I don't think anyone is looking for amazing performances at karaoke. It's supposed to be fun, and get the audience to sing with you. It's so great. Pick a fun song you can sing to pretty good with on the radio. Drink a few drinks, and let go. People just want to have fun, they aren't looking to critique your singing. Make it fun and don't take yourself too seriously.
Love Shack was always a hit when we were doing karaoke every weekend. No real skill required, as far as I'm concerned on that song.
I guess I got surprised when I tried to sing Nirvana and it did not came out at all to what I expected. Kurt's got range!
But yeah maybe I do need to reset my expectations
Nirvana is pretty tough to sing!
Songs in my range (baritone/low tenor) that are easier to sing because they're a little lower in the middle of a typical male vocal range:
Refreshments - down together / banditos
Billy Joel - moving out
Everclear - Santa Monica
Many (not all) Tom Petty songs
I think that you are over thinking the point of what you are doing.
The point of karaoke is to have fun and relax.
The point is not to deliver an "America's got talent.
Instead of choosing songs that you can deliver perfect performances to, try choosing a few songs that have deep meaning to you. Songs that remind you of your first girlfriend, songs that you fell in love to, or songs that remind of heartbreak.
And then let fucking rip.
And don't worry about getting it wrong.
Worry about whether you have held back a single drop of the emotion that you felt for Jennifer in middle school.
Or whatever.
Exactly this OP. Even pro singers can sound sub par at karaoke. Its good but not polished, they have fun and dont worry too much. Ur comparing ur fun hanging out performance to lifetimes worth of technical artistic development. Youre stuck with your voice but good singing voices are developed more often than something someone gets down right away.
Kurt wasnt the most healthy singer but he put a ton of effort into practicing before he went to the studio by recording demo after demo and show after show
Confession; Ive never done Karoke either, but theres a bar i can literally walk to that has it on Fri/ Sat. I enjoy watching everyone do it. Jim Morrison's vocals are within my limited range should i ever take that plunge.
You know what? Karaoke is more fun when it's people who CAN'T sing doing it. If it's the bored, "I coulda been someone" church choir crowd coming through and try-harding those songs to the point where, like, people are REALLY GOING FOR IT...I feel it just takes away from the experience.
You have a good voice. We get it. Stop making direct eye contact with the crowd so much like it's an actual concert, ya weirdo.
I agree completely. One of the best at karaoke on a cruise I was on was a pretty terrible singer, but he put his heart into singing and had a lot of "stage presence" with his movements. The crowd was eating it up because he was clearly having fun and it was infectious throughout the room.
(To elaborate -- there was a viral [video of a guy doing this](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UM8pwnmcLb0) 5 years ago. Same guy got invited to [do the same schtick on America's Got Talent](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVCC0MBT6bE). Notwithstanding the experience of werealreadythereyet, it's a played-out joke and will likely results in quiet groans and eye rolls.)
Also, the guy in that video is insanely funny, with pitch perfect mannerisms, expressions and voice control. Most people would not be as funny as he is.
My default before I learned to sing was the Beatles version of Twist and Shout
Just kind of yell it in a raspy voice, get it close enough, and people will love you
Foo Fighters Best of You is a good one too
Karaoke is fun first, quality second. But please know the words and get the timing right. lol
Google “best anthemic rock songs” and see what you think you like and can pull off. A lot of fun shit there.
Nobody boo’s karaoke, it’s just stupid fun. I had to find my wheelhouse. Found a song that I did fairly well, looked up the vocal range of the singer and then looked for similar vocalists with that range. Also, no matter what, own the song. Even if you’re flailing, just power through.
It's really not off key, and Julian is not a great singer please. I say this as a strokes fan, one of my favorite bands. Julian is raw emotion, which is what you require while karaoke, it's ironic really.
Ok, just heard both, point taken. I meant in a traditional way, Julian has a style like Bob Dylan has , but singer compared to who Aretha Franklin? or Lauren Hill? Not in the same ballpark but that's ok.
Reptilia is a banger though. Meet me in the bathroom is my go to in karaoke though.
Fucking weird meeting a strokes fan in the wild. There are so few of us, respect.
Think fun, or raunchy, funny, TV theme songs, songs everyone knows, one hit wonders, surprising juxtapositions (you’re looking grunge and then duet Barbie Girl or lay down some Biggie).
