10 Fun Karaoke Songs for Big Voices
"Sweet Child o' Mine" by Guns N' Roses -
Get a feeling of rockstar confidence singing this classic rock anthem, and get your audience feeling the electric vibe of a live concert. The guitarist's iconic solo might present a challenge at the high notes, so go lightly there and drop the jaw. A little operatic technique here would keep the song from getting tight or strained.
"Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen
This epic ballad will challenge and showcase the singer's vocal range, with its operatic verses and powerful chorus. The singer may face the challenge of tackling the song's complex structure and multiple sections, but the audience’s captivation with your performance will be epically worth the work.
"I Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor
Feel confident and unstoppable singing this disco hit, a powerful karaoke staple. Your audience will be ready to hit the dance floor with its upbeat melody and empowering lyrics. You may face the challenge of maintaining the energy of the song throughout the duration of the song, so make sure you work ahead of time on breathing and relaxing your posture so you can get the most out of your voice.
"Livin' on a Prayer" by Bon Jovi
Singing this upbeat rock song will energize you with its catchy chorus and fist-pumping motion. You might find maintaining all this energy a bit challenging. The main thing with this song is getting lots of air, but if you can do that, you should be able to keep your audience engaged and festively singing along.
"Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey
This classic rock ballad features a memorable chorus and emotive lyrics that will allow you to really feel the emotion of the song. Once again the chorus has some higher notes, so make sure to get some good breath and keep the jaw open there. This is such a sing-along song don’t be surprised if you get the whole place going!
"Sweet Caroline" by Neil Diamond
Singing this upbeat classic gives a feeling of light-hearted joy. The catchy chorus and sing-along appeal may present a challenge, as your audience will definitely be singing along at those choruses. You’ll want to give the verses extra practice and try to bring the emotions out there vocally so you can keep everyone engaged between choruses.
"Summer of '69" by Bryan Adams
Make the room feel nostalgic with this classic rock anthem. The catchy guitar riff and sing-along chorus should create an opportunity to get everyone singing along, but may present a challenge for the you tomaintain the song's upbeat energy. It’s just going to take lots of breath, an animated face and relaxed, open posture to keep everyone engaged.
"I Want It That Way" by the Backstreet Boys
This pop ballad is a karaoke favorite, with its emotive lyrics and melody that will allow you to really connect with the audience on the feeling of the song. The high notes aren’t too bad in the chorus, but depending on your range, that would be the major challenge for this one. Use open vowels and drop the jaw if you’re struggling a bit there.
"Dancing Queen" by ABBA
This one is so classic, it’s hard not to love no matter who’s up there. Get your audience dancing to this disco hit with The catchy melody and upbeat energy is awesome, and you can really pump the audience up if you do it right. However, maintaining the energy through the whole song is the challenge here. Practice at home focusing on vocal stamina, keeping adduction in place and lots of deep breathing to shore up your sound before you hit the stage.
"I Want You Back" by The Jackson 5
Be retro cool singing this iconic and upbeat pop song driven by a Motown-style rhythm section, with a punchy bass line and drums. The song also features lush harmonies, catchy horn riffs, and a memorable guitar solo that support the singer really well and get the audience moving. The big challenge here is getting your voice out above all the instrumental texture. Try to breathe big and get the cords adducted so your sound is clear enough to sail over all that sound. You’ll need to work a bit to engage your audience with all that activity going on in the song, and this one may even require a bit of dancing.
