It's my favorite hobby, pastime, I'm thinking about recording karaoke and posting it to my website in the paraoke section on a regular basis. . .I'm addicted  ::)

What is your favorite song you like to sing?

What's the worst song you hate to sing?

Do you do air guitar while singing?

Favorite song changes constantly, but right now I'd say. . .probably (I Just Died) In Your Arms Tonight or It's the End of the World as We Know It


Most Hated:  Son of a Preacher Man, which I have sang thanks to a game, but it's one that by choice irritates me to no end


Air Guitar: Sadly, Yes quite often (I can't help it on certain songs  :D)

Favorite song changes constantly, but right now I'd say. . .probably (I Just Died) In Your Arms Tonight or It's the End of the World as We Know It


Most Hated:  Son of a Preacher Man, which I have sang thanks to a game, but it's one that by choice irritates me to no end


Air Guitar: Sadly, Yes quite often (I can't help it on certain songs  :D)
I found myself doing an air gong when I sang Bohemian Rhapsody

Do you do air guitar while singing?


I did 'air guitar' to 'Hotel California' ....especially the fade out ..... BIG time .......... in a pub .... in the last few hours, ... amongst a group I don't know THAT well...............    :-[

Nevertheless, ..... got the overall impression,  .......... that they were SUITABLY impressed ........ with the energy, and timing, that I put into it !

:P



:D


;D

I've given up on a serious test show tonight--instead I'm doing karaoke at http://www.badave.com/stations via SticKAM, feel free to join me if you are bored, I will probably only do it for an hour if no one comes in to tell me about Sound Quality.

I've given up on a serious test show tonight--instead I'm doing karaoke at http://www.badave.com/stations via SticKAM, feel free to join me if you are bored, I will probably only do it for an hour if no one comes in to tell me about Sound Quality.


Great stations Dave.  :)

Thanks Howard,

I like to put together collections of parodies from myself, and members of AmIRight/Badave

I think I'm going to revert the live show down to about 12:30 Eastern today, I was going to take care of some business this morning, but it's raining outside, not crazy about getting wet. . .

Here goes, back to http://www.badave.com/stations on StickAM I'm going live for a little bit testing a few things with the sound quality, anyone who wishes to join me may, probably karaoke more than anything.

What's the worst thing about karaoke?

What's the worst thing about karaoke?
...a power cut?

Worst part about karaoke is listening to someone try "Black Velvet", which Red Ant can also attest to.  Seriously though, when someone does a song that just really doesn't suit their vocals (it can be quite headache forming.

If someone knows a song by heart,do they still have to use the television? ???

If someone knows a song by heart,do they still have to use the television? ???


That depends on how drunk they are:)

Has anyone tried Paranoid by Black Sabbath, I have and found too fast.

When is Karaoke night?

I've never heard anyone try Paranoid by Black Sabbath

For me Karaoke Night can be any or every night, though I think the best night to do it is Friday. . .it's not the big club day like Saturday, but it's not dead like weekdays either, unless you don't want a crowd--then Tuesday is your day.

What is your favorite Karaoke Revolution game?

What is your favorite Karaoke Revolution game?


for song choice: the first one

for game play and options: The American Idol Revolution Encore mix

Though I love all of them except the Country Mix

What's wrong with the country mix?

What's wrong with the country mix?

It's all country music. . .you know how I feel about that genre as a general rule, and more importantly, I love variety, I wouldn't exactly love the idea of a "Green Day Mix" or a "Punk Rock Mix" either . . .though I'd buy them before the country mix, I'm not a 'genre specific' kinda guy.

That makes sense. Although I think a Punk Rock Mix would be pretty cool.

What's your Top 10 Songs from the game series to sing?

Has equipment ever gotten messed up?

10. Born to Be Wild

9. My Immortal

8. Careless Whispers

7. One Week

6. Drive

5. Black Hole Sun

4. (I Just) Died in Your Arms Tonight

3. Copacabana

2. Unwritten

1. It's The End of the World As We Know It

**Most of the above songs I find to be more fun because of their challenge and impressiveness when it comes to pulling them off, though some are obviously just fun to sing as well (like Black Hole Sun)

Generally Karaoke equipment is pretty strong, though I have seen someone throw a Microphone at a TV once, the microphone survived, but the TV broke.  That guy got arrested.

Is We Didn't Start The Fire by Billy Joel difficult to sing?

Is We Didn't Start The Fire by Billy Joel difficult to sing?


