My favorite karaoke songs

 

So I finished my previous post about the do's and don'ts of karaoke and decided I need to share my favorite karaoke songs.  I mean how will the interwebs go on without knowledge of my favorite karaoke songs.  It's just a public service that I perform here. 

First up Santeria by Sublime.  I don't know about everywhere but at the Mule everyone sings along. 

Ah hell hath no fury like a woman scorned or Carrie Underwood in Before He Cheats

Do you have the time to listen to me whine?  Basketcase by Green Day I like being Billy Joe.  I guess I should pick some new songs too.  This song is almost 20 years old?!?  How?  Why? 

Did I say a new song?  I totally lied.  I love singing the Supremes.  I want to be a Supreme.  I want to be Diana Ross.  I have to make do with karaoke night.

Queen - Fat Bottomed Girls  ... maybe this is going to be an oldies karaoke list

I am now inspired to listen to Motown as my distracting me from cleaning music.  Ugh, I hate cleaning but music helps make it bearable.  Have an awesome day friends!  If you feel so inclined share your favorite karaoke songs in the comments. 

My do's and don'ts of karaoke

Do have a beverage or two.  It will help loosen you up a bit.  If you're an awesome singer, you can sing sober but it's more fun if you're a little happy.

Don't just sit there watching other people.  Be brave.  Sing.  It's fun.

Do pick a song that people will know.  This is not time for some obscure song no  one has never heard of.  I don't care how much you love it.   I don't care if it's a beautiful song.  It's better if the audience can at least hear the artist in their heads and maybe sing along.

Don't pick some sad song that makes you cry.  Think upbeat.  Upbeat songs are soooo much better for karaoke. 

Do PERFORM!  Smile!  Look at people!  Have fun!  A little attitude goes a long way even if you don't have the greatest voice in the world.  I have lived this,  people!

Don't pick a song with a long instrumental in the  middle of the song.  You will just stand there feeling like an idiot waiting for your time to sing again.  Again, this is the voice of experience.

Do sing with your friends.  Some won't let you bring your friends up if they're not listed on the slip.  Check this out when you get there. 

Don't sing Beyoncé.  Really, just don't do it. 

Do be polite to the other singers.  Even if they have awful voices.  Even if they pick the worst song on the planet.  Be nice.  Ask the worst singer for their autograph.  Don't tell them it's because they were the worst singer.

Have fun!  Karaoke!  Take pictures!