Top Karaoke Songs for Men
Looking for a track to sing at the next karaoke night? Here are some of the great karaoke songs for men. Most of them aren't too hard to sing. And all of them are crowd pleasing karaoke songs.
When you are looking for the right song, remember that you should pick something that naturally fits your voice. Some of these songs are for low bass voices and some are for tenors, so choose your tune according to your own range! Remember, many KJs have the karaoke DJ equipment that will let them cheat a song up or down in key to match your voice. Almost all the VocoPro mixers can do that.
I tried to pick a diverse set - you'll see country, heavy metal, rock, pop, etc. Hopefully you'll find your new signature karaoke song here on my list.
Best Karaoke Songs For Men:
1. "Born in the USA" - Bruce Springsteen
2. "Livin' on a Prayer" - Bon Jovi
3. "Sweet Home Alabama" - Lynyrd Skynyrd
4. "Friends in Low Places" - Garth Brooks
5. "Pretty Woman" - Roy Orbison
6. "Bad to the Bone" - George Thorogood
7. "Jailhouse Rock" - Elvis Presley
8. "More Than Words" - Extreme
9. "All I Need Is A Miracle" - Mike and the Mechanics
10. "Keep On Loving You" - REO Speedwagon
11. "I Wear My Sunglasses at Night" - Corey Hart
12. "You Were Always On My Mind" - Willie Nelson
13. "Open Arms" - Journey
14. "Build me up buttercup" - The Foundations
15. "Shook me all Night Long" - AC/DC
16. "I’m Too Sexy" - Right Said Fred
17. "She’s a Lady" - Tom Jones
Now you are wondering...why only seventeen? Why not either 15 or 20? Well, I wanted to make a list of ten. And I started with a list of thirty two. Somehow I ended up with seventeen. Don't ask me why. Blogging isn't an exact science.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Worst Karaoke Manners Ever
If you adore karaoke, you’ll be horrified that this post even exists. But recently I’ve seen some unacceptable behavior at karaoke venues. And I’m not throwing a fit about a one time occurrence with drunken sorority girls, either. And I'm not even talking about the crazies choking and beating each other outside the venue.
I’m talking about karaoke regulars breaking the unwritten rules. I wondered if I was likely to witness a cat fight between 2 church ladies last month over “You Can’t Take That Away From Me.” Sinatra would have blushed for them.
Just to avoid a false step at the next karaoke event, I’m going to lay down some simple rules of etiquette for karaoke. Unfortunately, I anticipate that the exact people who should have this set of rules in their hot little hands will be the absolute last to ever read it.
Give me the fantasy that thousands of KJs across the country printing it out and hanging it on their karaoke DJ equipment.
These are the “I Can't Believe I've Got to Write This Down” rules for karaoke. I hope you’ll agree with me without reservation. Or I may cry.
If you see me as unnecessarily strict, then you’re likely to be making me miserable at the karaoke night, as we speak.
(Writing this post is making me sound old: “When I was young, we lugged our machine karaoke through the sleet and hail, up a hill each way AND we were polite, about it too…”) Regardless, here's 8 rules to follow if you want to avoid some of the worst karaoke behavior ever.
And there is the summary of core karaoke courtesy. I pray that you see the strictures of good karaoke manners carried out at each show you visit. But if you see patrons acting up on every side, copy these eight guidelines for karaoke etiquette and hang them high. Spread knowledge of karaoke good manners around the country!
I’m talking about karaoke regulars breaking the unwritten rules. I wondered if I was likely to witness a cat fight between 2 church ladies last month over “You Can’t Take That Away From Me.” Sinatra would have blushed for them.
Just to avoid a false step at the next karaoke event, I’m going to lay down some simple rules of etiquette for karaoke. Unfortunately, I anticipate that the exact people who should have this set of rules in their hot little hands will be the absolute last to ever read it.
