Singing a different tune
October 19th, 2009 by ShaunaGrab the mike or grab away the mike? Oh, when it's time for karaoke all the wannabe singers come out. Sure, some definitely impress. Others, what the heck? Yeah, you yourself may not be a singing superstar, but if you're singing in an open restaurant, at least be mindful that you may not have an enthusiastic audience.
I barely sing when we rent out the private rooms. I don't know why I was punished with a voice that can't carry a tune, but at least I know that. So only close friends are subjected to my wails of what can sound like a dead animal. At least they won't punch or kick me or pull my hair as a sign of disapproval...
Six arraigned for karaoke attack
UPI
STAMFORD, Conn. — Six Connecticut women arraigned on assault charges are accused of attacking a woman singing karaoke at a restaurant because they didn't like her performance.
Stamford Police Lt. Sean Cooney said the women made derogatory comments to Leidy Alcantara, 25, while she was singing Sept. 23 at Bobby Valentine's Sports Gallery and Cafe and subsequently punched, kicked and pulled her hair, The (Stamford, Conn.) Advocate reported.
Michelle Rosedom, 19, of Stamford; Martisa Chambers of Norwalk; Danielle Swanson of Norwalk; Chaniel McRae of Norwalk; and Deja Hines and Kiana Strickland of Stamford were all arraigned.
Each of the women are accused of third-degree assault, conspiracy to commit third-degree assault and breach of peace.
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What are some of the worst karaoke songs you have heard in an open bar? Did people make rude remarks, snicker or boo the singer?
Do you think people can tell when they are out of tune?
Should bad singers not be allowed to sing in open bars? Could it hurt customer service? Or what's wrong with people just having a good time — after all, it's not like you're competing on a singing show!
Quick survey:
- Favorite karaoke song to sing
- Open bar or private room
- Solos or duets
- ODDest song heard at karaoke
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O&E ODD image of the day:
Tags: assault, bar, karaoke, out of tune, singing, tone deaf
October 19th, 2009 at 1:09 am
first
October 19th, 2009 at 2:39 am
BOOOOOOOO
October 19th, 2009 at 2:39 am
You're OFF KEY
October 19th, 2009 at 2:40 am
FASTER
October 19th, 2009 at 2:40 am
SLOWER
October 19th, 2009 at 2:40 am
NO COW MUSIC
October 19th, 2009 at 2:41 am
Where did you learn to sing
In the shower 
October 19th, 2009 at 2:43 am
Raffi - Banana Phone
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpvcyJ5fKuA
October 19th, 2009 at 2:48 am
Endless Love
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXq8GSdDtoQ
October 19th, 2009 at 2:52 am
Torn
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGiNaYkzJSA
October 19th, 2009 at 2:55 am
Heaven
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1Sf15a2Znk
October 19th, 2009 at 2:56 am
Unwritten
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cndPHeBiM3s
October 19th, 2009 at 3:25 am
MayBEE if they serve free Heinie's to Bad Singers it would loosen them up a bit...exercise those scar tissued vocal cords...and not grate on the other patrons ear drums
If I could sing, I'd be the equivalent of Britain's Susan Boyle 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxPZh4AnWyk
October 19th, 2009 at 3:26 am
I've sung at karoke bars but I know my limitations. I won't sing a song that I can't reach that high note, like say, Earth, Wind and Fire.
I don't think bad singers should not be allowed to sing.... but limit them to one or maybe two songs, that's it! Take the mike away from that person, please!
Good morning ankles!
October 19th, 2009 at 4:07 am
Good mornin' jaydee....
Nothing is worse than a singer who thinks they can sing...it's like being an expert..there are real experts and then there are those who imagine they are
If anyone can sing like Mariah Carey - reach those incredibly high notes - the mic is hers all night
October 19th, 2009 at 5:18 am
Morning all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Happy B'day to Wade.
October 19th, 2009 at 5:28 am
A friend of mine used to compete in Karoke contests. He was in 'Vegas for a competition and sang a Tom Jones song. He ended up winning the contest and afterward this humongous guy comes up to him and says, "Tom Jones wants to talk to you"; I guess he was watching in the back of the club.
He goes over to Tom all nervous because he didn't know if he was in trouble for singing his song. Tom introduces himself and says,"You know, I've heard a lot of people sing my songs but yours was the best I've ever heard. I wanted to just tell you that".
My friend was completely shocked and honored. Tom Jones complimented him! How cool is that?!!
October 19th, 2009 at 5:30 am
* Favorite karaoke song to sing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoqyHkYSJqY
* Open bar or private room
room-I'm enthusiastic, not good
* Solos or duets
no matter. more the merrier
October 19th, 2009 at 5:31 am
ODDest song heard at karaoke
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0PiQCKrvCI
October 19th, 2009 at 5:33 am
Good Morning!
