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Post by Village Idiot on Apr 17, 2015 20:02:24 GMT -5
One thing they mentioned was that they loved it when we all sang a song together at the end of the concert last year. In fact, they loved it enough that they want to have us do that twice, so I went ahead and offered that we'd do that before intermission. What they are looking for, however, is a sing-along. Something everybody knows. And this is where I'm asking for ideas.
One idea I have is "You are My Sunshine". Everybody knows the chorus to that one. Any other ideas?
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Post by epaul on Apr 17, 2015 20:08:27 GMT -5
"Blatsovera" by the Kinkettes.
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Post by Village Idiot on Apr 17, 2015 21:24:28 GMT -5
Blatsovera does not compute with Google.
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Post by Rob Hanesworth on Apr 17, 2015 21:25:51 GMT -5
Don't let Doug pick!
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Post by Village Idiot on Apr 17, 2015 21:28:00 GMT -5
No problem, Rob. They want a song that they know.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2015 21:37:22 GMT -5
Everybody knows "Itty Bitty Titties"  |
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Post by Village Idiot on Apr 17, 2015 21:43:43 GMT -5
Fortunately, however, it doesn't have a singable refrain.
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Post by billhammond on Apr 17, 2015 22:51:56 GMT -5
How about "This Land Is Your Land"? Lots of opps for various singers to do a verse, then a strong consistent chorus that everyone knows, with a solid message.
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Post by Village Idiot on Apr 17, 2015 23:36:12 GMT -5
Perfect, Bill. I've done that lots for sing--longs, and it would be perfect because of the way you said it could be done.
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Post by millring on Apr 18, 2015 6:41:34 GMT -5
Goodnight Irene Ramblin' Boy Hey Jude  |
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Post by drlj on Apr 18, 2015 6:47:33 GMT -5
Amazing Grace.
Yes, Grace was quite a gal, but I am talking about the church song.
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Post by dradtke on Apr 18, 2015 10:25:43 GMT -5
Last year we closed with Good Night Irene, and that was perfect. This Land is your Land would be great to end Act I.
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Post by Doug on Apr 18, 2015 14:45:11 GMT -5
I Saw the Light
A Hank song always works.
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Post by billhammond on Apr 18, 2015 14:59:38 GMT -5
I Saw the Light A Hank song always works. As a group song I think we should stay away from religious lyrics, though. |
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Post by Doug on Apr 18, 2015 15:23:08 GMT -5
I Saw the Light A Hank song always works. As a group song I think we should stay away from religious lyrics, though. I think as a general rule you are right but I think that particular song transcends that rule. It's Hank and it's a sing-along that I've never seen miss. |
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Post by billhammond on Apr 18, 2015 15:35:34 GMT -5
As a group song I think we should stay away from religious lyrics, though. I think as a general rule you are right but I think that particular song transcends that rule. It's Hank and it's a sing-along that I've never seen miss. I think as a general rule, though, you are wrong.  There are a lot of Jesus references in there, remember. With "This Land" you get a patriotic theme (never mind the commie who wrote it). |
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Post by millring on Apr 18, 2015 15:40:46 GMT -5
If you're going to do "This Land..." you need to update it with some Maj7ths.
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Post by billhammond on Apr 18, 2015 15:43:18 GMT -5
If you're going to do "This Land..." you need to update it with some Maj7ths. I like it! And some shimmery, silky choreography ... |
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Post by Doug on Apr 18, 2015 15:57:34 GMT -5
I think as a general rule you are right but I think that particular song transcends that rule. It's Hank and it's a sing-along that I've never seen miss. I think as a general rule, though, you are wrong. There are a lot of Jesus references in there, remember. With "This Land" you get a patriotic theme (never mind the commie who wrote it). "This Land"  As I went walking I saw a sign there
And on the sign it said "No Trespassing."
But on the other side it didn't say nothing,
That side was made for you and me.
In the shadow of the steeple I saw my people,
By the relief office I seen my people;
As they stood there hungry, I stood there asking
Is this land made for you and me?
And "Irene" promoting suicide and divorce. Sometimes I live in the country,
sometimes I live in town
Sometimes I take a great notion,
to jump into the river and drown
I love Irene, God knows I do,
I'll love her till the seas run dry
But if Irene should turn me down,
I'd take the morphine and die
Some songs just transcend objectionable lyrics. |
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Post by dradtke on Apr 18, 2015 16:16:36 GMT -5
If you're going to do "This Land..." you need to update it with some Maj7ths. I like it! And some shimmery, silky choreography ... Can I wear the silver nylons? |
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