The top songs Brits love to sing along with

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As many as 80 percent of Brits say a good sing song is great for their mental health, while four in ten (37 percent) are convinced they have a great voice. In fact, 17 percent of the 2,000 Brits surveyed, believe that with the right training, they could have made it, as a famous singer.

And the research revealed the nation’s favourite songs to sing-along to, with a definitive list of 30 best songs to belt out, emerging from the research.

But it was… ‘Hands touching hands – reaching out…’, Neil Diamond’s Sweet Caroline that was voted Britain’s best loved song to belt out with friends, family and even complete strangers in the pub, picking up an overwhelming 41 percent of the vote. In second place was ABBA’s Dancing Queen (28 per cent) and third was Robbie Williams’ Angels (25 percent).

Also, on the list of the nation’s favourite singalong tracks was Livin’ On A Prayer by Bon Jovi (24 per cent), I’m Still Standing by Elton John (24 per cent), Someone Like You by Adele (21 per cent) and Wonderwall by Oasis (19 per cent).

One in six (17 percent) say nothing beats belting out Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners, while 16 percent love to sing-along to Mr. Brightside by The Killers. Other tunes to make our hearts sing include Umbrella by Rihanna (13 percent), Sex on Fire by Kings of Leon (12 percent) and Shake It Off by Taylor Swift (11 percent).

In fact, the research by menthol lozenge brand, Jakemans, found our favourite place to sing are in the shower (45 per cent), cooking in the kitchen (36 per cent), on the commute or in the car (35 percent), As a nation we love singing so much that 80 per cent think it has a positive impact on their well-being, with 45 per cent admitting that music moves them deeply and 38 per cent saying that it can give them goosebumps.

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And according to the study, six in ten (57 per cent) say there’s nothing better than showing off their singing skills by coming together as a group to sing, with one in four (25 per cent) saying it uplifts them.

Celebrity vocal coach, Annabel Williams:

“A great sing-along song has that magic mix of a catchy melody and feel-good lyrics that you just can’t help but belt out. But it’s more than that, singing together actually releases feel-good hormones like oxytocin and endorphins, which boost happiness and bring people closer together. That’s why we can feel so marvellous after singing the classics like Sweet Caroline and Don’t Stop Believin’ with a group.”

As a result, this summer 26 per cent are planning to belt out a tune on a family holiday, 21 per cent will be singing along at a concert, 18 per cent will put their singing voice to good use at a sporting event and 18 per cent will be testing their vocal cords at music festivals.

Despite planning to flex our vocal cords, two thirds (65 per cent) admit they aren’t planning to prepare their throats for action as it isn’t something they’ve thought about (23 per cent), and they believe their voice will recover naturally (23 per cent). It’s no surprise then that half (50 per cent) have suffered from a sore throat after singing, with 60 per cent having to stop singing altogether due to a strained throat.

Annabel Williams:

“Making sure that you’re looking after your voice whilst singing is really important, so you don’t do any damage to your vocal cords. Whether you’re warming up for a stage performance or belting out your favourite tunes at home, you need to be giving those vocal cords some TLC.

“Steaming, vocal rest, and throat lozenges can work wonders. One of my ultimate insider secrets, which I’ve passed on to the performers I work with, is Jakemans menthol throat lozenges. I’ve used them for the past 10 years for myself and my clients as the natural menthol vapours help soothe your throat and clear airways, so you’re ready to hit those high notes with ease.” 

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BRITAIN’S FAVOURITE SINAGLONG TRACKS

1. Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond – 41%
2. Dancing Queen by Abba – 28%
3. Angels by Robbie Williams – 25%
4. Mamma Mia by Abba – 24%
5. Livin’ On A Prayer by Jon Bon Jovi – 24%
6. I’m Still Standing by Elton John – 24%
7. 500 Miles by the Proclaimers – 23%
8. American Pie by Don McLean – 22%
9. Don’t Stop Me Now by Queen – 21%
10. Someone Like You by Adele – 21%
11. Don’t Stop Believin’ by Journey = 20%
12. Hey Jude by The Beatles – 19%
13. Wonderwall by Oasis – 19%
14. Come on Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners – 18%
15. Let it Be by The Beatles – 18%
16. Rocket Man by Elton John – 17%
17. Rolling In The Deep by Adele – 17%
18. Simply The Best by Tina Turner – 17%
19. It’s Raining Man by the Weather Girls – 17%
20. 9 to 5 by Dolly Parton – 17%
21. Mr Brightside by The Killers – 16%
22. Summer of ’69 by Bryan Adams – 16%
23. Uptown Girl by Billy Joel – 16%
24. Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrison – 15%
25. Umbrella by Rihanna – 13%
26. Take On Me by Aha – 13%
27. Like a Prayer by Madonna – 13%
28. Islands in the Stream by Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers – 13%
29. Sex on Fire by Kings of Leon – 12%
30. My Way by Frank Sinatra – 12%
31. Shake It Off by Taylor Swift – 11%
32. Murder On The Dancefloor by Sophie Ellis-Bextor – 11%
33. Night Fever by The Bee Gees – 11%
34. All Night Long by Lionel Richie – 11%
35. Uptown Funk by Bruno Mars – 11%