I just went karaoke this past Fri with my Birthday Gang. We get a private room where we can bring our own food, booze, soda, props, etc. Most songs we all sing, mic or no mic. There are certain songs we just know, it's a solo song and we give the floor to that one or two people. We dance, do choreography, keep imaginary score boyz vs girlz. We usually have the room for 6-8 hrs.
No song is banned, if I really don't like the song I use that time to go to the restroom. LOL But karaoke is not totally about who can sing the best, it's about having fun. Heck, if a person is that good they'd be a paid performer. Geez, loosen up, I have friends who can't carry a tune (one is tone deaf- seriously) but it's about having fun together.
I don't have a fave song, it ranges from Patsy Cline to Stevie Nicks to Grace Slick, to Anne Murray and everything in between. We have favorite lines to certain songs, favorite choreography to certain songs, we're just nuts and enjoy being together.
I have friends who can sing really good and other friends who are like Julia Roberts in My Best Friend's Wedding. It's all good. It's all fun.
I'm still waiting on the day I can hear Aunty Paula sing.
October 19th, 2009 at 5:43 am
I have Aunty Paula on video....from the 1st TRIAD pah-tay.....still waiting for the $100K ransom payment
October 19th, 2009 at 6:00 am
@sally @20 props??????
hee hee
Good morning gang.
October 19th, 2009 at 6:05 am
Aiee ya ya, who singing????????????
Pass me more beea. MayBEE they going sound bettah 
Yep I heard some terrible singers. Yes we snicker but don't really BOO cause at least they have the guts to sing. But PLEASE guys. Don't try to sing a GIRLIE song with your MALE voice. That's so wrong.
October 19th, 2009 at 6:19 am
This song went in by error once and it just kinda stuck, been singing it ever since. ODD, but we like it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p02DgHeGdyI
My friend, who plays keyboards, will sometimes do the intro just for fun at gigs.
Good Morning Ynaku: #22... I don't get it. MayBEE cuz I cannot see the pics of the smilies (?)
October 19th, 2009 at 6:30 am
Good morning anklebiters, jaydee, teejay, matt, sally, Ynaku and da hive!
October 19th, 2009 at 6:40 am
Poster #26 has to sing a karaoke song
October 19th, 2009 at 6:40 am
ooooooppssssss.....make that poster #28 ....
October 19th, 2009 at 6:45 am
My friend and I have the same birthdate and every year we sing to each other.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_1PAx5Ycwo
We don't need a bar to karaoke. Just a place.
We sing at work too.
Which is where I need to BEE leaving for soon.
Have a day full of song everyone!
October 19th, 2009 at 7:12 am
Good morning.
I can't remember the last time we went to a karaoke place. I don't sing unless the karaoke machine is at someone's house and it's after 3:00am and everyone is passed out on the floor. Then It's Stairway to Heaven.
Have a good one.
October 19th, 2009 at 7:16 am
Good morning to you...good morning to you. Good morning to The Hive! Good morning to you!! (Now how do I insert those musical notes?)
And happy birthday to Wade!!!
Some of my favorite songs I like hearing sung are REO Speedwagon and Air Supply. I also like folks who can do alternative rock songs!!
Should we do karaoke for our get together this Sunday? Looks like planning a game night might BEE a bit more difficult...
October 19th, 2009 at 7:20 am
anklebiters: Oops, was that off key?
Don't some karaoke places have a scoring machine? Not sure if those are accurate or just for fun...
sally: Sounds like you guys have a blast during karaoke!! As you said, they are not performing on a stage and are just singing for a good time... Can't BEEieve you guys stay that long though. Do you guys all lose your voices at the end of the night?
jaydee: Wow, that's an amazing story!! Can you imagine the real singer hearing you sing their song??? Did your friend get an autograph?
teejay: Can you do our musical selections today? Karaoke songs and birthday songs for Wade!!
October 19th, 2009 at 7:25 am
Hi Everyone.
Sally: #24 I haven't heard that song for ages and ages. Isn't it ODD that people write songs about the ODDEST things and it sells?
I can't sing and like Shauna, I don't push it. But, I sing a lot when I'm alone at home. I've been singing Buttons and Bows aloud to myself since I was a kid. When I was growing up, we had a furo-ba. My chore was to heat up the water. I used to sing aloud, pretending to be a singer, while tending to the fire. But, put one other person in the picture and...duh, duh, duh that's all folks!
October 19th, 2009 at 7:25 am
Happy Birthday Wade!
The only place I ever sing is in church, but not loud enough for anyone to hear.
October 19th, 2009 at 7:29 am
Happy Birthday Wade!
Welcome back to the news work world, Shauna! Too bad, you missed the Bal-loony Boy story.
October 19th, 2009 at 7:40 am
Good Mourning..............
What a crappy weekend; lost AGAIN to the HATED, DESPISED, SASSY Punahou girls V-ball team after leading 2-1 on Saturday.
This morning no water due to a water main break.
Supposedly bad luck comes in "3's"...........waiting for a #3......oh, not that!
