The Experts Say: You Belong With Me, that never fails to get a response from the crowd. But, hey, if youre singing in the aforementioned ideal circumstances, you wont care. I hear it almost every day. Jason Adkins, karaoke host at Lipstick Lounge in Nashville, Whats Up? by 4 Non Blondes never fails to get a good response from the crowd. Dancing Queen was built to end nights on the highest note possible! Ideal Circumstances: This song is a strong start for a 90s-driven karaoke night. HANNAH DAILEY. They can act like a fool. Ideal Circumstances: The perfect country jam for when you and the gang are already a few beers deep and are okay with getting more sentimental than youll like to admit the next day but hey, no shame in showing your best friends some love and gratitude at the karaoke bar. Money Note:ItsWhitney; every note paysdividends. A.U. GRISELDA FLORES, The Experts Say: Grupo Firme is very popular right now, and obviously, everyone will sing along to this song because who hasnt had their hearts broken in the past? This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google, Visit Billboard Pro for music business news, SiriusXM Celebrates Black Music Month With the Billboard Top 500 R&B Countdown, The 2023 Latin Music Week Website Is Officially Open: Tickets Set to Go on Sale Soon, Apple AirPods Are Back on Sale Starting at Just $99. / The cold never bothered me anyway is some epic loud-to-quiet stuff. May be caused by students singing Taylor Swift, but that's unconfirmed #pcbb. Baby, Im so sorry. She was just yelling at him! Ideal Circumstances:Amateurs beware: This is AP karaoke territory. [172] Upon the album's release, "You Belong with Me (Taylor's Version)" charted on the official singles charts of Australia, Canada, Ireland, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the United States. It stars Lucas Till from, Songs rarely find themselves in the top five of the Billboard Hot 100 and Country Songs simultaneously. I had overheard a friend of mine talking to his girlfriend and he was completely on the defensive saying, No, baby I had to get off the phone really quickly I tried to call you right back Of course I love you. Also, its okay to admit that you like Taylor Swifts music. Ideal Circumstances: In the wee hours of a karaoke jamboree, when everyones voice is feeling hoarse and eyes are starting to droop but warbling along with the Just a Friend hook is so easy and enjoyable that it acts as a late-night rallying cry. With karaoke now finally back in full effect and please, continue to practice safe singing, everyone Billboard wanted to celebrate the art form thats given us countless instances of incomparable joy and similarly peerless hangovers over the years. In a video tweeted by Ian Steele, the entire student section was singing Swifts hit song You Belong With Me during a matchup against DePaul. Ideal Circumstances:Definitely after the drinks have been flowing for a while. Ideal Circumstances:This is a peak sing-along song, one that the whole audience will join in on. Jump around, two-step, shimmy a little, wave your arms to encourage audience participation whatever movement fits your approach! But she has", "Taylor Swift 'Fearless (Taylor's Version)' review: A celebration of the star's breakout album", "Taylor Swift: Fearless (Taylor's Version) review a labour of revenge, but also of love", "Taylor Swift Chart History (Global 200)", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=You_Belong_with_Me&oldid=1158200280, Taylor Swift vocals, songwriter, producer, Steve Blackmon assistant recording engineer, assistant mixer, Taylor Swift lead vocals, songwriter, producer, Matt Billingslea drums, percussion programming, This page was last edited on 2 June 2023, at 15:18. That One Part:While the burst of pure, chaotic energy of the chorus is the stuff of karaoke legend, any karaoker worth their salt is going to know how to milk the audience with the post-chorus chant of Stacys mom has got it going on. If youve just gone all-in on the chorus and need a moment to catch your breath, turn that mic out to the audience and let them do the work for you; they will happily oblige. In her performance, Swift sings with melodic variation: each section from the verse to the pre-chorus rises in register. If I were to sing Sweet Caroline, I would be like, Shut up. It can hit really big on a weekend the whole place could be singing it. Joe Zara, Is [the greatest karaoke song of all-time] Bohemian Rhapsody? It will go over well in a crowded bar or private room, with a young crowd or an old crowd (thanks to Roberta Flacks Hot 100-topping 1973 rendition) you name it. The Experts Say: [There was a song] that was like, I gotta take this off my list because someones gonna sing it before me. Same with The Killers. "You Belong with Me (Taylor's Version)" features the same core production as the original, with a smoother, more nuanced production. The group is responsible for making Taylor Swifts You Belong With Me" a Providence College home game sing-along at the Dunk. Props to Providences student section for putting on a show. Ideal Circumstances: Play this one early in the night to give a little sneak peek of the energy levels to come later. Thats five. Ideal Circumstances: Unless youre trying to get real literal with the were halfway there point from the chorus, pull this one out when youre trying to dial up the juice for one last stretch for the evening. The song featured as a regular part of the set lists for Swift's fifth and sixth headlining concert tours: the Reputation Stadium Tour (2018), where it was part of a medley with "Style" and "Love Story"; and the Eras Tour (2023). Drinks are flowing. " You Belong with Me " is a song by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. ", "Call Me Maybe" by Carly Rae Jepsen was the song of the summer in 2012 and a major meme. Your move, @taylorswift13 @taylornation13 - it's only 43 miles down the road. Basically like 'girl-next-door-itis.' It was released as the third single from her second studio album Fearless on April 20, 2009, by Big Machine Records. [9], Before Fearless was released, Big Machine Records made "You Belong with Me" available for download exclusively via the iTunes Store in November 2008, as part of the promotional campaign "Countdown to Fearless". Country artists Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood released their own superb rendition of Shallow, but several of their own duets such as Where Your Road Leads and In Anothers Eyes share the same pragmatic sense of showmanship, dynamic vocal melodies, and just the right hint of drama. I felt so bad for him at that moment. Ideal Circumstances: When you and your very reluctant wingman are attempting to pick up a fetching but skeptical naval aviation instructor? I'm in the room, it's a typical Tuesday night. That One