Karaoke is celebrated as a fun pastime all over the world, enough to get its own special day. International Karaoke Day falls on July 19th every year since 2023. It is one of the newer international days. Although it is a newer international day, karaoke isn’t new. It originated in Japan around 1971 as bars across the country installed karaoke machines.
So, how is it celebrated? Well, by belting songs with your friends! Not sure which songs to choose? We have 30 of the most popular karaoke songs for International Karaoke Day. Since music is subjective, we focused on choosing beloved songs on lists by the Billboard Hot 100, Apple Music, and Spotify.
What song are you going to sing on this year’s International Karaoke Day? Is there any on this slideshow? Clicked through the slideshow to find out.
“Livin’ on a Prayer”
- Artist: Bon Jovi
- Release Date: October 1986
- Length: 4:11
- US Billboard Hot 100 Peak Position: 1
“Sweet Caroline”
- Artist: Neil Diamond
- Release Date: May 28, 1969
- Length: 2:51
- US Billboard Hot 100 Peak Position: 4
“Man! I Feel Like a Woman!”
- Artist: Shania Twain
- Release Date: March 1999
- Length: 3:53
- US Billboard Hot 100 Peak Position: 23
“Bohemian Rhapsody”
- Artist: Queen
- Release Date: October 31, 1975
- Length: 5:55
- US Billboard Hot 100 Peak Position: 9
“My Way”
- Artist: Frank Sinatra
- Release Date: 1969
- Length: 4:35
- US Billboard Hot 100 Peak Position: 27
“I Will Survive”
- Artist: Gloria Gaynor
- Release Date: October 23, 1978
- Length: 4:56
- US Billboard Hot 100 Peak Position: 1
“Before He Cheats”
- Artist: Carrie Underwood
- Release Date: August 2006
- Length: 3:19
- US Billboard Hot 100 Peak Position: 8
“Does Your Mother Know”
- Artist: ABBA
- Release Date: April 27, 1979
- Length: 3:15
- US Billboard Hot 100 Peak Position: 19
“It’s Raining Men”
- Artist: The Weather Girls
- Release Date: September 10, 1982
- Length: 5:24
- US Billboard Hot 100 Peak Position: 46
“Can’t Help Falling in Love”
- Artist: Elvis Presley
- Release Date: November 21, 1961
- Length: 2:59
- US Billboard Hot 100 Peak Position: 2
“Mr. Brightside”
- Artist: The Killers
- Release Date: September 29, 2003
- Length: 3:43
- US Billboard Hot 100 Peak Position: 20
“We Are The Champions”
- Artist: Queen
- Release Date: October 7, 1977
- Length: 2:59
- US Billboard Hot 100 Peak Position: 4
“Don’t Stop Believin'”
- Artist: Journey
- Release Date: October 19, 1981
- Length: 4:11
- US Billboard Hot 100 Peak Position: 9
“I Want It That Way”
- Artist: Backstreet Boys
- Release Date: April 12, 1999
- Length: 3:33
- US Billboard Hot 100 Peak Position: 6
“Take Me Home, Country Roads”
- Artist: John Denver
- Release Date: April 12, 1971
- Length: 3:10
- US Billboard Hot 100 Peak Position: 2
“I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)”
- Artist: Whitney Houston
- Release Date: May 2, 1987
- Length: 4:51
- US Billboard Hot 100 Peak Position: 1
“Ain’t No Mountain High Enough”
- Artist: Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
- Release Date: April 20, 1967
- Length: 2:28
- US Billboard Hot 100 Peak Position: 19
“Girls Just Want To Have Fun”
- Artist: Cyndi Lauper
- Release Date: October 17, 1983
- Length: 3:58
- US Billboard Hot 100 Peak Position: 2
“…Baby One More Time”
- Artist: Britney Spears
- Release Date: September 29, 1998
- Length: 3:30
- US Billboard Hot 100 Peak Position: 1
“Don’t Go Breaking My Heart”
- Artist: Elton John and Kiki Dee
- Release Date: June 25, 1976
- Length: 4:31
- US Billboard Hot 100 Peak Position: 1
“Since U Been Gone”
- Artist: Kelly Clarkson
- Release Date: November 16, 2004
- Length: 3:08
- US Billboard Hot 100 Peak Position: 2
“Sugar, We’re Goin’ Down”
- Artist: Fall Out Boy
- Release Date: April 4, 2005
- Length: 3:49
- US Billboard Hot 100 Peak Position: 8
“Pink Pony Club”
- Artist: Chappell Roan
- Release Date: April 3, 2020
- Length: 4:18
- US Billboard Hot 100 Peak Position: 4
“Someone Like You”
- Artist: Adele
- Release Date: January 24, 2011
- Length: 4:45
- US Billboard Hot 100 Peak Position: 1
“These Boots Are Made for Walkin'”
- Artist: Nancy Sinatra
- Release Date: December 16, 1965
- Length: 2:40
- US Billboard Hot 100 Peak Position: 1
“What a Wonderful World”
- Artist: Louis Armstrong
- Release Date: September 1976
- Length: 2:21
- US Billboard Hot 100 Peak Position: 32
“I Want You Back”
- Artist: The Jackson 5
- Release Date: October 7, 1969
- Length: 2:59
- US Billboard Hot 100 Peak Position: 1
“Super Bass”
- Artist: Nicki Minaj
- Release Date: April 5, 2011
- Length: 3:20
- US Billboard Hot 100 Peak Position: 3
“Party in the U.S.A.”
- Artist: Miley Cyrus
- Release Date: August 11, 2009
- Length: 3:22
- US Billboard Hot 100 Peak Position: 2
“Walking on Sunshine”
- Artist: Katrina and the Waves
- Release Date: April 15, 1985
- Length: 3:15
- US Billboard Hot 100 Peak Position: 9
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