OL.............don't wanna have a #3
October 19th, 2009 at 7:41 am
Happy Birthday Wade! Hope you have a great day!
OL.................still hoping no #3
October 19th, 2009 at 7:45 am
Baby Got Back. That song should never be sung at karaoke. And yet, I always see a bunch of drunk college aged girls try after they had a few shots.
October 19th, 2009 at 7:48 am
Good morning!!!
Happy b-day Wade!!!
October 19th, 2009 at 7:53 am
What sounds do DEAD animals make???
October 19th, 2009 at 8:19 am
@uku
mostly, the ones I come into contact with, go "sizzle sizzle" when they hit the hot oil.
October 19th, 2009 at 8:26 am
Ukuhead: Gotta use your imagination! Come on!
matt: Sizzle sizzle! Haha!!
EMM386: I actually heard a couple people sing "Baby Got Back" pretty good!! Rap is so difficult!
Ocean Lover: I heard about that main break. Sucks you got affected. Don't know how I would get ready in the morning with NO water!!! A nightmare!!
midori-mm: Looks like the fallout of the balloon boy story will still continue!
M: Church songs are very nice!!
October 19th, 2009 at 8:37 am
i don't know...rap songs at karaoke...kinda weak, imo. c@w, southern rock, 70's rock, ballads...all good karaoke genres. hawaiian, opera, foreign...pretty impressive if done well (actually, anything's impressive if sung well).
for me, though...happy drunk=ACDC. pensive drunk= hootie and the blowfish
October 19th, 2009 at 8:46 am
One "rap" song that might work is "Stan" by Eminem and Dido
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vCxTowpOgE
October 19th, 2009 at 8:52 am
I don't know...I just think it's odd when a song is sung in first person and the singer identifies him/herself in the lyrics and the person singing it isn't the person named in the lyrics.
cool song, btw. the live version from the grammys w/elton john was particularly cool.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYi8ZvbyGrI
October 19th, 2009 at 9:22 am
Mornin’ Hive
Shauna: I hope you enjoyed your vacation
Wade: Happy Birthday!
As far as karaoke, I myself can not carry a tune
so I don’t sing. If I am at a bar and a group of horrible singers start to sing I will either leave or get the karaoke book, select 20songs and keep the microphones shut off next to me. 
October 19th, 2009 at 9:37 am
@Shauna:
I don't know if he ever got Tom Jones' autograph. My friend is a local boy living in AZ now.
Oh yeah, welcome back from your vacation....or was it a stay-cation?
October 19th, 2009 at 9:43 am
Shauna: I can't get YouTube at work so its going to have to be another bee. Sorry.
October 19th, 2009 at 10:10 am
QB: I'm sorry your vacay is over... but... welcome back??
I like karaoke, but not singing in the microphone, bhahah!
I used to work at a private room style karaoke.with multiple rooms... and sometimes it was baaaad.... but eh... so what, they were having fun! 'n on slow nights... we sang by ourselves heheh... or played stuff while cleaning.... "Maniac" from flashdance being a fave "cleaning" song!
October 19th, 2009 at 10:27 am
Happy Birthday Wade!
October 19th, 2009 at 10:44 am
Good Morning Hive!
Okay, I'll take a shot at the questions:
Favorite karaoke song to sing: Hm, funnest? Bohemian Rhapsody -- Queen
I dunno, I'd rather sing in the background than grab the mike.
Open bar or private room: Private room! Then no need listen to some of the bad singers you don't know.
Better the Devil you know, I suppose...
Solos or duets: I prefer solos. Sometimes you can have 2 pretty good singers butcher a duet BEEcause they can't harmonize.
ODDest song heard at karaoke: I was at a bar once and this dude was singing "Don't Be Cruel" by Elvis. English wasn't this guy's first language, and he was off key as well. Even worse, he would only sing every 5th word or so.
So he's like half-way through the song, and he approaches the guy working the karaoke. He stops the song, and a new song pops up: "Don't Be Cruel," by Bobby Brown. The guy picked the wrong song, but he didn't know it UNTIL HALF-WAY THROUGH!!!
Song fires up, and he's "singing" it the EXACT. SAME. WAY.
"Croooooool! ................................................YOOOOOOO!!!.........
..........CROOOOOOOOL!!!................YOOOOOOOOO!!!!!"
So ironic too, choosing that song.
Happy Birthday Wade!
October 19th, 2009 at 10:55 am
... oh no, I feel like a stranger in here again ...
... but, in the spirit of the karaoke theme ... let me re-introduce myself in a rapping way ...
♪ last name jr, first name rayboy ♪
♪ I act like a child but I aint no toy ♪
♫♫ R to the AY to the BEE OH WHY ♫♫
... ok ... that was absolutely stoopid!!! ... but just had to do it anyway ...
... I actually love karaoke ... I think I'm a passable singer
... I hope ... but like Sally said ... the main thing is that you're having fun ... and I'll sing any song once ... 
hey Shauna ... here's one that I tried ... do you know??? ...
