I know, I know…some of you saw the title and cringed.  BUT, karaoke is a ton of fun!

Whether you are the one singing or not, just being in a karaoke club will make you smile. If you can sing, you can be a star. If you can’t, you can either be the center of attention anyway or sit back and enjoy the show like me.

Watching my fellow denizens trying so hard to mimic country-western stars or even rappers is always worth a laugh. Butchered songs are actually a lot of fun unless the singer seems embarrassed. I always cringe on the inside for somebody who is insecure and sincerely clap the loudest when they’re done since it takes guts to get up there.

Every once in a while a truly talented person takes the stage and takes my breath away. Great music is joyous. It can make a bad day fade away. Getting lost in the beat and words of a great song is some of the best therapy around. Those few minutes with a talented singer onstage will get you hooked.

I haven’t personally stepped up yet, but I will. As soon as I know a song well enough to feel like I won’t butcher it, I’ll get up there. I do not remember lyrics well or pay attention to the details like I should, so it just may be a while…

Do you karaoke? Are you more of a singer or an audience member? What’s your favorite karaoke song? I need some ideas, lol.