Magic Radio's favourite karaoke songs: Our presenters top picks
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For Cash for Kids Day Magic Radio will be hosting a 12 hour non-stop karaoke party! Lead by our very own Tom and Kat with other presenters joining them, as well as some very special guests to...
With Magic Radio's BIG Karaoke party slowly approaching it's only right we find out our presenters favourite karaoke songs! So have a look and see if there are any you love!
Our presenters favourite karaoke songs:
Tom Price: 'West End Girls' - Pet Shop Boys
"I just know every word and it's just so good!"
Released 1986 this song was one of four Pet Shop Boys hit number ones. The song won Best Single at the Brit Awards and Best International Hit at the Ivor Novello Awards. The song is great for when you want to belt out a pop song during your karaoke party! Listen to the song here.
Kat Shoob: 'Jagged Little Pill' - Alanis Morissette
"Hate to brag but I know the words to the whole album."
This album is the third studio album from Alanis released in 1995 the album saw worldwide success. With chart topping stardom in thirteen countries! "You Oughta Know" the highest rated song from the album is perfect if you want to belt out a ballad! Listen to the song here.
Harriet Scott: '9 to 5' - Dolly Parton
"It's got to be Dolly."
Written by Dolly Parton for the film '9 to 5' released in 1980 this song is a classic! The song got Dolly Parton an Academy Award nomination, four Grammy nominations and won her two of those awards; Best Country Song and Best Country Vocal Performance, Female. This song is great to get everyone up on their feet and singing along at your karaoke party! Listen to the song here.
Ronan Keating: 'Back For Good' - Take That
"The Second best Boyband"
Released in 1995 from the iconic British band Take That this song topped the UK chart upon release. From their third studio album; 'Nobody Else' the song also won Best Single of the Year at the 1996 Brit Awards. If you fancy a duet or think you can cover a whole band on your own this is the karaoke song for you! Listen to the song here.
Nick Snaith: 'Kiss' - Prince
"Because it goes all crazy at the end."
Ranked at number 85 out of 500 in the Rolling Stone Greatest Songs list the song saw critical acclaim, it was number one worldwide and stayed number one in the US for two weeks! The single has also been certified gold with over a million copies sold worldwide. If you fancy a dance whilst doing your karaoke party this is the song for you! Listen to the song here.
Neev Spencer: 'Holiday' - Madonna
"Because I usually sing it with the girls whilst I'm on holiday"
It's not a Magic karaoke party without a bit of Madonna! From her self titled album released in 1983, considered Madonna's breakthrough song, it saw critical acclaim labelled as infectious and a highlight of her album. If you love a catchy chorus and a sunny song this is the karaoke song for you! Listen to the song here.
Nicole Appleton: 'Hold On' - Wilson Phillips
"It was just so iconic in the movie Bridesmaids and it made everyone want to sing along"
This song won the Billboard Music Award for the Hot 100 Single of the year in 1990. 'Hold On' was Wilson Phillips first number one single and featured in the great film Bridesmaids. The bandmates themselves even performed in the film! If you want a bit of pop and rock too add to your karaoke party then this is a great choice! Listen to the song here.
Dan Morrissey: 'It's All Coming Back to Me Now' - Celine Dion
"Its got that big note in it and I definitely have the range."
A classic from Celine Dion which was released in 1996 this song peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100. Featured in Celine Dion's Greatest Hits collection it received worldwide acclaim! If you're able to belt out a longer song go for the 7 minute version! If that doesn't take your fancy you could always go for the shortened version to get your power ballad karaoke fix! Listen to the song here.
Angelica Bell: 'It's Not Right but It's Okay' - Whitney Houston
"Its a tune!"
Angelica is right! This song is a tune and received worldwide success, it became Whitney Houston's third single from her album; 'My Love is Your Love' In March 1999 it stayed in the charts for 15 weeks! Solidifying it as a tune! This song is perfect for getting everyone up singing together at your karaoke party! Listen to the song here.
Lucie Jones: 'My Heart Will Go On' - Celine Dion
"Because everybody always sings along to Titanic."
Another hit from Celine Dion for the list! Labeled as one of her most popular songs this iconic song was used in the hit film Titanic released in 1997. It topped the charts in more than 25 countries and was the best-selling single of 1998. Another powerful ballad to add to your karaoke list! Listen to the song here.
Emma B: 'Voulez-Vous' - ABBA
"It's a no brainer!"
Again wouldn't be a Magic karaoke party without a bit of ABBA! French for 'Do you Want?' This song is labelled as one of ABBA'S most iconic songs, it hit Top 3 in the UK charts and was very popular across all of Europe upon release. Another great song for duets or if you fancy getting a group together this would be great for your karaoke party! Listen to the song here.
Sonali Shah: 'Killing Me Softly' - Fugees
"Because it'll be at the end of the night and no one will notice that I can't sing!"
Released in 1996 the song was the UK's Best selling single of 1996 and one of the best selling singles of all time in the UK too. The song also broke the record of most radio plays in a single week! No wonder it was Sonali's top pick! If you want an iconic song to end off your karaoke party then this one is for you! Listen to the song here.
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