The Best Singing Waiters Songs: Top Tunes For Unforgettable Performances

Everyone gets to enjoy dining and a show, but...your event and the singing waiters are the keys to a memorable event!

The utmost secret of event entertainment is singing waiters. They provide the ideal way to entertain and surprise the guests at weddings, parties and most types of small events.  The surprise element of waiters or chefs that start singing mid-through the meal provides real WOW! The flash mobs of surprise singing waiters will serve the starters one minute and serenade the guests with show tunes the next. Wedding receptions, award shows, anniversaries, private events and other gatherings frequently feature amusing singing waiters as part of the entertainment.

Are Singing Waiters Really Waiters?

A group of surprise singing waiters is actually an ensemble of professional singers who will arrive at the event and pretend to be waiters. They will mix with the waiters incognito and may even assist to carry and serve food before spontaniously bursting into song!

Often, a scene will begin to break emerge as the guests are enjoying the feast that's been prepared for them. It is sure to say that whatever the situation is, from a waiter dropping a tray to a chef bursting out of the kitchen, it will be enough to divert the guests' attention from their meal. The concept behind singing waiters is that they pretend to be abuzz in the dining hall until the straight-out timing and opportunity, at which point they start singing and startling the esteemed guests.

But eventually, the big surprise will arrive: the trays will come down, and the music will fill the air!  Before you knew it, you'll find yourself in the heart of a symphonic crowd!

Upbeat Songs for Your Singing Waiters

The song selection can either make or break a singing waiter’s performance. If you are a client looking for song inspiration and ideas, don’t worry, we've got you covered! We've listed below a good choice of songs that are ideal for singing waiters and will get your party jumping.

Whether the singing waiters are performing acapella, accompanied by live music, or with backing tracks, this repertoire of top songs will surely get your guests singing and dancing:

1. Justin Timberlake's "Can't Stop the Feeling" released in 2016 is an energising up-tempo disco-pop with funk influences that is sure to please the crowd and will have everyone up and dancing. Include this in your choice of songs and the audience will love it.
2. A-ha’s “Take On Me” should not be a miss! This 1985-released song combines synth pop with varied instrumentation, which includes acoustic guitars, keyboards, drums, and synthesizers making guests enjoy every tune. To get those high notes, guests who want to join the melody might need to stretch out a little before going on stage because this 80s synth pop mega-hit is famous for its powerful falsetto chorus.
3. Bryan Adams' "Summer of '69" is a timeless pop-rock anthem that is excellent for getting party goers psyched up. Released in 1984, this song’s infectious chorus will stick in listeners' heads for days making guests adore this cheerful and memorable tune!
4. Every guest will be surely happy with “Happy”, a Pharrell Williams 2013 hit. This song sets itself apart from those melancholy and unsettling tunes with its lively energy. This song is a fine source of tremendous liveliness, which is something that upbeat music frequently conveys.
5. The lively 1975 disco anthem "Mamma Mia" by Swedish pop group ABBA is ideal for getting people to dance and sing along. It's a crowd-pleaser with a catchy melody and lively pace, making it ideal for singing waiters.
6. Jennifer Warnes and Bill Medley’s “Time of my Life” is the hit anthem from the 1987 movie Dirty Dancing. With this song, the singing waiters may invite the guests to the dance floor to showcase their Mambo moves, a kind of dance that is somewhat akin to salsa.  Music plus dance, what could ask for more?
7. The timeless hit ballad "I Will Always Love You" released in 1992 by Whitney Houston is a favorite of singing waiters since it has stood the test of time. The song's enduring lyrics and sultry rhythm are likely to captivate the audience.
8. The 1964 hit “My Girl” by Temptations is a perfect choice to keep the guests dancing while the singing waiters perform their routine.  The vocals in this song are in highlight by the arrangement, which makes it very simple to understand the lyrics making this a basic song for the ensemble of singing waiters. It was typical to witness guests making the movements while listening to the melody because it made use of large, expressive gestures that were well recognizable with the song.
9. Tina Turner’s smash hit “Proud Mary” is a rasping growl and horn-packed 1970s arrangement which will invite the audience to roar along with the lyrics. The song begins with soft vocals and a calm, laid back tempo. When the song repeats, the singing waiters quickly transition into a funk rock style inviting guests to sing along with the chorus.
10. Bruno Mars’ "Marry You" is a 2011 soul-pop doo-wop song that incorporates influences of reggae and R&B. According to Bruno Mars, this catchy song's opening is lovely accompaniment by "simply strumming the chords," followed by the free-styling of the words, "I think I want to marry you!". If then, the singing waiters can also create unique lyrics out of this song based on the given occasion.
11. Written by Mike d'Abo and Tony Macaulay, the pop-soul "Build Me Up Buttercup" was a most sought after popular song by the Foundations in 1968, with Colin Young providing the lead vocals. This song has the best catchy and flimsy teasing the guests into the upbeat pop melody with a hint of smooth Motown that evokes a joyful, even exuberant atmosphere.
12. Looking for an extra singing challenge? “O Sole Mio” is a light opera and one of the most cherished classic Neapolitan melodies of the past 100 years. Its Neapolitan lyrics, which were popularly put into words by Giovanni Capurro in 1898 and provide an idyllic picture of southern Italy in the sun, rhapsodize on the beauty of a sunny day. but, the tune is well-known and understood all across the world thanks to English cover songs by Elvis Presley, Tony Martin, and—possibly most famously—a Cornetto ice cream commercial which helped the song gain popularity among a wider audience in the UK and the US.
13. "That's Amore," one of Dean Martin's most well-known songs in 1953, recounts love as it is evident in the southern Italian town of Naples ("Amore" is Italian for "Love"). The singer, who is bursting with emotion, likens the sensation to his favorite pizza and spaghetti fagiole. A perfect song choice for singing waiters if we are talking about love and food.
14. “The British rock group Queen’s "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" centers on the unpredictable and irrational nature of love. The song reached its UK Singles Chart high at number two in 1979, and it went on to become the group's first number-one record on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1980. This song is a celebration of love and all that it can do for a person. The emotion of love encapsulates all of the desires, cravings, thrilling feelings, and other tiny things, a perfect serenade for lovely guests during a wedding reception.
15. If it’s time to gather more guests on the dance floor, this song is the best choice! Michael Buble’s “Sway” is a 2004 released Latin pop song that marks as a cheerful hymn to real love. The lines of the song describe how the dancer's mood lead to an affection brought by the music and is later motivated to approach the woman he loves. Instead of imposing himself on her, he instead asks her to join him in an intimate dance to arouse need and desire.
16. As the guests party on the dance floor or in their places, get them more grooving with Rosemary Clooney’s “Mambo Italiano”, an amusing Latin dance song that was popular in 1954 in New York.
17. “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” is a 1966 pop love song that has a message of overcoming any obstacle, it was an influence by a walk through Manhattan's Central Park, and the "mountain" in the song's title refers to the skyscrapers of the city, which stands in for the ambition of the song's author, Nick Ashford. The song sounds straightforward: "I'll be there for you, there is not a mountain high enough to separate us.”
18. Ben E. King’s “Stand by Me” is a 1962 hit inspired by his real-life partner. Also, "Psalm 46" is a reference in the third line of the second stanza of the original song. It's particularly appropriate that a song about lasting love, a love that can endure no matter what hardships and traumas it faces, will last just as fiercely to withstand the test of time.
19. English singer-songwriter Rick Astley's 1987 first single, "Never Gonna Give You Up," is a dance-pop with a fast rhythm track and a synthetic string part that was reminiscent of late 1970s dance productions. It conveys the idea of unwavering commitment to the woman he loves.
20. Josh Groban's "You Raise Me Up" released in 2001 is a lovely song that has stood the test of time and is ideal for bringing a touch of romance and heart to any event. Even the most hardened visitors will shed a tear when they hear its touching lyrics and soaring music. We suggest singing this song as the final act for the singing waiters. Why? Leave your guests with a heartwarming moment as the singing waiters bid adieu.