Part: For all the vocal pyrotechnics on display, when it comes to Boyz II Men, the fans are always gonna be waiting on that bass-registered mid-song monologue so you and your buds better square away who gets to be Mike this time before you even start. Ideal Circumstances:A rowdy bachelorette party tryna get a little bit tipsy couldnt hurt, but anyone who was at least 10 in 2009 will know some of the sassy words toKeshas boozy breakthrough single and can help make it pop. But Watch Out ForScary and Ginger Spices third verse. H.D. Taylor Swift wrote songs for her second studio album, Fearless, while touring as an opening act for other country musicians to promote her self-titled debut studio album during 20072008, when she was 1718 years old. Ideal Circumstances: Definitely a peak-hour song maybe not too late, since Kate Piersons belting and Fred Schneiders ad libbing require both energy and concentration to pull off properly, but too dynamic to waste too early, either. Like, Mamma Mia made ABBA popular for the kids that are older, they grew up on Mamma Mia theyre in bars now. Darran Mosley. It got some help from her fellow Canadian Justin Bieber, who tweeted that it was "possibly the catchiest song I've ever heard.". Ideal Circumstances:Its towards the end of the night. S.D. That One Part: They call me U-SH-E-RR-AY-MO-N-D. The truly bold karaoker can even try to substitute their own spelled-out name in its stead but they better have worked out the character count ahead of time to make sure it can at least come close to fitting the space. Hed noticed the effect of the Swift song on the crowd in December, but notes a key difference between it and the Neil Diamond classic sung at Fenway. You might even need to take the mic out into the audience to gather eager volunteers for thatLes Miz-worthy finale of stacked vocal parts. Ideal Circumstances: Late night, when the dilettantes have gone home and youre left with a pared down but mighty (and probably soused) crew who are ready for a camped-up torch song. And youre like, No, somebodys singing that already. C.W. That Hey yeah yeah yeah yeah, theres never a moment where thats not going to make people sing. Darran Mosley. Cause I kind of was looking back on all of those memories and thinking, 'Wow, Im really lucky.. Basically like girl-next-door-itis. You like this guy who you have for your whole life, and you know him better than she does but somehow the popular girl gets the guy every time. [52] Sheffield in his 2021 ranking of Swift's 206 tracks, meanwhile, placed it at number 113. All Rights Reserved. Were done. [9][10] Rose then suggested Swift to write "something about bleachers" and they conceived another lyric, "She's cheer captain and Im on the bleachers. Lets write an uptempo song. We wrote You Belong With Me in one or two hours. [e], Josh Love from The Village Voice picked it as one of the album's great songs for displaying "preternatural wisdom and inclusiveness",[46] Dan DeLuca of The Philadelphia Inquirer found the song "uncannily sophisticated". [22] According to composer and musicologist Nolan Gasser, the country-music stylistic foundation is in the instrumentsbanjo strums that drive verses, a pedal steel guitar, occasional slide guitar riffs, and a slight twang in Swift's vocals. I absolutely loved it. And any time that song comes on, people go outside. Liz Lewis, The Bradley Cooper part is really easy. You cant go wrong with fun dance. Kiki Park, Type: Solo Showcase / Crowd-Pleaser / Group Sing-Along. (A mic stand could probably also do in a pinch, as long as youre careful about where youre swinging it.) Changes. I always recommend when people want to sing that, dont do it too early in the evening. [47] Other critics were more reserved in their praise. Doyouwrong in any way, shape or form? Ideal Circumstances: First or second song of the night, honestly. (Honestly, it might be even more fun to see a guy tackle it.) [136] James Christopher Monger of Allmusic said the cover was infused "with the same karaoke glee that fueled previous installments". https://choirchoirchoir.comhttps://www.facebook.com/choirx3https://www.instagr. No one will ever equal John and Olivias electrifyin version, but feel free to take a stab at it anyway. 1 at every karaoke night this year, youre missing a golden opportunity pretty rare for an artist whos been dead for 45 years to once again be at the forefront of pop culture. H.D. The antagonist, donning straight brunette hair, arrives and kisses the boy in her car as she gives the blonde a hostile look. [17] Musicologists Nate Sloan and Charlie Harding labelled this three-note melodic motif the "T-Drop", which recurs on many of Swift's later songs. So good! T.D. Even if your crew doesnt know the verses of OrinocoFlow or understand how to navigate the knuckleball-paced bridge, everyone knows the refrain, and will (hopefully) start bellowing in unison by songs end. Restrain yourself! They beat the Badgers and have been on a roll. Ideal Circumstances:This was a top 10 Hot 100 hit, so you dont need an audience of exclusively grown-up emo kids to get some crowd participation but it wouldnt hurt to have a few former Hot Topic shoppers in your midst. At the 2010 Grammy Awards, "You Belong with Me" was nominated in three categories, including Song of the Year and Record of the Year. A.U. Ideal Circumstances: When youve been sitting in the back and letting everyone else hog the whole time but its getting late, and the queue is filling up, and dammit, you promised yourself you wouldnt go another karaoke night without getting up there and getting the spotlight moment youve been practicing in your bedroom since you were five. And they kept singing, even when Santos cut off the music as the game resumed. [77], "You Belong with Me" peaked within the top ten on singles charts in Canada (three),[78] Australia (five),[79] New Zealand (five),[80] and Japan (ten). Everybody knows all the words. [102], The video was nominated for Video of the Year at the 45th Academy of Country Music Awards. Ideal Circumstances: As some karaoke hotspots avoid ballads later in the evening, place this slow-burn, romance-fueled duet earlier in a set as a breather before rowdy, wall-to-wall sing-alongs. Backup Option: Try Cant Tell Me Nothing by Kanye West. The Experts Say: One of those songs that gets the whole bar singing. The video starts with Till's character arguing with his girlfriend through a phone call. Whats lost in moms spaghetti is gained in more jewelry, more Louis V, and youll get to thump your chest all the same. Use section headers above different song parts like [Verse], [Chorus], etc. Well, theres definitely no one-size-fits-all answer to that question a classic sing-along for some is a compulsory bathroom break for others, and a great performer can make a controversial choice seem inspired as