I think for me,It is.The problem is remembering all those dates. :o

I think for me,It is.The problem is remembering all those dates. :o
The words are in front of you on a screen when singing Karaoke.

The words are in front of you on a screen when singing Karaoke.


Sometimes they go too fast.

Sometimes they go too fast.
The words are on the screen and the colour of the words change when required to sing, and you can see the words to be sung ahead in good time.

The words are on the screen and the colour of the words change when required to sing, and you can see the words to be sung ahead in good time.


That's if you can sing with the words going as fast as you are.

That's if you can sing with the words going as fast as you are.
Practice before hand.

Practice before hand.


or pop in the cd and hum to it.

or pop in the cd and hum to it.
...at home, before you go out.

Do you find Delilah a great song to sing?

We Didn't Start the Fire's not too bad, but then it's bar is very simple, Delilah on the other hand is not amongst my first choices, bar moves a lot and you can't really sing that one too well without knowing the original.

We Didn't Start the Fire's not too bad, but then it's bar is very simple, Delilah on the other hand is not amongst my first choices, bar moves a lot and you can't really sing that one too well without knowing the original.
Delilah went down well when I performed over Christmas, and as you say, I was brought up on the song

What is the origin of the word "karaoke?"  Hawaiian, Native American, Dutch, Slovakian, or perhaps named after someone????
When did karaoke first begin and when was it know as "karaoke?"  I think I remember it becoming popular in the late 80's or early 90's.

We Didn't Start the Fire's not too bad, but then it's bar is very simple, Delilah on the other hand is not amongst my first choices, bar moves a lot and you can't really sing that one too well without knowing the original.


By "Delilah" do you mean "Hey There Delilah"? Or the Tom Jones song "Delilah"?

By "Delilah" do you mean "Hey There Delilah"? Or the Tom Jones song "Delilah"?
Delilah by Tom Jones

Delilah by Tom Jones


I would think that "It's Not Unusual" is pretty easy.

I would think that "It's Not Unusual" is pretty easy.
That was one song we did not try.

That was one song we did not try.


Why? What happened?

Why? What happened?
No one chose to sing from the list given.

No one chose to sing from the list given.



What songs did they have?

Sorry for my delayed response.  .  .

Karaoke originates from Japan

Kara means "empty"

okesutora means "orchestra"


They're So Unusual wasn't difficult at all last I remember. . .

Have you ever spotted the wrong lyrics when you've been singing karaoke?  I edit the misheard lyrics submissions and I've had a few people saying their submission was from a karaoke machine!

Have you ever spotted the wrong lyrics when you've been singing karaoke?  I edit the misheard lyrics submissions and I've had a few people saying their submission was from a karaoke machine!


Yeah, oh my good yes

On Karaoke Revolution I was singing I'll Make Love to You by Boyz II Men, this may have been intentional on Konami's part, but it was just awful . . .

It said "Throw your rose on the floor, I'll take my rose off too"

The actual song of course "Throw your clothes on the floor, I'll take my clothes off too"

There are plenty of other examples, but that one always made me crack up

What songs did they have?
We had over 1,000 songs to chose from.

Sorry for my delayed response.  .  .

They're So Unusual wasn't difficult at all last I remember. . .


Do you mean "It's Not Unusual" ?

Do you mean "It's Not Unusual" ?


Yeah that one. . .sorry, I had Rick Cormier's version in mind when I made that comment which is "I'm So Unusual" and between the laughs I types "so" oops  ::)  Sorry bout that

Yeah that one. . .sorry, I had Rick Cormier's version in mind when I made that comment which is "I'm So Unusual" and between the laughs I types "so" oops  ::)  Sorry bout that
That is all right, I may even try the song next time.

Where can someone purchase a Karaoke machine? ???

Where can someone purchase a Karaoke machine? ???
My son brought ours online, probably from eBay.

My son brought ours online, probably from eBay.


How much did it cost?

How much did it cost?
That I cannot answer.

Are Karaoke machines expensive these days?

Now, are you a KJ, or just a "regular"?

Are Karaoke machines expensive these days?
My son's is a microphone that plugs into the tv.

Hey, Dave-

Are you part of the Internat'l. Karaoke Network?
If so- what is your handle?

If not- would you be interested?
If you are, PM me- I can supply you with the details.

My son's is a microphone that plugs into the tv.


Cool and what does he sing?

Cool and what does he sing?
He prefer Frank Sinatra.

