JohnGreenFan & The Walrus - The Reveal

JohnGreenFan · 22-01-2021 9:12pm

In 8th place with 14 points:

Irish aris

Duran Duran - Girls on Film

Have I listened to this artist before? Yes
Have I listened to this song before? Yes

One of my mother's favourite songs so I've got a definite soft spot for it. We'd often sing it around the house in impromptu performances. Class song

JohnGreenFan · 22-01-2021 9:13pm

In 13th place with 9 points:

the purple tin

Racey – Some Girls

Have I listened to this artist before? No
Have I listened to this song before? No

One of the few songs in the contest I had never heard before! I liked it, good pace for karaoke and a nice easy chorus for people to join in. Wasn't gone on his voice though and it was a little bit grating after the first couple of listens.

JohnGreenFan · 22-01-2021 9:17pm

In 7th place with 15 points:

Spoiler: Green&Red

REM - Man on the Moon

Have I listened to this artist before? Yes
Have I listened to this song before? Yes

Another entry with similar music taste as my mother, this was another one of our favourites. Hitting those heights of IF YOU BEEELIIIEEEEVVVE THEY PUT A MAN ON THE MOON was always good fun. Not sure how well it would do in a pub setting though.

JohnGreenFan · 22-01-2021 9:20pm

In 14th place with 8 points:

Necro

James Brown - Sex Machine

Have I listened to this artist before? Yes
Have I listened to this song before? Yes

music MASSIVELY overshadows the lyrics here, the lyrics aren't great but the jazzy music is foot popping good! Not a decent choice for karaoke though as a result.

Irish Aris · 22-01-2021 9:21pm

This is an amazing playlist already!!

Necro · 22-01-2021 9:21pm

:eek: I got to the final of a karaoke contest with that

For shame JGF! :P

JohnGreenFan · 22-01-2021 9:24pm

In 6th place with 16 points:

mustang shelly

Aqua - Barbie Girl

Have I listened to this artist before? Yes
Have I listened to this song before? Yes

always a contender and a tough one to beat!! Everyone knows the words and a good bop. lots of good OOHS and AH AH AH YEAHS thrown in for good measure, with optional duet opportunities.

JohnGreenFan · 22-01-2021 9:25pm

Necro wrote: »

:eek: I got to the final of a karaoke contest with that

For shame JGF! :P

I reckon a boards.ie karaoke contest could be required!!

JohnGreenFan · 22-01-2021 9:27pm

In 15th place with 7 points:

beakerjoe

Backstreet Boys - Quit Playing Games With My Heart

Have I listened to this artist before? Yes
Have I listened to this song before? Yes

This one only works with karaoke if you have a few willing backup dancers / singers. Can't deny that it's a tune but it's a small bit slow for my liking until you get to the ultimate 90s'/early 00's boy band signifier - the key change!! But everybody knows the words and that's always a good start.

ShaneU · 22-01-2021 9:28pm

Necro wrote: »

:eek: I got to the final of a karaoke contest with that

For shame JGF! :P

Did you do the splits

JohnGreenFan · 22-01-2021 9:29pm

In 16th place with 6 points:

Band Member

Vanilla Ice - Ice Ice Baby

Have I listened to this artist before? Yes
Have I listened to this song before? Yes

I did used to love this song right, and then Glee covered it, and since then I can't listen to it at all. If you can semi rap though, not and choice of song or karaoke but just isn’t one of my favourites.

Necro · 22-01-2021 9:30pm

ShaneU wrote: »

Did you do the splits

I may have done some poledancing for the chorus at one point :pac:

beakerjoe · 22-01-2021 9:32pm

JohnGreenFan wrote: »

In 12th place with 10 points:
phatkev

Toto – Hold The Line

Have I listened to this artist before? Yes
Have I listened to this song before? Yes

excellent song but not too sure about karaoke wise! There's a lot of solos where you'd have to improv dancing a bit and that's always a problem for me, that's where the karaoke goes downhill. Good boppy chorus though, LOVE ISN’T ALWAYS ON TIME!

Belter of a song. Why didnt this win!

beakerjoe · 22-01-2021 9:33pm

Irish Aris wrote: »

This is an amazing playlist already!!

