Arguably, one of the best activities to do with a group of friends or family is karaoke. What could be better, than watching the people you love belting their hearts out to their favorite tracks? Whether you have the voice of an angel or perhaps sound like cat claws hitting the chalkboard, you’re sure to have an amazing time.
Let’s take a look at some of the greatest and funniest karaoke songs you can choose from. Karaoke is meant to be an amusing activity, so what better way to add some further enjoyment, than by singing along to one of these hilarious songs.
Contents
- 1. “Tequila” by The Champs
- 2. “I’m Too Sexy” by Right Said Fred
- 3. “Take on Me” by A-ha
- 4. “U Can’t Touch This” by MC Hammer
- 5. ” Love Shack” by The B-52’s
- 6. “Like A Virgin” by Madonna
- 7. “Ice Ice Baby” by Vanilla Ice
- 8. “This Is How We Do It” by Montell Jordan
- 9. “Wannabe” by The Spice Girls
- 10. “Look At Me” by XxxTentacion
- 11. “All-Star” by Smash Mouth
- 12. “Witch Doctor” by David Seville
- 13. “Constipated” by Weird Al Yankovic
- 14. “Barbie Girl” by Aqua
- 15. “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” by Wham!
- 16. “Dance Monkey” by Tones and I
- 17. “The Llama Song” by GoNoodle and Moose Tube
- 18. “El Paso” by Marty Robbins
- 19. “My Humps” by The Black Eyed Peas
- 20. “Jenny” by Tommy Tutone
1. “Tequila” by The Champs
Tequila by The Champs was one of the biggest hit songs of the ’50s. Coincidentally, this song was an afterthought for the band. A funny drinking melody, that bars often use to hand out shots of tequila and this song makes the perfect choice for (perhaps drunken) karaoke.
2. “I’m Too Sexy” by Right Said Fred
This hilarious tune can get you to rip off your shirt, dance, and sing “I’m too sexy for my shirt”! As this exact situation is where the song is born. Want a hilariously raunchy tune to impress everyone with on karaoke night? Then this is the song for you!
3. “Take on Me” by A-ha
Take On Me is a catchy song that reached mass popularity due to its witty and unique music video. In the video, a regular man breaks through to a woman, inside a black and white comic strip. While the lyrics themselves aren’t exactly comical (no pun intended), the overall musical accompaniment is.
4. “U Can’t Touch This” by MC Hammer
U Can’t Touch This by MC Hammer is a mix of dance and rap. Breaking free from the usual “tough” rap persona, this song is all about catching the rhythm and moving your body. Whether you’ve got the skills to match MC’s lyrics or not as the best rapper, you’re sure to put on an entertaining performance with this song.
5. ” Love Shack” by The B-52’s
Love Shack by the B-52’s describes a fantastic place where you can escape everything and all walks of people can groove together. This song screams the essence of fun! The melody is catchy, mixed with some truly funky vocals. This 80’s hit song would make the perfect karaoke tune to get the crowd dancing and singing along!
6. “Like A Virgin” by Madonna
This song originally written about the journey of emerging from a traumatic relationship, embracing newfound self-discovery, and feeling like an entirely new person. But this track this track remains a premium choice, a comedic karaoke gem cherished for decades.
This has much to do with how a singer will portray their performance – hilariously amusing when performed by someone not-so-innocent, playfully feigning innocence.
7. “Ice Ice Baby” by Vanilla Ice
Another rap song which offers a top-notch quality performance, this track is about an experience in Miami and a boastful rant of rocking the party – making it opportunistic for any karaoke star. The hilarity – folks attempting to keep up with Vanilla’s tricky lyrics, while also busting out some of his famous moves.
8. “This Is How We Do It” by Montell Jordan
This breakout track is a party song and it’s all about hitting the club with your homies. This song is perfect for getting the party started and the crowd swaying. If you’ve got a little bit of R&B flavor in you, try this song out during a night of karaoke.
9. “Wannabe” by The Spice Girls
Wannabe by The Spice Girls has got to be one of the most famous group numbers of all time. This song is all about telling someone what they want and “if they wannabe your lover”, while still emphasizing the importance of friendship. Incredibly catchy, this song makes for a flawless group karaoke song.