Give me the fantasy that thousands of KJs across the country printing it out and hanging it on their karaoke DJ equipment.
These are the “I Can't Believe I've Got to Write This Down” rules for karaoke. I hope you’ll agree with me without reservation. Or I may cry.
If you see me as unnecessarily strict, then you’re likely to be making me miserable at the karaoke night, as we speak.
(Writing this post is making me sound old: “When I was young, we lugged our machine karaoke through the sleet and hail, up a hill each way AND we were polite, about it too…”) Regardless, here's 8 rules to follow if you want to avoid some of the worst karaoke behavior ever.
- You shouldn’t boo or hassle the performer ever.
- Never fail to applaud at the end of a tune. Even if they tripped and knocked themselves unconscious for a few seconds, forgot how to read, and displayed the musical ability of a dead fish. Nothing oils the squeaking wheel of a failed performance like a little ovation. You ought to be kind since you may deliver a sub-par performance someday yourself.
- Upstaging someone else by joining them onstage or wrestling at the mic uninvited is bad behavior. Respect the rights of others to own their solo moment, unless they issue an invitation.
- Never throw a diva tantrum on karaoke DJ. If your track hasn’t come up in the rotation, don't yell or whine. Assume the KJ deserves the benefit of the doubt – he or she likely has a plan for ordering the tracks in a given manner. Your performance might better suit the rotation after a contrasting song or it might disrupt a homogeneous set of songs coming soon in the venue. Assume the best and bide your time. Ask politely when you worry that your request was misplaced.
- Handle the songbook and the karaoke mic carefully. You are usually using the personal property of the karaoke DJ. KJs are usually compensated with peanuts and water, so messing up the VocoPro system is just a cruddy thing to do.
- Never put in a request slip in someone else’s name. I can’t imagine of a situation where a real friend could do that.
- Cursing over a karaoke mic is ridiculously rude. Profanity doesn’t need to be cranked up through a 350 watt speaker.
- Singing while you are drunk is only fun for you. (Though I bet you will wake up the next morning without that happy memory of your time on stage the night before.) Taking a shot before you sing in order to build up a little karaoke bravery is an honored part of the process, but if you can barely stand up to perform then you probably ought to stay seated. As a general rule, If you’re going to drink till you fall down don't sing karaoke!
And there is the summary of core karaoke courtesy. I pray that you see the strictures of good karaoke manners carried out at each show you visit. But if you see patrons acting up on every side, copy these eight guidelines for karaoke etiquette and hang them high. Spread knowledge of karaoke good manners around the country!
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Avoid These 10 Karaoke Songs
Track choice may be the most difficult aspect of karaoke night. To start, you must know what you can and can’t execute from a vocal perspective. The wonders of karaoke DJ equipment include the ability to adjust a track to the performer’s comfort zone and add fancy effects. VocoPro creates magic! Still, choosing a song in the constraints of your voice is the intelligent strategy.
And besides the question of what you can comfortably sing, you might consider how the track you pick fits with the audience’s taste and with the energy of the evening. Remember that lots of karaoke shows have a one time per night rule for songs, you need to be careful that you aren’t snatching another performer’s signature track or you aren’t putting a slip in for some song that has previously been sung.
So many hang ups about selecting the right song could make you wonder: Is there such a thing as karaoke song loser? Tracks that have redundant lyrics are usually horrible, since many singers struggle to make the identical words sound interesting over and over. Tracks with embarrassingly sexual lyrics make many audiences uncomfortable. Picking a tune with extended instrumental solos or long instrumental breaks is a excellent way to leave yourself zip to do but hold a microphone and look awkward on stage. Tongue turning, high speed lyrics often result in the singer peering at the monitor and trying to catch up – that’s no fun. Because of the intricate rhythms, rap is generally a show killer as rap tunes have very few tonal guideposts to keep you on (or off!) the beat.
