Some of us, whether we should or not, sing outside of the confines and privacy of our shower. No longer are we singing into the mirror, hairbrush in hand, dreams of winning a Grammy fully in tact. No. We venture out into the night, sufficiently lubricated with liquid courage and seize the mic to belt out the song we would normally reserve for that long, solo car trip.
Ancient historians tell us that karaoke came from Japanese businessmen looking to blow off some steam and impress the ladies after work. It quickly caught on because who doesn’t like a good old sing-a-long while you are trying to slam a cocktail so you can wash the taste of your boss’s ass off your lips. Like all roads, this after-work bar trend lead us to American Idol, the greatest competition show in the history of the world. Along the way, we have entire bars dedicated to karaoke and karaoke masters who you flirt with and tip in hopes that they will bump you up in the rotation. It’s shameless but when you gotta sing, you gotta sing!
So, what is your song? Is it Last Dance? Don’t Stop Believin’? Yah Mo Be There? Jesus, Take the Wheel? (only one of those songs will not get you punched in the neck). Tell us! In the meantime, enjoy the original made for karaoke hit.
http://youtu.be/8bKRmKHn9sk