American musician Prince and his supporting band the Revolution are the authors of the song Purple Rain. This song is known to be one of the best karaoke songs. It was released as the third single from the album and serves as the title tune for the same-titled 1984 soundtrack album, which in turn serves as the soundtrack album for the same-titled 1984 film starring Prince. A power ballad, the song incorporates elements of rock, R&B, gospel, and orchestral music.

When "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" by Wham! dethroned Purple Rain from the top spot, "Purple Rain" rose to No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and remained there for two weeks. In Belgium and the Netherlands, it peaked at No. 1. It is regarded as one of Prince's hallmark songs and has received a Gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). "Purple Rain" climbed to No.1 on the US and UK iTunes Charts after Prince's passing in April 2016, which allowed it to re-enter the Billboard Hot 100 where it peaked at No. 4. Additionally, it reentered the UK Singles Chart at No. 6, moving up two spots from its previous peak of No. 8. Around a week after Prince's passing, "Purple Rain" rose to No. 1 in France, where it first peaked at No.12.

Artists: Prince and the Revolution

Released: September 26, 1984

Genre: Rock, gospel, soul

The American girl group the Ronettes' song "Be My Baby" was made available as a single on Philles Records in August 1963. The Ronettes' biggest hit was a song written by Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich, and Phil Spector that peaked at number two in the US and number four in the UK. Some people consider it to be the greatest pop record of all time, and it is frequently listed as one of the best songs from the 1960s.

At Gold Star Studios, Spector's de facto house band-later known as "the Wrecking Crew"-produced the song "Be My Baby". The song is recognized as the prototypical use of his Wall of Sound recording method and was the first time he recorded with a full orchestra. The track's sole Ronette is Ronnie Spector, who was then known as Veronica Bennett. It was included in the 1964 release Presenting the Fabulous Ronettes.

"Be My Baby" has been heard more than 3 million times on radio and television in the decades following its release. The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson, who wrote the 1964 smash "Don't Worry Baby" in response to "Be My Baby," was one of several musicians who were influenced by the song.

Artist: the Ronettes

Released: August 1963

Genre: Pop, R&B

Backstreet Boys, an American boy band, released the song "I Want It That Way" in 2013. Their third studio album, Millennium, included it as the lead single, which was released on April 12, 1999. Max Martin and Andreas Carlsson collaborated on its writing, and Martin and Kristian Lundin oversaw its production. The pop ballad discusses a relationship that is stressed due to issues with either physical or emotional distance.

The song received favorable reviews from critics, who praised its catchiness and dubbed it the year's best pop ballad. The song has been featured on lists by Blender, MTV, Rolling Stone, and VH1. It was nominated for three Grammy Awards, including Song and Record of the Year. On the updated list of the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" published by Rolling Stone in 2021, "I Want It That Way" was ranked as number 240.

The Backstreet Boys' anthem, "I Want It That Way," peaked at number one on the charts in more than 25 nations, including Austria, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. The song topped the Adult and Top 40 Mainstream charts while peaking at number six on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US for eight weeks in a row. Keep reading to discover more best karaoke songs.

Artist: Backstreet Boys

Released: April 12, 1999

Genre: Pop

American singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen's third studio album, Born to Run, was released on August 25, 1975, by Columbia Records. The album was a commercial success as his attempt to become more well-known, reaching at number three on the Billboard 200 and ultimately selling six million copies in the United States. Born to Run and Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out, the album's two singles, were the first to help Springsteen gain widespread acclaim. The songs "Thunder Road," "She's the One," and "Jungleland" became mainstays of album-focused rock radio and highlights of Springsteen performances.

On its debut, Born to Run received a lot of positive reviews. Since then, critics have regarded it as one of the best albums of all time. On November 14, 2005, a box set containing two DVDs—a production diary film and a concert movie—along with a 30th Anniversary remaster of the record was made available.

For inclusion in The Album Collection Vol. 1 1973-1984, a boxed set made up of remastered renditions of Springsteen's first seven albums, the album was once again remastered in 2014 by experienced mastering engineer Bob Ludwig, who has worked on a large portion of his audio output since 1982. Later, it was also made available as a single DVD in remastered form.

Artist: Bruce Springsteen

Released: August 25, 1975

Genre: Rock and roll, pop rock, power pop, heartland rock

Whitney Houston of the United States recorded the song I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me) for her second studio album, Whitney (1987). On May 2, 1987, Arista Records issued it as the album's lead single. Boy Meets Girl members George Merrill and Shannon Rubicam, who had previously worked with Houston on "How Will I Know," produced it and wrote the song.

Music critics gave I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me) mixed reviews, praising Houston's vocal performance but criticizing the song's musical arrangement and comparing it to Cyndi Lauper's "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" and "How Will I Know". Despite the conflicting reviews, the song was a global hit, reaching the top of the charts in 18 nations, including Australia, Italy, Germany, and the UK. With sales of more than 6 million copies, it was certified 6 platinum in the US and became Houston's fourth straight chart-topper. I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me) won Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 30th Annual Grammy Awards, making Whitney Houston the second winner in this category.