How Do Singing Waiters Prepare?

Songs that either hold sentimental value for the audience as a whole or are very much familiar to ears of the clientele always perform the best for the occasion. In choosing the right song for the singing waiters, the finest piece of advice is to cater to the audience rather than choose a song that would only appeal to one person.

Once a set of songs is on the list, and then it must be constantly on schedule for practice by the singing waiters for their upcoming performance. Each of the singing waiters role is to become familiar with the arrangement, and the song is then painstakingly put on rehearsal until it is ready for the performance. It must be taken into consideration that every one of the singing waiters should be familiar with the whole set list at all times. If an unforeseen circumstance arises, adjustments would be easy since everyone knows what to do.

The best surprise waiters should also have both excellent acting and comedic timing, also to having the ability to wait tables and serve clients in a convincing manner. Clients want an assurance that each of the singing waiters is committed to their surprise function; as a matter of fact, the singing waiters need to interact with the guests in a believable manner, be well-versed on the menu, and accurately write down their orders.

The whole "surprise" factor depends on the visitors not realizing the true nature of the singing waiters, so all of these components are necessary to keep the ruse until the time is right.

What Other Essential Preparations Should I Work With The Singing Waiters?

One strategy that many singing waiters like to use is the use of a "planted visitor" or "stooge," a member of their singing group who is playing as a spectator. Your covert waiters and waitresses might request a seating chart and a little bit of personal information about the friends and family members who will be there in order to make this charade even more plausible.

This is so they may commit a few essential facts to memory and pass themselves off as a legitimate guest, lulling their table companion into a false sense of security. Then, when the other person realizes what's going on, your covert guest will come out and start singing, too!

Conclusion

To sum up, the choice of singing the waiter’s song will create an impact in every important occasion. That is why it is a must to choose the best list of songs and the best singing waiters for the specific type of guests on your event. These songs and performers will make the event unique and well-liked by the guests.

Once the song list is final and after a series of rehearsals, the dedicated singing waiters will surely sing their repertoire wholeheartedly. Whether you're searching for a snappy rock song, a timeless ballad, or a pop anthem, one of these songs will undoubtedly hit the mark.

Once you witness them perform, you won't ever again regard a waiter or waitress in the same manner!