easily as a lackluster performer can flop with a cant-miss pick. Asong that includes the springboard line Let the choir sing! simply isnt that much fun to perform totally solo; select thisMadonnaclassic withinagroup of people that knows what to do with it toavoid lackluster emotion. JOSH GLICKSMAN. Like, pick a song for the crowd so the crowd gets into it. [97] At the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, the video won Best Female Video. Leads Hot 100; Kanye, Taylor Debut High", "Black Eyed Peas, Jason Mraz Tie Records On Billboard Hot 100", "T.I., Jay Sean Post High Debuts On Billboard Hot 100", "Taylor Swift Climbs Hot 100, Black Eyed Peas Still No. J. Lipshutz. Swift, dressed in a white marching band uniform, then emerges from the bottom of the stage and commences singing. They may be right about the De-Evoloution thing. Ideal Circumstances: Into the a.m. hours, maybe after someone has just done a big ballad or real show-stopper, allowing you and your very special LBC sidekick to sneak in stealthily with this most nocturnal G-funk classic. J. Lynch. [62] It won Favorite Song at the 2010 Kids Choice Awards and was nominated for Song of the Year at the 45th Academy of Country Music Awards, but lost to Lady A's "Need You Now" (2009). In an article for Slant Magazine discussing nominees for the 2010 Grammy Awards, Jonathan Keefe remarked although "You Belong with Me" is not Swift's best-written song, it stood out among other contenders because of her songwriting craftsmanship. Make sure your falsetto is well-oiled before you hit that Hey, Hey-aye-ayeeeeee this is a solo showcase, after all. (And if not, surely its the rooms fault.) Theyre like, All right, we get it. The Experts Say: Theyre universal themes, right? It hits all the points. It was this song and Love Story that really, really changed my life in a huge way. Concerts were how we connected best with our favorite artists, but karaoke is how we really bonded with our favorite songs. Robin Thicke and his mom, Gloria Loring are the first the first ever mother-and-son to have both tallied top 10 singles on the Hot 100 as solo artists or duos. Ideal Circumstances:When you notice that theres a bachelorette party in the vicinity. To this extent, Swift said that nearly every album track had a "face" that she associated with it. 2:02 2-Minute Listen Playlist Download Embed In an attempt to set a new. You can be in the middle of a ballad streak, coming off of a rocky performance, or even be the first one up to the mic for the evening everyone will know this classic, and theyll gladly get into the groove almost immediately. I think the college vs. pro atmosphere is decidedly different. KYLE DENIS. K.A. Please give everybody a chance to drink, because then itll be more fun. KJ Danny, Ideal Circumstances:Early in the evening, before you get too drunk to get the lyrics right. The story builds to a moment of bad luck and lyrics perfect for a slurred-word sing-along: Before I could get to the station in my pickup truck/ She got run over by a dned old train! JESSICA NICHOLSON. Co-written with Liz Rose, the lyrics are about a narrator's unrequited love for a boy unappreciated by his girlfriend. If your karaoke night ends with Total Eclipseof the Heart, its been a good night. [48] On a negative side, Johnny Davis of The Observer commented the lyrics' high-school imagery "may needle British ears". Make sure youre warmed up and well-equipped. Theyre a little tricky: You keep lying when you ought to be truthin and You keep samin when you ought to be changin.. Ideal Circumstances:Why wallow in heartbreak alone when you can have a singing support group? So, getting to redo it was really a joyful experience. Backup Option: If youre feeling friskier and riskier, Missys much faster Gossip Folks puts your flow to the test - and really affords a showcase spitting moment for whoever takes on Ludacris rapid-fire guest verse. * Sales figures based on certification alone.^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. [132] Following the video's completion, the band and backup dancers appeared, dressed in yellow cheerleading uniforms. screaming or Yassss! She went on to explain its more basic meaning: This song is basically about wanting someone who is with this girl who doesnt appreciate him at all. M.N. K.R. Its hard, because its a fun song that always gets the crowd into it, but thats one of those songs where I used to hear it every single time that I did a karaoke show, and its like, All right, thats enough of that. Anyway, look at our list and similar characteristics will emerge: More often than not, our favorite karaoke songs are familiar, accessible, simple without being predictable, and reminiscent of a specific time and place without being hopelessly stuck there. Taylor Swift (Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images and Screenshot/Twitter Video https://twitter.com/IanSteeleABC6/status/1492668121798352900). [68] On the Radio Songs chart, "You Belong with Me" was Swift's first number-one song and the first country crossover to reach number one since Billboard began incorporating Nielsen BDS-monitored data in 1990;[69] it stayed at number one for two weeks and spent 49 weeks in total. Ideal Circumstances:Are things getting a little too serious? I would say, yeah, probably Bohemian Rhapsody. Totally normal! Thats embarrassing, Sweeney said. But whenever a guy says, Do you have the Cake version? I always get even more pumped, because its a bit of a different vibe. [91][92], The song's accompanying music video was directed by Roman White. She has an Oprah-like gift for emotional expressiveness. Necessary Accessories:If youve got some props on hand,this is your song. The Experts Say: The lyrics are very easy and breathable You could kind of sing-say those lyrics and take a second to breathe and then sing-say the next line. Hell, you shouldnt even be standing you better be prowling around the room, making full use of your pelvis, hips and lips as you seduce the room to the dark-meets-theater-dork side. That One Part: Hidin, somewhere in the niiiiiiight. The whole song leads to this one, glorious note in the second chorus. That One Part: Cant you see that Im the one who understands you? The kinetic energy of the song resets to peak levels every time the karaoker comes back to the chorus first line. Ideal Circumstances: This should come in the middle of your karaoke set, when the singers are warmed up and ready to belt. Ideal Circumstances:When the evening needs a pick-me-up, this is your go-to. St. James praised Swift's varied approach to her vocal delivery, commenting: "2021 Swift is much more comfortable settling into her natural alto range". That One Part:You start singing one of the hooks: Alejate de m, no hay nada ms que hablar. And then your best friend jumps on to finish: Contigo