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Karaoke Around the World: Global Technology, Local Singing

The contributors to this volume consider the technological, spatial, communicative, ethnic, national, political, musical, and gender aspects of karaoke in specific places and times across the globe. This study explores the influence of karaoke in such different societies as the United Kingdom, North America, Australia, Italy, Sweden, Brazil, Korea, and Japan. The essays not only answer a variety of questions about this phenomenon, but also open up possible ways of theorizing contemporary music practice in the future.

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Karaoke: Sing-Along Guide to Fun and Confidence

Jeffrey Allen's Guide to Karaoke Confidence

Karaoke: The Bible: Everything You Need to Know About Karaoke

Think you're the next American Idol? Or maybe you just sound like it in your shower! Personally, I think people should pay admission to hear my shower serenades, but for some odd reason, they just aren't lining up!

So, all you future pop stars pay attention! Whether you're looking for a way to share your gifts or just want to make a fool of yourself, check out these popular karaoke songs, and get ready to hit the stage!

• I Will Survive — Gloria Gaynor's anthem for all womankind is the perfect song for any girl looking to make a statement. At first you may be afraid, you may be petrified, but fight the fear and step up to the mic. Whether you're in the middle of a breakup or just want to show your independence, if you survive this song, the crowd will love it!

• Paradise City — This Guns N' Roses hit is a rockin' tune for guys. Just grab the microphone, do your best Axl Rose imitation, and go where the grass is green and the girls are pretty!

• Sweet Home Alabama — If you want to sing a song about the Southland, then Lynyrd Skynyrd's hit is right for you. With a chorus that everyone seems to know, this tune'll breath life into any audience. But beware, they may just drown you out!

• Fight For Your Right To Party — Who says it better than the Beastie Boys? You do! Round up some friends and tackle this anthem of teenage rebellion together.

• I Love Rock And Roll — Get ready to put another dime in the jukebox, baby, and sing your heart out. Even Britney Spears jumped on the karaoke bandwagon with this hit in her movie, Crossroads.

• Pour Some Sugar On Me — Def Leppard's song gets any crowd on their feet, and it's also good for audience participation. Just hold out the mic and ask, "Do you take sugar? One lump or two?!!"

• Girls Just Wanna Have Fun — Had a long day at the office? School been stressing you out? Get a group of girlfriends together and have some fun with Cyndi Lauper's song. After all, that's all we really want — some fun!

• I'm Too Sexy — Looking to catch the eye of the hottie you spotted at the bar? Hit the stage and start belting out Right Said Fred's sexy tune. By song's end, your eye candy will think you're so sexy it hurts!

• American Pie — Even though we might not know what a levy is, nor care if it's dry, Don McLean's song is still a great karaoke tune. You can get the whole room singing and maybe even a few lighters up in the air! Plus, you've got more than seven minutes of stage time with this never-ending song.


Written by Jordan Meffert

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