♪♪ and what would you say if I called on you now ♪♪
♪♪ and said that I can't hold on ♪♪
♪♪ there's no easy way, it gets harder each day ♪♪
♪♪ please love me or I'll be gone, I'll be gone ♪♪
... Have a Good One Everyone!!! ...
Θ( O O )Θ
October 19th, 2009 at 11:04 am
♫♫ Good morning ♫ ... ♫ good mooooorning ♫ good morning to you ♫
♫ and you and you ♫
♫ Good morning to The Hive! ♫
♫ Good morning to you!! ♫
H A P P Y ... B I R T H D A Y ... to Wade!!!
October 19th, 2009 at 11:13 am
I think I know who forgot to take his Ritalin today.
I keed, I KEED!
October 19th, 2009 at 11:34 am
What are some of the worst karaoke songs you have heard in an open bar? Did people make rude remarks, snicker or boo the singer?
... one of my friends is pretty bad ... he's monotone and flat ... I see others snicker or make faces ... but he's having fun and most are polite enough to not say anything ... I'll try to sing along to blend so maybe it sounds a little better ... but I'm not a strong singer and I have trouble not going flat myself ...
Do you think people can tell when they are out of tune?
... I guess most people who hear themselves can tell when they’re flat ... but tone-deaf people just can't tell either way ... they must think it sounds ok ... wait a minute ... am I one of those???
Should bad singers not be allowed to sing in open bars? Could it hurt customer service? Or what's wrong with people just having a good time — after all, it's not like you're competing on a singing show!
... I say, let 'em all sing ... good or bad ... it's about having fun ... anyway, a song is about 3 or 4 minutes long ... it's not like they're signing the whole time ...
Quick survey:
Favorite karaoke song to sing ... not sure ... probably some slow sappy love song ... but I like "7" because it's uptempo and has a good beat ...
Open bar or private room ... private room to practice on songs you stink at ... open bar to do the songs you know really well ...
Solos or duets ... where there's a willing girl ... I'd rather duet ... or at least try ...
ODDest song heard at karaoke ... ??? ... I've heard some ODD singers ... but most songs are familiar or at least normal ...
October 19th, 2009 at 11:55 am
Good afternoon.
I know I can't sing, so I usually don't. I really enjoy music and listening to others. It's just on rare occasions will I even attempt. I feel that good singers have a natural talent, like some people can run quickly and some can't. Coaching and lessons may help, but the rest is genetics.
October 19th, 2009 at 11:58 am
BananaFysh: So you like Queen songs?
And that must have BEEn funny with the guy BEEing off key, missing words and not even well-versed in English!! And um, I probably would wail the same way, too! 
HNL2LAS: When you do a girls-only karaoke, you can sing all those attitude songs!
Jack: Haha, I can totally see you doing that!! So if two people who cannot sing do a duet together, what does that mean?
October 19th, 2009 at 12:19 pm
rayboyjr: Good afternoon!!!!! Thanks for the musical notes!
I don't recognize that song but it sounds like it would BEE a nice one. But I'd rather hear you rap IRL!! Can you also sing Korean songs? Don't have that many karaoke places (at least that I'm aware of) that have Korean songs, yeah?
visitor: I usually just listen or softly sing along without a mic for fun. It's great to hear the others sing! You really think it's genetics? MayBEE that's where talent comes from...
sally: Did you watch "Glee" yet? I love the way they put a new twist on old favorites!
Ynaku: As long as you don't toss food at a bad singer it's all good.
NaPueo: Can't BEElieve you got first, you night owl!!
October 19th, 2009 at 12:49 pm
@Shauna: You obviously haven't gotten the drunken college girl version because it's terrible.
October 19th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
eh, howzit hive!! Mahalo for all bday wishes! definitely feeling the love that is uniquely made in hawaii.
teej: read that the wahines got win 1,000 for shoji. can't think of anyone more deserving.
shauna: welcome back. when you gonna tell us who the second place setting is for?
October 19th, 2009 at 1:21 pm
good afternoon!
huuu....still recovering from Aerosmith hangover from last nite.
i NKHEA too now!
and to tie it in with da topic....here's my feeble attempt to cover Steven Tyler.
is the mic on? test....test
ahem.......mi mi mi mi mi
Sing with me, sing for the years
Sing for the laughter 'n sing for the tears
Sing with me, if it's just for today
Mabye tomorrow the good Lord will take you awAY...ay AY ay AY ah AY ay
Dream on, dream on, dream on
DREAM ON! 
DREAM ON! 
Dream yourself a dream come truuuuuue
....*plays air guitar riff*
Dream on, dream on, dream on
Dream until your dream comes true
....*plays air guitar riff*
Dream on, dream on, dream on, dream on
....*in kick a$$ screaming voice*
DREAM ON!
ohhh...ah AH ah AH ah AH ah AH AHHHHH!
whew! ok.....just lost my voice.
October 19th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
Happy Birfday Wade!
