Go-To Karaoke: A Playlist

You can tell a lot about a person by the karaoke song they choose. 

Typically, these choices have been made years ago, and practiced tirelessly into one’s shower head behind closed doors—free of judgment. 

For me, it’s Lisa Loeb’s 1994 Grammy-nominated hit Stay. The raw yet tender emotion coupled with a simple arpeggio hits me right in the feels, always has. 

My Life is Good colleagues and friends have vastly different takes on what makes a good karaoke song. Ian, for example, opted for Summer in the City by the Lovin’ Spoonful—a smart choice seeing as the 1996 single is pure energy and nostalgia, and at just 2 minutes and 40 seconds, you can leave the audience wanting more. Torreya’s pick: Party in the USA by Miley Cyrus. Generational differences. 

If you need inspo for your next karaoke night, pull from this endlessly-singable 20-song journey. And remember, you’re a star.