Old But Great English Karaoke Songs for High Notes

How They Will Shock You and Show You’ve Got It

Billy’s “Suddenly” is a master class in how a voice can go up and up. It moves up through tough spots that show off someone’s range but do not wear them out. This song has parts in the build where you can breathe, so it is perfect for high-note work and to keep your voice in check.

Today’s Hard Tests

Queensrÿche’s “Silent Lucidity” needs you to have pitch down well and gives you a lot of spots to prove you are a vocal champ. It is not well-known, so you can dig deep, hit those high spots and keep your sound clear. All key for a big karaoke show.

Power Songs to Show Off Your Voice

Remember My Name by House of Lords has key changes that show off your vocal moves. At the same time, “When the Children Cry” by White Lion” is your stage for working on your head voice and your mix. Both are top picks to show off your voice, but they are not done a lot at karaoke.

Chances to Get Better

Each song gives you nice ways to get better at:

• Controlling a wide range
• Keeping your breath
• Moving smoothly between voice modes
• Keeping strong high notes

These chosen songs help make your karaoke list stand out from what most do. They are your way to great big voice moments.

Hits From the 1980s You Didn’t Know You Loved

Whoa! Big 80s Songs for Karaoke

Old Gold for Karaoke Time

Billy’s “Suddenly” from 1984 is a top karaoke song, with a building way of singing that lets all kinds of singers have a go.

The chorus gives you big chances to get better at your voice, working on moving up the scales.

Hard Tests and Tunes with Big Range

“Something About You” by Level 42 from 1985 brings you high, fancy parts while keeping you at ease.

It breaks now and then so you can breathe, making it great for live shows. The song’s set-up lets you show off without wearing your voice out.

Power Songs and How to Hold Your Voice

“Have You Ever Seen the Rain” by Bonnie Tyler from 1983 is how to do strong control, moving from soft to loud.

“Every Time You Go Away” by Paul Young in 1985, is how to learn to hit high with real feeling.

Get Good At It Strategy

Making these lost 80s hits into stars takes a plan:

• Start with soft parts to set a good base
• Slowly add high, loud parts
• Keep doing it to get better
• Catch your breath when things get big

The tracks we found are hard but pull in the crowd. They are good adds to any karaoke list.

Pop Hits You Missed but Will Love

Pop Songs That Pack a Punch for Karaoke

Huge Pop Songs from the 80s

“Total Eclipse of the Heart” by Bonnie Tyler and “Self Control” by Laura Branigan are big voice songs that got missed. They build, then blow up. The big sound and how the voice jumps make these go-tos for karaoke show-offs.

Pop Songs That Are Hard But Great

“Running Up That Hill” by Kate Bush is a top-tier voice test. Breath control is key and you have to hit the notes just right.

The light, dream-like song needs strong control while “Head Over Heels” by Tears for Fears mixes tough full voice and head voice spots that will test all you know.

Big Songs You Didn’t Know Hit So Hard

These are songs you want to take on:

• Huge key changes
• Wide vocal ranges
• Challenging tunes

New Classic Songs to Try Out

“Walking on Broken Glass” by Annie Lennox needs you to be spot-on with how you use your voice. The high parts mean you have to be clear and stay in tune all the way through.

What You Could Do With These Songs

These songs most don’t do at karaoke are ways to stand out. The rich and tough tunes give you tools to leave a mark with your voice.

Rock Songs That Need a Second Look

Rock Songs for Real Singers

Rock’s Most Iconic Voices

“Stargazer” by Rainbow is a leader in rock singing. Ronnie’s big F5 notes are the high mark for strong metal voice work.

“Silent Lucidity” by Queensrÿche is all about good technique, hitting the high, fancy spots, and controlling how you sound.