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austinfd · Joined: 14 May 2006

I'm looking forward to this gem of Korean culture...

I hear that there are is a handful of songs that westerners are always "asked" to sing. I know there isn't a formal list, but do you have any suggestions about what songs I should be prepared for?

Grotto · Joined: 21 Mar 2004

ahhh the noraebang Laughing

Dont worry about it they like pretty much anything....alot of times its not the quality of the singing but the volume...if you can move to the groove you will be a fav!

Qinella · Joined: 25 Feb 2005 Location: the crib

Video Killed the Radio Star is fun.

pidgin · Joined: 31 Jul 2005 Location: Seoul

Be prepared for any and all Frank Sinatra tunes. Get practicin'!

pidgin · Joined: 31 Jul 2005 Location: Seoul

Oh yeah...and Hotel California...twice.

Zark · Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 2:58 pm Post subject:

You can pick the songs you want - there is certainly a large list to choose from.

Find a few you like - that fit your voice range and skill level - get a bottle of wine and head down to a local no rae bang and practice them a bit. It's a lot of fun - and you'll have a GREAT time - especially as you get into the second bottle of wine . . . (some places don't like you to bring booze - others won't mind if you are discreet [or is it discrete?])

Once you have a couple "main songs" under your belt you will be more confident singing in small groups. I always enjoyed it.

cwemory · Joined: 14 Jan 2006 Location: Gunpo, Korea

All late Beatles' songs (Let It Be, Hey Jude, etc.).
It's not known to many Koreans, but "My Brown Eyed Girl" will usually impress whatever K-girls you're with.

kiwigirl :O) · Joined: 05 Jan 2006 Location: Bundang

norae bang is awesome!!! ( i never did karaoke back home but here its easier with soju/tawng dang ju or whatever in your system!!!

a favourite of mine is (dont hate me) copocabana also 99 red balloons
and bohemian rapsody (gets everyone singing) Wink

Ron Stevens · Joined: 10 Feb 2006

spandau ballet true
bee gees how deep is yr love is another fave

pastis · Joined: 20 Jun 2006

"Let's Dance" is my trademark. I actually sound like David Bowie when I sing it Cool

. Too bad I'm not as cool as him in other regards...

matthews_world · Joined: 15 Feb 2003

Ha ha! Thanks for the song ideas.

I've been here in Korea starting 3 years and had my first singing room experience a year ago with adult students in Daegu. I had a blast it was a ritual to go with them once a month.

Another goodie:
"Gangsta's Paradise" - Coolio. The rapping in the song is quite easy.

Any easy Korean songs out there?

SirFink · Joined: 05 Mar 2006

Good luck finding one of these fabled Noray Bahngs. They are as rare as hen's teeth in this country.

matthews_world · Joined: 15 Feb 2003

You, sir, are not funny! Confused

rothkowitz · Joined: 27 Apr 2006

Don't slap your managers arse.

Or do.Oh,screw it.Do as Koreans do.Let it all hang and leave it at that and be oblivious on Monday morning.

peter07 · Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Location: Gwangmyeong

Dancing Queen by ABBA

How Deep Is Your Love by the Bee Gees

Hotel California by the Eagles

Kung Fu Fighting by Carl Douglas

YMCA by Village People

The thing is, noraebang is lame compared to karaoke BAR, where singers have to do their THANG in front of a bunch of strangers.