yo perd, ya tengo con quien ganar G.F. Backup option:Jean Knights sassy 1971 smash Mr. Roman White directed the song's music video, which stars Swift as both the antagonistan unsympathetic, popular cheerleader, and the protagonista sympathetic girl-next-door who yearns for the antagonist's boyfriend; some critics took issue with the video's narrative as antifeminist. J.N. It doesnt matter. Money Note: Its no secret: the back half of the chorus woah-ohhh! is basically make-or-break for this one, and its in no short supply. [94] Filming took place within two days in Gallatin and Hendersonville in Nashville. A sneak peak of the song was shared by Conan Gray and Olivia Rodrigo on TikTok. The Experts Say: If its crowded and youre singing Wanted Dead or Alive or Livin on a Prayer, those big chorus songs, they never fail but you cant sing those unless you can really sing. [28][33] For Gasser, the narrative lyrics are the most profound country-music influences on "You Belong with Me". [123][124] In the fall of 2009 and winter of 2009 through 2010, Swift commenced promotion for "You Belong with Me" countries outside of the United States; she performed the song on the United Kingdom channel GMTV,[125] the Australian charity concert Sydney Sound Relief,[126] and the Japanese talk show The Sukkiri Morning Show. They are there at both fan zones, and they are full. To even come close to Tim Currys androgynous sensuality as Dr. Frank-N-Furter, you cannot do this one sitting down. That One Part:The crowd will know exactly what kind of party theyre in for the minute they hear those first three words: Lets go, girls. K.A. She hears it all. Most people can sing along with BizMarkies indelible hook, but make sure the person on the microphone can do more during the bars in between than just grunt along until the chorus returns, and can actually name-check Agnes, Agatha, Germaine, and Jack with ease. You cant make it through Sweet Caroline from start to finish without singing it at least once. But if you really want to get them cheering, pick the strongest singer in your group to be Nick, and give them that fateful, pre-key change, Dont wanna hear yousaayyyyy! The audience may just forget to keep singing along, theyll be cheering so hard. Ideal Circumstances:At the beginning ofakaraoke night, maybeacouple songs in LikeaPrayer isan instant energy-booster that requiresaudience participationand encourages clappingalong, so while it can be deployedasanight-capper, the real heads know it gets the party started even better. Providence College students Reilly Sweeney (left), Daisy Donovan (second from right) and Madeleine Walsh (right) pose for a portrait with DJ Finesse, aka Mason Santos, outside the Dunkin Donut Center in Providence on Feb. 22, 2022. Tyler talks about his true love: songwriting. I'm listening to the kind of music she doesn't like. This will start off as a solo showcase, but quickly become a crowd-pleaser once that first baby, its you! comes in. Loring reached #2 with Carl Anderson in 1986 with "Friends and Lovers" and Thicke topped the chart in 2013 with "Blurred Lines. ", "Sing" was inspired by a girl that Ed Sheeran met in Las Vegas in the summer of 2013, when "one thing led to another and now she's kissing my mouth.". The Experts Say: Thats five key changes. So yeah, its a fun dance one. Her new "Eras" tour, promising a journey "through all the musical eras of my career," was announced Tuesday (Nov. 1) and will visit U.S. stadiums beginning in March 2023. [67] Driven by non-country radio airplay, it gained the largest crossover radio audience since Faith Hill's "Breathe" (2000). Money Note: Plenty to go around, but the first is still the signature: You want thingamabobs? [131] Before Swift or the dancers entered the stage, a video played on the overhead screens; it showed various celebrities, including Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato, Faith Hill, Lucas Till and Swift herself, sharing their definitions of the word "fearless". Ideal Circumstances:This is your go-to end-of-the-night karaoke song once it comes on, it typically means two things: youve had one too many shots, and youre ready to end the night with a bang. [81] The single peaked within the top 40 in Ireland (12),[82] Slovakia (17),[83] the United Kingdom (30),[84] Hungary (31),[85] and Denmark (32). Money Note: This entire song was made to belt out with an open heart and potent vocals, but if theres one line that will make you shine on stage, its definitely everything that follows after: As we die both you and I/ With my head in my hands, I sit and cry. J.R. Its a really special semester. The Experts Say: I think most people love that song. I dont know if theyll be singing Love Story 20 years from now, but Bohemian Rhapsody is 40 years old and its still sung. Darran Mosley. She was accompanied by singer-songwriter Butch Walker, who told, Award-winning recording artist Lady Gaga revealed in an interview with. [86] In Canada, the song reached number one on three airplay charts: Canada Country, Canada CHR/Top 40, and Canada Hot AC. Within one second of that electric guitar riff, everyone will know exactly what time it is, busting into the iconic first verse sung word-for-word at millennial bars across the world for over a decade. Ideal Circumstances: Somewhere among the final five songs of the night. Friend, for the next three minutes, you are Tom DeLonge on the guitar; you are Travis Barker on the drums; you are Mark Hoppus on the bass (slap the bass!). The Experts Say: I love that song. [140][141], A parody entitled "TMZ" was included on "Weird Al" Yankovic's studio album Alpocalypse (2011). And the fans, packed into the 12,400-seat Dunkin Donuts Center, know it. Yes, that applies to even college sporting events. [132] Midway through the performance, the backup dancers removed Swift's marching band uniform to reveal a sparkly cocktail dress; she is then handed a rhinestoned acoustic guitar and finishes the performance.