October 19th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
Shauna said :
No throwing good food. Only Edamame and peanut shells
Us not like that. No wast good stuff.
October 19th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
@anklebiters - if the video you have is of Paula singing when Steve was playing guitar, I have a check for you with your name on it. That one didn't turn out too well. It was too slow and too low.
October 19th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
That's because you have to look for Noraebang instead of Karaoke.
Here's one of opso's favorites:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEitb0zF-Yc
October 19th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
BF - eh.....dat guy jalike the chick who sang Ken Lee?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RgL2MKfWTo
October 19th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
Largo - eh.....so WHO get da FULL size poster of her in their cubicle?
October 19th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
btw.....you related to Ken Lee?
October 19th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
@opso ... major props for being able to take on Aerosmith songs ...
... I can just hear my voice wailing and cracking ... spewing out something awful if I attempted an Aerosmith song ... and I've tried it before ... not good ... absolutely awful ...
... in fact, I'd boo and laugh at myself ... 
...
October 19th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
Hi Shauna ...
uhh ... in my dreams i can sing anything
... but, IRL ...
me + Aerosmith song = awful
me + rap = not much better
... yeah, I can sing 2 Korean songs ... "Bogoshipda" and I can't remember the other ... some places have Korean or Japanese or even Chinese songs ... gotta ask ...
... and I'll rap for you IRL, if you sing with me IRL ... how's that??? ... some give and take seems appropriate here ... yeah, a public showcase of Shauna's wailing talents ...
Θ( O O )Θ
October 19th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
@opso - no relationship to Ken Lee. Just Hyori Lee.
I know one Korean song:
"Arirang, arirang, arangriro"
(or something like that).
October 19th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
opso: Woo-hoo! I love Aerosmith songs! Cool you went to the concert! Are you one of those crazed fans that sing along and scream?
Rodney Lee: Ken Lee! Haha! Hmm, never heard of Noraebang BEEfore...
rayboyjr: Deal!! That means you gotta come out to karaoke!! I'll start practicing my wailing in tune!
October 19th, 2009 at 3:05 pm
There is a Noraebang place that shares the same parking lot as Sorabol. Can't remember the name right now. I've never been there but daughter #2 used to go there.
October 19th, 2009 at 3:13 pm
@opso -- Aigoo, I no can see YouTube stuff at work, but I know that Ken Lee song you're talking about.
Classic!
The guy who I heard "singing" wasn't anywhere close to the Ken Lee chick. He was totally out of tune, and was just pitchy, yo. And he only hit like 1/8th of the words.
Oh, after "Don't Be Cruel," he continued to sing!
He "sang" Moloka`i Slide after, and was just as bad.
"Back .......... back .........kiiiiiiiiiiiineeee!! ..........BaaaaaAAAAaaack! ........
kiiiiiiiine!!!! ............... Retuuuuuuuuurn!!!"
Ho boy. Was a long night, that night.
October 19th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
@Shauna -- Actually Bohemian Rhapsody is the only Queen song I attempt to sing, and GOTTA BEE with a group.
I prefer Queens of The Stone Age, but in the words of Simon Cowell, singing that at karaoke is "indulgent." I don't want to sing stuff that No One Knows.
October 19th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
@Rodney ... I thought I read somewhere that you were part-Korean??? ... or was that part-time Korean???
...
... I never heard of Noraebang, either ... been there, just never heard it referred to that way ...
... I've heard of Arirang ... but never heard it sung BEEfore ... it was one of the early music pieces my guitar teacher taught ... back when I tried to take up classical guitar ... and I wasn't too good at that either ...
October 19th, 2009 at 3:50 pm
BananaFysh:
matt; Those were some great music links you posted! There's this one video I saw (was it Bon Jovi??) for a MLB game or something... Super nice!
October 19th, 2009 at 4:10 pm
Okay I'm home.
Karaoke songs:
KISS-Beth
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbtO_Ayjw0M
October 19th, 2009 at 4:12 pm
Bee Gees - Words
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M92QzPjgbag
October 19th, 2009 at 4:12 pm
Shauna ... wow ... a challenge ... who does open bar karaoke anyway??? ... last place I've done that was "Cheers" on Piikoi across Ala Moana ... but they've shut down I think ...
... can't think of any others right now ...
... btw ... isn't most bad karaoke singers guys??? ... maybe because more guys dare to try ... but I also think that since girls have naturally higher voices ... their voices tend to be better suited for singing ... maybe??? ... that's my guess ...
... who's the Hive's resident vocal expert??? ...
October 19th, 2009 at 4:13 pm
Journey - Lights
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYHZtPrtFOw&feature=channel
October 19th, 2009 at 4:13 pm
Kansas - Dust In The Wind
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkbdP7sq0w8&feature=channel
October 19th, 2009 at 4:14 pm
Journey - Faithfully
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKorl7Ouht0
October 19th, 2009 at 4:16 pm
Doobie Brothers - Black Water
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqZ95a249p0
October 19th, 2009 at 4:19 pm
For BF:
Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2omuoO_hIbQ
October 19th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
Queen - Crazy Little Thing Called Love
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFWbF0Kp-_4
October 19th, 2009 at 4:23 pm
This one might look like BF if he was into drag queens.
