Karaoke's Eighties Hit Parade

0:00It's March 17th. Here's what's happening in Entertainment. karaoke started in Japan back in 1956 when theater managers used pre-recorded music during a strike. The name comes from words meaning empty orchestra. Entrepreneurs built the first machines in the late 1960s and early 70s and they quickly caught on across Asia before hitting the US. In the early 1980s, by the 1980s, private karaoke rooms popped up everywhere in Japan and bars in America turned it into a nightlife staple. A Filipino inventor patented a sing-along system in 1975, helping spread it further. Today, the global karaoke market is set to hit $10.7 million by 2030. Fans love belting out 80s hits at karaoke nights because of their big courses and energy. Songs like those from Bon Jovi, Journey, and Winnie Houston draw crowds who sing along no matter their skill level. Celebrities from Taylor Swift to Jimmy Fallon have taken the mic on these tracks during TV shows and events.

1:02These tunes show up in movies, TV series, and even spike in streams during solar eclipses or parties. Experts from music outlets like Billboard rank 20 top 80s picks, highlighting crowd pleasers with catchy hooks and duet potential. They keep karaoke fun and timeless. Karaoke remains a go-to for bonding, laughs, and letting loose, whether at home or a bar. Next time you grab the mic, try an 80s classic. Everyone joins in. This episode is brought to you by our sponsor, see the episode description, your pillow, your podcast, your moment, made for listening in bed, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com. Made in A-I.