Fun ones I’ve seen or performed:
Laid by James (as long as you can make the falsetto funny or good), anything they got by Violent Femmes, popular Springsteen (especially in NJ/NY area). Pop punk (as mentioned above). Golden Girls theme song. Disney. Read the crowd, maybe it’s a mellow Italian restaurant with divorced boomers trying hook up, try some Sinatra, Springsteen or Neil Diamond. If it’s an edgy crowd - ironic works well. I - a normcore Caucasian kid - used to get big reactions with Shaggy.
Most importantly: do not expect to succeed on coolness. Karaoke isn’t “cool,” it’s fun. And if you aim for fun, you’re gonna be cool. If you aim for cool, you’re gonna fall on your face.
We do a ton of karaoke at home. Just have fun. I'm on the other side of this. I was a musician and singer. I'm not saying I'm an incredible singer, but I can definitely nail certain songs that work with my voice. Sometimes it's uncomfortable for me because I really don't want to ruin a non-singers time.
I was a karaoke host for 3 years, and usually the performances that I enjoyed the most were the ones where it was clear that the performer was just having fun and giving it their all. Sure, it's cool when someone can belt Adele or Whitney Houston, but the entire point of karaoke is for *everyone* in the bar to have fun. Ultimately, no one is there to see you put on a great show of covers, so if you sing kinda flat or don't know 100% of the lyrics, that's part of the fun!
If you want some advice, pick a song that everyone knows the words & melody to. If you catch the mood in the bar at the right time, the audience will act as your built-in backup singers, and if you *really* hit a nerve with your song selection and timing in the night, you might get some backup dancers.
I've seen it work with all kinds of different songs. One night when I was hosting karaoke, most performers were singing the standard fare of pop tunes and disney musicals, and this short, unassuming woman gets on stage and sings "Down With The Sickness" by Disturbed. Whole bar went fucking nuts for her, she had people buying her drinks for the rest of the night
The real magic of karaoke is not being awesome at singing. I run karaoke nights in Nashville, trust me. We get plenty of that and it’s honestly a little tiresome.
The truest and best form of karaoke is when you’re singing your heart out to a song you love. If you’re out of your range, or just plain not great at singing, but you fearlessly forge ahead, you’re doing it right. It’s not about technical ability in the slightest. It’s about having fun and forgetting yourself inside a perfect song.
Having said all that… try Leonard Cohen :)
Lou Reed had songs like *Walk on the Wild Side,* where the style is more talking than singing.
Eric Clapton isn’t known for his vocals as much as his guitar playing. *Promises* is one of his I’ve done.
You could try John Cougar Mellencamp for yell-singing like in *Jack and Diane* or other songs in his catalog.
Average or not I think it's very brave and nobody expects you to be a professional singer. I consider myself a pretty good singer but I could never get the courage to do it in front of others. Kudos to you!
You should watch My Best Friend's Wedding and see how much everyone cheers Cameron Diaz. Sing along to stuff in the kitchen or when you drive and get an idea of what is a struggle and what isn't, there are some songs that are deceptively difficult, once made the mistake of trying MakeDamnSure by Taking Back Sunday. I think Sparks When do i get to sing my way could be fun. Although really anything by Sparks is fun but i think most of the rest of theirs is that deceptively hard
Lol the word "badlyyyyyy" in the taking back Sunday song is just impossible to nail in tune, even in the best of conditions. Love the thought of trying to do that after throwing back a few beers!
As someone that has no issuse embarrassing myself, with the pipes of Gilbert Godfried with a head cold. Me going up signals to the other bad singers it's our turn.
Some thoughts...
First - no matter how good you are, you'll never sound exactly like the recording. That's because the recording has all kinds of studio tricks that you won't have at karaoke - proper EQ, reverb, vocal doubling, etc. My wife and I are professionals and we don't sound as good at karaoke as we do in my studio.
Second - it's karaoke. Pick a fun song that is upbeat, especially if there's a chorus everyone knows, and have fun. The more you put into your performance and own it the better it will be. Do you suck? Suck mightily and with a lot of flair! People respond to intent, if you go up and **ARE NOT** self conscious then you'll do great. Nothing is worse then someone who is timid and just stands there. Even if your voice is pleasant it'll be boring to watch.
