Top Hits for an Old-School Karaoke Night
Must-Sing Disco Songs
Timeless disco tunes are the best way to start your old-school karaoke night. “Y.M.C.A.” by The Village People and “Stayin’ Alive” by the Bee Gees get everyone up with their fun dance moves and catchy songs. These much-loved hits have easy, catchy words that even new singers can do well.
Rock Songs You Must Sing
Big rock songs can make any karaoke get-together better. Queen’s “We Will Rock You” and Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin'” have loud sing-alongs that fill the room. These rock karaoke staples let singers feel like rock stars and keep the fun alive.
Slow Duets and Songs
Some slow love duets like “Islands in the Stream” by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton, and deep solos like Cyndi Lauper’s “Time After Time” add nice change and show off great singing.
Pop Stars and Big Hits
Famous pop songs by music stars should be on your list. Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” and Madonna’s “Like a Prayer” mix fun dance beats with easy songs. These old pop favs still make crowds happy.
80s New Wave and Big Songs
Add some 80s new wave and big ballad songs to your mix. Songs like “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” by Eurythmics and “Total Eclipse of the Heart” by Bonnie Tyler let singers act out the songs within the old-school feel.
Disco Dance Floor Musts
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Key Disco Songs from that Time
The big time of disco made dance fun with hits that are still played today. The Bee Gees made the sound of the time with “Stayin’ Alive” (1977), known for its strong beat and high-pitched singing that show off disco’s best.
Village People’s “Y.M.C.A.” (1978) changed group dances with easy moves and fun words.
Big Vocal Hits
Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive” (1978) is a top disco song about being strong, known for its bold music and big singing. Donna Summer, the best-known Queen of Disco, had “Hot Stuff” (1979), a great mix of disco and rock.
ABBA’s “Dancing Queen” (1976) is the best mix of pop style and disco sounds, showing their good voice work.
Fun Dance Songs
Earth, Wind & Fire made disco cool with top music in “September” (1978), using funky horns and complex songs. KC and The Sunshine Band had hits with “(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty” (1976), great for dance with its fun, easy words and jumping beats.
What Makes Great Disco
- Strong steady beats
- Big band sounds
- Loud singing
- Dance-ready words
- Fun group dances
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When Big Ballads Ruled Rock
Big slow rock songs changed the feels of rock in the late 1970s, mixing loud rock music and deep words.
The key songs, like Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin'” (1981) and Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ on a Prayer” (1986), stay must-haves in music lists.
The High Point of Big Slow Songs: The 1980s
The early 1980s were the top of big slow songs with hits like Foreigner’s “I Want to Know What Love Is” (1984). This big song was made bigger by its use of gospel choir sounds with Phil Gramm’s strong voice.
Heart’s “Alone” (1987) shows the perfect big slow song setup, with Ann Wilson’s big voice moving from soft piano to big sing-alongs.
Big Slow Song Picks for Singers
Whitesnake’s “Is This Love” (1987) and Poison’s “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” (1988) are top examples of big slow song styles, showing off the style’s key parts:
- Sweet guitar tunes
- Deep words
- Well-planned song flow
- Big voice ups and downs
- Wide range in sound
These songs stay true to the big slow song way: gentle starts, careful build-up, and big emotional high points that show off strong singing skills.
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When Loud Rock Songs Came Alive
Rock songs became strong, crowd-moving hits during the mid-1970s, changing how stars and big crowds connect. These classic rock songs made live shows better with their big feel and fun crowd acts.
Songs That Make Crowds Happy
Queen’s “We Will Rock You” (1977) is a key loud crowd song, known for its clear stomp-stomp-clap sound that gets everyone joining in. Its great pair, “We Are the Champions”, still rules at sports games and big parties all over.
Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ on a Prayer” (1986) is a perfect example of what makes a rock song great with its big key change and real-life story, while Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin'” (1981) pulls in crowds with its unique piano start and hope-filled words.
