When you think of karaoke, there are usually a few songs in particular that top the list. Stereotypically, certain songs like “I Will Survive” recall thoughts of a karaoke bar with its drunken artists. While Gloria Gayner’s hit song is coming up, it’s not in the top 10 karaoke songs. Here are the top 10 songs to sing from many karaoke artists:
1. Bette Midler’s “The Rose”
2. “You’re still the one” by Shania Twain
3. “Amazing grace”
4. “Angel” by Sarah McLachlan
5. “Heaven” by Bryan Adams
6. “Happy birthday”
7. “Hopeless Devoted To You” by Olivia Newton-John
8. “I think I can fly” by R Kelly
9. “Yesterday” by The Beatles
10. “The Wind Beneath My Wings” by Bette Midler
And the consensus seems to be: Bette Milder. Seriously, these songs top the list because they are just great. Songs like these are inspiring and allow the singer to put everything he has into the lyrics. Songs like “I Believe I Can Fly” are uplifting and “You’re Still the One” is a song of pure love. Both require great voices for the singers to feel the song and wrap themselves in it. “Happy Birthday” and “Amazing Grace” are songs that everyone knows and is a pleasure to sing.
While songs can lift the spirit and voice, there are some that can ruin any night and should be banned from the karaoke scene, never to be sung by a hopeful star again. Although these songs can be great, when you listen to them long enough in a karaoke bar, they can be ruined by the wrong singer and the many performances made by those who think they can sing. Here’s a list of the 10 worst karaoke songs ever, in no particular order:
1. “Macarena”
2. “I will always love you” by Whitney Houston
3. “I feel like a woman” by Shania Twain
4. “How am I supposed to live without you?” By Michael Bolton
5. “Wow, I did it again” by Britney Spears
6. “My Heart Will Go On” by Celine Dion
7. “My Humps” by The Black Eyed Peas
8. “New York, New York” by Frank Sinatra
9. “Red Neck Woman” by Gretchen Wilson
10. “American Pie” by Don Mclean
Where to start? All of these songs have been exaggerated by the original artist, and now fans want to try them. The humanity in everyone would say let’s just put these songs aside before someone gets hurt. While we all loved Whitney Houston, before Bobby Brown, there aren’t too many who can sing like her. So let’s leave the great ballads to her, please. Now, about “Macarena”, I think that enough has already been said. Any song that requires the audience to participate in a song that seems to teach young children where their body parts are is probably not a good choice. Britney Spears shouldn’t have done it the first time, and neither should you.
All these songs are wonderful; some, rather than others, should be left to the professionals. However, whatever your song choice, remember to have fun. But keep in mind that if your song is on the last list, don’t be surprised if your audience is suddenly half your size.
