightsThe Weeknd

The Weeknd – Blinding Lights (Official Video)

One of the songs that epitomizes the 1980s synth-pop–inspired sound that has become a trend on the hit charts of the 2020s—a massive hit that seems destined to be remembered in future music history! It’s an upbeat tune boasting an unabashed pop sensibility within The Weeknd’s career—an artist who was a pioneer of what’s called alternative R&B, known for ambient and dark sounds—and it was released in November 2019 to widespread acclaim around the world.

It was also used as the campaign song for Mercedes-Benz’s first electric vehicle, the EQC, and the commercial featuring The Weeknd himself generated plenty of buzz.

It’s a killer track that practically proves that ’80s-style pop songs work in any era, so it’s sure to get everyone fired up at year-end or New Year parties with mixed age groups!

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MILLION DOLLAR BABYTommy Richman

Tommy Richman – MILLION DOLLAR BABY (Official Music Video)

This is a surefire crowd-pleaser for year-end and New Year parties.

Celebrating self-confidence and ambition, this track sets listeners’ hearts ablaze.

It features Tommy Richman’s powerful vocals and a distinctive blend of R&B, pop, and hip-hop.

Released in April 2024, it sparked global buzz, peaking at No.

2 on the Billboard Hot 100.

The song explores the road to success and the struggle to protect one’s identity.

It’s perfect for gatherings where people share their resolutions for the new year.

Sing it together, and you’re sure to feel hope and courage for the year ahead.

WaterTyla

Tyla – Water (Official Music Video)

This rhythmic track from South Africa’s talented Tyla is a perfect match for hot nights.

Grounded in Afrobeats, it generates a groove that moves listeners, and the addition of Amapiano beats makes it even more irresistible to dance to.

Released in July 2023, it quickly climbed the charts and went viral through TikTok dance challenges.

Its distinctive rhythm and seductive lyrics captivated many fans.

Brimming with club vibes, this song is sure to bring an energetic moment to year-end parties.

Paired with the visual appeal of its music video, adding it to your karaoke playlist will instantly elevate the atmosphere.

Jump (Armin van Buuren Remix)Van Halen

Van Halen – Jump (Armin van Buuren Remix) [Official Audio]

I think it’s a song everyone knows.

It’s one of the signature tracks by Van Halen, a band that was active in the 1980s.

The synthesizer tone is striking.

It’s a classic four-on-the-floor arrangement, but when you revisit the Japanese translation of the lyrics, the powerful message really stands out.

As the title suggests, the word “jump” is woven throughout the song, and its simple, vibrant message is truly encouraging.

It feels like the perfect song to kick off a new year.

Last ChristmasWham!

Wham! – Last Christmas (Official Video)

A pop song that has continued to be cherished as a winter tradition.

Released by Wham! in 1984, this gem was written and composed by George Michael.

Its lyrics weave together the melancholy of heartbreak with hope for new love, layered over a heartwarming melody that gently embraces the listener.

Internationally released on December 3, 1984, it spent five consecutive weeks at number two on the UK Singles Chart.

Beloved for years afterward, it finally reached number one at the start of 2021.

Perfect for Western pop fans looking to liven up year-end or New Year gatherings—sing it together, and it’s sure to warm everyone’s hearts.

All The Things She Saidt.A.T.u.

t.A.T.u. – All The Things She Said (Official Music Video)

A popular song by t.A.T.u.

that portrays the beauty of love and the courage to overcome social taboos.

It features a sound where club music and rock blend exquisitely, and with each build toward the chorus, the surging emotions captivate listeners and won’t let go.

Released in Europe in September 2002, it reached No.

1 on the music charts in more than 12 countries, including the UK Singles Chart.

Its provocative music video sparked controversy and won MTV Russia’s International Viewer’s Choice VMA in 2001.

If you want to fire up a gathering with your favorite people—like year-end or New Year parties—this is the perfect pick.

Having a crowd belt out the climax together will send the energy of the venue to its peak.