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debm55

(55,457 posts)
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 02:01 PM Thursday

If you had to sing karaoke , What song would you sing? Mine would be "Country Roads" How about you?

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If you had to sing karaoke , What song would you sing? Mine would be "Country Roads" How about you? (Original Post) debm55 Thursday OP
"If You Could Read My Mind" by Gordon Lightfoot Ritabert Thursday #1
Thank you very much for sharing with us, Ritabert. Beautiful song. debm55 Thursday #3
Little Pink Houses BOSSHOG Thursday #2
I can see you singing John's song. Especially with your grit and swagger. Thank you BOSSHOG debm55 Thursday #5
They don't let me sing karaoke. It empties out the bar. rsdsharp Thursday #4
Oh you. what song would you want to sing before emptying out the bar? debm55 Thursday #6
I'm in the same boat, they save me for last call. dem4decades Thursday #7
But what you want to sing waiting for the last call???? debm55 Thursday #8
I might be able to carry off something romantic, like this: rsdsharp Thursday #11
rsdsharp, you are very talented, If you sing like Slim that is so outstanding. Thank you for sharing with us. debm55 Thursday #24
I don't look good naked anymore airplaneman Thursday #9
Why would you be naked? Oh I didn't know it was a song. debm55 Thursday #12
Love that song! red dog 1 Thursday #22
Thanks for posting this red dog airplaneman Thursday #26
HAHAHHHAHAHAH. debm55 Thursday #29
El Paso. cloudbase Thursday #10
HAHHAHHAHHHAHAHA. Thank you very much, cloudbase. debm55 Thursday #13
Caledonia Mission LuckyCharms Thursday #14
Thank you very much for sharing with us, Lucky Charms. debm55 Thursday #15
Ode to Billy Joe. Tanuki Thursday #16
Wonderful and thank you for sharing with us, Tanuki. I am sure you were great. debm55 Thursday #21
I sing in a band, so.... johnp3907 Thursday #17
Thank you very much, johnp3907. Do you write the songs? I bet that they are great. debm55 Thursday #20
I write a lot of them. johnp3907 Thursday #25
That's great. thank you johnp3907 debm55 Thursday #30
Probably Speyside True Dough Thursday #18
Thank you very much, True Dough. It is a very beautiful song. Have you ever done karaoke to it? I bet you were wonderful debm55 Thursday #19
I try to avoid it, deb True Dough Thursday #23
HAHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHA. That's funny. debm55 Thursday #31
I've always liked singing along to this one: Mad_Dem_X Thursday #27
Wow thank you very much, Mad_Dem_X for sharing. debm55 Thursday #58
Bicycle Built For Two (aka, "Daisy, Daisy") madamesilverspurs Thursday #28
Damn, that's funny! 3catwoman3 Thursday #37
HAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAAh. That is great, Thank you, thank you,thank you, madamesilverspurs for sharing. debm55 Thursday #59
Mule Skinner Blues Borogove Thursday #32
Thank you very much for sharing with us. Borogove. debm55 Thursday #62
These Boots Are Made for Walkin' CrispyQ Thursday #33
Thank you very much for sharing with us, CrispyQ. I remember singing and dancing to this song when I was a kid. debm55 Thursday #63
This little tune... justaprogressive Thursday #34
Thank you very much, justaprogrossive. That is a beautiful song and I bet your voice is beautiful singing it. debm55 Thursday #64
Nessun Dorma Sneederbunk Thursday #35
Thank you very much, Sneederbunk. You must have a very beautiful voice. Thank you for sharing. debm55 Thursday #65
Green Onions. pandr32 Thursday #36
Booker T and the MGs hot2na Thursday #52
