| When it comes to karaoke, it's all about choosing the | | | | ensure that your performance is a memorable one. |
| right song. A good song selection can be the | | | | Michael Jackson - Billie Jean |
| difference between a standing ovation and the, err, | | | | Another one for the gents - particularly those that |
| "technical difficulties". Here are some song suggestions | | | | have some form of dancing skill! Strut your stuff whilst |
| to get you started off on the right foot. | | | | remembering the late great, Michael Jackson. Be sure |
| Abba - Dancing Queen | | | | to point at some young ladies in the crowd whilst |
| Apart from being a classic that everyone knows, this | | | | singing the "Billie Jean is not my lover" part of this song... |
| song is also slow enough to keep up with (choosing a | | | | Celine Dion - All By Myself |
| fast song is one of the most common karaoke | | | | This song is an ideal breaker after a string of high |
| mistakes), yet upbeat enough to get the crowd | | | | energy performances. Bring on the emotion, go all out |
| clapping and jiving! | | | | and show the crowd how lonely and sad you feel. The |
| Britney Spears - I Love Rock n Roll | | | | simple, slow and steady lyrics of this song make it |
| This one's ideal for the more daring types... Britney's | | | | very easy to sing - show them your passion! Don't |
| remake of this classic ensures a mix of easy lyrics, | | | | forget the tissues. |
| upbeat rhythm and almost always - crowd | | | | Remember, the most important thing about choosing |
| participation! For extra authenticity, dance on a bar | | | | your karaoke song is to ensure that you are |
| table or swing around the nearest pole (watch out for | | | | comfortable singing it. The only way to establish that is |
| tangled microphone cables!)! | | | | by practicing. When you practice (be it at home, in the |
| The Proclaimers - 500 Miles | | | | shower, or anywhere), you may find that a typically |
| This one is for the gentlemen (or heavily intoxicated | | | | easy song doesn't work well for you, but a more |
| women). Apart from the easy lyrics that everyone's | | | | challenging one suits you to the tee. |
| sure to know and sing along to, this song has the | | | | Play around, try different genres, but most of all - have |
| tendency to get people stamping their feet and | | | | fun! After all, it is karaoke... |
| clapping their hands. A guitar prop will for this song will | | | | |