[132]. Whenever you have a chance to sing some Swift songs, you just have to do it. A.U. He has been angry, cool, magic, a rebel and, of course, marching home. [74] It was the second-most-played song on US airplay of 2009, behind Swift's "Love Story". K.A. But this specific song is a fan favorite because its upbeat. Maricela Olivas, Ideal Circumstances:Honestly, with that one group of girls who are celebrating a bachelorette, a birthday or even better, a divorce party. J. Lynch, The Experts Say: Theres a guy that comes into The Shack who loves to sing Suddenly Seymour with me. But Watch Out For The pre-chorus, where Destinys Child shows off their rapping chops going a mile a minute from I know you say that I am assuming things, a line that will throw off even the most experienced karaoke-goer. Following, the two performed a cover of Fleetwood Mac's "Rhiannon" (1976). Wait until there is a full house thats appreciative of above-average vocals and an angst-fueled melody. Want to know what everyone in the music business is talking about. But Watch Out For The topographical lesson in the second verse, which packs in a couple more syllables than youre likely expecting: I know that I must do whats right/ As sure as Kiliminjaro rises like Olympus above the Serengeti. A.U. Right now, theyre in first place and could win the championship. The crowd is nice and toasted from an evening of scream-singing the lyrics to their favorite pop tunes. Might be a bit too much of a clich to go over on those bases at this point, but nearly 60 years after its initial release, this golden oldie still goes over damn well in most other rooms. Necessary Accessories: If you dont have any scrunchies or leg warmers on hand, you better bust out your best air marimba during the bubbly synthesizer solo before the third verse. No ones judging, were just here to sing along to lines like I just met this 5 foot 7 guy whos just my type. (BTW If you can find a 57 dude to take the Kanye role, thats the cherry on top). Money Note: For your Fred and your Kate respectively, back to back: Your WHAT??? But, like their idol, theyll Shake It Off., I saw some people say, Is this mens basketball? The number one student song in the country is the 30-year-old classic Jump Around by House of Pain. Has Taylor Swift responded to Lady Gaga praising over 'You Belong With Me"? Lets give the line a pass so this heartfelt love conquers all ballad can go on charming audiences forever. A.U. Everyone knows the chorus and the first couple of verses, but people forget that Paul McCoy gets a proper rap-singing spotlight in the back half of the song. Its just the best entertainment. Kiki Park, Theres what I call the cool-guy copout, which is where a guys too cool, but his ego tells him, I need to at least sing something. So, hell choose a song ironically, like Man! [133][134][135] On several concerts of the 1989 World Tour (2015), Swift performed an acoustic version of "You Belong with Me". Ideal Circumstances: A superb song to have in your back pocket for those late-evening moments particularly in Nashville when the crowd is primed for a beer can-raising, drunken sing-along. If youre on the fence, sing this! Backup Option:BabyOne More Time is a karaoke go-to, so if you find that its been done already that night or you want to switch it up, try Toxic. Its just as fun to sing and isnt too overdone, without sacrificing the homage to Britney. But well go with the chorus: Yaaaa supeeerame porque yo ya te olvid, ando tan feliz sin ti, deberas hacerlo tu tambin, esta historia se borr y no pienso escribirla otra vez. Because who doesnt take the opportunity to remind the exes that were over them? Bridesmaids, Reservoir Dogs, Willy Wonka - just a few of the flicks where characters discuss specific songs, sometimes as a prelude to murder. P.G. Its awesome. You know, people love to hear that song and they really get into it. So what makes a great karaoke song? The whole experience that goes along with this, and everyone sharing the common love for the school and loving seeing the school do so well., Videos of the sing-along went viral on social media. Basically: use Aaron Tveit and Gavin Creelsiconic 2006 Miscast performanceas your guide. Some people really go crazy, it gets rocking at the end. Suddenly, one of you looks up and says, Hey, lets do one more before we go. You huddle up as a group, debate what will work with everyone and inevitably, youll land on this all-time great. A.U. Ideal Circumstances: Your room may or may not let you get away with playing this most closer-y of R&B slow songs in any other slot by the final one, but probably not worth the risk if you and your three matchingly ensembled friends save this one for last, you just know itll be best. Whats more, the most beloved pop artists are not always the safest karaoke go-tos: Our list has plenty of one-hit wonders and other top 40 curiosities, but no songs by such obvious icons as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Prince, Mariah Carey, Justin Bieber, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Christina Aguilera, Guns N Roses or Rihanna. Swift roams around the stage singing and backup dancers perform cheerleading routines while projections of cheerleaders are shown on the stage. Its a crossover smash in every sense of the word country-to-pop crossover, young-to-old crossover and, asHarry Styles proved at Coachella, it isnt just reserved for the ladies either. That song never fails. Joe Zara, The crowd [always] insists on saying, So good, so good, so good! Its not part of the song, and Im the one up here! Keep holding it!) Has she ever reacted to the music video for the song? Devo founders Mark Mothersbaugh and Jerry Casale take us into their world of subversive performance art. Dont add to this. Livin on a Prayer is pretty high. Joe Zara. Critical reception of the track was mainly positive, with most reviews observing the varied vocal delivery. Wearing casual white blouse and black skinny jeans, Swift performed "Today Was a Fairytale" and then announced, "It's a fairy tale and an honor to share the stage with Stevie Nicks". And then you of course have the Dan Band version [from Old School], which a lot of guys will do when they get up to sing: [Sings] I fing need you toni-ight! Its always an end-of-the-night song. Williams lauded the crossover appeal and contended that although the lyrics might come off as immature, the song proved resonant with Swift's core audience of teenagers as well as those who wish to relive their high-school days. Money Note:Your group is going to have the crowd eating out of the palm of your hands almost instantly with the B-Boys. JASON LIPSHUTZ, Ideal Circumstances: About a quarter of the way through the night preferably, for a more intimate party before karaoke inevitably devolves into a raucous combination of drunken singing and shouting. PAUL GREIN. Its full of 1980s rock n roll magic but wont alienate anyone from singing along either, because just about everyone alive knows every single word. [50], In retrospect, Nate Jones from Vulture (2021) deemed it her best song in her 179-song discography, lauding it as a "classic" song about high-school feelings and wrote: "The line about short skirts and T-shirts will likely be mentioned in Swifts obituary one day. JASON LIPSHUTZ. !ing possibly every other word). Ideal Circumstances: When the night is winding down for most of the room (midnight karaoke warriors not included), this is a perfect blast of joyous exuberance to keep the energy level up as people start to trickle out. Ideal Circumstances: Is it ever a bad time or place to bless the rains down in Africa? K.D. The Lady Gaga part is really difficult. You Belong With