It is an instrumental jam session. pandr32 Friday #90
Thank you very much pandr32 . I understand. debm55 Friday #94
pandr32 -----I don't think there are any singing parts. debm55 Thursday #66
You caught me! pandr32 Friday #91
HAHAHHAHAHHHAA-------- debm55 Friday #95
My tribute... ultralite001 Thursday #38
Oh wow, Your voice must be very intense and strong. Thank you ultrallite001 for sharing with us. debm55 Thursday #67
"Power of Two," Indigo Girls Bayard Thursday #39
Thank you very much, Bayard for sharing with us. Great song. debm55 Thursday #68
🧡💛🩵 this... ultralite001 Friday #74
Long Ago and Far Away. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Srkdqltr Thursday #40
Thank you Srkdqltr. Beautiful song by the Carpenters debm55 Thursday #69
in a gadda da vida - the longest version lol nt msongs Thursday #41
Can I play drums??? ultralite001 Friday #75
HAHAHAHHAHAHA. That is so funny. Thank you msongs. debm55 Friday #77
"Our Lips Are Sealed" The Go Go's. Los Angeles, CA (1983) Tikki Thursday #42
Great song. Thank you for sharing with us, Tiki, debm55 Friday #89
"Everyday People" - Sly and the Family Stone or "No Woman, No Cry" - Bob Marley LoisB Thursday #43
Great choices. LoisB. Thank you very much for sharing. debm55 Friday #84
Seamus by Pink Floyd WestMichRad Thursday #44
Thank you very much, WestMichRad. for sharing with us. debm55 Friday #83
Anything Barry Manilow JustKay Thursday #45
As a college student I secretly would listen to Barry Manilow and watch his TY specials. Yes, we are old. debm55 Friday #82
I don't have the ability to sing Niagara Thursday #46
Oh wow those are bad.----really bad. I know you can sing better then these clowns. Thank you for sharing. Niagara. debm55 Thursday #61
It Used To Be Superstition ProfessorGAC Thursday #47
We talked before on the riffs of the song. I love Superstition. Everybody Wants to Rule the World is a great choice too debm55 Thursday #50
Well, to pun this answer too, JMCKUSICK Thursday #48
Thank you very much john for sharing with us. debm55 Thursday #49
Hey it wouldn't be Karaoke without the Shaving cream song hot2na Thursday #51
HAHAHAHHAHAHHHAHAHAHH. I have never heard that before. I am sitting here LMAO. Thank you so much hot2na debm55 Thursday #57
I just came from a party with karaoke. Ocelot II Thursday #53
Thank you Ocelot II . That sounds like fun. debm55 Thursday #55
Come On Eileen IA8IT Thursday #54
Thank you for sharing with us IA8IT. debm55 Thursday #56
"White Room" by Cream. subterranean Thursday #60
Two great songs, Thank you subterranean for sharing with us debm55 Friday #81
House of the Rising Sun.. Permanut Thursday #70
Great song, thank you for sharing with us. Permanut. debm55 Friday #80
My go-to is "I Fought the Law" Coventina Thursday #71
Thank you Coventina. I like your picks I am 70--guess Generation and still remember them debm55 Thursday #72
"Oldies" radio, plus, the Clash did a great cover of "I Fought the Law Coventina Friday #73
Thank you very much Coventina for sharing with us. debm55 Friday #79
Hit me with your best shot PikaBlue Friday #76
Great song, Thank you PikaBlue. debm55 Friday #78
"Poison Ivy" by the Coasters malthaussen Friday #85
Thank you very much for your selection, malthaussen. I have never sung to karaoke either. debm55 Friday #87
"Change It", a Doyle Bramhall song also recorded by SRV & Double Trouble. Harker Friday #86
HAHAHAHAHAHAH. Thank you for your selection. I sing in the shower and at home. But never used karaoke debm55 Friday #88
King of the Road Emile Friday #92
Great song, Emile. Would love to hear you sing it. debm55 Friday #93