Queen - I Want To Break Free
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYYL1vybRU4
October 19th, 2009 at 4:31 pm
Some songs you might hear when you sing karaoke with da braddahs.
Bruddah IZ ~ Hawai'i Aloha
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_17vGYa81s
October 19th, 2009 at 4:32 pm
Bruddah Iz ~ White Sandy Beach
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_YfyKahP-0&feature=related
October 19th, 2009 at 4:34 pm
Kalapana - Molokai Sweet Home
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raekjhZveso
October 19th, 2009 at 4:37 pm
teejay: Woo-hoo! I see lots of Queen songs from the King!
I also love Journey songs. Wish more people would sing them at karaoke!
rayboyjr: I say anklebiters is the resident vocal expert....
October 19th, 2009 at 4:40 pm
Olomana- Ku'u Home O Kahalu'u
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HI0hkdyU1tY
October 19th, 2009 at 4:46 pm
Ultimate karaoke goal is to sing a capella.
Original Voca People
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7lnrEfJcyA
October 19th, 2009 at 5:12 pm
The Bangles Walk Like An Egyptian
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWP-AsG5DRk
October 19th, 2009 at 5:15 pm
The Bangles --- Eternal Flame
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwajTekSAcM&feature=related
Susanna Hoff still has it! Of course I'm talking about her beautiful eyes and voice.
October 19th, 2009 at 5:21 pm
Jimmy Buffett - MargaritaVille
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUTf5qvS0Lo&feature=related
Somebody always has to sing this one after a six pack or two. NKHEA?
October 19th, 2009 at 5:32 pm
Extreme - More than words
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kt7L4X4li_k
Why do guys always try this song thinking they can impress the girls and the girls will try sing a Mariah Carey song or a Whitney Houston song and sound like cats in heat?
October 19th, 2009 at 5:33 pm
Funny - we were just talking about this at a kanikapila on Saturday. The last time I sang karaoke was the day I turned 24 at a tiny 10-seat bar in Kyoto and I'd like to keep it that way. I sang "You Belong to Me":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bw3Yi8kmp98
Another friend at the kanikapila said he was at one karaoke joint in Honolulu where someone else said "oh, s__t, someone who can actually sing" after the friend took his turn. (This friend has a fantastic falsetto.) Said friend then went to another karaoke joint where the guy at the mike was a huge gay guy with a voice as good as he was big who was working the crowd. Friend said it was weird to hit the extremes in the karaoke world - to be the best in the room and then to be completely outclassed in the same night.
October 19th, 2009 at 5:33 pm
Then you get the couples who think they sound like this.
Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers - Islands in the stream
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lixDK_tMEhE
October 19th, 2009 at 5:33 pm
@teejay, #96: it's called the American Idol syndrome.
October 19th, 2009 at 5:36 pm
You also get the homely girl who opens your eyes and sings a version of.
Cyndi Lauper "True Colors"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbZDjnWtK1A
October 19th, 2009 at 5:38 pm
One of my favorite songs by Cyndi. Haunting and beautiful.
Cyndi Lauper - I Drove All Night
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bR46ibN7Rw&feature=related
October 19th, 2009 at 5:40 pm
KAN: I hear you. I might be coming up your way in late November. Silverdale?
October 19th, 2009 at 5:48 pm
Silverdale? In November? Brrrrr. But the best `ukulele player in Washington State lives in Silverdale. Why're you going to Silverdale, teej?
October 19th, 2009 at 5:54 pm
KAN: Work. If I go I'll be there for two weeks and hope to take in the sights. Shauna can fill you in what I do for work but not here on this blog.
October 19th, 2009 at 5:58 pm
KAN: You like the old standards? That song is sung really low it reminds me of Judy Garland's voice in "Somewhere Over the Rainbow".
October 19th, 2009 at 6:01 pm
Another slow dance song. Romance at it's best.
Eagles - I Can't Tell You Why
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WwhRV1XP6A
October 19th, 2009 at 6:04 pm
I tried to sing this one time with a high school classmate and I sounded like crap. To high in the register is my excuse.
Separate Lives "White Nights"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mF0scfQ7_so
October 19th, 2009 at 6:07 pm
@teejay: I love the old standards - most of my favorite songs are older than I am.
You gonna make it to the Seattle side at all? Gonna bring instruments? You play Hawaiian music? Fwiw, the 1st Annual Slack Key Festival takes place at Town Hall in Seattle on 11/22.
http://seattleslackkeyfestival.com/
October 19th, 2009 at 6:12 pm
Hi Everyone!
Funny thing, I just got home and my friends called... they're at Krazy's right now. Catchu all later! Gotta go!