Karaoke Machines are most easily bought on the internet, but my karaoke machine was bought at Best Buy, who still sells rather nice equipment, and it's at a decent rate

I don't find the machines to be terribly expensive

Well, I'm not sure what KJ means, but as for the International Karaoke Network . . . I am interested in that idea.  I guess I've gotta PM you eh?

Well, I'm not sure what KJ means, but as for the International Karaoke Network . . . I am interested in that idea.  I guess I've gotta PM you eh?

KJ= Karaoke Jockey

DJ= Disc Jockey

DK= Disc/Karaoke (Jockey)

KJs ae the ones who go to places, and run the show, for pay.

KJ= Karaoke Jockey

DJ= Disc Jockey

DK= Disc/Karaoke (Jockey)

KJs ae the ones who go to places, and run the show, for pay.


I only run home karaoke sessions, I wish I was a DJ or a KJ, that'd be fun and I think I'd be good at it, but I've never done that for pay--only for fun for family and such.  I'm more of a performer though--that's for sure.

Well, if you ever DO decide to get into it opn a more "professional" level, I have some sage pearls to pass to you:

-Be prepared to be bombarded with "When's it MY turn?"

-Also be prepared for people to make the show "all about them"

-Hopefully, you can deal with drunks (this is on the bar scene)

-Try to involve your audience in the show: They're the reason you're there.

-Have fun with it! A personality in the show goes a LONG way.

Well, if you ever DO decide to get into it opn a more "professional" level, I have some sage pearls to pass to you:

-Be prepared to be bombarded with "When's it MY turn?"

What is the best system to deal with this?

Does the mic ever go dead sometimes?

Does the mic ever go dead sometimes?
Nope.

Nope.


Has it ever?

Has it ever?
Cannot say it has.

Has the plug ever got caught that it turned the TV off?

Has the plug ever got caught that it turned the TV off?
The television is connected to the electric supply in the wall as per usual, and the microphone is connected to the television and no way the cable can knock the button on the television off.

How would you deal with these situations?

-Be prepared to be bombarded with "When's it MY turn?"

-Also be prepared for people to make the show "all about them"

-Hopefully, you can deal with drunks (this is on the bar scene)

-Try to involve your audience in the show: They're the reason you're there.

-Have fun with it! A personality in the show goes a LONG way.

How would you deal with these situations?

-Be prepared to be bombarded with "When's it MY turn?"

-Also be prepared for people to make the show "all about them"

-Hopefully, you can deal with drunks (this is on the bar scene)

-Try to involve your audience in the show: They're the reason you're there.

-Have fun with it! A personality in the show goes a LONG way.


-Have an effective "line-up" rotation, and use it to determine when people sing.

-Let them know that you can't make exceptions- you do it for one, you have to do it everyone!

-If you have trouble, work with the Bar Staff (They will usually help you out)

-This & the personality thing go hand-in-hand. Have FUN with them!

Do some people ever forget the lyrics?

Do some people ever forget the lyrics?

Sometimes- that's why the lyrics are on-screen.

What is the origin of the word "karaoke?"  Hawaiian, Native American, Dutch, Slovakian, or perhaps named after someone????
When did karaoke first begin and when was it know as "karaoke?"  I think I remember it becoming popular in the late 80's or early 90's.




Anyone?  Anyone?  Bueller?

Anyone?  Anyone?  Bueller?



Sure someone answered this already.  :-\\

It's Japanese

Sure someone answered this already.   :-\\

It's Japanese


Turning Japanese, I think it's turning Japanese. I really think so!

Does anyone know the lyrics to Turning Japanese By The Vapors?

Does anyone know the lyrics to Turning Japanese By The Vapors?
I know the song when I hear it.

Do you like that show that's like Karaoke. Not American Idol... The other one where you have to remember all of the lyrics of the song, I forget what that show is called...

Do you like that show that's like Karaoke. Not American Idol... The other one where you have to remember all of the lyrics of the song, I forget what that show is called...


Don't Forget The Lyrics ?

Well, if you ever DO decide to get into it opn a more "professional" level, I have some sage pearls to pass to you:

-Be prepared to be bombarded with "When's it MY turn?"

-Also be prepared for people to make the show "all about them"

-Hopefully, you can deal with drunks (this is on the bar scene)

-Try to involve your audience in the show: They're the reason you're there.

-Have fun with it! A personality in the show goes a LONG way.


Interesting .... and ... now I have a few SERIOUS comments to make (who'd ever thought that of 'Mister'  ::) ).


