Inhaling helium alters your vocal cords, creating a hilariously high-pitched sound that transforms even the most familiar tunes into something delightfully unexpected. This isn't about celebrating a particular artist, band, or album, but rather a playful exploration of how beloved songs change when subjected to this fun, albeit temporary, vocal effect. Think of the infectious energy of a certain funk masterpiece, the soaring melodies of a Swedish DJ's iconic hit, or the power ballads that become surprisingly cute with a helium twist.
The joy lies in the sheer absurdity – the contrast between the familiar and the altered. We've curated a list of songs, each chosen for their diverse styles and memorable melodies. From the anthemic rock power of 80s classics and the operatic grandeur of stadium fillers, to more modern chart-toppers, the effect is consistently surprising and entertaining. Whether you’re a seasoned vocalist or a karaoke novice, this list offers a uniquely fun and quirky way to experience some of music's greatest hits, proving that even the most iconic songs can be reimagined in a truly unforgettable way. Prepare to be amused, and maybe even inspired to try it yourself!
1Uptown Funk
Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars
2014
2Wake Me Up
Avicii
2013
True
3Take on Me
a-ha
1984
Hunting High and Low
4Bohemian Rhapsody
Queen
1975
A Night At The Opera (Deluxe Remastered Version)
5Sweet Child O' Mine
Guns N' Roses
1987
Appetite For Destruction
6Billie Jean
Michael Jackson
1982
Thriller
7I Will Always Love You
Whitney Houston
1993
The Bodyguard - Original Soundtrack Album
8Girls Just Want to Have Fun
Cyndi Lauper
1983
She's So Unusual
9Livin' On A Prayer
Bon Jovi
1986
Slippery When Wet
10Dancing Queen
ABBA
1976
Arrival
11Can't Touch This
MC Hammer
1990
12I Want To Break Free
Queen
1984
The Works (Deluxe Edition 2011 Remaster)
13Another Day in Paradise
Phil Collins
1989
...But Seriously (Deluxe Edition)
14Livin' la Vida Loca
Ricky Martin
1999
Ricky Martin
15Take Me Home, Country Roads
John Denver
1971
Poems, Prayers and Promises
16Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go
Wham!
1984
17Hey Jude
The Beatles
1968
With The Beatles (Remastered)
18I Want to Know What Love Is
Foreigner
1985
Agent Provocateur
19Don't Stop Believin'
Journey
1981
Escape (2022 Remaster)
20We Are The Champions
Queen
1977
News Of The World (2011 Remaster)
21Let It Be
The Beatles
1970
Let It Be (Remastered)
22Like a Virgin
Madonna
1985
Like a Virgin
23I'm Gonna Be
The Proclaimers
1993
Sunshine on Leith
24I Will Survive
Gloria Gaynor
1978
Future Bound
25You're The One That I Want
John Travolta,Olivia Newton-John
1978
Get The Knack
26I'm Too Sexy
Right Said Fred
1991
27I'm Not In Love
10cc
1975
Rides Again
28I Love Rock 'n' Roll
Joan Jett , the Blackhearts
1981
29Sugar, Sugar
The Archies
1969
30I'm a Believer
The Monkees
1966
More of The Monkees (Deluxe Edition)