Good group karaoke songs

Lalanae · Post by **Lalanae** » March 3, 2004, 12:31 am

Ok, what we are looking for are suggestions for karaoke songs, but they must be suitable for a group of people. This means:

* It must be easy
* It must be somewhat familiar

In other words, I'm not interested in your personal favorite song and nothing remotely obscure.

For those going to Fan Faire, please post if someone suggests something you like. It would be really cool to get all the VV folks up there together for a song.

Edit:
Sirensa suggested a couple in the FF thread I thought were good:

It's Raining Men!
We're Not Gonna Take It (Twisted Sister)

Dregor Thule · Post by **Dregor Thule** » March 3, 2004, 12:41 am

Lean On Me

Lalanae · Post by **Lalanae** » March 3, 2004, 12:44 am

Dregor Thule wrote:Lean On Me

Yeah, actually, that kinda summed up last year even tho we didn't have a stage, or mics, or music. Much love to Drolgin and Mezzdat for that moment. Too bad they won't be there this year.

Canelek · Post by **Canelek** » March 3, 2004, 1:00 am

'THE TABLE' is usually singing along at the weekly fun, but I don't think I can think of a good group song...

Although Sirensa and I do a mean "Summer Nights".

Aevian Dreaklear · Post by **Aevian Dreaklear** » March 3, 2004, 3:54 am

For some reason whenever it comes on the radio, my friends and I wail out Self Esteem by Offspring and Basketcase by Green Day.

Jice Virago · Post by **Jice Virago** » March 3, 2004, 4:24 am

5 best Kareoke/sing along type songs of all time:

1) Louie Louie - The Kings

2) I got You Babe - Sonny and Cher

3) You Shook Me All Night Long - AC/DC

4) Hey Jude - Beeatles

5) Ring of Fire- Johny Cash (Try it when your really drunk if you don't believe me)

Your milage may vary but thats my list.

Canelek · Post by **Canelek** » March 3, 2004, 4:27 am

Ring of Fire and Hey Jude are good as songs anytime, but there is almost nothing worse than someone, much less a group of people, trying to sing anything sung by Brian Johnson.

You are right on the popularity of those songs though!

Truant · Post by **Truant** » March 3, 2004, 7:15 am

the absolute best group karaoke song is...

Summer Lovin' from Grease.

It even has seperate parts for boys and girls.

Pherr the Dorf · Post by **Pherr the Dorf** » March 3, 2004, 8:31 am

That song from animal house.... but it's 3:30 am and I can only see Belushi doing the floppy fish on the floor

Arborealus · Post by **Arborealus** » March 3, 2004, 8:56 am

Pherr the Dorf wrote:That song from animal house.... but it's 3:30 am and I can only see Belushi doing the floppy fish on the floor

Gator!

Sylvos · Post by **Sylvos** » March 3, 2004, 11:09 am

uh best group song?
YMCA

name one person who doesn't know it.

Arborealus · Post by **Arborealus** » March 3, 2004, 11:25 am

Sylvos wrote:uh best group song?
YMCA

name one person who doesn't know it.

I nominate Sylvos as da gay indian!...

masteen · Post by **masteen** » March 3, 2004, 11:49 am

I've always been partial to Jimmy Buffett's "Why Don't We Get Drunk and Screw" for those special group activities. "Friends in Low Places" is another one if you're in a more redneck location.

Jassun · Post by **Jassun** » March 3, 2004, 11:53 am

A group of my friends goes to a Karaoke bar every Friday night and occasionally we join them. Although the songs in the list below aren’t necessarily my personal favorites, they are the songs that the entire bar always seems to like to join in and sing along.

You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling – The Righteous Brothers
Friends in Low Places – Garth Brooks
You Never Even Call Me by My Name – David Allen Coe
Family Tradition – Hank Williams, Jr.
Margaritaville – Jimmy Buffet

Psyloche · Post by **Psyloche** » March 3, 2004, 12:16 pm

Piano man
Tiny Dancer

Post by **Sylvus** » March 3, 2004, 1:35 pm

Psyloche wrote:Piano man

As much as I hate Billy Joel, I have to say that I've seen more people break out singing that song in places that it wasn't even a kareoke bar than any other song. Hell, I've even sung along.

Voronwë · Post by **Voronwë** » March 3, 2004, 1:38 pm

sylvos you homo

Waran · Post by **Waran** » March 3, 2004, 2:33 pm

Truant wrote:the absolute best group karaoke song is...

Summer Lovin' from Grease.

It even has seperate parts for boys and girls.

Yeah and we totally butchered that song in Harrisburg, didn't we Truant

Lalanae · Post by **Lalanae** » March 3, 2004, 2:34 pm

Sylvus wrote:
Psyloche wrote:Piano man
As much as I hate Billy Joel, I have to say that I've seen more people break out singing that song in places that it wasn't even a kareoke bar than any other song. Hell, I've even sung along.

Billy Joel pwns you

Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » March 3, 2004, 2:45 pm

I am Woman Hear Me Roar

I am woman, hear me roar
In numbers too big to ignore (zerg!)
And I know too much
To go back an' pretend (stolen l33t strats)
'Cause I've heard it all before
And I've been down there on the floor (bind rush)
No one's ever gonna
Keep me down again...(instanced zones)

With a few changes, this song would work!

Spankes · Post by **Spankes** » March 3, 2004, 2:56 pm

Sweet Caroline

Truant · Post by **Truant** » March 3, 2004, 5:33 pm

Waran wrote:
Truant wrote:the absolute best group karaoke song is...

