Ian SimmonsΒ launched Kicking the Seat in 2009, one week after seeing Nora EphronβsΒ Julie & Julia. His wife proposed blogging as a healthier outlet for his anger than red-faced, twenty-minute tirades (Ian is no longer allowed to drive home from the movies).
The Kicking the Seat Podcast followed three years later and, despite its βundiscovered gemβ status, Ian thoroughly enjoys hosting film critic discussions, creating themed shows, and interviewing such luminaries asΒ Gaspar NoΓ©,Β Rachel Brosnahan,Β Amy Seimetz, andΒ Richard Dreyfuss.
Ian is a member of theΒ Chicago Film Critics Association. He also has a family, a day job, and conflicted feelings about referring to himself in the third person.
| Genre | π΅ Song & Artist | | :--- | :--- | | | "We Are Family" β Sister Sledge , "Y.M.C.A." β Village People, "Mamma Mia" β ABBA | | Disco Fever | "Le Freak" β Chic , "Stayin' Alive" β Bee Gees, "Hot Stuff" β Donna Summer | | Country Pride | "Wagon Wheel" β Darius Rucker , "Jolene" β Dolly Parton, "The Gambler" β Kenny Rogers | | 90s Nostalgia Trip | "Torn" β Natalie Imbruglia , "No Scrubs" β TLC, "Baby One More Time" β Britney Spears | | Indie Cool Vibes | "Take Me Out" β Franz Ferdinand , "Float On" β Modest Mouse, "1901" β Phoenix |
High-speed road-trip energy. Excellent for keeping the momentum up.
These are the songs that every single generation knows by heart. When you pick one of these, the entire room will sing along with you.
The rest of our top 100 list features a wide range of genres and styles, including:
βMama, just killed a man / Put a gun against his head / Pulled my trigger, now he's dead.β top 100 karaoke songs with lyrics
βI'm so grateful for my exes.β
β Bon Jovi Vibe: High-energy 80s rock. Key Lyric: "Tommy used to work on the docks, union's been on strike..."
Time to channel your inner Greaser. High energy and perfect for crowd participation.
Features a legendary intro. It requires a massive vocal range for the final section. | Genre | π΅ Song & Artist |
β Bon Jovi: A high-energy pop-rock choice that never fails to rouse a crowd [16, 19]. Dancing Queen
An easy-to-sing, mid-tempo anthem focused on self-confidence.
β The Beatles Vibe: Uplifting rock sing-along. Key Lyric: "Hey Jude, don't make it bad, take a sad song and make it better..."
Spoken intro (βFirst I was afraid, I was petrifiedβ¦β) β often forgotten until the screen prompts it. Review: Empowering, but the verses are longer than people remember. When you pick one of these, the entire
Fun, quirky, and deeply embedded in internet and movie culture.
Choosing the right song is the secret to a legendary karaoke night. The ideal track matches your vocal comfort zone while instantly engaging the crowd. This definitive guide breaks down the top 100 karaoke songs across every major genre, complete with why they work and exactly where to find the best on-screen lyrics. π€ The Essential Top 10 Timeless Anthems
High-energy pop-punk storytelling that lets you tap into your inner teenager.
A fast-paced, high-energy pop song that allows for great theatrical performance. πΌ The Rest of the Top 100 (By Genre) Rock & Alternative Classics "Creep" β Radiohead "Zombie" β The Cranberries "Hotel California" β Eagles "Wanted Dead or Alive" β Bon Jovi "Sweet Child O' Mine" β Guns N' Roses "Smells Like Teen Spirit" β Nirvana "Enter Sandman" β Metallica "Basket Case" β Green Day "Back in Black" β AC/DC "Should I Stay or Should I Go" β The Clash "Seven Nation Army" β The White Stripes "All The Small Things" β Blink-182 "Everlong" β Foo Fighters "Santeria" β Sublime "Welcome to the Jungle" β Guns N' Roses Pop, Disco & Soul "Billie Jean" β Michael Jackson "Respect" β Aretha Franklin "September" β Earth, Wind & Fire "Stayin' Alive" β Bee Gees "Valerie" β Mark Ronson ft. Amy Winehouse "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" β Cyndi Lauper "Superstition" β Stevie Wonder "Kiss" β Prince "Dancing on the Ceiling" β Lionel Richie "Mamma Mia" β ABBA "Karma Chameleon" β Culture Club "Blame It on the Boogie" β The Jacksons "Let's Stay Together" β Al Green "Ain't No Sunshine" β Bill Withers "Just the Way You Are" β Billy Joel Hip-Hop, R&B & Rap "No Scrubs" β TLC "Hypnotize" β The Notorious B.I.G. "In Da Club" β 50 Cents "Hotline Bling" β Drake "Lose Yourself" β Eminem "Gold Digger" β Kanye West ft. Jamie Foxx "Yeah!" β Usher ft. Lil Jon, Ludacris "Gangsta's Paradise" β Coolio "Family Affair" β Mary J. Blige "No Diggity" β Blackstreet ft. Dr. Dre, Queen Pen "Crazy in Love" β BeyoncΓ© ft. Jay-Z "Low" β Flo Rida ft. T-Pain "The Real Slim Shady" β Eminem "Work" β Rihanna ft. Drake "Shoop" β Salt-N-Pepa Country & Folk "Jolene" β Dolly Parton "Friends in Low Places" β Garth Brooks "Take Me Home, Country Roads" β John Denver "Ring of Fire" β Johnny Cash "The Gambler" β Kenny Rogers "Coal Miner's Daughter" β Loretta Lynn "Wagon Wheel" β Old Crow Medicine Show "Man of Constant Sorrow" β The Soggy Bottom Boys "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain" β Willie Nelson "I Walk the Line" β Johnny Cash Modern & Indie Hits "Drivers License" β Olivia Rodrigo "Watermelon Sugar" β Harry Styles "Bad Guy" β Billie Eilish "Save Your Tears" β The Weeknd "Levating" β Dua Lipa Tips to Ace Your Karaoke Performance