Me is now the unofficial Friars anthem. Ideal Circumstances:Considering how its a very slow-paced track, its best to perform this pop-rock power ballad earlier in the night, before the drinks settle in, and before the wave of uptempo songs begins. C.W. P.G. The audience loved it. I felt so bad for him at that moment. Who wrote You Belong With Me by Taylor Swift? And its repetitive, so everybody knows the words. KJ Danny. "[10] She described her character as "girl-next-door-itis" and unnoticed by the boy, and the girlfriend a "popular girl". So like, I hear it and immediately I go, Oh wow, all right, were gonna do some Grease, and then it turns into One Direction. "It was one of those songs that I had written about unrequited love and crushes at school and I never would've imagined how many people I would see in a crowd one day screaming, 'she wears short skirts, I wear T-shirts,'" she said, "or that there would be think pieces about it, or that it would be like this thing that launched me and my career into this place that I never imagined it would go to. ' KJ Shane. R.A. If youve got the range, hit it; if not, maybe opt for a different showstopper. But if you dont quite catch up with all the notes and the nuances and Brandy and Monica are real singers Its not as crowd-pleasing as you would think if you dont hit it. Kiki Park. I . Some at the large universities have made condescending comments on social media about PC fans singing along to Swift. K.A. I get tons of requests for Selena. J. Lynch, The Experts Say: That is one that definitely gets the older crowd going with sporadic Millennials jumping in, I would say. KJ Danny. Age, gender none of that matters. KJ Danny. [128] Eric Ditzian of MTV News was disappointed at Swift's and Nicks' harmonies, but said the two "made for a compelling twosome". But seriously, is there an un-ideal circumstance for ABBA? ANDREW UNTERBERGER. A.U. rusted. Save the questions about what the hell it actually means for the Pop-Up Video. At least one girl is visibly crying in the back. [25] For Perone, this 1980s connection is in the "highly unusual" incorporation of guitars and country-indebted banjo, fiddle, and mandolin in the steady eighth-note texture. Follow her on Twitter @AmandaMilkovits. That One Part: The whole damn thing, but if we must be specific about it: the second half of the chorus (You can dance / You can jive / Having the time of your life). A.U. Its one of those the energy is up there. Additional reporting by Katie Atkinson, Katie Bain, Hannah Dailey Johnson, Jessica Nicholson, Danielle Pascual, Jessica Roiz and Christine Werthman. Grabyour best friends and hit the nearest karaoke bar, take a shot (or two, or three), and get up on that stage because the healing power of Alanis Morissette will cleanseyou. But Watch Out ForThe bridge and third verse. "'You Belong With Me' is a song that just absolutely changed my life. Ideal Circumstances:How many of us didnt sing this anthem alone in our rooms pretending to be as perfect asSelenahitting all the high notes? The team has never won the regular season of the Big East since it started 43 years ago, though theyve won the tournament twice (in 1994 and 2014). Money Note: Lets just say if you dont hear some tummies rumbling by songs end, youre probably doing something wrong. That One Part:Its hard to pick that one liner that really gets everyone in their feelings because this song is karaoke gold from start to finish. For some weird reason, lots of people like to go out of their way on social media to claim they hate her music. Ideal Circumstances: Immediately after the first big audience sing-along, when youre ready to dial back the wattage a little to avoid early burnout but dont want to kill the vibe completely. And so Elvis is back [this year], because of the movie. You get everything you could possibly want in one song: Big solo vocal moments, call-and-response sing-alongs, a breakdown section for stomping around (and of course, headbanging), and an epic climax that gives way to a mournful finish. [96] Chris Ryan of MTV said that it has a similar plot to a rom-com and deemed it the most memorable video on MTV of the year. ' KJ Danny. Follow David Hookstead on Twitter and Instagram, The Daily Caller | 1775 Eye Street NW | Suite 1150-290 | Washington, DC 20006. Ideal Circumstances:Any time, so long as youre among your theater nerd besties who will appreciate every perfectly harmonized moment but believe heartily in audience participation (a.k.a. [16] Towards the chorus's end, Swift uses melisma on the words "see" and "me" in the lyric "Why can't you see/ you belong with me? It just became this whole picture. Ideal Circumstances: At any karaoke night where, for whatever reason, theres already some weird and potentially exciting kind of tension in the air all the better to capitalize on with this delectably seething classic of unrequited 80s lust. The big ballads, perennial party-starters and singular sing-alongs guaranteed to make any karaoke night a classic. : Providence has a squad this year. Nicks stood back, tapping her tambourine and nodding, every so often stepping up to the microphone to sing with Swift. Necessary Accessories: If you happened to bring an umbrella and you arent overly superstitious, a little recreation of the videos Gene Kelly-er moments goes a long way. It appears on Taylors sophomore album, Fearless. Remember what your middle school choir teacher taught you: breathe from your diaphragm. During Swift's acceptance speech, rapper Kanye West interrupted her, grabbing her microphone and stating, "Yo Taylor, I'm really happy for you and I'ma let you finish, but Beyonc had one of the best videos of all time", referencing Beyonc's video for "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)", a nominee in the same category. The Experts Say: Any Luis Miguel song is bound to get great feedback from the crowd. Its got that degree of guilty pleasure, its epic toward the end where you hit that big belting note. Here are our selections for the 100 true all-timers with a little help from our friends in the industry and please, dont hesitate to pick up that spare mic still sitting on the speaker. [122] Swift later performed the song on The View and Saturday Night Live. Theyre singing Taylor Swift? That One Part:For the male part: I got chills theyre multiplyin. For the female: Two lines one spoken (Tell me about it, stud) and one sung (Feel your way though good luck trying to match the sensuousness Olivia brought to the latter line.) You Belong With Me has as much to do with basketball as Sweet Caroline has to do with baseball in Boston, but the students and the DJ say thats the beauty of it. PC Coach Ed Cooley tweeted it out: The BEST! I dont need anymore. Anybody whos ever worked in, like, the service industry, island-type bars like Dukes or even