Summer Lovin' from Grease.

It even has seperate parts for boys and girls.
Yeah and we totally butchered that song in Harrisburg, didn't we Truant

Damn straight.

Voronwë · Post by **Voronwë** » March 3, 2004, 5:54 pm

Spankes wrote:Sweet Caroline

yes, this is good!

i dont know any of the damn words, but i love singing this drunk.

Sirensa · Post by **Sirensa** » March 3, 2004, 6:02 pm

I vote NO FUCKING BALLADS!

There is nothing more torturous than listening to ballads at Karaoke. (I'm a KJ - trust me I know and cry to myself when it happens)

I'll put in a vote for "Summer Nights" - that's always a fun Karaoke song.

Celebration is another decent group song.

masteen · Post by **masteen** » March 3, 2004, 6:12 pm

Watching two (mostly) hetero men sing "Endless Love" is some quality entertainment.

Stalker Vacio · Post by **Stalker Vacio** » March 3, 2004, 6:23 pm

<------

Sublime: What I Got.

Kluden · Post by **Kluden** » March 3, 2004, 6:30 pm

"With a Little Help From my Friends" - The Beatles

Everyone knows this tune, right?

Post by **Xouqoa** » March 3, 2004, 7:24 pm

Soldier Girl by The Polyphonic Spree would probably be good if lots of people knew it. Then you could all dress up in white robes and sing along.

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » March 3, 2004, 8:53 pm

smack it up, flip it, rub it down, oh no!

Sirensa · Post by **Sirensa** » March 3, 2004, 8:56 pm

Sunserae wrote:smack it up, flip it, rub it down, oh no!

k... I actually sang this song at Karaoke just last weekend!

VEIRD!

Psyloche · Post by **Psyloche** » March 4, 2004, 2:33 pm

I need a body bag.

Spankes · Post by **Spankes** » March 4, 2004, 3:06 pm

How about "I'm too Sexy"?

Aranuil can hump Dregor again at the front of the stage or something....would be good fun!

Ogbar · Post by **Ogbar** » March 4, 2004, 3:06 pm

Squeeze - "Black Coffee in Bed"

Arborealus · Post by **Arborealus** » March 4, 2004, 3:09 pm

The entire Big Chill soundtrack..

Chidoro · Post by **Chidoro** » March 4, 2004, 8:28 pm

Although I never could stand the tune, it was still a college bar favorite w/ the broads, that "End of Time" song from Meatloaf, I think it's called.

Neil Diamond songs are certainly near the top as is Jimmy Buffet and "You Shook me all night long" is certainly a top tune for that type of thing.

How about you just give everyone a shot of heroin and sing to any of the utter shit that's been released for all formats over the last 10 years.

Arborealus · Post by **Arborealus** » March 4, 2004, 8:32 pm

Chidoro wrote:Although I never could stand the tune, it was still a college bar favorite w/ the broads, that "End of Time" song from Meatloaf, I think it's called.

Paradise by the Dashboard Lights?

Vannoth · Post by **Vannoth** » March 4, 2004, 9:10 pm

Singing any song from Grease will get you banned.

Chidoro · Post by **Chidoro** » March 4, 2004, 9:24 pm

Arborealus wrote: Paradise by the Dashboard Lights?

Yep that's the one, I'll take your word for it w/ regards to the title as I never liked them nor the song. Still, it apparently has sing-a-longtm potential

Sirensa · Post by **Sirensa** » March 4, 2004, 9:40 pm

Chidoro wrote:
Arborealus wrote: Paradise by the Dashboard Lights?
Yep that's the one, I'll take your word for it w/ regards to the title as I never liked them nor the song. Still, it apparently has sing-a-longtm potential

I LOVE SINGING THIS SONG!!!

Sylvos hates it though

It's really long, and kinda hard. Might not be the best for a group thing.

Zamtuk · Post by **Zamtuk** » March 4, 2004, 9:44 pm

Xouqoa wrote:Soldier Girl by The Polyphonic Spree would probably be good if lots of people knew it. Then you could all dress up in white robes and sing along.

i swear to fucking god that group is a cult.

The Outfield - I don't want to lose your love tonight

Damiarch · Post by **Damiarch** » March 4, 2004, 10:48 pm

You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling – The Righteous Brothers

Hell yes! I've actually done the Top Gun scene before.

Spang · Post by **Spang** » March 5, 2004, 12:00 pm

Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffett

how can you go wrong?

Bubba Grizz · Post by **Bubba Grizz** » March 5, 2004, 12:46 pm

Jassun wrote: You Never Even Call Me by My Name – David Allen Coe

Highly agree.

This is the only country song I allowed at my wedding. In fact it was the only song I specificly asked for so my groomsmen and I could make fools of ourselves while having a damn good time.

Lalanae · Post by **Lalanae** » March 5, 2004, 2:03 pm

Just thought of one

"Take it Easy" by the Eagles

Spankes · Post by **Spankes** » March 5, 2004, 2:16 pm

The Eagles are teh debil.

Sirensa · Post by **Sirensa** » March 5, 2004, 3:00 pm

Bubba Grizz wrote:
Jassun wrote: You Never Even Call Me by My Name – David Allen Coe
Highly agree.

This is the only country song I allowed at my wedding. In fact it was the only song I specificly asked for so my groomsmen and I could make fools of ourselves while having a damn good time.

VETO!!!

Not that I don't like this song.. it's a good one for Karaoke. But since some of the song is "talking" it probably wouldn't come out well in a group version.