Pop, Soul, and R&B: The Best Karaoke Songs
If you’re looking for the best karaoke songs to help you get the party started, look no further than this list of pop, soul, and R&B hits.
Introduction
Karaoke is a great way to enjoy music while spending time with friends or family. But what are the best karaoke songs? This can be a tough question to answer, as everyone has different taste in music. However, there are some classics that always seem to get people singing along.
Here are some of the best karaoke songs from the genres of pop, soul, and R&B:
“I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston
“Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey
“Respect” by Aretha Franklin
“My Girl” by The Temptations
“Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond
“Build Me Up Buttercup” by The Foundations
So get your friends together, turn up the volume, and have fun singing your favorite tunes!
Pop
If you’re looking for the best karaoke songs to sing, you can’t go wrong with a pop song. Pop songs are catchy, easy to sing, and everyone knows the words. And, since karaoke is all about having fun, a pop song is the perfect choice. Here are some of the best pop karaoke songs.
“I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston
“I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston is a classic karaoke song that always gets a great response from the crowd. This song was originally written and performed by Dolly Parton, but Whitney Houston’s version is the one that really took off and became a global hit. If you’re looking for a karaoke song that will really get the crowd going, this is a great choice.
“Don’t Stop Believin'” by Journey
This anthemic classic by Journey is the perfect karaoke song for anyone who loves to belt out a power ballad. It’s also a great choice for anyone looking for a feel-good sing-along that everyone in the room can enjoy.
“Respect” by Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin’s “Respect” is a classic karaoke song that always gets the crowd going. It’s perfect for any party or event, and it’s sure to get everyone singing along. Whether you’re a fan of Aretha Franklin or not, this song is a great choice for karaoke.
Soul
If you’re looking for the best karaoke songs to help you get the party started, look no further than soul music. There’s nothing quite like belting out a Motown classic or an R&B ballad to get everyone in the mood to sing and have a good time. Here are some of our favorite soul karaoke songs to get you started.
“Ain’t No Sunshine” by Bill Withers
“Ain’t No Sunshine” is a song by Bill Withers from his 1971 album, Just As I Am. The song was written by Withers and produced by Booker T. Jones. The record featured Stevie Wonder on harmonica. “Ain’t No Sunshine” was released as a single in September 1971, becoming a breakthrough hit for Withers, reaching number six on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number three on the Hot R&B Songs chart.
The song is in the key of A minor. In an interview with Songfacts, Withers explained how he came to write and record the track: “My mom had just died, and I really didn’t want to go into the studio because when you’re making music, it’s kind of like going to church,” he said. “You’re baring your soul in front of people, and I didn’t want to do that at the time.”
Withers eventually did go into the studio and recorded “Ain’t No Sunshine.” The rest is history.
“I Heard It Through the Grapevine” by Marvin Gaye
This Motown classic is perfect for anyone with a great voice who loves to belt out a soulful tune. The 1968 hit was originally recorded by Gladys Knight & the Pips, but Marvin Gaye’s version is the one that everyone knows and loves. “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” spent seven weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart and was later inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
“(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” by Otis Redding
Otis Redding’s “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” is a 1968 soul classic. The song was written by Redding and Steve Cropper, and it quickly became a hit after its release. The song is about the simple pleasures of life, and it has a catchy hook that makes it perfect for karaoke.
R&B
There’s nothing like belting out some classics karaoke songs with your friends. And what’s better than belting out some R&B classics? Here are some of the best R&B karaoke songs that are sure to get the party started.
“I Believe I Can Fly” by R. Kelly
“I Believe I Can Fly” is a 1996 song written, produced and performed by American singer R. Kelly from the soundtrack to the 1996 film Space Jam. The song was initially released on November 26, 1996, and was later included on Kelly’s 1998 album R.. It became a hit single, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in February 1997 and spending four weeks at number one on the UK Singles Chart in April 1997. Worldwide, it was a massive hit, reaching number one in more than 20 countries including Australia, Canada, France and Germany.
The song has been covered by many artists including Celine Dion, Clay Aiken, Gloria Estefan, Il Divo, Jessica Simpson, Kate Winslet, Johnny Mathis, Luther Vandross and Yolanda Adams. In 1998, South African artist Richie Havens covered the song for the soundtrack to the film The Second Coming.
“Killing Me Softly” by The Fugees
“Killing Me Softly” is a song composed by Charles Fox with lyrics by Norman Gimbel. The song was written in 1971 and originally recorded by Lori Lieberman. The greatest success for the song came when it was covered by The Fugees in 1996.
The Fugees version of “Killing Me Softly” topped the charts in 1997 and won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. The song has been covered by many other artists, including Roberta Flack, Duke Ellington, Sara Bareilles, and Michael Bublé.
“No Diggity” by Blackstreet
“No Diggity” is a 1996 song by American R&B group Blackstreet. It was co-written and co-produced by Teddy Riley and William “Skylack” Stewart, and released as the lead single from their self-titled second album. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming their second single to do so after 1994’s “Before I Let You Go”. In the United Kingdom, the song peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart, behind “Wannabe” by the Spice Girls.
The song samples “I Get Around” by 2Pac, which in turn samples “Mary Jane Girls – All Night Long.” The music video for “No Diggity” was directed by Hype Williams and features cameos from rappers Dr. Dre and Queen Latifah.