Jimmy Buffetts Margaritaville, where they play that like every hour on the hour, will tell you that theyre at the end of their rope with that song. KJ Danny, Type:Solo Showcase (heck, the song isnt called OurWay). February 15, 2022 1:57 PM ET Font Size: Providence's student section contains a lot of Taylor Swift fans. JOE LYNCH, The Experts Say: One time somebody was singing Sweet Transvestite [at my bar] and they ripped their pants off and they were wearing a silver thong. Joe Zara, GM of Hula Hula, Seattle. Backup Option: In pretty much any other bands catalog, the stop-start mania of Dont Stop Me Now would be the obvious karaoke go-to and it still deservedly gets plenty of play, even as Queens silver-medalist. I love that were embracing it. [94], The video premiered on May 2, 2009, on CMT. Its a great song to kick off karaoke night with: Shy singers dont have to take the stage alone, and everyone else will warm up by singing along and soon be ready to take the stage themselves. I texted my sisters about this, this is the best thing ever, the basketball team is doing great, and Taylor Swift is somehow involved, Sweeney said. [28] The narrator appreciates the male friend ("She doesn't get your humor like I do" / "She'll never know your story like I do"),[29] but her affection is unbeknownst to him. Ideal circumstances:Mid-early evening, when the crowd needs a break from fast barnburners and can properly appreciate every ounce of Voice Acting (and vocal fireworks) this late-80s power ballad requires. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football) Ideal Circumstances: Didyour dirtbag boyfriend dumpyou? The karaoke equivalent of the seventh-inning stretch, it rallies the crowd for a rousing continuation of the evening especially one that may head into extra innings. This coffeehouse classic could seem like a total downer, but once you start pacing and belting through the pain, youll find your fellow 90s kids to musically commiserate with and maybe stop missing your ex quite so much. If people want a successful karaoke experience you know, you dont want everyone to leave and go on a cigarette break, so it has to be a good song. K.A. Following the 2019 dispute regarding the ownership of Swift's back catalog, she re-recorded the song as "You Belong with Me (Taylor's Version)" for her re-recorded album Fearless (Taylor's Version) (2021). The blonde, while in her room, tries on different costumes associated with different high-school archetypes and bursts out dance moves without knowing that the boy is watching through his window curtain; White replaced Swift's choreographed moves with what she described as "the dumbest moves". Throw in a cheaply made non-sequitur music video, a pitcher of domestic beer and a tambourine, and any random Thursday night downtown could turn into the most transcendent musical experience of your entire year. Necessary Accessories: Bring out every air instrument in the arsenal. They didnt win, but the atmosphere you cant beat it. Expect it when Xavier University comes to the Dunk to play PC on Wednesday. It doesnt matter the age. The Experts Say: [Grease] just gets everybody going. Ideal Circumstances: Heres the beauty of Jolene: Its a song that can be anything you want it to be. How four songs portray Shakespeare's character Ophelia. A.U. In addition to our own staffs hard-earned wisdom, gleaned through decades of empty orchestra trial and error, we called in some ringers karaoke jockeys, bartenders and owners from around the country for their own heard-it-all expert commentary, which youll find sprinkled throughout our list. Folks, her music slaps and thats fact. It was really fun for us to write the line, She wears short skirts, I wear T-shirts.. In a video tweeted by Ian Steele, the entire student section was singing Swift's hit song "You Belong With Me" during a matchup against DePaul. Get ready for the volume to peak on one of the most iconic bridges of the early 10s. Youve destroyed your ego to a degree, as best as you can, despite doing it in more of a cop-out way. Joey Park, I think its a great song. J. Lipshutz. Ideal Circumstances: Youre definitely risking some eye-rolls breaking this escapist anthem too early/sober in the evening, so best to wait until everyone is a little too punchy for judgment or until youre in a crowd where karaoke snobbiness is no risk in the first place. the whole crowd singing "you belong with me" this is so random but i love it HER IMPACT IS UNMATCHED 19 Feb 2023 15:46:55 Cheat onyou? 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Necessary Accessories: If youve got a guitar and some disposable glass objects on hand, its always well, almost always a good idea to recreate the climactic mirror-shattering scene from the songs perfectly early-MTV-era music video. JO-LENE! Best line: Im not that chained-up little person still in love with you. Thats telling him. What have the artists said about the song? J. Lipshutz, The Experts Say: I love when people sing this song because I can sing the backups on it, and some people are pretty surprised. But theres something special about that last belt of my lonely heartcaaaallllls right before the key change into the last chorus that if you can hit it just right will give the whole room a good set of the chills. Spinning room optional. Its amazing to go back to the work tape and listen to it, because you wouldnt believe the nuances that show up in the album version, too. When did Taylor Swift release You Belong With Me (Taylor's Version)? The Experts Say: I think some people hate the song Sweet Caroline but if they forget that they hate it for one second, theyre singing it. Who wrote You Belong With Me (Taylor's Version) by Taylor Swift? [13] In the United Kingdom, "You Belong with Me" was released as a single on August 24, 2009, under Mercury Records imprint. When shes writing something, shes already producing in her head. Backup Option:While youre sure to hear it at any strip club, Sugar may not be an option at every karaoke bar. [30] In the verses, the narrator discusses how she and the girlfriend contrast: "She wears high heels, I wear sneakers/ She's cheer captain and I'm on the bleachers. Either Youre the One That I Want or Summer Nights. Now its Shallow. The Experts Say: Doesnt get sung enough, in my opinion. Sweet Caroline is sung at Fenway by 60-year-olds, and teenagers jump around to Taylor Swift, said McNamara. [174] Kitty Empire of The Guardian deemed the production smoother and the quality of playing more nuanced with particular reference to the "interplay between the guitar and banjo". We want to see you on that stage doing the boy bands iconic stomp and wave dance move as you bid that lover adieu in the chorus. The Experts Say: Need You Now is a fun one that gets the crowd going. That one is a killer. Kiki Park, owner of Kiki