Here follows a rundown of 10 songs – the karaoke show killers. Don’t (I’m begging you) request them. There are a couple cool tunes on the list. And there are a couple tunes on the list that are musical abortions. Regardless, many of them are too hard to perform. It is time to give these tunes a karaoke gravestone. Brace yourself for groans, wincing, and eye rolling from the karaoke crowd when you request one of these.
The 10 Karaoke Song Duds:
1. Queen – “Bohemian Rhapsody”
2. ”I Touch Myself” by the Divinyls
3. Bonnie Tyler’s ”Total Eclipse of the Heart”
4. Aqua’s “Barbie Girl”
5. Meatloaf – “Paradise by the Dashboard Light”
6. ”I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston
7. Sir Mix-A-Lot – “Baby Got Back”
8. Meatloaf – “Anything for Love”
9. ”I Got You Babe” by Sonny and Cher
10. Michael Jackson – “Beat It”
Expect that if you choose one of the songs we will politely golf clap your singing when it is (thankfully) ended. When we see the track title, we may be hoping you fall and bludgeon yourself into a coma before you get to the stage. And no need to enhance with booze your singing, since your state of inebriation won’t make the song less painful for the audience!
That’s my opinion and I’m holding to it. But truth be told, choosing one of these songs is likely to be unpleasant for you and for your audience. You can introduce something a little fresher to the machine karaoke limelight. If you can surprise the audience with a fresh track, you may have an easier time collecting real accolades. For karaoke regulars whom I’ve enraged by the naming of their signature song on my karaoke show killer countdown, take those lemons and make lemonade! There are many great karaoke songs to sing!
And besides the question of what you can comfortably sing, you might consider how the track you pick fits with the audience’s taste and with the energy of the evening. Remember that lots of karaoke shows have a one time per night rule for songs, you need to be careful that you aren’t snatching another performer’s signature track or you aren’t putting a slip in for some song that has previously been sung.
So many hang ups about selecting the right song could make you wonder: Is there such a thing as karaoke song loser? Tracks that have redundant lyrics are usually horrible, since many singers struggle to make the identical words sound interesting over and over. Tracks with embarrassingly sexual lyrics make many audiences uncomfortable. Picking a tune with extended instrumental solos or long instrumental breaks is a excellent way to leave yourself zip to do but hold a microphone and look awkward on stage. Tongue turning, high speed lyrics often result in the singer peering at the monitor and trying to catch up – that’s no fun. Because of the intricate rhythms, rap is generally a show killer as rap tunes have very few tonal guideposts to keep you on (or off!) the beat.
Here follows a rundown of 10 songs – the karaoke show killers. Don’t (I’m begging you) request them. There are a couple cool tunes on the list. And there are a couple tunes on the list that are musical abortions. Regardless, many of them are too hard to perform. It is time to give these tunes a karaoke gravestone. Brace yourself for groans, wincing, and eye rolling from the karaoke crowd when you request one of these.
The 10 Karaoke Song Duds:
1. Queen – “Bohemian Rhapsody”
2. ”I Touch Myself” by the Divinyls
3. Bonnie Tyler’s ”Total Eclipse of the Heart”
4. Aqua’s “Barbie Girl”
5. Meatloaf – “Paradise by the Dashboard Light”
6. ”I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston
7. Sir Mix-A-Lot – “Baby Got Back”
8. Meatloaf – “Anything for Love”
9. ”I Got You Babe” by Sonny and Cher
10. Michael Jackson – “Beat It”
Expect that if you choose one of the songs we will politely golf clap your singing when it is (thankfully) ended. When we see the track title, we may be hoping you fall and bludgeon yourself into a coma before you get to the stage. And no need to enhance with booze your singing, since your state of inebriation won’t make the song less painful for the audience!
