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Title: Sing-a-long songs
Post by: Matthew_S on June 29, 2009, 01:08:07 PM

My wife has requested a mix of great sing-a-long songs for an upcoming car trip.

Suggestions?

Title: Re: Sing-a-long songs
Post by: Chris L on June 29, 2009, 01:25:11 PM

The Humpty Dance

Title: Re: Sing-a-long songs
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on June 29, 2009, 01:33:53 PM

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVp2pdv0HeE&feature=fvst[/youtube]

This.

  

Title: Re: Sing-a-long songs
Post by: nec13 on June 29, 2009, 01:42:08 PM

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kphsM9JwPk[/youtube]

Great tune.

Title: Re: Sing-a-long songs
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on June 29, 2009, 02:00:23 PM

But seriously, is it for kids or grownups?

If kids, then They Might Be Giants "Here Come the ABC's" is a kick-ass album for singalongs.

If grown-ups, then "Ride On" by AC/DC is a nice singalong song for the car.

Title: Re: Sing-a-long songs
Post by: Keith Whitener on June 29, 2009, 02:02:23 PM

I would just play The Electric Six's Fire from beginning to end and sing along word-by-word, doing my best Dick Valentine impersonation.

Title: Re: Sing-a-long songs
Post by: Matthew_S on June 29, 2009, 02:26:02 PM

Ideally kid-appropriate, or at least profanity-free. 

Title: Re: Sing-a-long songs
Post by: nec13 on June 29, 2009, 02:32:57 PM

In the same vein as They Might Be Giants, here are some Jonathan Richman songs:

-The Wheels on the Bus
-Abominable Snowman in the Market
-Ice Cream Man
-Dodge Veg-O-Matic
-'Rockin 'Rockin Leprechauns
-New England

They're all kid-friendly and fun to sing along with.

Title: Re: Sing-a-long songs
Post by: Amplituden on June 29, 2009, 02:41:54 PM

I wish by Skee-Lo usually gets the sing song started.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yGEKcAFIcc[/youtube]

Title: Re: Sing-a-long songs
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on June 29, 2009, 03:49:54 PM

Quote from: Matthew_S on June 29, 2009, 02:26:02 PM

Ideally kid-appropriate, or at least profanity-free. 

So much for Electric Six (and The Humpty Dance).

My kids like to sing along to Stereo Total songs that are in English.

Title: Re: Sing-a-long songs
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on June 29, 2009, 03:50:44 PM

practically anything by the beach boys.  
just about anything off the Grease soundtrack.


or "Steal My Sunshine", by Len.

Title: Re: Sing-a-long songs
Post by: masterofsparks on June 29, 2009, 04:01:02 PM

Borstal Breakout by Sham 69

Title: Re: Sing-a-long songs
Post by: Chris L on June 29, 2009, 04:04:36 PM

Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on June 29, 2009, 03:49:54 PM

So much for Electric Six (and The Humpty Dance).

I'm standing by my pick.  With a few sing-along bowdlerizations the kids may not understand Humpty's more ribald rhymes.  There may be an uncomfortable moment where you have to explain who MC Hammer is though. 

Title: Re: Sing-a-long songs
Post by: buffcoat on June 29, 2009, 04:30:06 PM

Quote from: Chris L on June 29, 2009, 04:04:36 PM

Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on June 29, 2009, 03:49:54 PM

So much for Electric Six (and The Humpty Dance).

I'm standing by my pick.  With a few sing-along bowdlerizations the kids may not understand Humpty's more ribald rhymes.  There may be an uncomfortable moment where you have to explain who MC Hammer is though. 

It may also lead to a trip to Burger King.

Title: Re: Sing-a-long songs
Post by: dave from knoxville on June 29, 2009, 04:57:24 PM

"Perfect World", by Vessel

Title: Re: Sing-a-long songs
Post by: JustSheaNo on June 29, 2009, 08:24:49 PM

Our kid likes to sing along to Minor Threat's cover of Stepping Stone. Occasionally we also like to sing along to the Immigrant Song, for maximum geekery and quizzical looks from other drivers.

Have a nice drive!

Title: Re: Sing-a-long songs
Post by: fletcher munson on June 29, 2009, 09:46:44 PM

Absolutely anything by R. Kelley is fun to sing along to, but this one has easy lyrics to remember
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zV2DTFxhGGM

my sister likes to plays this over and over during car rides
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdxRS_GyBbM

But this is probably by far the best driving song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3sMjm9Eloo&feature=fvst

Title: Re: Sing-a-long songs
Post by: Fido on June 29, 2009, 11:19:23 PM

Rappers Delight.

Too obvious?