i don't karaoke very much - not because i'm against it (although you most definitely do not want to hear one of the ___ sisters attempt to hit a high note), but i just generally don't seem to find myself in karaoking situations.
however i did this past sunday, when we had an outing for a friend's bday, and as luck would have it, the bar that she picked due to its amazing jukebox was having a karaoke night (amazing jukebox was therefore turned off). now as i said, i'm not an expert on the field since i don't do it very much, but the few times i have done it, the exact same slightly annoying/baffling things have occurred.
1. the evening started off with a girl's rendition of celine dion's "it's all coming back to me now". WHY would you pick this song? does anyone really want to listen to celine dion in a bar (besides my mother)? the rest of us can't sing along to it, or drunkenly dance around to it, and frankly, its a downer. no one wants to listen to depressing songs when they're drinking*. so that leads me to believe that the only reason she picked the song is because she sings it well.
which is my 2. she did sing it well; she hit every single note - which is great for her and all - but shouldn't karaoke be about the rest of us? the great equalizer for the general populace who can't hit the high notes, who can only harmonize well to songs by the ramones and young mc**? if you can sing that well you don't need to be singing to a bunch of wasted bar patrons, who will cheer you on simply because you did an inspired little jig to "rebel yell". you should be trying out for american idol, where i imagine the judges will better appreciate your lovely voice and your sissy little ballads.
*have you ever been intoxicated at a coldplay concert? yeah...weeping ensues.
**"bust a move" is a song that missy and i are convinced we can handle, along with salt-n-pepa's "shoop". we won't even need the teleprompter for that one.
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Amen to both these points. I have a friend who is an incredible singer, and loves doing karaoke simply to show people up. It's nice to hear her (sort of) but I've always felt karaoke, as you say, to be a great equalizer.
Which is why I let everyone else have their go at it, and rarely attempt it myself.
Sorry I missed the sister Shoop.
we're glad you agree, ph. and don't worry - you didn't miss the sister Shoop. we'll make sure you're in attendance the night that we actually bring that one out.
"It's all coming back to me now??"
I honestly can't think of a WORSE karaoke jam. You gotta get the crowd HYPED. It's about the crowd. That's why my go-to has always been and will always be "Posion" by Bel Biv Devoe.
Now you know.
I heard a rousing rendition of "Candle in the Wind" karaoke style recently. That one sure made everyone ready for a smoke break, i tell ya!
itm - i think its now imperative that the next time we're in the same city - hopefully before RFxmasparty08 - we go karaoke early 90's hiphop songs together.
ss23 - yes, another horrid karaoke choice! (although secretly we love that song - and anything else elton ever sang...)
FACT: I once sang Spice up your Life at karaoke.
FACT: This is the second blog I've admitted that on this week.
FACT: I'm ashamed…
FACT: That is pretty awesome, tim.
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