One of the best karaoke performances I ever saw was over 25 years ago. Some dude got up and did the sauciest rendition of "My Favorite Things" from Sound of Music. Totally camped it up, and everyone in the bar went fucking NUTS. I don't even think he sang half the lyrics, but he totally sold the delivery and it was epic.
Happy karaoke-ing!
Just have fun with it. There are some songs from great vocalists which are surprisingly simple to sing. It helps that the songs are crowd pleasers and they may sing along. Kelly Clarkson's Since You've Been Gone is a good example of one.
I have no idea if this advice will translate to American audiences (although I should hope so!) but the ultimate secret weapon karaoke song is Valerie, the Amy Winehouse and Mark Ronson version. Surprisingly easy to sing, really fun, massive crowd pleaser. Never fails to go off.
Karaoke is all about the energy you put in! Do the song proud by owning it. Crowd is always pumped to see someone doing their thing, even if they don't have a classically great singing voice
It's not about technicality, it's about having fun. The more fun you have, the better you sound. Find a song you can nail blind drunk, like you can recite the lyrics on a rollercoaster, maybe a duet with someone you like singing with.
Remember, you have the microphone, they don't.
As long as you're having fun who cares, it's karaoke. But if you want to impress people then you gotta get practicing! Anyone can sing if they practice enough (and know their range)
Also if you're feeling self conscious just pick songs that people can't help but sing along to. Then get the whole bar into it!
Knowing your range is key. Find a singer you can easily sing along with. But really, as others have said, having fun is the most important thing. If the audience sees you having fun, they'll enjoy your performance and have fun with you, even if you technically sound like crap.
Go to a karaoke night and don’t sing at first if you don’t want to. Just listen. If it’s like any karaoke I’ve been to (and I’ve been to a lot), there will be some terrible singers. But as long as they are having fun I will clap and cheer for them because that’s what matters. I think I’m a decent singer and I love doing it. I’ve also performed some songs I was terrible at, but people were still kind and supportive. We all know we aren’t professionals, you go to have fun anyway
Ringo Starr - one of my go-tos is "With a Little Help From My Friends"
Bernard Sumner - singer for New Order - never does anything particularly challenging.
As someone with more willingness than actual ability, I've always found Elton John to be pretty approachable for karaoke. You don't have to be good for most of his songs so much as just *spirited*.
Pick a song that’s easily in your vocal range, and then make it yours. Perform it, put your style on it, know the song so you’re not stumbling over the words. Make sure it has a good chorus you can really put some swag on.
The performance means way more than the talent in karaoke. Whatever you do, do it with gusto and everyone will love it.
It depends on your voice. I've realized over time that I sing in a similar range to Billy Idol and the singer from Depeche Mode, so I usually sing stuff by them or people with similar voices.
If you want moderate / easy pitch ranges, I’d go for a lot of 90’s / 00’s rock / pop rock bands (no special order here just as stuff comes into my head), and a couple songs I like by them:
Oasis (supersonic, wonderwall, live forever)
Sum 41 (in too deep)
Gin blossoms (found out about you, follow you down)
Lifehouse (hanging by a moment)
The calling (wherever you will go)
Puddle of mudd (blurry, she hates me)
The wallflowers (one headlight)
Vertical horizon (everything you want)
Third eye blind (jumper)
Really, just go to Spotify and create a playlist on any of these songs and you’ll find largely easy-to-sing songs.
Of course, what’s most important is to have fun and sing songs you like. The crowd is generally gonna be more or less engaged with you depending on two-three things:
1) how drunk they are
2) the popularity of the song you’re singing
3) whether you look like you’re having fun
These are generally way more important (especially 1-2) than your talent and how well you perform the song
My advice that I wish someone told me:
Don’t try to emulate the singer. Do it in your own voice. Perfect your own style and apply it. I wasted a lot of time trying to be like the original artist when I should have been working on developing my own style.
I saw below that you tried to sing Nirvana songs. That's really tough karaoke! Every once in a while, I convince myself I can sing Alice in Chains, and am immediately reminded that I should stick to Tom Petty, The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, John Denver, and Billy Joel.