October 19th, 2009 at 6:17 pm
KAN: You must sing some of this then.
Zooey Deschanel - Dream a Little Dream of Me
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ThRVUcmSa0&feature=related
I would love to bring at least an uke but I don't know what my schedule would be like. If I'm not mistaken I would be up there for the Thanksgiving week and the first week of December. I first have to buy long johns and gloves.
October 19th, 2009 at 6:29 pm
teejay: I totally want to hear you sing these songs listed!!
KAN: Haha, American Idol syndrome!! So true!
October 19th, 2009 at 6:33 pm
Rodney:
Can you overnight the check please
I have a special occasion that I need it for tomorrow 
The video doesn't show Paula's face....so I can use it to karaoke-mail someone else with it to 
Shauna:
Vocal expert
You're asking someone who can't even sing in the shower 
October 19th, 2009 at 6:44 pm
Bhahah talk about karaoke and Sally gets an invite to karaoke! Wow, what timing!
October 19th, 2009 at 6:46 pm
ankles: You slacking as the PJ master of this blog? I can even get close to what you listen to.
Shauna: Maybe one day but I doubt it.
Tell KAN to sing for you and ankles. I have a horrible voice but sing in my car with the radio blasting so I can't hear myself. My son is the only one who has heard me cut loose and he has issues with my technique.
October 19th, 2009 at 6:46 pm
ooooh teejay! Journey and Queen, auryte!!
October 19th, 2009 at 6:48 pm
sally: sing a Carpenter's for me or a Neil Sedaka song.
October 19th, 2009 at 7:03 pm
One of my favorite Sedaka song....
Laughter in the rain
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uec35ppYLIc
October 19th, 2009 at 7:08 pm
I wish I could play the piano track.....
Journey - Open Arms
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTMzPpwc36M
October 19th, 2009 at 7:10 pm
The best BEE Gee's song, IMHO....
Bee Gees - Massachusetts
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XWYefe9EzI
October 19th, 2009 at 7:21 pm
Good evening hive!
October 19th, 2009 at 7:24 pm
Wahines win game 1
October 19th, 2009 at 7:33 pm
If I could only play like her
Samba Pa Ti
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tGieanN5JQ
October 19th, 2009 at 7:42 pm
Wahines wins game 2
October 19th, 2009 at 7:48 pm
teejay: What does your son think is your technique problem? So cute him!
HNL2LAS: So should we do the party this Sunday or another day? You got most of your things in order?
M: You watching on TV?
anklebiters: Everyone sings well in the shower!
Even me!
Jack: Is it ice cream Monday??
October 19th, 2009 at 7:49 pm
M:
2 out of 3 match
October 19th, 2009 at 7:51 pm
Shauna; watching the game on TV
anklebiters: it's 3 out of 5
October 19th, 2009 at 8:03 pm
Shauna: it's grilled cheese night, but ice cream sounds yummy
October 19th, 2009 at 8:09 pm
M: What can you and Masako sing?
October 19th, 2009 at 8:16 pm
Wahine wins game 3
teejay: you don't want to hear us sing...
October 19th, 2009 at 8:18 pm
Shauna: My son listens to the trash that's on the airwaves now. Rap has really decimated vocal quality along with most of the pop hits. I blame all this on my poor vocals. My son thinks I need to sound like a 'gansta'. Not likely in this life time, plus I can still kick is okole.
Funny how we judge music. I'm like KAN in that I'm willing to go back 400 years to know what music is and enjoy it for what it is. My son isn't willing to go beyond last year or last month for that matter. One day....one day.
October 19th, 2009 at 8:19 pm
What's up with not having Chris Mclaughlin as a color commentator? Has he been fired?
M: I love to hear people sing. You and Masako can knock you socks off and I'll be there rooting you on!!!!!!!
October 19th, 2009 at 8:21 pm
jack: You are out!!! Is Monday grilled cheese night or is every night grilled cheese night? I just know Thursdays are Thirsty Thursdays!
teejay: I tend to like new music but you can't deny the lyrics are way better on the classics!!
Wade: The extra setting is for you or any of my other O&E guests!
Ocean Lover: Did #3 happen today?
October 19th, 2009 at 8:35 pm
Shauna: it's MNF and my team was playing. We are heading to grilled cheese and karaoke now. You are free to join us if you like, I may even sing.
October 19th, 2009 at 8:36 pm
teejay: my kids listen to Christian pop music.
October 19th, 2009 at 8:37 pm
Oops!!!
Realized that tomorrow is turd tuesday but I can't make it. Have fun without me. Hopefully I can make it next month...
October 19th, 2009 at 8:38 pm
jack: Oh yeah, I forgot about that little thing called MNF!
Did your team win? You MAY sing??? Open bar or private room?
October 19th, 2009 at 8:39 pm
Ukuhead: Turd Tuesday already?? Wow! The leader needs to BEE there!!