Well, I've probably said this stuff elsewhere b4 ... for those who could be bothered to read .......  ::)  :P    ........ BUT ...




Until quite recently ........ I was a 'trivia junky' ...... and ... (no 'B.S') ... have made a handsome amount of cash out of it, over the past 7 years (?).    BUT .......... before that............ I was a 'karaoke junky'.  Had to be at 3+ karaokes a week, ........ and ... if I didn't  get to sing 3 songs in a night (minimum !) .... I'd be disappointed !  :(  :\'(

In THOSE days (circa 1988 + ) I'd often be the VERY first guy to start the show off (trivia host, not counted). To me, that took a certain amount of 'balls'. ... cos it meant I was not likely to be singing from being smashed out of my skull / up their by virtue of 'Dutch courage' (sorry Henk    :P  ).  However .. that would also generally translate to a relatively small /non-existent audience !  :(  ...  since it was so EARLY in the evening ....

Being one who's ALWAYS loved 'applause' (yeah ... I'm a 'karma whore' !  :P  ;D  ..... well....... although I was proud of myself for being able to do this 'dare to myself' (and ... believe it or not .... I see myself as reserved ... even 'shy' ?  :-\\  .......... well, it wasn't ENTIRELY satisfying for me to be singing my heart out to an almost empty venue. SO ... I'd sorta feel the host 'owed me' .... when the crowd built up later on in the night ....and when virtually every man and his dog seemed to want to howl ?  ::). Also, I noticed, the crowd were generally more appreciative/ louder to applaud, later in the night (no matter how good / bad you were ?)  ;D

Anyhow ... my 'beef' ?  :-\\  Tonight, I went to this venue ... where I've been a number of times sporadically, recently. Unlike venues of late 80's .. this particular host has ZERO problem coaxing people up to sing.  So, when I get there ... 15 mins before the show's even started .. this guy's got a table full of requests ! :o  However, it soon transpires, that many of those requests are multiple songs from the SAME bunch of people .... his 'regulars'. Now, back in the 80's / 90's .... the hosts of the shows would point out that I had already sung twice .... and if I WAS to get a third song .... (over the course of 3 hours, or more ....) I could count myself 'lucky'.  ::) Fact I'd kick-started their evening so many times .....  ::)

Another thing I've noticed (a bit of a digression) .... a lot of these karaoke hosts are good singers ... BUT they love to sing TOO much themselves (?). I mean ... yes ... if I ran the show, I'd want them to all hear how wonderful I am/applaud me ......... BUT .... since ultimately .. they are paying YOUR wages .... I reckon the crowd comes FIRST and foremost. So... I'd only be singing when there was no other option.  This ... has NOT been the case at so many venues I've attended. The host has numerous requests ... but STILL loves to hear the sound of their OWN voice ..... and will sing needlessly/ keep their patrons waiting, and waiting ....  ::) .. to hear THEM .... when it suits them (again, and again)  ! (what ARROGANCE, I think !  >:( )

Anyhow, once again ... 2nite ... this jerk of a host .. who I believe to be a bit brain cell challenged, or just a victim of his own success (?) ... well, I took yet another friend along .. to hear me sing (?) ....but ... table was full of requests, told I'd have a MINIMUM wait of an hour. Whilst I was there ... friend notice same guy/ friend of host .... sang on 3 of 5 consecutive songs we had to endure.  In the end ... we both walked out (I did NOT submit  a song) ... voted with my feet/ wallet ... went elsewhere ! Oh yes .. and the host was one of those who got up and sang in those 5 or so songs  ::) . Well, as long as he's got 'bums on seats' .... I'm just 'pissing in the wind'........ but ... I reckon, it totally 'SUCKS !'  >:(    8-P

Interesting .... and ... now I have a few SERIOUS comments to make (who'd ever thought that of 'Mister'   ::) ).


Well, I've probably said this stuff elsewhere b4 ... for those who could be bothered to read .......   ::)   :P    ........ BUT ...




Until quite recently ........ I was a 'trivia junky' ...... and ... (no 'B.S') ... have made a handsome amount of cash out of it, over the past 7 years (?).    BUT .......... before that............ I was a 'karaoke junky'.  Had to be at 3+ karaokes a week, ........ and ... if I didn't  get to sing 3 songs in a night (minimum !) .... I'd be disappointed !  :(  :\'(

In THOSE days (circa 1988 + ) I'd often be the VERY first guy to start the show off (trivia host, not counted). To me, that took a certain amount of 'balls'. ... cos it meant I was not likely to be singing from being smashed out of my skull / up their by virtue of 'Dutch courage' (sorry Henk    :P  ).  However .. that would also generally translate to a relatively small /non-existent audience !  :(  ...  since it was so EARLY in the evening ....