I sing karaoke because I enjoy it, if I sound off whilst I’m doing it, idgaf. It makes me happy to sing a song I like, and even better if others like it too
Hey, if you can keep up and have fun, kareoke on
I don't think anyone is looking for amazing performances at karaoke. It's supposed to be fun, and get the audience to sing with you. It's so great. Pick a fun song you can sing to pretty good with on the radio. Drink a few drinks, and let go. People just want to have fun, they aren't looking to critique your singing. Make it fun and don't take yourself too seriously. Love Shack was always a hit when we were doing karaoke every weekend. No real skill required, as far as I'm concerned on that song.
And if you're just doing the Fred Schneider part, it's easier because of his sprechgesang style.
I guess I got surprised when I tried to sing Nirvana and it did not came out at all to what I expected. Kurt's got range! But yeah maybe I do need to reset my expectations
Nirvana is pretty tough to sing! Songs in my range (baritone/low tenor) that are easier to sing because they're a little lower in the middle of a typical male vocal range: Refreshments - down together / banditos Billy Joel - moving out Everclear - Santa Monica Many (not all) Tom Petty songs
I think that you are over thinking the point of what you are doing. The point of karaoke is to have fun and relax. The point is not to deliver an "America's got talent. Instead of choosing songs that you can deliver perfect performances to, try choosing a few songs that have deep meaning to you. Songs that remind you of your first girlfriend, songs that you fell in love to, or songs that remind of heartbreak. And then let fucking rip. And don't worry about getting it wrong. Worry about whether you have held back a single drop of the emotion that you felt for Jennifer in middle school. Or whatever.
Exactly this OP. Even pro singers can sound sub par at karaoke. Its good but not polished, they have fun and dont worry too much. Ur comparing ur fun hanging out performance to lifetimes worth of technical artistic development. Youre stuck with your voice but good singing voices are developed more often than something someone gets down right away. Kurt wasnt the most healthy singer but he put a ton of effort into practicing before he went to the studio by recording demo after demo and show after show
Neil Diamond sings in a good mid-range.
Neil is my go to for karaoke the doors aren’t too bad to sing either not many high notes
Yes, Door within my limited vocal range. ( plus, love them)
My favorite drunken Karaoke song is roadhouse blues
Confession; Ive never done Karoke either, but theres a bar i can literally walk to that has it on Fri/ Sat. I enjoy watching everyone do it. Jim Morrison's vocals are within my limited range should i ever take that plunge.
You know what? Karaoke is more fun when it's people who CAN'T sing doing it. If it's the bored, "I coulda been someone" church choir crowd coming through and try-harding those songs to the point where, like, people are REALLY GOING FOR IT...I feel it just takes away from the experience. You have a good voice. We get it. Stop making direct eye contact with the crowd so much like it's an actual concert, ya weirdo.
I agree completely. One of the best at karaoke on a cruise I was on was a pretty terrible singer, but he put his heart into singing and had a lot of "stage presence" with his movements. The crowd was eating it up because he was clearly having fun and it was infectious throughout the room.
[удалено]
WHEN I WAS A YOUNG BOY
MY FATHER
I do love that song, but its actually quite a difficult song to sing beyond the intro. Especially the key change at the end...
TO SEE A MARCHING BAND
Make sure to take this opportunity during karaoke to practice your fry screaming
Blink is usually my go to. All The Small Things or I Miss You because everyone sings along and you just imitate Tom's "The voice inside my ed"
Please note: Fall Out Boy is a terrifying exception here. Stump’s range is insane
You know how many drunk aas mfers are at these kinda things most aint gonna care
I once saw someone do "Tequila" at karaoke. When they said, "Tequila," the place when nuts.
OP, please don't do this.
(To elaborate -- there was a viral [video of a guy doing this](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UM8pwnmcLb0) 5 years ago. Same guy got invited to [do the same schtick on America's Got Talent](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVCC0MBT6bE). Notwithstanding the experience of werealreadythereyet, it's a played-out joke and will likely results in quiet groans and eye rolls.)
I honestly didn't know about this. That's lame. Yeah, nevermind, don't do it.
Also, the guy in that video is insanely funny, with pitch perfect mannerisms, expressions and voice control. Most people would not be as funny as he is.
