Dear Musically Inclined Readers:
Last week’s trip to the karaoke bar made me really want a go-to karaoke song.
To be fair, it hasn’t been an urgent need. I’ve only participated in karaoke twice in my entire life.
The first time was at McDonough’s in Savannah. Some friends and I laughed our way through “Summer Nights.“
The second time was in Japan at a neighborhood bar (aka some lady’s living room). The song was “American Pie.” You think you know that song until you try to sing it. (Go on. Give it a try.)
There’s a sweet spot for good karaoke songs.
It needs to be something like “Sweet Caroline” where there always will be audience participation.
But because I’m a very special snowflake, it can’t be something everyone sings (i.e., “Don’t Stop Believin’” or “Livin’ on a Prayer“).
And I cannot abide sad-sackery on a night out. No slow songs!
So what’s it going to be? “Ice Ice Baby” or “Don’t Forget Me (When I’m Gone)?” Should I channel Dee Snider or Cher?
What is your favorite song to sing or to hear in a karaoke bar? Tell me in the comments.
Thanks!
Beth
*In a metaphorical sense. I do not actually want to sing the blues. Shudder. Thanks, Billie!
Observe and report 
If I were ever to go to a karaoke bar and if I were ever to sing at one I’d sing my dog Teddy’s favorite song. It’s not my kind of music AT ALL but he LOVES it. Peaceful Easy Feeling. But one of the certainties of my life is that I will never go to a Karaoke bar and definitely won’t sing.
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I’ve heard that one with varied results.
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My results would make people leave, all except my dog who would look at me rapturously. 😀
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😂
Another reason why dogs are better than people.
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I specifically said to myself, Not “Sweet Caroline”. So look, I’m a casual spectator of indoor volleyball at the highest level – that means the Superlega in Italy, PlusLiga in Poland, international tournaments, etc. Oftentimes, music and other sound effects fill in the space between plays during the game. I’m 99% certain there’s an article about how “Sweet Caroline” has conquered the whole of Europe, but I’d rather never hear that song again as long as I’m breathing, thanks to its repeated play at a tournament I watched in 2021.
What about Blondie? “The Tide is High” or “Heart of Glass” – too tame?
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Yes, I understand why you would have PSCSD. 😉
I like those choices. Let me try them out in the sealed environment of my car.
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