More Rock Greats
Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” (1971) is the best big rock song, mixing soft guitar bits with loud electric highs. Guns N’ Roses’ “Sweet Child O’ Mine” (1987) mixes unforgettable guitar sounds with deep singing.
Aerosmith’s “Dream On” (1973) shows the raw power of classic rock singing, while Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” (1975) is the top of big music work, mixing many parts and new studio ways.
How They Changed Music Today
These big rock hits keep shaping today’s music, making the way for strong sing-alongs and fun crowd acts. Their ongoing play at live shows, sports games, and big parties shows their never-ending pull and big mark on music history.
Soul R&B Hits
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The Big Years of Soul (1950s-1970s)
R&B soul music came out as a key mix of gospel, blues, and jazz, changing US music from the late 1950s through the early 1970s. This big time made stars who shaped the style with strong singing and deep shows.
Main Male Soul Stars and Their Hits
Sam Cooke’s “(What A) Wonderful World” (1960) stays a top piece of soul music, with key voice moves and an unforgettable sound that shows the style’s class.
Otis Redding’s “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” shows the deep feels that mark 1960s soul, while Wilson Pickett’s “Mustang Sally” brings the high-energy show style that shaped the time.
Top Women Soul Stars
Aretha Franklin stays the big Queen of Soul, with “Respect” (1967) and “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” (1967) mixing her gospel-trained voice with new R&B. These classics show the strong female view in soul music, mixing ideas of power and deep feelings.
Big Motown Groups
The Motown sound was at its best with big groups like The Temptations, whose hit “My Girl” (1964) shows the label’s smooth production style.
The Supremes made soul music bigger with “Stop! In the Name of Love” (1965), mixing perfect voices with dances that became known with Detroit’s top sound. These group shows set the stage for new R&B voice work and show styles.
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“Spirit in the Sky” by Norman Greenbaum (1969) stands out in rock history, with its clear guitar sound and deep gospel voices. This spiritual-rock anthem stays a karaoke top pick, mixing easy use with catchy bits.
Big Songs of the 1970s
“Looking Glass’s “Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl)” (1972) shows the art of telling a story in a song with its sea tales and fun sing-along.
The time also gave us another fav with Exile’s “Kiss You All Over” (1978), known for its fresh keyboard start and well-mixed singing.
1980s Synth-Pop and New Wave Hits
The 1980s brought new tech with Soft Cell’s “Tainted Love” (1981), changing synthpop with its electronic feel. A-ha’s “Take On Me” (1985) shows great voice range and stays a hard yet fun karaoke pick.
Songs That Get Everyone Singing
The Proclaimers’ “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” (1988) and Dexy’s Midnight Runners’ “Come On Eileen” (1982) are top examples of songs that get everyone joining in. These songs have simple songs and big sing-alongs that make them key picks for any karaoke list.
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Old Duet Karaoke Favorites
Singing together has made duet shows key fun bits in karaoke, making top moments for singers. “I Got You Babe” by Sonny & Cher is a good duet pick, loved for its easy talks and sing-along setup.
Best Duet Choices
Classic R&B duets like Peaches & Herb’s “Reunited” show the great mix of male and female voices, while the big mix of Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville in “Don’t Know Much” shows the magic of mixed voice ranges in harmony.
Big Show Duet Songs
Big story duets include the long tale “Paradise By the Dashboard Light” with Meat Loaf and Ellen Foley, pulling in crowds with its story feel. The country-pop mix “Islands in the Stream” by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton brings people together with its big sing-along and deep feels.
How Karaoke Keeps Going
New karaoke spots keep playing these old duet picks, pulling in crowds with their easy use and deep feels. These songs stay liked as singers feel the real link of the first stars while making their own big moments.
Duet Kinds That Work
- Old Rock Duets
- Country Song Duets
- Pop Team Hits
- R&B Love Songs
- Show Duet Songs
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Famous Solo Show Songs
Madonna and Michael Jackson set the top standard for karaoke shows. “Like a Prayer” (1989) mixes big gospel bits with big voice ups and downs, great for pulling in crowds. “Billie Jean” (1983) has that top base sound and strong