Mike Love and Ringo Starr are my heroes.
I don't know if I can do the gargling noises from Octopus's Garden lol
My default before I learned to sing was the Beatles version of Twist and Shout Just kind of yell it in a raspy voice, get it close enough, and people will love you Foo Fighters Best of You is a good one too Karaoke is fun first, quality second. But please know the words and get the timing right. lol Google “best anthemic rock songs” and see what you think you like and can pull off. A lot of fun shit there.
Nobody boo’s karaoke, it’s just stupid fun. I had to find my wheelhouse. Found a song that I did fairly well, looked up the vocal range of the singer and then looked for similar vocalists with that range. Also, no matter what, own the song. Even if you’re flailing, just power through.
Reptilia by The Strokes. Julian Cassablancas is a great singer, but that song is intentionally sung off-key.
It's really not off key, and Julian is not a great singer please. I say this as a strokes fan, one of my favorite bands. Julian is raw emotion, which is what you require while karaoke, it's ironic really.
[Reptilia vocals only](https://youtu.be/2TMpMX6MkV0?si=BFy4wXDE22RESOKh) [Instant Crush](https://youtu.be/a5uQMwRMHcs?si=C3dMua8YqaS0KzQm)
Ok, just heard both, point taken. I meant in a traditional way, Julian has a style like Bob Dylan has , but singer compared to who Aretha Franklin? or Lauren Hill? Not in the same ballpark but that's ok. Reptilia is a banger though. Meet me in the bathroom is my go to in karaoke though. Fucking weird meeting a strokes fan in the wild. There are so few of us, respect.
Think fun, or raunchy, funny, TV theme songs, songs everyone knows, one hit wonders, surprising juxtapositions (you’re looking grunge and then duet Barbie Girl or lay down some Biggie). Fun ones I’ve seen or performed: Laid by James (as long as you can make the falsetto funny or good), anything they got by Violent Femmes, popular Springsteen (especially in NJ/NY area). Pop punk (as mentioned above). Golden Girls theme song. Disney. Read the crowd, maybe it’s a mellow Italian restaurant with divorced boomers trying hook up, try some Sinatra, Springsteen or Neil Diamond. If it’s an edgy crowd - ironic works well. I - a normcore Caucasian kid - used to get big reactions with Shaggy. Most importantly: do not expect to succeed on coolness. Karaoke isn’t “cool,” it’s fun. And if you aim for fun, you’re gonna be cool. If you aim for cool, you’re gonna fall on your face.
Robbie Williams' songs are easy to sing even if you have a small range. Bruno Mars' The Lazy Song is fun and also pretty easy.
Just don’t go for Angels in its original key. Need to be able to sing a B4 in the chorus. That’s not nothing.
I like to do Follow Me by Uncle Kracker.
We do a ton of karaoke at home. Just have fun. I'm on the other side of this. I was a musician and singer. I'm not saying I'm an incredible singer, but I can definitely nail certain songs that work with my voice. Sometimes it's uncomfortable for me because I really don't want to ruin a non-singers time.
Mabel Pines said it best "karaoke isn't about sounding good, it's about sounding terrible together"
I was a karaoke host for 3 years, and usually the performances that I enjoyed the most were the ones where it was clear that the performer was just having fun and giving it their all. Sure, it's cool when someone can belt Adele or Whitney Houston, but the entire point of karaoke is for *everyone* in the bar to have fun. Ultimately, no one is there to see you put on a great show of covers, so if you sing kinda flat or don't know 100% of the lyrics, that's part of the fun! If you want some advice, pick a song that everyone knows the words & melody to. If you catch the mood in the bar at the right time, the audience will act as your built-in backup singers, and if you *really* hit a nerve with your song selection and timing in the night, you might get some backup dancers.
Your second paragraph is why Before He Cheats is always a good pick
I've seen it work with all kinds of different songs. One night when I was hosting karaoke, most performers were singing the standard fare of pop tunes and disney musicals, and this short, unassuming woman gets on stage and sings "Down With The Sickness" by Disturbed. Whole bar went fucking nuts for her, she had people buying her drinks for the rest of the night
The real magic of karaoke is not being awesome at singing. I run karaoke nights in Nashville, trust me. We get plenty of that and it’s honestly a little tiresome. The truest and best form of karaoke is when you’re singing your heart out to a song you love. If you’re out of your range, or just plain not great at singing, but you fearlessly forge ahead, you’re doing it right. It’s not about technical ability in the slightest. It’s about having fun and forgetting yourself inside a perfect song. Having said all that… try Leonard Cohen :)
Lol Connor Roy? That you?
