Memorize These 15 Karaoke Classics to Whip Out at Your Next Party

Because nothing gets the crowd going like an impromptu singalong.


Even Britney gets her karaoke on from time to time.

Whether you're Celine Dion's protégée -- or just William Hung's -- everybody's got a little karaoke star inside of them, so it's smart to have a list of songs on hand that you can perform at the drop of a hat. We don't want to keep you away from the mic for too long, so let's count down 15 karaoke classics that will absolutely slay at a party.


1. We're getting the list started with a big one. You're lying if you claim you haven't participated in a MASSIVE group performance of Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody."




2. Family Guy may have single-handedly brought Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'" back into the spotlight -- specifically, the karaoke stage spotlight.




3. A timeless love song deserves to be one of your karaoke staples. Go with Al Green's "Let's Stay Together" -- we guarantee the crowd will melt over this one.




4. A-well-a-well-a-well-a-HUH. "Summer Nights" from Grease is not only instantly recognizable -- it's also one of the funnest hits to sing.




5. Do your best Crossroads-Britney-Spears impression (or, the OG rock queen Joan Jett) by performing "I Love Rock N' Roll" for your many admirers.




6. Could Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive" be one of the best breakup songs of all time? That's what makes it a total karaoke standard.




7. Bonus points are awarded to you if you can nail the YEAH-ah-ahAhyeah-ee-yeah vocal hook in Miley's "Party In The U.S.A.".




8. Only attempt Alanis Morissette's "You Oughta Know" if you've been dumped recently. The extra angst you carry around will only improve your performance.



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9. WHOA-OH! It's impossible to mess up Bon Jovi's "Livin' On A Prayer" at karaoke.




10. Grab four other friends and pick out your roles for the Spice Girls' "Wannabe." If you're a seasoned karaoke-r, Scary Spice's part is the most satisfying (the mini-rap, much?).




11. In case you forget the lyrics mid-"Lose Yourself" performance, just say mom's spaghetti over each verse.




12. Golden-throated karaoke-ists will probably already have Aretha's "Respect" in their repertoires.




13. "Baby Got Back" -- the song that inspired Nicki Minaj's "Anaconda" -- is also considered a must-have at karaoke. My anaconda DO.




14. Linda Perry's distinct vocals in "What's Up" are an absolute joy to recreate on the mic. Trust us -- we've been there.




15. We've saved the best for last, we think. Close out the party with a squad singalong to the Beatles' "Hey Jude." Na, na na NA NA NA NA...



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