debm55

(55,457 posts)
5. I can see you singing John's song. Especially with your grit and swagger. Thank you BOSSHOG
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 02:11 PM
Thursday

rsdsharp

(11,777 posts)
11. I might be able to carry off something romantic, like this:
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 02:24 PM
Thursday
https://m.
&pp=ygUdc2xpbSB3aGl0bWFuIGluZGlhbiBsb3ZlIGNhbGw%3D

I can sing in several different keys — all at once — just like Slim!

debm55

(55,457 posts)
24. rsdsharp, you are very talented, If you sing like Slim that is so outstanding. Thank you for sharing with us.
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 03:16 PM
Thursday

cloudbase

(6,153 posts)
10. El Paso.
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 02:23 PM
Thursday

Most folks wouldn't call it singing, though. Dogs two counties removed would begin to howl.

LuckyCharms

(21,616 posts)
14. Caledonia Mission
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 02:32 PM
Thursday

I've done this one a few times... it's obscure, but I like it. It wasn't official karaoke, but at parties where I had the cassette and popped it in the player and I sang it.

&list=RDX3gP0E_wr4Y&start_radio=1

True Dough

(25,790 posts)
18. Probably Speyside
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 02:52 PM
Thursday

Give it a listen. It's not upbeat, but it's beautiful.

&list=RDth4u1yrpuRE&start_radio=1

debm55

(55,457 posts)
19. Thank you very much, True Dough. It is a very beautiful song. Have you ever done karaoke to it? I bet you were wonderful
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 03:05 PM
Thursday

True Dough

(25,790 posts)
23. I try to avoid it, deb
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 03:15 PM
Thursday

Every time I sing, I have representatives from major record labels showing up at my door. It's rather annoying.

Mad_Dem_X

(10,124 posts)
27. I've always liked singing along to this one:
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 03:28 PM
Thursday

(Tho' my voice isn't anywhere NEAR as good as Chris Cornell's was.) My favorite line is, "Hang my head, drown my fear, 'til you all just disappear." LOL

madamesilverspurs

(16,462 posts)
28. Bicycle Built For Two (aka, "Daisy, Daisy")
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 03:35 PM
Thursday

Actually, everyone knows the first verse, so I'd do the second:

Harvey, Harvey, here is my answer true
I'm half crazy all to make love with you
But if you can't afford a carriage
There won't be any marriage
'Cuz I'll be damned if I'll be rammed
On a bicycle built for two.



.

debm55

(55,457 posts)
59. HAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAAh. That is great, Thank you, thank you,thank you, madamesilverspurs for sharing.
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 10:14 PM
Thursday

CrispyQ

(40,658 posts)
33. These Boots Are Made for Walkin'
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 03:53 PM
Thursday

Nancy hates Trump.



I still have this album in my basement. Playin' Solitaire to till dawn, with a deck of 51.

debm55

(55,457 posts)
63. Thank you very much for sharing with us, CrispyQ. I remember singing and dancing to this song when I was a kid.
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 10:37 PM
Thursday

debm55

(55,457 posts)
64. Thank you very much, justaprogrossive. That is a beautiful song and I bet your voice is beautiful singing it.
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 10:50 PM
Thursday

debm55

(55,457 posts)
65. Thank you very much, Sneederbunk. You must have a very beautiful voice. Thank you for sharing.
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 10:53 PM
Thursday

pandr32

(13,760 posts)
90. It is an instrumental jam session.
Fri Jan 2, 2026, 11:47 AM
Friday

There is a yeah or two and maybe a heh! The whole point of me naming this is I hate singing in front of people!

debm55

(55,457 posts)
67. Oh wow, Your voice must be very intense and strong. Thank you ultrallite001 for sharing with us.
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 10:58 PM
Thursday

Tikki

(15,027 posts)
42. "Our Lips Are Sealed" The Go Go's. Los Angeles, CA (1983)
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 06:25 PM
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Written by Terry Hall (The Specials) and Jane Wiedlin (The Go Go’s)

Tikki

WestMichRad

(2,912 posts)
44. Seamus by Pink Floyd
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 06:47 PM
Thursday

Last edited Thu Jan 1, 2026, 07:24 PM - Edit history (1)

I’ll be doing the background vocals part (not the lyrics):