M: You gotta share some YouTube links later on Christian pop. You ever see the Word of Life broadcast on Sunday evenings? They always start the show with a nice song and dance...
October 19th, 2009 at 8:42 pm
Shauna: winner winner grilled cheese dinner!!! We are 6-0, wayyy better than my fantasy team
Open bar, see you soon
October 19th, 2009 at 9:01 pm
Good evening vampires and zomBEEs
October 19th, 2009 at 9:05 pm
Good night!
October 19th, 2009 at 9:13 pm
David In Oregeon: Hiya!!!!!!! How are you feeling? Did you finally beat the dang cold??
jack: La la la la la la....I am the Queen!! Ooh la la, bayBEE bayBEE!
M: Good night!
October 19th, 2009 at 9:14 pm
Good Evening All!!
Been a long day.
I like to sing karaoke. I'm one of those guys that everyone hates - knows all the words, but can't sing a lick. And I'll sing ANYTHING. Without alcohol in me too. It's all fun though. chawan_cut has been witness to my carnage before. But I definitely gotta do the private room thing. Only the people I know should have to endure that kind of ear trauma.
October 19th, 2009 at 9:23 pm
bamboohouse808: Hey stranger!! So you can BEE a sober singer? Cool though I can't picture that!
Sorry to hear about your long day!! Tomorrow can only BEE better... 
Time to watch my "Gossip Girl" on DVR!!
October 19th, 2009 at 9:34 pm
QB: Nope, this thing is sticking with me and just won't go away. My sinuses are still acting up.
October 19th, 2009 at 9:36 pm
ODD Question: are private karaoke rooms soundproof?
October 19th, 2009 at 9:48 pm
Hello Hive!
Back from another night of karaoke at Krazy's. Mondays are good cuz it's half price. Tonight was girlz night. Fun Fun Fun!!!
D in O: no, rooms are not soundproof. But please don't let that stop you, it's still FUN! btw, are you still seeing the doc for your ails? Got good meds? This is way long to be sick like this. Please take care.
October 19th, 2009 at 10:30 pm
... I don't know how you night owls do it ... I find myself struggling to make a post late at night lately ... my mind is sleepy, lazy, empty and almost closing for the night ...
@sally ... I'm pretty jealous of your karaoke night out with your gang ... I used to have a gang like that ... we'd just get up and go maybe 2 or 3 times a week ... but sadly ... don't have that gang anymore ... I was one of the junker singers in the gang ... but got better over time ... btw ... is Krazy's the one on Young Street??? ...
@David In Oregon ... that's a funny thing about the private rooms ... many think that it's soundproof ... so they just go for it thinking they're in absolute privacy ... but if you are outside waiting or passing by or whatever ... you can still hear others singing ...
October 19th, 2009 at 10:35 pm
sally: nope, no prescription meds to deal with my illness, just using over the counter stuff.
October 19th, 2009 at 10:40 pm
Hi Shauna!
BEEn way too busy, but saw this thread and couldn't stay away.
Favorite karaoke song(s) to sing: The Dance by Garth Brooks
Sold by John Michael Montgomery
Yeah, it's COW MUSIC
Open Bar or Private Room: Either one - no shame!
Solo or Duet: Solo, I have problems harmonizing too..
ODDest song: Theme from Gilligan Island (but everyone knew the lyrics!)
Oh yeah....and I LOVE GLEE!!
October 19th, 2009 at 10:42 pm
@bamboohouse808 ... I know many guys like you ... in fact, I might be one of those guys too ... love the just go for it attitude ... no sked, just sing ... anyway ... most people aren't that bothered ...
... and half of people are drunk and won't remember tomorrow anyway ... and the other half sing just like you ... and the other half don't have the nerve to get up and sing themselves ... wait, wait ... 3 halves not good ... make that a third each ...
October 19th, 2009 at 10:43 pm
@rayboyjr: Krazy's has two locations but yes, I went to the Young St one tonight and last Fri. I work right across the street in the Interstate Bldg so parking is easy. If you ever go there, park in the Interstate Bldg, take a ticket. After 10pm the gate stays up so you leave for free. Do NOT park in the outside lot... they will tow (don't know why).
When I first started karaoke over 10 yrs ago, that gang used to go 2-3 times a wk also. That slowed down and now I've got 4 diff gangs that go. My main one is my "Birthday Gang". Tons of fun! But now I'm lucky if I go once or twice a month. That's why we sing so much at work.
October 19th, 2009 at 11:06 pm
rayboyjr: I think Cheers moved to the mauka ewa corner of Keeaumoku and King St.
October 19th, 2009 at 11:51 pm
QB:Sun is still okay for me, but if a different night is better, just let me know. bahhah is my stuff all in order, are you kidding me?? hehe... not even close... sigh... but I'm working on stuff like crazy... bahhaaha!
October 20th, 2009 at 1:25 am
@Teejay -- Thanks for the Bohemian Rhapsody.
No thanks for the drag Queens, though!
Not into them, thank you very much!!!