That’s my opinion and I’m holding to it. But truth be told, choosing one of these songs is likely to be unpleasant for you and for your audience. You can introduce something a little fresher to the machine karaoke limelight. If you can surprise the audience with a fresh track, you may have an easier time collecting real accolades. For karaoke regulars whom I’ve enraged by the naming of their signature song on my karaoke show killer countdown, take those lemons and make lemonade! There are many great karaoke songs to sing!
Friday, April 9, 2010
Karaoke Cafe - The Karaoke Songs We Can't Live Without
How can people dislike karaoke? You’ve got to like the way karaoke enthusiasts contradict each other, if for no other reason. If you read one person’s list of 10 greatest karaoke tunes and another person’s list of the ten awful karaoke songs, you’ll see the same songs on both lists. Some songs are plainly irresistible and when you love accessing that machine karaoke it means you’ll sing that song until the cows come home. Examine the Rolling Stone “Twenty Most Annoying Songs” list and you will see a lot of karaoke standards on it.
Is that likely to end our song selections? No, we don’t do karaoke to convince the editors of Rolling Stone to approve of us. (The Rolling Stone editorial doesn’t injure my sensibilities since karaoke isn’t really their cup of tea, right?) How can you decide what is the best song to pick out of the immense songbook the KJ has? The right track for you depends on your voice and what you are acquainted with, but aside from that I can say that if you can stand to avoid these favorites you shouldn’t sing a track from this rundown.
That doesn’t make sense? When you pick a karaoke standard to perform, you should expect that not one person in the audience will be able to hear you because they will be singing their hearts out in their chairs. The standards are the tracks that the karaoke crowd knows. These are the tunes that most any karaoke audience loves. I could identify them as ”top” or “anthem” karaoke tracks. Picking a song from this countdown in a room loaded with karaoke performers is likely to result in overwhelming audience participation. If only the karaoke DJ equipment owner would lead the audience in a chorus of these tracks at the start of the show. That might encourage performers to find a new “signature” song, at least.
The Ten Karaoke Standards:
Take a minute and look at the massive songbook and think about how many times we ignore every song in there and perform these 10. It must be maddening to be the KJ and to gather hundreds of unique tracks while the audience chooses to request the same ten through that VocoPro system night after night. No matter how fun the standards are, you will excite the crowd and relieve the KJ when you request something else.
Is that likely to end our song selections? No, we don’t do karaoke to convince the editors of Rolling Stone to approve of us. (The Rolling Stone editorial doesn’t injure my sensibilities since karaoke isn’t really their cup of tea, right?) How can you decide what is the best song to pick out of the immense songbook the KJ has? The right track for you depends on your voice and what you are acquainted with, but aside from that I can say that if you can stand to avoid these favorites you shouldn’t sing a track from this rundown.
That doesn’t make sense? When you pick a karaoke standard to perform, you should expect that not one person in the audience will be able to hear you because they will be singing their hearts out in their chairs. The standards are the tracks that the karaoke crowd knows. These are the tunes that most any karaoke audience loves. I could identify them as ”top” or “anthem” karaoke tracks. Picking a song from this countdown in a room loaded with karaoke performers is likely to result in overwhelming audience participation. If only the karaoke DJ equipment owner would lead the audience in a chorus of these tracks at the start of the show. That might encourage performers to find a new “signature” song, at least.
The Ten Karaoke Standards:
- The B-52’s “Love Shack”
- Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’”
- “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” by The Rolling Stones
- Bryan Adams’ “Summer of ‘69”
- The Police “Roxanne”
- Steppenwolf’s “Born to Be Wild”
- Simon and Garfunkel’s “Cecilia”
- “Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond
- John Lennon’s “Imagine”
- “American Pie” by Don McLean (but Madonna’s cover for brevity, please)
Take a minute and look at the massive songbook and think about how many times we ignore every song in there and perform these 10. It must be maddening to be the KJ and to gather hundreds of unique tracks while the audience chooses to request the same ten through that VocoPro system night after night. No matter how fun the standards are, you will excite the crowd and relieve the KJ when you request something else.
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