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When you think of karaoke, there are usually a few songs in particular that top the list. Stereotypically, certain songs like “I Will Survive” recall thoughts of a karaoke bar with its drunken performers. While Gloria Gayner’s hit song comes close, it does not make the top 10 of best karaoke songs. Here are many karaoke artists’ top 10 songs to sing:

1. “The Rose” by Bette Midler

2. “You’re Still the One” by Shania Twain

3. “Amazing Grace”

4. “Angel” by Sarah McLachlan

5. “Heaven” by Bryan Adams

6. “Happy Birthday”

7. “Hopelessly Devoted To You” by Olivia Newton-John

8. “I Believe I Can Fly” by R Kelly

9. “Yesterday” by The Beatles

10. “The Wind Beneath My Wings” by Bette Midler

These songs top the list because simply, they are big. Songs like these are inspirational and allow the singer to put everything they have into the lyrics. Songs like “I Believe I Can Fly” are uplifting and “You’re Still the One” is a pure love song. They both require big voices which allows singers to feel the song and get wrapped up in it. “Happy Birthday” and “Amazing Grace” are songs everyone knows and they are just a joy to sing.

While songs can uplift the spirit and voice, there are some that can ruin any evening and should be banned from the karaoke scene, never to be sung by a hopeful again. Although these songs may be great, when you hear them enough at a karaoke bar, they can be ruined with the wrong singer and the many renditions done by those who think they can sing. Here is a list of the 10 worst karaoke songs ever, in no particular order:

1. “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston

2. “Macarena”

3. “I Feel Like A Woman” by Shania Twain

4. “How Am I Supposed to Live Without You” by Michael Bolton

5. “Oops I Did It Again” by Britney Spears

6. “My Heart Will Go On” by Celine Dion

7. “My Humps” by The Black Eyed Peas

8. “New York, New York” by Frank Sinatra

9. “Red Neck Woman” by Gretchen Wilson

10. “American Pie” by Don Mclean

Where to begin? These songs have all been overplayed by the original artist, and now amateurs want a stab at it. The humanity in everyone would say to just put these songs to rest before someone gets hurt. While we all love Whitney Houston, pre-Bobby Brown of course, there are not too many who can sing the way she does. So let’s just leave the big ballads to her, please. Now, about “Macarena”- enough said. Any song that requires the audience to participate in a song that seems to teach toddlers where their body parts are probably isn’t a good choice. Britney Spears shouldn’t have done it the first time, and neither should you.

All of these songs are great; some rather than others should be left to the professionals. Whatever your song choice, though, remember to have fun. But beware that if your song is on the latter list, don’t be surprised if your audience is suddenly half its size.

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Yes, there are tips and tricks you can use with the karaoke microphone to help make your turn at the mic a great show.
Don’t you hate it when that microphone feedback sears your eardrums? Learn how to make sure things like this don’t happen during your song with these professional tips.
The karaoke microphone is not without its faults. If you are too far away, it won’t even pick up your voice. If you are too close, it picks up every hiss, click, jaw-snap, or swallow you make, and projects them out to your audience for all to hear.
And that’s not all! Crowding the microphone with your mouth can also cause it to pop, screech, or produce that dreaded feedback. The distance techniques take a little practice to perfect, but soon they will come as second nature to you.
First of all, a good distance to be from the karaoke microphone when your voice is soft to normal is one inch.
This will seem like you are right on top of it, and you are, but you don’t want to ever touch it with your lips. You might get shocked! As the volume of your song gets louder, move the microphone away.
In the softer parts of the song, move it back closer to your mouth again. Moving the microphone in this way is like your volume knob. Moving it farther away turns down your volume. Moving it closer turns up your volume.
If your karaoke microphone is on a stand while you are singing, instead of moving the mic closer and farther from your mouth, you move your body. The way to make this look natural is to stand with one foot slightly in front of the other.
Then, in the soft parts of the song, just lean forward a bit more onto your front foot. In the louder parts, move backward a bit onto your back foot.
It’s also important for your karaoke microphone to be at a level where you never have to look down or sing down into it. Stand up straight but relaxed.
When you are hunched, bent, or even tense, instead of the sound waves of your song flowing out to the audience, they will just bounce around in your throat and die quickly away.
Where should you point the karaoke microphone? Always point it toward your mouth. Never point it toward a speaker or a stage monitor, or you will be rewarded with some loud feedback.
Another thing that causes feedback is curling your hand around the top of the microphone.
There are a couple of things, also, that may seem obvious, but merit your attention. When you first get up onto the stage, notice where the microphone cords go across the floor. You don’t want to find yourself tripping on the cord right during the most exciting part of your song!
And lastly, be sure you don’t drop or bang the microphone.
Practice following these tips, and soon you will be up on stage handling your karaoke microphone like a celebrity singer!

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