Thursday, June 25, 2009

King of Pop Dead at 50

Michael Jackson has died, according to TMZ and The Las Angeles Times, at age 50, of cardiac arrest.


The full story on TMZ is HERE
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Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Karaoke Lyric of the Week

Karaoke Lyric of the Week
ROSE GARDEN
(as performed by Lynn Anderson)

I beg your pardon, I never promised you a rose garden.
Along with the sunshine, There's gotta be a little rain sometimes.
When you take, you gotta give, so live and let live, Or let go.
I beg your pardon, I never promised you a rose garden.
I could promise you things like big diamond rings, But you don't find roses growin' on stalks of clover. So you better think it over.
Well, if sweet-talkin' you could make it come true, I would give you the world right now on a silver platter, But what would it matter?
So smile for a while and let's be jolly:Love shouldn't be so melancholy.
Come along and share the good times while we can.
I beg your pardon, I never promised you a rose garden.
Along with the sunshine, There's gotta be a little rain sometimes.
Instrumental break.
I beg your pardon, I never promised you a rose garden.
I could sing you a tune or promise you the moon, But if that's what it takes to hold you,
I'd just as soon let you go, but there's one thing I want you to know.
You better look before you leap, still waters run deep,
And there won't always be someone there to pull you out,
And you know what I'm talkin' about.
So smile for a while and let's be jolly:Love shouldn't be so melancholy.
Come along and share the good times while we can.
I beg your pardon, I never promised you a rose garden.
Along with the sunshine, There's gotta be a little rain sometimes.
Oh I beg your pardon,
I never promised you a rose garden.

Monday, June 22, 2009

Last Weekends Shows






TGIK was busy all last weekend, with 2 nights of open singing, and two private parties. Friday night was very busy at the VFW, but on Saturday night at the Legion, we only had a handful of singers.






On Friday night the VFW once again sold its Summer Foods, and made lots of money. The 50/50 drawing was won by Deb Crump. We had a heavy singing roation all night including Pat, Diane, Dee, Maggie, Deb, Jeff, Bobbie, Lisa, Laura, Bob, Deryk, Sandra, Robert, Penny, Don, Myself, and Rosie.




Dee celebrated her birthday, and Robert Crump celebrated his 21'st birthday! They had loads of fun and drinks.. LOL.






Song highlights included: "White Horse" by Lisa, "Don't Be Cruel" by Diane, "The Riddle" by Deryk, "Bleeding Love" by Laura, "Remember When" by Pat, "Just Like A Woman" by Bob,
and "Whiskey Girl" by Jeff.


On Saturday night at the American Legion, we had only 10 singers with a smaller crowd than usual. It's hard playing there the night after they already had karaoke, but in any event, it was still much fun and the music was fantastic!


Some song highlights from Saturday include "Forever In Blue Jeans" by Rob, "Love Shack" by Rob & Elizabeth, "Please Mr Please" by Nicole, "Rockin' Me" by Bobbie, and "Losing My Religion" by Doc Pete.


Hope to see everyone at the next open mic night, which is July 3 at the Watertown Legion. Hope the holiday doesn't damper our attendance. :)


For more pictures of the weekend visit the PHOTO section of the TGIK Site at http://www.thank-god-its-karaoke.com/



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Friday, June 19, 2009

10 Songs Not To Sing

10 Karaoke Songs No One Wants To Hear
A panel of experts offered 25 tips for fail safe singing situations, including karaoke. Beyond their advice, someone who steps up to the mic at a karaoke bar should start with picking a song people actually want to hear - and not these tunes, which will have people scrambling faster than last call..
  • "Picture" by Kid Rock & Sheryl Crow
  • "American Pie" by Don McLean
  • "Summer Nights" from GREASE
  • "Paradise by the Dashboard Lights" by Meatloaf
  • "Believe" by Cher
  • "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen
  • "Welcome To The Jungle" by Guns N Roses
  • "Me & Bobby McGee" by Janis Joplin
  • "Baby Got Back" by Sir Mix A Lot
  • "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey

