Top 20 Worst Karaoke Songs of All Time
3. "Stairway to Heaven" - Led Zeppelin
Only self-important microphone hogs have the audacity to sing this one. It's over 8 minutes long, and other singers will hate you for it because you're using up two more people's turns. Bonus I-Hate-You points if you play air guitar during the five-minute section where there's no singing.
2. "American Pie" - Don McLean
Everything I said for "Stairway to Heaven" applies to this song, except for the fact that it's also cheesy and lame. And yes, Madonna covered it and released a shorter version, but it's still awful. Don't be surprised if you get beat up in the parking lot after singing this car wreck of a song.
1. "Paradise By the Dashboard Light" - Meatloaf
See what I said about #11. Add to that everything I said about #2. Then add in the fact that it's a duet. And the fact that the lyrics are too fast for anyone to keep up with so it's like 14 minutes of mumbling and nervous giggling. And the fact that the couple singing it thinks they're being funny and original. This is my All Time Most Despised Karaoke Song Period.
That's it! You might argue with some of these, but I've hosted and sung karaoke for over 10 years and I know what I'm talking about.
Only self-important microphone hogs have the audacity to sing this one. It's over 8 minutes long, and other singers will hate you for it because you're using up two more people's turns. Bonus I-Hate-You points if you play air guitar during the five-minute section where there's no singing.
2. "American Pie" - Don McLean
Everything I said for "Stairway to Heaven" applies to this song, except for the fact that it's also cheesy and lame. And yes, Madonna covered it and released a shorter version, but it's still awful. Don't be surprised if you get beat up in the parking lot after singing this car wreck of a song.
1. "Paradise By the Dashboard Light" - Meatloaf
See what I said about #11. Add to that everything I said about #2. Then add in the fact that it's a duet. And the fact that the lyrics are too fast for anyone to keep up with so it's like 14 minutes of mumbling and nervous giggling. And the fact that the couple singing it thinks they're being funny and original. This is my All Time Most Despised Karaoke Song Period.
That's it! You might argue with some of these, but I've hosted and sung karaoke for over 10 years and I know what I'm talking about.
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Bill
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02/08/2010
I would add "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" and "Heartbreaker" (both Pat Benatar). I've witnessed multiple futile attempts by woman who are not even close to having the chops - epic fails.
Doug
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02/01/2010
How is "Sweet Caroline" not on this list?
Love the list and the commentary, btw.
Bradley
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01/23/2010
Hey... I can keep up with Devil Went Down to Georgia (unless you want me to play the fiddle). Otherwise, agree with your list.
J & M
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01/08/2010
Right there with ya on the "Friends in low places". It's funny how only a seasoned DJ or KJ can really understand how bad it can get....I can just feel the disgust in your words. About three years ago, I simultaniously deleted the songs "Paradise by the dashboard lights" and "Summer nights" from all of my KJ and DJ systems. My mood and general well being has improved exponentially since then. "Picture" is next on the chopping block. P.S.......remember "Lips of an angel" and "Crazy Bit&h".....can you say DELETED !!!!
Nu-STAR
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12/03/2009
Wow you guys are to critical. You out making money off of the people you are criticising. They come every week and sing. Why would you care what they sing. Maybe they hate what you sing but don't say anything. GET OVER IT!!!
TopKatz Karaoke
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11/25/2009
I have to challenge your judgement on this one a little.. Most of these are bang on, however Paradise is one of my favourite songs to sing with my partner to end the night - though I do agree it should be no.1 because most people just can't sing it! And Love Shack always gets people going at my gigs! Also, shouldn't Angels be in the list somewhere? Nice song but everyone wants to sing it and they always belt it out in the wrong tune at the top of their voices..
Tim - TopKatz Karaoke and Disco
lizz
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10/14/2009
walking in memphis. someone does every time and i hate it. always and forever. not the song, but that's how long i've hated (or will continue to hate) that song. lol
Leslie
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05/04/2009
I always hate hearing Purple Rain. But I couldn't agree more with Total Eclipse of the Heart...Paradise By the Dashboard Light (it's like three songs in one)...these people are taking my stage time!
Taylor
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04/15/2009
This is a very good list. I would put Total Eclipse at 1. I would add Sweet Caroline, anything by Journey, and More Than Words.
Erica
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01/23/2009
Love this!!!! I am a KJ and I agree with most of these. It's even better when they make me sing the duets with them! The one you did forget is Ice Ice Baby. All of your comments about Baby Got Back go hand in hand with that song too.
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- If you sing a song that's longer than 5 minutes, you risk drinks being chucked at your head.
- Don't have a great voice? Stick with up-tempo stuff and avoid ballads like the plague.
- Remember: Meatloaf is the enemy.