Being one who's ALWAYS loved 'applause' (yeah ... I'm a 'karma whore' !  :P   ;D  ..... well....... although I was proud of myself for being able to do this 'dare to myself' (and ... believe it or not .... I see myself as reserved ... even 'shy' ?  :-\\   .......... well, it wasn't ENTIRELY satisfying for me to be singing my heart out to an almost empty venue. SO ... I'd sorta feel the host 'owed me' .... when the crowd built up later on in the night ....and when virtually every man and his dog seemed to want to howl ?   ::). Also, I noticed, the crowd were generally more appreciative/ louder to applaud, later in the night (no matter how good / bad you were ?)  ;D

Anyhow ... my 'beef' ?  :-\\  Tonight, I went to this venue ... where I've been a number of times sporadically, recently. Unlike venues of late 80's .. this particular host has ZERO problem coaxing people up to sing.  So, when I get there ... 15 mins before the show's even started .. this guy's got a table full of requests ! :o  However, it soon transpires, that many of those requests are multiple songs from the SAME bunch of people .... his 'regulars'. Now, back in the 80's / 90's .... the hosts of the shows would point out that I had already sung twice .... and if I WAS to get a third song .... (over the course of 3 hours, or more ....) I could count myself 'lucky'.  ::) Fact I'd kick-started their evening so many times .....   ::)

Another thing I've noticed (a bit of a digression) .... a lot of these karaoke hosts are good singers ... BUT they love to sing TOO much themselves (?). I mean ... yes ... if I ran the show, I'd want them to all hear how wonderful I am/applaud me ......... BUT .... since ultimately .. they are paying YOUR wages .... I reckon the crowd comes FIRST and foremost. So... I'd only be singing when there was no other option.  This ... has NOT been the case at so many venues I've attended. The host has numerous requests ... but STILL loves to hear the sound of their OWN voice ..... and will sing needlessly/ keep their patrons waiting, and waiting ....  ::) .. to hear THEM .... when it suits them (again, and again)  ! (what ARROGANCE, I think !   >:( )

Anyhow, once again ... 2nite ... this jerk of a host .. who I believe to be a bit brain cell challenged, or just a victim of his own success (?) ... well, I took yet another friend along .. to hear me sing (?) ....but ... table was full of requests, told I'd have a MINIMUM wait of an hour. Whilst I was there ... friend notice same guy/ friend of host .... sang on 3 of 5 consecutive songs we had to endure.  In the end ... we both walked out (I did NOT submit  a song) ... voted with my feet/ wallet ... went elsewhere ! Oh yes .. and the host was one of those who got up and sang in those 5 or so songs   ::) . Well, as long as he's got 'bums on seats' .... I'm just 'pissing in the wind'........ but ... I reckon, it totally 'SUCKS !'   >:(    8-P



Whoa! I read your comments twice but still have no idea what you are saying. No offense.

Speaking as a host, I can say that yes, some hosts can be real punks about it.

Personally, I do my best to make sure everyone gets their turn, and that's why I have my system.

When someone submits a song, I write their name down, in the rotation.
This person keeps their place in the rotation as long as they're there.
It doesn't matter if they submit one song or 50.

I personally don't allow "extra turns" in my show, nor do I show favoritism.
I know someone who does those things, and worse, and I want NOTHING to do with runners like him.

See, Alan- you really should come to California, and come party with me!

Whoa! I read your comments twice but still have no idea what you are saying. No offense.



Alan, how does it feel when no one understands YOUR stuff?   ;D

Whoa! I read your comments twice but still have no idea what you are saying. No offense.


Well 'midnite' ... I wrote all that last night after a skin-full of beers ... and it makes amazing sense to me (under those circumstances  ;D ). Probably too long winded of a post ... but the gist of it is ... I reckon they should encourage new blood .... / give some kind of priority to people who haven't already sung at least once in the night. Those people may not be able to hang around for ages ... and to sit there watching some of the SAME  people sing several songs ..... whilst they're waiting to do just ONE .... I find that rather galling.