Posted from Chicago Tribune/Edited by TGIK

Billy Curringtons Site

Check out the new Blog Site from Billy Currington... It's Fun and Enjoyable. See what people all around the world are doing in the catagories, God Is Great, Beer Is Good, and People Are Crazy.
Here is the link:
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Thursday, June 18, 2009

Karaoke Lyric of the Week

Karaoke Lyric of the Week
FREE & EASY DOWN THE ROAD I GO
(as performed by Dierks Bentley)
Pair of boots and a sack of clothes
Free and easy down the road I go
Hangin' memories on the high line poles
Free and easy down the road I go
Free and easy down the road I go
Huh
Ragweed rockin' on the radio
Free and easy down the road I go
I keep rollin' like Tim's banjo
Free and easy down the road I go
Got the sun shinin' on me like a big spotlight
So I know everything's going to be all right
Never know where the wind might blow
Free and easy down the road I go
Livin life like a Sunday stroll
Free and easy down the road I go
Free and easy down the road I go
If you only get to go around one time
Just sit back and try to enjoy the ride
I might make a million or wind up broke
Free and easy down the road I go
Can't take it with you when you go
Free and easy down the road I go
Someday I know it's gonna take me home
Free and easy down the road I go
Free and easy down the road I go
Free and easy down the road I go

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Karaoke Weekend June 19th & 20th


Karaoke this weekend!! Both Friday and Saturday nights.

Come out on Friday, June 19th to the Watertown VFW on Bellew Ave for singing, fun and munchies.

The VFW is holding its Food Sale from 6-8, with hotdogs, burgers, frys, and hot sausage sandwiches. Karaoke will be from 7-11.


On Saturday, June 20, we will be at the Watertown American Legion on Sterling Street from 8-Midnight. It's always lots of fun there with dancing, singing and mingling.


We hope to see everyone out this weekend...

Friday, June 12, 2009

Shania Writes Message on Musical Delay..

~~From Universal Records Website:

