Guaranteed Crowd Reaction

Bad Boys

Inner Circle

A widely recognized reggae hook that works beyond its TV association.

Difficulty: 5/10 Crowd: 9/10 Singalong: 9/10

Male Mid Any Voice Beginner Family

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Crowd Favorite

Bad Medicine

Bon Jovi

A durable rock favorite with a driving pulse, a clear hook, and enough lift to bring the room in.

Difficulty: 6/10 Crowd: 9/10 Singalong: 8/10

Male Mid Any Voice Family

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Guaranteed Crowd Reaction

Before I Let Go

Maze ft. Frankie Beverly

A joyous funk-soul celebration with a chorus that invites the whole room in.

Difficulty: 6/10 Crowd: 8/10 Singalong: 7/10

Male Mid Any Voice Family

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Hidden Gem

Believe It or Not

Joey Scarbury

A recognizable uplifting theme with a broad melodic chorus, though less universal than the top tier.

Difficulty: 6/10 Crowd: 8/10 Singalong: 8/10

Male High Any Voice Family

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Crowd Favorite

Better Be Good to Me

Tina Turner

A durable rock favorite with a driving pulse, a clear hook, and enough lift to bring the room in.

Difficulty: 7/10 Crowd: 8/10 Singalong: 9/10

Female Mid Any Voice Family

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Crowd Favorite

Brass in Pocket

The Pretenders

A bright new-wave favorite with clipped phrasing, a memorable hook, and strong nostalgic appeal.

Difficulty: 5/10 Crowd: 8/10 Singalong: 8/10

Female Mid Any Voice Beginner Family

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Hidden Gem

Breakout

Swing Out Sister

A bright, optimistic pop-jazz hit with a clean title hook and polished energy.

Difficulty: 7/10 Crowd: 7/10 Singalong: 7/10

Female Mid Any Voice Family

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Crowd Favorite

Call Me

Blondie

A bright new-wave favorite with clipped phrasing, a memorable hook, and strong nostalgic appeal.

Difficulty: 6/10 Crowd: 8/10 Singalong: 8/10

Female Mid Any Voice Family

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Requires Strong Vocals

Can You Stand the Rain

New Edition

New Edition’s Can You Stand the Rain pairs expressive phrasing with strong group-singalong appeal, making it an emotional R&B/soul song choice.

Difficulty: 8/10 Crowd: 6/10 Singalong: 6/10

Male High Family

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High Risk / High Reward

Can’t Fight This Feeling

REO Speedwagon

A slow-building power ballad that finally admits a love too strong to hide.

Difficulty: 8/10 Crowd: 7/10 Singalong: 7/10

Male High Any Voice Family

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Crowd Favorite

Caribbean Queen

Billy Ocean

A rhythm-and-blues staple with a strong groove, responsive phrasing, and a hook the room can follow.

Difficulty: 7/10 Crowd: 9/10 Singalong: 8/10

Male Mid Any Voice Family

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Guaranteed Crowd Reaction

Caught Up in the Rapture

Anita Baker

A rhythm-and-blues staple with a strong groove, responsive phrasing, and a hook the room can follow.

Difficulty: 6/10 Crowd: 9/10 Singalong: 9/10

Female Mid Any Voice Family

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Guaranteed Crowd Reaction

Celebration

Kool & the Gang

A natural group-performance anthem with repetitive hooks and instant party energy.

Difficulty: 3/10 Crowd: 9/10 Singalong: 9/10

Any Voice Beginner Family

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Crowd Favorite

Come On Eileen

Dexys Midnight Runners

A chaotic, high-energy 80s favorite with huge crowd potential.

Difficulty: 6/10 Crowd: 9/10 Singalong: 9/10

Male High Any Voice Family

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Crowd Favorite

Control

Janet Jackson

A rhythm-and-blues staple with a strong groove, responsive phrasing, and a hook the room can follow.

Difficulty: 6/10 Crowd: 8/10 Singalong: 8/10

Female Mid Any Voice Family

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Crowd Favorite

Could I Have This Dance

Anne Murray

A story-led country favorite with direct phrasing and a refrain that rewards a conversational delivery.

Difficulty: 5/10 Crowd: 8/10 Singalong: 9/10

Female Low Female Mid Any Voice Beginner Family

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Safe Pick

Could You Be Loved

Bob Marley & The Wailers

Could You Be Loved: party-ready reggae song with a relaxed groove and strong group-singalong appeal.

Difficulty: 5/10 Crowd: 8/10 Singalong: 8/10

Male Mid Any Voice Beginner Family

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Crowd Favorite

Crimson and Clover (Joan Jett & The Blackhearts)

Joan Jett & The Blackhearts

A durable rock favorite with a driving pulse, a clear hook, and enough lift to bring the room in.

Difficulty: 6/10 Crowd: 8/10 Singalong: 8/10

Female Mid Any Voice Family

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Crowd Favorite

Cuts Like a Knife

Bryan Adams

A durable rock favorite with a driving pulse, a clear hook, and enough lift to bring the room in.

Difficulty: 6/10 Crowd: 8/10 Singalong: 8/10

Male Mid Any Voice Family

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Crowd Favorite

Dancing on the Ceiling

Lionel Richie

A melodic pop favorite built around an immediately recognizable hook and a chorus that lands quickly.

Difficulty: 4/10 Crowd: 8/10 Singalong: 8/10

Male Mid Any Voice Beginner Family

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Crowd Favorite

De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da

The Police

A bright new-wave favorite with clipped phrasing, a memorable hook, and strong nostalgic appeal.

Difficulty: 7/10 Crowd: 8/10 Singalong: 8/10

Male Mid Any Voice Family

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Guaranteed Crowd Reaction

Dixieland Delight

Alabama

A story-led country favorite with direct phrasing and a refrain that rewards a conversational delivery.

Difficulty: 5/10 Crowd: 9/10 Singalong: 9/10

Male Mid Any Voice Beginner Family

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Crowd Favorite

Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind

George Strait

A story-led country favorite with direct phrasing and a refrain that rewards a conversational delivery.

Difficulty: 6/10 Crowd: 9/10 Singalong: 8/10

Male Mid Any Voice Family

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High Risk / High Reward

Don’t Fight It

Kenny Loggins & Steve Perry

A difficult but exciting male duet that fills a real catalog role for strong singers.

Difficulty: 9/10 Crowd: 8/10 Singalong: 7/10

Male High Duet Family

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