I won't be bothering with this guy's karaoke again ! Oh yes ... left out that I DID voice my dissatisfaction to him personally ... but he just pretty much said .... 'that's the way I run my show'  ::) Well, at least 3 people I've taken there now .... aren't going back either.  :P





See, Alan- you really should come to California, and come party with me!




That would be fun ... should I ever get that way again Wayne !  8)



Hello ... what's this ....



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Alan, how does it feel when no one understands YOUR stuff?  ;D



'no one' ?  ???


Once again, Belle .... you are the paradigm of accuracy (look that one up  :P ). 'No one'  ::) 


Looks like 50% of respondents DID understand my post .... I infer from his response, that Wayne DID.



So, stick THAT in your pipe, and SMOKE it ... Belle !    :P      :D ;D

:P :P :P :P :P

;D

You and your 'statistics'...where'd you come up with 50% anyway...that's supposed to be of the entire thread...not two people. ::) ;D

Hello ... what's this ....


Warning - while you were typing a new reply has been posted. You may wish to review your post.


'no one' ?  ???


Once again, Belle .... you are the paradigm of accuracy (look that one up  :P ). 'No one'  ::) 


Looks like 50% of respondents DID understand my post .... I infer from his response, that Wayne DID.



So, stick THAT in your pipe, and SMOKE it ... Belle !    :P      :D ;D





:P :P :P :P :P

;D

You and your 'statistics'...where'd you come up with 50% anyway...that's supposed to be of the entire thread...not two people. ::) ;D



I will try to explain this VERY slowly ... for  YOUR benefit, Belle  ::)

Prior to your post ... and you didn't claim not to understand my post ... but that would not surprise me in the LEAST ... in YOUR case ....  :P  :)  ;D ..... there had been 2 responses to acknowledge my  most recent post. 'Midnite' ... and 'Hawk'. The 100% then ... comprises two people. Of those two .....  50% did NOT understand.  Does that make ANY sense to you ?  (Why do I feel I'm wasting my time ?    :-X ::)  ;D ).

How fast do the words appear on the screen?

How fast do the words appear on the screen?


Usually there wold be a line or two.  As you need to sing each word it changes colour in time with the music

Usually there wold be a line or two.  As you need to sing each word it changes colour in time with the music


The changing color part is correct, but how much of the song appears on the screen depends on the brand.

Example- ZOOM, which is the premiere British brand, usually has a couple of lines that show up.
Sound Choice, on the other hand ("top" American brand), shows up to 7 lines of a song at one time.

Did you like the TV show "Say What Karaoke" when it was on MTV?

Did you like the TV show "Say What Karaoke" when it was on MTV?


Actually, yes, it's one of the only things MTV did that was any good and music related:)

B.A. Dave:

What part of the country do you live in, and what seems to be the most popular genre of music people sing on karaoke night?

Here in KC it seems like about 75% of people sing country ballads.  :P

Not me though. I rock out with my c*ck out.  ;D

I think I already know the answer to this one but...

I have something on my Time Warner Cable system called "Video on demand" - for various channels, they will allow you to watch something that has already aired or feature something special about that channel.

I happened to be looking at what programs were on the "Oxygen" channel (I'm guessing it is a channel geared towards women's interests), Anyway, it has something called "Air Karaoke" http://www.oxygen.com/Specials/Video/Affiliates/AirKaraoke/ 

I wonder if you'd heard of it.

I love Karaoke
My fav to sing is I dreamed last night by the Moody Blues. My very first Karaoke experience was about five years ago, I sang Rod Stewarts version of Reason to believe. Since then I've been known to sing just about anything not always successfully but always having lots of fun.
I also like singing Its the end of the world as we know it, and Imitation of life. One song I thought I could really nail and totally screwed up was
"I only wanna be with you" Dusty Springfield. Total disaster

What are some of the most challenging songs to sing karaoke to?

In my case it was "I only wanna be with you", it was much faster than I had thought. My very favorite Karaoke experience was on my birthday a few years ago. I got a stranger to sing some soul music with me. We sounded great, the whole bar listened and applauded. It took weeks for my head to return to its normal size!!! LOL
My hubby cannot sing but he tries and doesn't care that he can't that we love him anyway!!!I mean bottom line it isn't if you can sing its about having fun. He sang the Bee Gees song Tragedy, the DJ said now that was a tragedy. We sing "I got you Babe together, and I can"t concertrate n his singing cause he throws me off, but I sing with him anyway cause I love him.

What is the best thing to do to avoid a sore throat caused by singing?