On edit: okay, probably no one would let me “sing” that, so let’s go with this ear candy:


And now you know why no one will ever let me choose my own song for karaoke…

debm55

(55,457 posts)
82. As a college student I secretly would listen to Barry Manilow and watch his TY specials. Yes, we are old.
Fri Jan 2, 2026, 10:39 AM
Friday

debm55

(55,457 posts)
61. Oh wow those are bad.----really bad. I know you can sing better then these clowns. Thank you for sharing. Niagara.
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 10:33 PM
Thursday

ProfessorGAC

(75,826 posts)
47. It Used To Be Superstition
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 07:33 PM
Thursday

But, I don't know that I could do all the vocal trucks anymore.
So today I'd probably do Everybody Wants To Rule The World.

debm55

(55,457 posts)
50. We talked before on the riffs of the song. I love Superstition. Everybody Wants to Rule the World is a great choice too
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 08:49 PM
Thursday

Though a little more mellow. Thank you ProfessorGAC .for sharing with us.

JMCKUSICK

(5,051 posts)
48. Well, to pun this answer too,
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 07:33 PM
Thursday

As bad a singer as I am, I might as well reach for the stars, so lets go with

Stairway To Heaven

or

Turn The Page Bob Seger version

debm55

(55,457 posts)
57. HAHAHAHHAHAHHHAHAHAHH. I have never heard that before. I am sitting here LMAO. Thank you so much hot2na
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 09:58 PM
Thursday

Ocelot II

(128,964 posts)
53. I just came from a party with karaoke.
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 09:10 PM
Thursday

Some of the songs were "Killing Me Softly" and "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas." Also "War Pigs" and "Paint It Black." Although I was not the singer with the mic I did sing along with the last two.

subterranean

(3,743 posts)
60. "White Room" by Cream.
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 10:16 PM
Thursday

Either that or something by the Doors. Their songs are generally in my vocal range.

Permanut

(7,967 posts)
70. House of the Rising Sun..
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 11:17 PM
Thursday

The Animals.

Used to play it on the guitar, but its been a while.

Coventina

(29,096 posts)
71. My go-to is "I Fought the Law"
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 11:30 PM
Thursday

Simple, straightforward, and short.
Perfect for me, I can carry a tune, but I don't have a particularly pleasing voice.

I do want to give "Spooky" a try sometime

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Believe it or not, I'm GenX

debm55

(55,457 posts)
72. Thank you Coventina. I like your picks I am 70--guess Generation and still remember them
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 11:48 PM
Thursday

Coventina

(29,096 posts)
73. "Oldies" radio, plus, the Clash did a great cover of "I Fought the Law
Fri Jan 2, 2026, 12:00 AM
Friday




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PikaBlue

(425 posts)
76. Hit me with your best shot
Fri Jan 2, 2026, 06:09 AM
Friday

I believe in militant positivity and survival in the face of forces seeking to cause harm.

malthaussen

(18,392 posts)
85. "Poison Ivy" by the Coasters
Fri Jan 2, 2026, 10:54 AM
Friday

Mind you, I wouldn't sing karaoke to save my life, but perhaps to save someone else's...

-- Mal

debm55

(55,457 posts)
87. Thank you very much for your selection, malthaussen. I have never sung to karaoke either.
Fri Jan 2, 2026, 11:01 AM
Friday

Harker

(17,395 posts)
86. "Change It", a Doyle Bramhall song also recorded by SRV & Double Trouble.
Fri Jan 2, 2026, 10:57 AM
Friday

But hey, I'll sing most anything cheerfully and badly.

debm55

(55,457 posts)
88. HAHAHAHAHAHAH. Thank you for your selection. I sing in the shower and at home. But never used karaoke
Fri Jan 2, 2026, 11:03 AM
Friday

Emile

(40,508 posts)
92. King of the Road
Fri Jan 2, 2026, 12:26 PM
Friday

Third boxcar, midnight train, destination Bangor, Maine. Old worn out suit and shoes, .....

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