HERE HERE. My ears are the true winner.....

The real loser is my misses who has to dance with BJ two left feet to these tracks.

JohnGreenFan · 22-01-2021 9:34pm

In 5th place with 17 points:

JP Liz V1

Meatloaf & Cher - Dead Ringer For Love

Have I listened to this artist before? Yes
Have I listened to this song before? Yes

a great duet and an excellent bop although quite fast for a karaoke song I would think. Imagine trying to get through that after a few pints

Totally didn't expect to love this as much as I did.

Electric Nitwit · 22-01-2021 9:36pm

Quite a selection here!
Not feeling overly confident, you have to imagine my choice in my (London) accent

JohnGreenFan · 22-01-2021 9:36pm

In 17th place with 5 points:

Deja Boo

Linda Ronstadt - Tracks of My Tears

Have I listened to this artist before? No
Have I listened to this song before? No

oh man. This is a real '2am post breakup in a practically empty bar in the middle of nowhere' kind of karaoke song. Ideally you should be crying through the chorus for maximum impact while people slowly back out of the room, and someone tries to cut you off and you start screaming at them to bring you another drink. Decent song though, just maybe not for karaoke...

JohnGreenFan · 22-01-2021 9:40pm

In 4th place with 18 points:

FixXxer

The Wolfe Tones - Come Out Ye Black & Tans

Have I listened to this artist before? Yes
Have I listened to this song before? Yes

Many a night I spent in a small dark pub roaring this out. Group karaoke at its finest because I've yet to see anyone get through the song without the whole pub joined in! A absolute CHOON.

JohnGreenFan · 22-01-2021 9:42pm

In 18th place with 4 points:

Electric Nitwit

Blur - Parklife

Have I listened to this artist before? Yes
Have I listened to this song before? Yes

look, you couldn't have known. But I have an unnatural dislike of this song. I don't really like Blur. This was last for the first couple of listens and then it made a very slight move up the table. I can't deny that I could get a good buzz out of roaring AAAAAAAALLLLL THE PEOPLE, SO MANY PEEEEOPPLLEEE but the song has just always annoyed me.

Zaph · 22-01-2021 9:43pm

JohnGreenFan wrote: »

In 13th place with 9 points:
the purple tin

Racey – Some Girls

Have I listened to this artist before? No
Have I listened to this song before? No

One of the few songs in the contest I had never heard before! I liked it, good pace for karaoke and a nice easy chorus for people to join in. Wasn't gone on his voice though and it was a little bit grating after the first couple of listens.

Jaysus, I'd forgotten that song exists it's been so long since I heard it.

JohnGreenFan · 22-01-2021 9:43pm

Which leaves our top and bottom 3 in the form of:

Arghus
Osh
Rikand
ShaneU
Trigger

...and Also Starring LeVar Burton.

Electric Nitwit · 22-01-2021 9:43pm

JohnGreenFan wrote: »

In 18th place with 4 points:
Electric Nitwit

Blur - Parklife

look, you couldn't have known. But I have an unnatural dislike of this song

But you haven't heard my version!

Necro · 22-01-2021 9:45pm

Electric Nitwit wrote: »

But you haven't heard my version!

Fancy a karaoke mash up of Parklife Sex Machine?

Also Starring LeVar Burton · 22-01-2021 9:46pm

Necro wrote: »

Fancy a karaoke mash up of Parklife Sex Machine?

That sounds awesome actually

JohnGreenFan · 22-01-2021 9:46pm

Electric Nitwit wrote: »

But you haven't heard my version!

maybe the zoom karaoke would have fared better for you!!

ShaneU · 22-01-2021 9:46pm

Can't remember what I entered for this. Only sang Karaoke once.... In someone's house!

Necro · 22-01-2021 9:47pm

Also Starring LeVar Burton wrote: »

That sounds awesome actually

ALLLLL THE PEOPLE

Get on Up

SO MANY PEOPLE

Get on Up

Electric Nitwit · 22-01-2021 9:47pm

Necro wrote: »

Fancy a karaoke mash up of Parklife Sex Machine?

I think you vastly overestimate my ability, but let's do it!

