Seventy years of hits, one click away
This random song generator picks from more than 230 songs most people will recognise, spanning rock ’n’ roll, Motown, disco, 80s pop, 90s R&B, 2000s anthems and the biggest hits of the 2020s. Each result shows the artist and release year, so it works as a quick music trivia game: generate a song and ask who sang it, or generate an artist’s hit and race to sing the chorus.
Filter by decade to build a themed party playlist, choose a karaoke song for someone who “can’t decide”, run a “name that year” quiz, or pick a song to learn on guitar or piano. We don’t stream audio — search the title in your favourite music app to listen. Want a full random karaoke night? Put your generated songs on the wheel and spin between them.
How to use the Random Song Generator
- Choose a decade or keep All.
- Press Generate songs.
- Use the results for trivia, karaoke or a playlist.
- Send them to the wheel and spin for who sings next.
Songs per decade
| Decade | Songs |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 7 |
| 1960s | 17 |
| 1970s | 31 |
| 1980s | 35 |
| 1990s | 31 |
| 2000s | 31 |
| 2010s | 51 |
| 2020s | 30 |
Frequently asked questions
How many songs are in the random song generator?
233 widely known songs released between the 1950s and the 2020s.
Can I listen to the songs here?
No — the generator suggests titles and artists. Search them in Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube or your preferred service.
How can I use it for music trivia?
Generate a song and hide the artist line; players guess the artist and year. Filter by decade to adjust difficulty.
Published · Last updated by the WhimWheel team.