How to Create a Karaoke Music List

Include group numbers for your friends to sing together.

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When picking a karaoke song list for your own personal use, you will likely pick those songs that are familiar, that you love and that you can really sing. This process changes a bit if you are using your karaoke machine as a starring event for your next party. To ensure a fun time had by all consider what popular songs your guests may like, as well as those songs that allow for duets and group numbers.

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Research most popular karaoke tunes from various sources. Timeless classics include Journey's "Don't Stop Believing," "Dancing Queen" by ABBA, or "Material Girl" by Madonna.

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Pick duet songs for couples to sing together. Examples include "Summer Loving" by Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta from "Grease," or Elton John's hit with KiKi Dee, "Don't Go Breaking My Heart."

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Pick songs that can be sung with a group. Universal favorites include, "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen and "Y.M.C.A." by the Village People.

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Dig in different eras of music. Pull some Sinatra with "My Way" or "New York, New York," or invoke the British Invasion with the Beatles or the Rolling Stones. Blast into the 1980s with legends like Michael Jackson and Madonna, then allow songs from Lady Gaga, Evanescence and the Black Eyed Peas bring your party back into the 21st century.

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Keep it fun with B-52's "Rock Lobster" to bring a little silliness to your soire.

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Explore different genres of music. Carrie Underwood, Shania Twain and Garth Brooks represent modern country, whereas Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline are a throwback to the old days. Disco uplifts any party with hits like "I Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor and virtually anything by the Bee Gees or K.C. and the Sunshine Band.

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Add songs from familiar movies. Musicals in particular offer a variety of tunes to consider, including "Grease," "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" or "Hairspray." Other movie favorites include "Unchained Melody" from Ghost and "I'm a Believer" from Shrek.

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Include songs for both genders to shine. Women can take their turn as Whitney Houston, Celine Dion or Mariah Carey, whereas the men can rock their swagger with Bon Jovi, AC/DC and Guns and Roses.

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Keep it current. Check the latest record charts to find out what is current now to include those hits on your playlist.

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