JohnGreenFan · 22-01-2021 9:49pm

In 19th place with 3 points:

Trigger

Pearl Jam - The End

Have I listened to this artist before? Yes
Have I listened to this song before? Yes

the whiff of depression of this is pungent. If someone got up and started this on karaoke, it would be a sign for me to leave the pub. Also not a hope that anyone could sing this with any sort of tune after a few drinks and now I will forever be haunted by this idea. Found this one a hard listen, but I liked it overall. Just not for karaoke - might have done better in a different category.

JohnGreenFan · 22-01-2021 9:51pm

In 3rd place with 19 points:

Shaneu

Marc Cohn - Walking In Memphis

Have I listened to this artist before? Yes
Have I listened to this song before? Yes

I adore this song. One of my favourites, top class. Simply beautiful. Not much else to say here.

Although if someone murdered this in karaoke, I would be deeply unhappy.

22-01-2021 9:51pm

Necro wrote: »

ALLLLL THE PEOPLE

Get on Up

SO MANY PEOPLE

Get on Up

"I get up when I want, except on Wednesdays when I am rudely awaken by the sex machine"
"I put my trousers on, have a cup of tea, and think about shaking my money maker"

JohnGreenFan · 22-01-2021 9:52pm

In 20th place with 2 points:

Arghus

Elvis - If I Can Dream

Have I listened to this artist before? Yes
Have I listened to this song before? Yes

I was listening to this on youtube and assumed it was the lotto ad and turned it off!! Only realised on the second play on spotify that it was an entry… oops! Not a bad song but you'd definitely want a decent voice to not totally ruin this in karaoke! Such a beautiful song, it's a shame I never want to hear it again.

On repeated listens... jesus the lotto ad has totally ruined this for me. I am allergic to it i think.

Trigger · 22-01-2021 9:54pm

JohnGreenFan wrote: »

In 3rd place with 19 points:
Shaneu

Pearl Jam - The End

Have I listened to this artist before? Yes
Have I listened to this song before? Yes

I adore this song. One of my favourites, top class. Simply beautiful. Not much else to say here.

Although if someone murdered this in karaoke, I would be deeply unhappy.

NO TAKEBACKS!

Necro · 22-01-2021 9:55pm

Oh Arghus that's a class choice, I've done that one a few times too

JohnGreenFan · 22-01-2021 9:56pm

In 2nd place with 20 points:

Also Starring LeVar Burton

Avril Lavigne - Complicated

Have I listened to this artist before? Yes
Have I listened to this song before? Yes

God I love this song and it's my go to karaoke song, love a good sassy karaoke song. Also not much actual signing so much as talking so it still works after a few drinks - bonus! What a bop.

TELLLLLL ME WHY'D YOU HAVE TO GO AND MAKE THINGS SO COMPLICAAATED

Trigger · 22-01-2021 9:56pm

We sing karaoke at Wakes out this way

*shifts eyes*

JohnGreenFan · 22-01-2021 9:57pm

Trigger wrote: »

NO TAKEBACKS!

look what happened!! Traumatised by your song choice and it won't leave me alone!

Also Starring LeVar Burton · 22-01-2021 9:58pm

JohnGreenFan wrote: »

In 2nd place with 20 points:
Also Starring LeVar Burton

Avril Lavigne - Complicated

Have I listened to this artist before? Yes
Have I listened to this song before? Yes

God I love this song and it's my go to karaoke song, love a good sassy karaoke song. Also not much actual signing so much as talking so it still works after a few drinks - bonus! What a bop.

TELLLLLL ME WHY'D YOU HAVE TO GO AND MAKE THINGS SO COMPLICAAATED

Thank f**k, was getting nervous. Won a karaoke competition doing this one, and its been my go to ever since.

JohnGreenFan · 22-01-2021 9:59pm

Trigger wrote: »

We sing karaoke at Wakes out this way

*shifts eyes*

We do too... but they tend to be more The Parting Glass rather than The End :pac:

JohnGreenFan · 22-01-2021 10:01pm

In 21st place with 1 point:

Rikand

Korn - Freak on a Leash (acoustic)

Have I listened to this artist before? No
Have I listened to this song before? No

the only good thing about this song was Amy Lee singing, and by the end, even that wasn't enough. Heavily disliked his voice and the lyrics, just didn't do anything for me unfortunately!