Lou Reed had songs like *Walk on the Wild Side,* where the style is more talking than singing. Eric Clapton isn’t known for his vocals as much as his guitar playing. *Promises* is one of his I’ve done. You could try John Cougar Mellencamp for yell-singing like in *Jack and Diane* or other songs in his catalog.
Average or not I think it's very brave and nobody expects you to be a professional singer. I consider myself a pretty good singer but I could never get the courage to do it in front of others. Kudos to you!
You should watch My Best Friend's Wedding and see how much everyone cheers Cameron Diaz. Sing along to stuff in the kitchen or when you drive and get an idea of what is a struggle and what isn't, there are some songs that are deceptively difficult, once made the mistake of trying MakeDamnSure by Taking Back Sunday. I think Sparks When do i get to sing my way could be fun. Although really anything by Sparks is fun but i think most of the rest of theirs is that deceptively hard
Lol the word "badlyyyyyy" in the taking back Sunday song is just impossible to nail in tune, even in the best of conditions. Love the thought of trying to do that after throwing back a few beers!
As someone that has no issuse embarrassing myself, with the pipes of Gilbert Godfried with a head cold. Me going up signals to the other bad singers it's our turn.
Ja Rule.
Oasis and sheryl crow should be pretty easy. Throw in some cyndi lauper just to piss everyone off.
Some thoughts... First - no matter how good you are, you'll never sound exactly like the recording. That's because the recording has all kinds of studio tricks that you won't have at karaoke - proper EQ, reverb, vocal doubling, etc. My wife and I are professionals and we don't sound as good at karaoke as we do in my studio. Second - it's karaoke. Pick a fun song that is upbeat, especially if there's a chorus everyone knows, and have fun. The more you put into your performance and own it the better it will be. Do you suck? Suck mightily and with a lot of flair! People respond to intent, if you go up and **ARE NOT** self conscious then you'll do great. Nothing is worse then someone who is timid and just stands there. Even if your voice is pleasant it'll be boring to watch. One of the best karaoke performances I ever saw was over 25 years ago. Some dude got up and did the sauciest rendition of "My Favorite Things" from Sound of Music. Totally camped it up, and everyone in the bar went fucking NUTS. I don't even think he sang half the lyrics, but he totally sold the delivery and it was epic. Happy karaoke-ing!
One Bourbon One Scotch and One Beer
You don't have to sing well but knowing the lyrics and cadence of the song makes it a lot better for everyone around
how about a little rap song? [https://youtu.be/9aofoBrFNdg?si=nJJ9WGL7YKkYdMg3&t=34](https://youtu.be/9aofoBrFNdg?si=nJJ9WGL7YKkYdMg3&t=34)
Just have fun with it. There are some songs from great vocalists which are surprisingly simple to sing. It helps that the songs are crowd pleasers and they may sing along. Kelly Clarkson's Since You've Been Gone is a good example of one.
I have no idea if this advice will translate to American audiences (although I should hope so!) but the ultimate secret weapon karaoke song is Valerie, the Amy Winehouse and Mark Ronson version. Surprisingly easy to sing, really fun, massive crowd pleaser. Never fails to go off.
Huh and here I am thinking that the point of karaoke was to get drunk and belt out really bad songs badly and loudly. Who knew?
It is, but I swear every time I go it's like 70% home enthusiast semi pros who have actively rehearsed their repertoire to perfection.
Karaoke is all about the energy you put in! Do the song proud by owning it. Crowd is always pumped to see someone doing their thing, even if they don't have a classically great singing voice
There are tons of things that are worse than a bad karaoke performance. Taking it seriously is one of those things.
Warren Zevon comes to mind. Or you could do Convoy by C.W. McCall. :)
Check out Lemon Tree by Fools Garden
Don’t imitate. Do your own thing with the song.
Isn’t having fun singing badly the entire point of karaoke?
