daslied Posted September 26, 2005 Report Posted September 26, 2005 Hopefully the subject says it all. I'm trying to compile a bunch of songs that take zero skill to sing. Here are a few examples: Tequila - The Champs The Hustle - Van McCoy Rock And Roll Part 2 - Gary Glitter Wooly Bully - Sam The Sham and The Pharaohs Just A Friend - Biz Markie Anything Lou Reed (sorry to any fans) Anything by William Shatner They don't have to just have a few shouts (like "The Hustle") and rap doesn't count. Even people like Bob Dylan and Tom Waits (it kills me to say that) can be included. Basically, stuff anyone can mostly sing along with. Anybody have any ideas? Thanks, John
_Laurie_ Posted September 26, 2005 Report Posted September 26, 2005 I dont know das...you've never heard me sing, have ya?
Tenacious_Peaches Posted September 26, 2005 Report Posted September 26, 2005 Spectacular thread. Being a vocally challenged individual, I love this subject. You mentioned my favorite song to sing at the top of my lungs..."Just a Friend" by the Biz. I think anything in the hair metal oeuvre would work, because basically it's just screaming. I think a great deal of Motown sounds good no matter who sings it. *Get Ready - The Temptations *Papa Was a Rolling Stone - The Temptations *Baby, I Need Your Lovin' - The Four Tops *Proud Mary - Ike and Tina Turner Anything James Brown. Anything AC/DC.
_Laurie_ Posted September 26, 2005 Report Posted September 26, 2005 Peaches you would just die if you heard my Janis Joplin impersonation
Tenacious_Peaches Posted September 26, 2005 Report Posted September 26, 2005 It's gotta be better than mine. I make dogs go into epileptic seizures with my singing.
daslied Posted September 26, 2005 Author Report Posted September 26, 2005 (edited) Peaches, while I love your selections (sans AC/DC) I think you're giving people too much credit. Maybe I'm just a big (bad word - please don't). Anyhoo... If you've ever been to a karaoke bar, try to remember some special highlights. Edited September 29, 2005 by Guest
daslied Posted September 26, 2005 Author Report Posted September 26, 2005 You guys should do a duet of "The Closer I Get" and send it to me.
_Laurie_ Posted September 26, 2005 Report Posted September 26, 2005 Yeah...I've also heard "Ive Got You Babe" at Karaoke Bars alot...
Earth-Angel Posted September 26, 2005 Report Posted September 26, 2005 Mustang Sally! Wild thing and I love rock n roll.
miamisammy29 Posted September 26, 2005 Report Posted September 26, 2005 Spectacular thread. Being a vocally challenged individual, I love this subject. You mentioned my favorite song to sing at the top of my lungs..."Just a Friend" by the Biz. Oh wait, you weren't joking, were you?
Tenacious_Peaches Posted September 26, 2005 Report Posted September 26, 2005 Youuuuuuuu, you got what I need, But you say he's just a friend, But you say he's just a friend Oh baby, you, you got what I need... Word, yo.
miamisammy29 Posted September 26, 2005 Report Posted September 26, 2005 The truth is, I sorta dig that song....it's quite laughable....but that dude has got to be the WORST singer the world has ever had to endure.
bluesboy Posted September 26, 2005 Report Posted September 26, 2005 Rhino Records puts out a series called Frat Rock - with lot's to choose from - Louie Louie - the Kingsmen Nobody But Me - the Human Beinz Shout - the Isley Brothers You Really Got Me - the Kinks Devil With the Blue Dress On & Good Golly Miss Molly - Mitch Rider & the Detroit Wheels I Fought the Law - Bobby Fuller Four Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood - the Animals
katie_sane Posted September 27, 2005 Report Posted September 27, 2005 Wild Thing - The Troggs Rock & Roll All Nite - KISS Twist & Shout - The Beatles I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor (everyone knows the words!!) Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen (I know that this mightn't be that easy, but I was at karaoke last Thursday night at the club and this song drew the biggest crowd) I also remember once a few years ago at karaoke at the RSL someone sang 'You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling' by The Righteous Brothers. You couldn't hear the bloke on the microphone though, because every person was singing it at the top of their lungs!
Earth-Angel Posted September 27, 2005 Report Posted September 27, 2005 And, clearly, Simply the Best qualifies too.
Uncle Joe Posted September 27, 2005 Report Posted September 27, 2005 Poppa Oom Mow Mow-The Rivingtons
Lucky Posted September 29, 2005 Report Posted September 29, 2005 I never knew talent was a requirement. I have to be the worst (really) singer in the world. Does that stop me? I'm the car next to you at the stoplight, windows down, stereo blasting singing at the top of my lungs, dancing away. You've Lost That Lovin Feelin...wonderful. I was listening to Jackson Browne tonight, The Load Out/Stay. Boy do I love singing the Ronnie Spector part, and then the falsetto....you don't want to be around. One thing though, I don't karaoke and I try not to loudly inflict myself on strangers. Those are the only rules!
PSYCHOcatholic Posted September 29, 2005 Report Posted September 29, 2005 you guys have to admit though... Any singer with/without talent cannot sing most of these songs that you guys mention. Alot of artists songs are covered and some of them sound good. But some artists just have that signature sound. I'll admit, ive tried singing Twist and Shout....it sounds TERRIBLE! But then i try to sing something like Go Down Moses or Old Man River or stuff like that and its all good. Thats what made the artists back then...the signature voices.
fantasticman Posted September 29, 2005 Report Posted September 29, 2005 Hilar Duff's songs are not vocally challenging so average singers can also sing them well. The only reason they sel is because of the catchy melodies.
katie_sane Posted September 29, 2005 Report Posted September 29, 2005 I sang 'Rocketman' at karaoke on the weekend
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