This week, I’m joined by Ed Cunard—co-host of Fawkes & Friends—as we curate a karaoke-themed playlist that hits all the right notes.

On one side, we break down the most overplayed karaoke songs and clichés we’ve seen over the years. On the other, we spotlight the ultimate karaoke crowd-pleasers: songs guaranteed to spark a sing-along and bring any house down.

We also dive into karaoke etiquette (yes, it exists!) and how regional differences can influence everything from song choice to crowd energy.

Whether you’re a karaoke veteran or just getting started, this episode is your guide to mastering the mic.

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In The “If You Don’t, Don’t Worry, Someone Else Will” Category:
Kid Rock & Sheryl Crow – Picture

In The “Yes, We Know” Category:
Starlight Vocal Band – Afternoon Delight

In The “Oh, You Changed The Words” Category:
Bonnie Tyler – Total Eclipse of the Heart

In The “Read The Room” Category:
Gary Lee & Showdown – The Rodeo Song

In The “How Hard Can Hip Hop Be?” Category:
Sir Mix-A-Lot – Baby Got Back

In The “How Hard Can Metal Be?” Category:
Metallica – Enter Sandman

In The “I Mean, It’s Great, But It’s A Capella” Category:
Janis Joplin – Mercedes Benz

In The “How High Are You” Category:
The Darkness – I Believe In A Thing Called Love

In The “That’s Like A Two-For-One” Category:
Don McLean – American Pie

In The “Hit You With An Irony Fist” Category:
The Champs – Tequila

Tom Petty – I Won’t Back Down

Sponge – Plowed

Alannah Myles – Black Velvet

Lita Ford – Kiss Me Deadly

Bon Jovi – Livin’ On A Prayer

Dishwalla – Counting Blue Cars

Violent Femmes – Blister In The Sun

The Breeders – Cannonball

Toto – Africa

ABBA – Dancing Queen