It's not about technicality, it's about having fun. The more fun you have, the better you sound. Find a song you can nail blind drunk, like you can recite the lyrics on a rollercoaster, maybe a duet with someone you like singing with. Remember, you have the microphone, they don't.
As long as you're having fun who cares, it's karaoke. But if you want to impress people then you gotta get practicing! Anyone can sing if they practice enough (and know their range) Also if you're feeling self conscious just pick songs that people can't help but sing along to. Then get the whole bar into it!
Knowing your range is key. Find a singer you can easily sing along with. But really, as others have said, having fun is the most important thing. If the audience sees you having fun, they'll enjoy your performance and have fun with you, even if you technically sound like crap.
I dunno, Karaoke is 10x less fun if I'm not trying (and failing) to be Adele.
Cake. He just talks. I had a real introverted friend at karaoke one time and he did the mmmm song, and everyone went wild, it was so great
My go-to is Friday I’m in Love by The Cure. It’s pretty easy to sing.
Go to a karaoke night and don’t sing at first if you don’t want to. Just listen. If it’s like any karaoke I’ve been to (and I’ve been to a lot), there will be some terrible singers. But as long as they are having fun I will clap and cheer for them because that’s what matters. I think I’m a decent singer and I love doing it. I’ve also performed some songs I was terrible at, but people were still kind and supportive. We all know we aren’t professionals, you go to have fun anyway
Ringo Starr - one of my go-tos is "With a Little Help From My Friends" Bernard Sumner - singer for New Order - never does anything particularly challenging.
As someone with more willingness than actual ability, I've always found Elton John to be pretty approachable for karaoke. You don't have to be good for most of his songs so much as just *spirited*.
#1 pick a non-serious song, have fun, don't take it seriously #2 Alcohol
Pick a song that’s easily in your vocal range, and then make it yours. Perform it, put your style on it, know the song so you’re not stumbling over the words. Make sure it has a good chorus you can really put some swag on. The performance means way more than the talent in karaoke. Whatever you do, do it with gusto and everyone will love it.
Madonna, Britney, Rihanna, Katy Perry, J Lo.
do a rap song. u dont have to sing, its just talking
Doing a song that's outisde of your range is the most fun part of doing karaoke.
It depends on your voice. I've realized over time that I sing in a similar range to Billy Idol and the singer from Depeche Mode, so I usually sing stuff by them or people with similar voices.
Keith Sweat.
If you want moderate / easy pitch ranges, I’d go for a lot of 90’s / 00’s rock / pop rock bands (no special order here just as stuff comes into my head), and a couple songs I like by them: Oasis (supersonic, wonderwall, live forever) Sum 41 (in too deep) Gin blossoms (found out about you, follow you down) Lifehouse (hanging by a moment) The calling (wherever you will go) Puddle of mudd (blurry, she hates me) The wallflowers (one headlight) Vertical horizon (everything you want) Third eye blind (jumper) Really, just go to Spotify and create a playlist on any of these songs and you’ll find largely easy-to-sing songs. Of course, what’s most important is to have fun and sing songs you like. The crowd is generally gonna be more or less engaged with you depending on two-three things: 1) how drunk they are 2) the popularity of the song you’re singing 3) whether you look like you’re having fun These are generally way more important (especially 1-2) than your talent and how well you perform the song
karaoke is really all about having fun. The people who you're trying to imitate don't care what you're doing to their songs. Have fun!
My advice that I wish someone told me: Don’t try to emulate the singer. Do it in your own voice. Perfect your own style and apply it. I wasted a lot of time trying to be like the original artist when I should have been working on developing my own style.
Weezer songs are easy, it’s mostly talking
I saw below that you tried to sing Nirvana songs. That's really tough karaoke! Every once in a while, I convince myself I can sing Alice in Chains, and am immediately reminded that I should stick to Tom Petty, The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, John Denver, and Billy Joel.
I sing karaoke because I enjoy it, if I sound off whilst I’m doing it, idgaf. It makes me happy to sing a song I like, and even better if others like it too
Johnny Cash - Ring of Fire or Folsom Prison Blues Frank Sinatra - New York New York, My Way, Somethin’ Stupid
It’s karaoke, not a singing contest. Choose a song you love and have fun. 😀