A Personal Message From Shania

Dear Friends, I am so excited to be writing to you personally again after so long. First I want to apologize for the delay in releasing new music. Music is the basis of our relationship, after all, and I realize I'm not holding up very well on my end of the relationship! But music has a mind of it's own, and is ruled by a writer's emotions and state of mind, not by a time frame or wishful thinking. I wish like crazy that I had new music by now since I dream of how fun it would be to see you all again out on tour with new songs to sing, but as most of you know, I have been side-tracked slightly over this past year.
The personal issues that took place just over a year ago have been well documented, and there’s no need to go into more detail here. Since then, I've been inspired by my pain to write and use writing as a therapy through the suffering. I truly wouldn't wish this on anybody as a means to get inspired, but it's been a productive period with so much emotion trying to find it's way out. However, there is no telling how long it will take me to actually finish these songs and record them so they can get out to you. As many things as there have been to write about through this difficult time in my life, healing is serious business and has taken a lot of the wind out of my sails, slowing me down at times. As you know, I am a mom and all my energy goes to making sure my little man is healthy and happy in every way. This is a full time job, as any parent understands, but especially difficult when you are battling your own personal crisis at the same time while trying to spare your child of being affected by your own suffering. One time when I was having a weak moment listening to some sad music and sobbing and slobbering over my computer’s keyboard, Eja walked up behind me and asked me why I was crying. He wasn't sad at first--just totally surprised to see his mom crying (he is seven and never saw me cry before), and didn't know what to make of it. During this intense period, I was managing to hide my devastation from Eja and cried only when I was alone; but this one time was just too hard for me to control and I broke down. I was quick on my feet to answer him though and told Eja that music was very powerful and can make people quite emotional. It can make you want to dance, feel angry, happy or sad and that THIS this song was sad and made me cry. He accepted this, hugged me and went back to what he was doing. Phew, that was tough! The energy it has taken me to deal with my personal life and managing to still be a responsible parent has been challenging, and while I have been putting what energy I have left at the end of each day into my writing, it's been hard to put it all together into song format. Please be patient and I will do my best to continue working on a finished album! Each morning I put my son on the school bus, feed our two dogs Sony and Dolly, drink my orange juice and sit down at the computer to write. I spend most of my time working with lyrics right now, sorting thoughts, expressions and concepts. It often comes out in the form of poetry, diary notes or e-mails to friends. My friends are great listeners and are very patient and generous about it. I often go back to my e-mails for song ideas. When I write in letter form, I don't hold back. I just write it as it comes without considering format, topic, manners, etc. Some of my best songwriting ideas are coming this way.Time has a way of making everything right, and it is my hope that good music will eventually come out of it. I say "good music” since I don't want to just throw anything at you, just for the sake of hurrying up to get it out. I want my new music to be something I'm personally satisfied with and proud to share with you. I have friends and family around constantly coaxing me to focus on my music. "Your fans miss you. They want new music. It's been too long." They're all dying for something new too, so they are pretty relentless about it! I know you certainly all do deserve new music and tour dates; not only because it's been so long, but also because of the HUGE support you've all given me during this period. The many blogs and e-mails have warmed my heart, strengthened my confidence, given me courage, and have often even made me laugh out loud…in a good way! I know I am not alone and realize through your support that you are all rooting for Eja and I, and our well-being. Thank you! The other day I started writing a few pages about being hungry as a kid. Some of it was painful to think about but it also made me laugh at the funny times. Reflecting on that period of my life, I realize how true it really is to learn to take the good with the bad. To appreciate that you can't have one without the other. The trick is to give the "good" at least as much of your energy as the "bad" and not to get stuck focusing more on the "bad". I decided to start writing about other stages of my life to help take my focus off the current phase I'm going through. When I'm feeling down, I figured changing my focus to write about other periods of my PAST would help pull me out of the sadness and on to new chapters in my life. It works.
I will sign off now but I look forward to my next letter/blog to you. I just wanted to fill you in a bit on what's going on with me and music, as well as extend my thanks for all of the support that you have given me over this last year and for all these years; and to assure you that I'm fine and managing very well, in fact. I'm enjoying my child, friends and family like I haven't in years, and it's great. I've been experiencing and seeing new things every day, living life with a different and more optimistic attitude. I've jumped out of an airplane at 10,000 feet, I'm riding Spanish and Arabian horses, traveling to exotic places, I've been deep sea diving for the first time! I pull the odd all-nighter, read more books, listen to Eja's favourite music with him, LOUD [ironically his favourite band is AC/DC] and basically I'm enjoying life.
Till next time, my friends. Be well, and peace and happiness to all of you.

Love, Shania
www.fanclub.shaniatwain.com
6/12/2009

Monday, June 8, 2009

Saturday, June 6, 2009

Friday Nights Show 6/5



Big thanks to everyone who came out on Friday night to the VFW for the Karaoke Show and HotDog Sale. It was a great night, and lots of fun. The VFW ran out of food before the orders could be filled, as they were not expecting so many to support the event.




We had plenty of great singers though... the highlights of the night included our cast of regulars and a few new voices as well. We heard Laura singing "The Climb," Doc Pete singing "I'm Just A Gigalo," Bobbie singing "Love Song," Diane singing "I Call You Mine," Pat singing "Sissy's Song," Deryk singing "Jump," Peggy singing "These Boots Are Made For Walking," Deb singing "You Ain't Woman Enough To Take My Man," Sam singing "Ruby Don't Take Your Love To Town," Dee & Diane singing "Help Me Rhonda," Maggie singing "Goodbye Earl," Merianne & Pat singing "Who Says You Can't Go Home," and Sandra singing "Follow Me."




Ken & Dorah Bodah also celebrated their 46th wedding anniversary. They were married June 2, 1963. Merianne sang "Love Me Like You Used To" for them.




It was lots of fun as usual... hope to see everyone back on June 19th!
For more photos of the night visit the photo page at http://www.thank-god-its-karaoke.com/

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Mariah Carey Karaoke....

Friday 6/5 @ VFW Hall

Hope to see everybody this week at the Watertown VFW on Bellew Avenue for Karaoke from 7 til 11 PM. It should be lots of fun as usual...
The VFW is also holding a hotdog, hamburger & fry sale from 6-8 for those coming with an appetite for some nice summer food cooked out on the grill.
We just added over 80 new karaoke songs to our database, so come & check out whats hot and sing along with us!!