Bruce Springsteen. I’m not a fan, but it’s the only thing my 3-note vocal range can sing. That’s three notes, and not three octaves. I barely inflect enough not to be confused with a robot.
Caballo homosexual de las montaaañas
It’s gonna depend on my mood.
Currently the mood is Ænima by Tool.
I’m going to sing to one song and one song only…My Humps by The Black-eyed Peas!
Train - Hey, Soul Sister
I’m playing the Doom theme and fighting my way to the exit as I am clearly in hell.
Grounds for Divorce by Elbow.
“Check, please!”
If you want one to bring the room to life, the answer is “I Want It That Way” by the Backstreet Boys. It kills 100% of the time–everyone will sing along. You can’t help it.
I’m sorry, but could you tell me why?
I wish you’d just believe when I say…
Nah, Sweet Caroline is far more effective
BAH BAH BAH!!!
GOOD TIMES NEVER FELT SO GOOD
So good! So good!
And then promptly leave, before I get accused of attempted mass murder
Arch Enemy is great though! I like your style
Probably a random Russian, Ukrainian or Italian song I know, because I like to sing in these languages.
I’d go with Girl Fight by Soft Play. Because it’s just 10 seconds of shouting and super cool. No one needs to hear what I sound like singing.
A-ha - Take on me
every time
I went to a karaoke night one where there were actual talented singers. There was a lady who did this song, nailing all the high notes.
Her friend followed up with Beyonce - Love on top, and nailed every key change.
Not to be out done, one of their BF’s/Husbands followed that With Bill Withers - Lovely Day, and held all the notes…
My friends and I left. We did not know it was that type of party.
The first time I was at a bar that had karaoke, this dude went up and did ice ice baby. As soon as he starts, five buddies run up there and they all did THE dance, the entire way through, 100% on point. It was amazing.
That earns a pitcher for the table, for sure!
Suffragette city
If you want a fun karaoke night, first song(s) need to be something that will get most everyone singing. Younger crowds: something like Tayor Swift “Shake It Off”. Middle age crowds, something like Nirvana or Aerosmith. Older crowds any Beatles #1.
I personally like Cyprus Hill “Jump Around” if you’re willing to learn it well enough beforehand as to not butcher the lyrics. I’ve seen Vanilla “Ice Ice Baby” also get a similar reaction of everyone knowing the song and enjoying it enough to give you kudos for choosing it.
After everyone’s over the initial hesitation, go belt all your love songs and power ballads; but get the party started first.