10. “Look At Me” by XxxTentacion
Look At Me by XxxTentacion was so popular that it went platinum back in 2017. This track is supposedly an anthem for disenfranchised teenagers, but it boils down to being about intimate sensual relationships. A mildly raunchy rap, it’s sure to be an entertaining choice for a karaoke track. It’s all about the performance factor with karaoke and this song allows you to play it up!
11. “All-Star” by Smash Mouth
Quite possibly one of the most singalong worthy songs of all time, All-Star by Smash Mouth is designed for their fans. With this infectious and upbeat tune, you’ll have the crowd singing, feeling good, and grooving along in no time!
12. “Witch Doctor” by David Seville
Witch Doctor by David Seville is a song about a man who seeks help from a witch doctor to impress a woman he’s fallen in love with. Seville recorded his voice at a slowed speed on a tape recorder and played it back at normal speed, giving birth to an unforgettable melody.
The twist? He later used this technique for “Alvin and the Chipmunks.” A karaoke delight, this track lets singers hilariously throw their voices to fit the fun-filled tune.
13. “Constipated” by Weird Al Yankovic
This song is a complete parody of Avril Lavigne’s, Complicated – bringing even more hilarity to the meaning. This song is sure to make audiences laugh any time it’s performed, but especially during karaoke. Whether an Avril fan or not, if you seek a unique twist on her song or simply wish to spread laughter, this song choice is perfect.
14. “Barbie Girl” by Aqua
There’s no party if there’s no Barbie song. As part of the popular and comical karaoke duets of all time, “Barbie Girl” by Aqua is a cute song. Whether you’re a Barbie or a Ken, you can grab your partner or a friend and belt out the hilarious lines to this song. You’re sure to get all the plastic lovers in the crowd singing along, “Come on Barbie, let’s go party!”
15. “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” by Wham!
The lyrics “Please, wake me up before you go-go” makes this upbeat tune Iconic for funny duets accompanied by dance moves. It is a karaoke hit that everybody can enjoy.
16. “Dance Monkey” by Tones and I
This song is a funny tribute to the singer’s time as a busker in Byron Bay, Australia. She had become increasingly frustrated with the drunks and rowdy folks on the street needing her to “dance like a monkey” to hold their attention. With the meaning and catchy melody, this song was made for karaoke!
17. “The Llama Song” by GoNoodle and Moose Tube
The Llama Song is a goofy track performed by GoNoodle and Moose Tube, a children’s group. Aimed for kindergarteners and younger children, this song is hilarious and nonsensical. If sung by an adult during karaoke, it’s sure to have the crowd roaring in laughter. “President Obama Llama” himself would enjoy this song!
18. “El Paso” by Marty Robbins
As a sung-through story, this song tells a tale of forbidden love and seething jealousy. Tragically, the protagonist meets a deadly end before his love. Despite the sad ending, this song can be sung with notes of hilarity, making it perfect for karaoke.
19. “My Humps” by The Black Eyed Peas
Internationally known as the raunchiest song, My Humps by The Black Eyes Peas is all about a woman with an amazing body, who knows how to use it to her advantage. If you’re feeling like rocking the stage with a hyper-sexualized number, then this is the song for you! This song is sure to grab the attention of any passerby, especially if hilariously sung by a man!
20. “Jenny” by Tommy Tutone
Jenny by Tommy Tutone is a song that’s incredibly famous not for the name, but for a phone number. People have been belting out “867-5309” for decades. This song is all about a man finding Jenny’s phone number on a bathroom stall. Another song that’s sure to have the crowd singing along, it’s a sure-fit public favorite of any karaoke night.
There are tons of hilariously fun karaoke songs to choose from. Whether you’re choosing a song that tells a funny story, a song that the whole crowd will know, or a song that you can sing with a friend, you’re sure to have an absolute blast. Karaoke is for everyone to sing regardless of their skills. The key is to have a blast, groove to the music, and create priceless memories with some hilarious tunes.
