I recently frequented a karaoke night. The night got off to a great start with some serious contenders, all hoping to take home the, apparently, coveted title of karaoke queen. A good few laughs, a couple of off-key notes and a great time certainly had by all. What became very apparent was that women love to sing.
It is incredibly difficult to determine which songs are best and worst when it comes to karaoke selections. Song selections will naturally vary between countries. Based on the number of times the following songs came up in this area, I have compiled a Top 4 best and worst karaoke songlist, accordingly. I leave the 5th one for you to fill in.
1. Complicated - Avril Lavigne You don't have to be 16 year old "skater chick" to sing this song. Easy and uncomplicated with a great beat and simple lyrics, you'll have the crowd singing along.
2. Dancing Queen - Abba "You can dance, You can jive, Having the time of your life..." Somewhere deep inside all of us, Abba lives on.
3. That Don't Impress Me Much - Shania Twain Plenty of opportunity to strut your stuff, this song proved to be quite the favourite. Simple lyrics, catchy tune and Bob's your Uncle - you might just walk away as the ultimate karaoke queen.
4. Black Velvet- Alannah Myles Leather trousers or not; deep, sexy, sultry and with a good beat, you cannot go far wrong. This is one of those songs that even after hearing for the 10th time that evening, you could probably still listen to again. And maybe even again.
There are always two sides to every coin. The following songs are definite no-no's and should only ever be sung at home in the shower or driving alone in your car, if at all, but preferably never. The surest way to make even the most die-hard, misunderstood karaoke groupie leave the bar is to sing any of these:
1. Wind beneath my wings - Bette Midler
Unless you are Bette Midler herself, do not even attempt to sing this song. You might just be responsible for someone's blood on your hands.
2. I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
You will NOT survive. Trust me. Rotten tomatoes, boo-ing and a guaranteed trip back to the bar at some later time, to collect the name you threw away, are a definite.
3. I Touch Myself - The Divinyls
Oh dear. Think 1 tequila, 2 tequila, 3 tequila floor; next time you look, they'll all be out the door.
4. I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston
Even if you are on the prowl for your own personal bodyguard, this song just isn't going to get you the sympathy you crave. Give it a very broad miss.
It is incredibly difficult to determine which songs are best and worst when it comes to karaoke selections. Song selections will naturally vary between countries. Based on the number of times the following songs came up in this area, I have compiled a Top 4 best and worst karaoke songlist, accordingly. I leave the 5th one for you to fill in.
1. Complicated - Avril Lavigne You don't have to be 16 year old "skater chick" to sing this song. Easy and uncomplicated with a great beat and simple lyrics, you'll have the crowd singing along.
2. Dancing Queen - Abba "You can dance, You can jive, Having the time of your life..." Somewhere deep inside all of us, Abba lives on.
3. That Don't Impress Me Much - Shania Twain Plenty of opportunity to strut your stuff, this song proved to be quite the favourite. Simple lyrics, catchy tune and Bob's your Uncle - you might just walk away as the ultimate karaoke queen.
4. Black Velvet- Alannah Myles Leather trousers or not; deep, sexy, sultry and with a good beat, you cannot go far wrong. This is one of those songs that even after hearing for the 10th time that evening, you could probably still listen to again. And maybe even again.
There are always two sides to every coin. The following songs are definite no-no's and should only ever be sung at home in the shower or driving alone in your car, if at all, but preferably never. The surest way to make even the most die-hard, misunderstood karaoke groupie leave the bar is to sing any of these:
1. Wind beneath my wings - Bette Midler
Unless you are Bette Midler herself, do not even attempt to sing this song. You might just be responsible for someone's blood on your hands.
2. I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
You will NOT survive. Trust me. Rotten tomatoes, boo-ing and a guaranteed trip back to the bar at some later time, to collect the name you threw away, are a definite.
3. I Touch Myself - The Divinyls
Oh dear. Think 1 tequila, 2 tequila, 3 tequila floor; next time you look, they'll all be out the door.
4. I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston
Even if you are on the prowl for your own personal bodyguard, this song just isn't going to get you the sympathy you crave. Give it a very broad miss.
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