JohnGreenFan · 22-01-2021 10:04pm

Which means in 1st place with 21 points is:

osh

The Foundations - Build Me Up Buttercup

Have I listened to this artist before? Yes
Have I listened to this song before? Yes

top notch bop, works as both solo karaoke and a duet and I do love a section where the crowd can join in with a few ooohs and aaahs. 10/10 on the bop-o-meter!! lots of opportunities for back up dancing also!!

Thanks everyone for joining me for this live karaoke session, I hope to have round 3 up sometime next week depending on other events running.

22-01-2021 10:06pm

JohnGreenFan wrote: »

Welcome to Round 2: Karaoke!

Our first contender this evening...

In 11th place with 11 points is - Spoiler:
Homer J Fong

Soft Cell – Tainted Love

Have I listened to this artist before? Yes
Have I listened to this song before? Yes

an absolute BOP of a song, couple of shouty bits, easy lyrics that everyone knows, rocking backing track… excellent.

I should say I've never actually done this song at karaoke before, and if I did I'd probably end up sounding more like the Marilyn Manson version than Soft Cell. :pac:

Here are a few songs that I have actually murdered done at karaoke before (links are to the actual songs, not my renditions!), from a period about 8 years ago when I lived in England while doing a postgrad; karaoke seemed more popular over there than it is here. Wonder if any of these would've scored higher?

T-Rex - 20th Centruy Boy
Primal Scream - Rocks ("the campest version of that song I've ever heard" according to the MC

)
Talking Heads - Burning Down the House

Tauriel · 22-01-2021 10:07pm

JohnGreenFan wrote: »

In 4th place with 18 points:
FixXxer

The Wolfe Tones - Come Out Ye Black & Tans

Have I listened to this artist before? Yes
Have I listened to this song before? Yes

Many a night I spent in a small dark pub roaring this out. Group karaoke at its finest because I've yet to see anyone get through the song without the whole pub joined in! A absolute CHOON.

This would win the round for me. Excellent choice

Some great memories of seeing the Wolfe Tones live.

Necro · 22-01-2021 10:10pm

Haha, the comp in Dublin was in the pub across from Griffith College (I forget the name now). First prize was 500 quid, so a sizeable portion of coin to a broke ass college student at the time.

Three Rounds culminating in the Grand Final, you could use the same song if you wanted.

First Round I went with

Second Round then

And the final I went with Sex Machine. Lost out by 6 votes

the purple tin · 22-01-2021 10:13pm

Wot no Kenny & Dolly?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQW7I62TNOw

beakerjoe · 22-01-2021 10:15pm

Necro wrote: »

Haha, the comp in Dublin was in the pub across from Griffith College (I forget the name now). First prize was 500 quid, so a sizeable portion of coin to a broke ass college student at the time.

Three Rounds culminating in the Grand Final, you could use the same song if you wanted.

First Round I went with

Second Round then

And the final I went with Sex Machine. Lost out by 6 votes

I want video/CCTV footage..... now!

Necro · 22-01-2021 10:16pm

beakerjoe wrote: »

I want video/CCTV footage..... now!

I think one of the lads filmed the final but I've sadly lost contact with the college crew from Dublin many years ago

osh · 22-01-2021 10:18pm

Jaysus a bye in G&R’s quiz and then first in this walrus round! Nice one, always like singing this one.

JohnGreenFan · 22-01-2021 10:20pm

Necro wrote: »

I think one of the lads filmed the final but I've sadly lost contact with the college crew from Dublin many years ago

WANTED: PEOPLE WHO WENT TO COLLEGE IN DUBLIN AND ONCE ATTENDED A KARAOKE EVENT NEAR GRIFFITH COLLEGE AND HUNG AROUND WITH A MAN KNOWN ONLY AS...
NECRO.

I'm sure that narrows it down...

Trigger · 22-01-2021 10:22pm

JohnGreenFan wrote: »

We do too... but they tend to be more The Parting Glass rather than The End :pac:

If I had another thought, I would have submitted this one instead

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymf7DZUeVow

JohnGreenFan & The Walrus - The Reveal

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