Artist: Whitney Houston

Released: May 2, 1987

Genre: Dance-pop, R&B

Love Shack is a song by American new wave band the B-52's from their fifth studio album, Cosmic Thing (1989). Don has written it, and it was released on June 20th, 1989. Now, this song is considered to be one of the best karaoke songs. Following the band's downturn in popularity in the middle of the 1980s and the passing of guitarist Ricky Wilson in 1985, the song served as a comeback for them.

Since its release, "Love Shack" has become a concert staple and is regarded as the band's anthem. Commercially, the song was a smash, topping the charts in New Zealand, Australia, and Ireland. It also peaked at number two on the UK Singles List, number three on the US Billboard Hot 100, and number five on Canada's RPM Top Singles chart. "Love Shack" was rated 246th on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time and was selected the best song of 1989. In 2001, the song was also selected as one of the top 365 songs of the century.

Artist: the B-52's

Released: ReleasedJune 20, 1989

Genre: Pop rock, dance-rock

Kelly Clarkson of the United States recorded the song "Since U Been Gone" for her second studio album, Breakaway (2004). The song, which Max Martin and Lukasz "Dr. Luke" Gottwald wrote and produced, was made available as the first single from Breakaway two weeks before the album's official release.

It is a power-pop power ballad with an upbeat pop-rock beat that incorporates electronic elements and a blend of soft and loud pop-rock. Pink was in mind when Martin first composed "Since U Been Gone," but she declined. Hilary Duff was later handed the song, but she turned it down since she couldn't sing the higher notes. After Clive Davis persuaded the songwriters to give Clarkson the song, it was finally given to her. After recognizing that the demo had a blatantly pop vibe, Clarkson made the decision to add stronger guitars and harder percussion to the tune. The song's lyrics are written from the perspective of a lady, who expresses her relief at the end of her problematic relationship.

Artist: Kelly Clarkson

Released: November 16, 2004

Genre: Pop rock, power pop

American rock group Journey has a song called "Don't Stop Believin'". It was made available as the second single from the group's seventh studio album, Escape (1981), which was distributed by Columbia Records, in October 1981. Guitarist Neal Schon, keyboardist Jonathan Cain, and singer Steve Perry all contributed to the song "Don't Stop Believin'." "Don't Stop Believin'," a mid-tempo rock hymn, is famous for its unique beginning piano riff.

Journey was quickly becoming one of the most popular rock bands of the early 1980s. Before going into the recording studio to record Escape, the band added Cain on keyboards. When Cain was a struggling singer living on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, his father gave him advice that inspired him to keep the song title. The song is unique since the chorus doesn't appear until the song is almost over; instead, it has two pre-choruses and three verses before it gets to its main hook. In one take, the band recorded the song at Berkeley, California's Fantasy Studios.

Artist: Journey

Released: October 1981

Genre: Rock

Stand by Me is a song originally performed in 1961 by American singer-songwriter Ben E. King and written by him, along with Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, who together used the pseudonym Elmo Glick. King claims that the title is drawn from and was inspired by the spiritual "Stand by Me Father," which was recorded by the Soul Stirrers with Johnnie Taylor singing lead.

It was included on the soundtrack of the same-named 1986 motion picture, and a related music video featuring King and actors River Phoenix and Wil Wheaton was made available to promote the movie. Additionally, it was showcased in a 1987 Levi's 501 jeans commercial in Europe, which helped it achieve greater success there. Its estimated royalties in 2012 were $22.8 million, ranking it as the sixth-highest-earning song of its time.

The song has been covered by numerous artists, including Otis Redding, John Lennon, Cassius Clay (later Muhammad Ali), 4 the Cause, Tracy Chapman, members of the Playing for Change project, Florence and the Machine, and the Kingdom Choir. There have been over 400 recorded versions of the song.

Artist: Ben E. King

Released: April 24, 1961

Genre: R&B, soul

The British new wave band Eurythmics is known for their song Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This). It serves as the album's title track and was made available as the fourth and album's last single in early 1983. The track became their breakthrough success, making the duo well-known internationally. The song, which was their first single to be published in the US, was helped by its music video to reach number two on the UK Singles Chart and number one on the US Billboard Hot 100.

According to the BBC, Annie Lennox's "strong androgynous image" was the aspect of her music video that "broke the mould for female pop singers," as she appeared with orange-cropped hair and a man's business suit.

The duo's earlier single, "Love Is a Stranger," was re-released after the song's success and also became a global hit. "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" was listed as the 356th greatest song in Rolling Stone's The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time edition from 2003. The song was admitted to the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2020. Since 1982, Eurythmics have included the song in each of their live performances, and Lennox frequently performs it while out on solo tours.

Artist: Eurythmics

Released: 21 January 1983

Genre: Synth-pop, new wave