Karaoke in Los Angeles. Roger reveals the songwriting formula Clive Davis told him, and if "Eight Miles High" is really about drugs. ! A.U. Backup Option:If youre performing for a younger crowd, Dwayne The Rock Johnsons Youre Welcome fromMoanamight be the better motor-mouthed choice. And the best is when a drunk guy sings that song. Backup Option: Theres only one Call Me Maybe, obviously but if you can locate Carly Raes underrated follow-up This Kiss in your songbook, itd be a great curveball pick for folks whove likely forgotten about what a gem that one is too. She's going off about something that you said. Money Note:Its not just one note, but if you can nail every run in Lauryn Hills wordless bridge (all those whoas and la-las), youre officially a karaoke legend. It was one of those songs that I had written about unrequited love and crushes at school. Thank you guys for coming to karaoke. K.A. Both the football and prom scenes were filmed at Pope John Paul II High School, with the school supplying many extras, including students, band members, cheerleaders, and football players. The release was part of Swift's actions to claim the rights to her masters, following the 2019 controversy. Percentage-wise, they have the largest student turnout in the country.. They tend to love a boy band classic andalwaysbring the energy to inspire your best karaoke performance. Emily St. James of Vox was impressed by Swift's vocal delivery on the re-recorded version, describing the vocal delivery as stronger due to age and experience. The Experts Say: Before He Cheats is the number one song in karaoke by far. They might be a solid team to watch for March Madness. [115] Following promotion for the song, she performed it on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,[116] Studio 330 Sessions,[117] at the 2009 CMA Music Festival,[118] at the 2009 CMT Music Awards,[119] and at the 2009 V Festival,[120] in the summer of 2009. ? TIIIIIIIIIIN ROOF!. Its like, Oh cool, now we can all kinda relax together. What was the secret message in the album liner notes for this song? And I never would have imagined () that it would be this thing that launched me and my career into this place that I never imagined it would go to. Ideal Circumstances:The hardest part aboutperforming thisEvanescenceclassic for karaoke is the timing: Crowd participation for the various wake me ups and save mes isvital, so you need to make sure the room is already energized. Ideal Circumstances:When theres a lull in the middle of the night, its time for youand your harmonizing buddyto get up there andgentlybring thecrowdback with this slow-burning epic that will have people engaging with the chorusby round two. On the video's conclusion, White explained that it is meant to portray "who she really is", and Swift thought it was a happy ending. Money Note: Its that piercing high note on the final again at the end of the bridge that seals this songs power, as Clarkson pours anger, defiance and frustration into the lyric, Shut your mouth, I just cant take it/ Again and again and again and AGAIN. J.N. Ideal Circumstances: When you want to show off your vocal abilities, but also want to have the crowd sing loud and proud along with you basically, whenever you want to feel like Adele performing in front of a stadium-sized concert crowd for just three minutes and 48 seconds. The Experts Say: Dancing Queen is really big right now. Who produced You Belong With Me by Taylor Swift? This song will never fail in a Latin karaoke establishment. Maricela Olivas. [70] On other airplay charts, "You Belong with Me" spent two weeks atop Hot Country Songs[71] and 14 weeks atop Adult Contemporary,[72] and it peaked at number two on both Pop Songs[73] and Adult Pop Songs. That One Part: Sure, karaokers love the songs humorous self-aggrandizement as the perfect country and western song, but its a particular quartet of lines that have become a favorite among karaoke crowds, as they succinctly convey a tale of a drunken man headed to pick up his mother the day shes released from prison. Congratulations,youare qualified to sing YouOughtaKnow tonight. Eras Tour/Taylor Swift Updtes (@taylahschild) on Instagram: " | @marenmorris shares a TikTok video of her singing along to "You Belong With Me" on #Eas." Eras Tour/Taylor Swift Updtes on Instagram: "| @marenmorris shares a TikTok video of her singing along to "You Belong With Me" on #EastRuthTSTheErasTour last night." What sucks is that Bradley Cooper starts that song, and youre like, OK, lets hope the Gaga can carry it. And then she doesnt, and youre just like, Ah, dammit. Its like being at the Super Bowl, Sweeney said. Ideal Circumstances:This song has universal appeal, so it would be ideal for a room with a wide age range, from people who remember it from the 1960s to younger fans who discovered it through the 1993 comedyGroundhog Day. Big Stuff has a similar storyline someone who has finally had enough of being treated like a doormat is schooling her ex on the right way to treat a woman. Backup Option: If you cant necessarily rely on there being a willing Snoop to your Dre at hand, give the Doctors similarly timeless solo cut Let Me Ride a spin instead and watch as the whole room piles into the back of your 64. Money Note: Youre never gonna match the vocal punch of Liza with a Z, but when you belt out that climactic final maaaaybeeee this time, Ill wiiiiiiiin, you certainly wont feel like a loser. So break out your mens shirts and short skirts and let it all hang out because, after all, the best thing about doing karaoke is the prerogative to have a little fun. Money Note: Tell me WHO I HAVE to BE-E-E that falsetto will get you. But Watch Out ForThosevery same Hey-ey-ey-ey-eys that broughtyou so high could also bring you down if you dont sneak in a nice big breath before youlaunch. That One Part:Really, the only people who should be allowed to sing Friends in Low Placesare the ones familiar with the third verse which is not part of the radio version, but beloved by anyone whos seen Brooks live where the protagonist goes from slightly apologetic to having one final message for his sweet little lady, meant to be sung with maximum brio by everyone in the karaoke bar together. Underwoods anthem of scorned ex-girlfriend rage can instantly make strangers into friends, convert the most unsuspecting city slicker into a proud country bootstrapper and salvage any night on the rocks. And I never would have imagined how many people I would see in a crowd one day screaming, She wears short skirts, I wear t-shirts, or there would be think pieces about it or that it would be this thing that launched me and my career into this place that I never imagined it would go to. Everybody lost out from COVID, but this season weve gotten everything back., "You Belong With Me (PC's Version)"@ABC6 #PCBB #GoFriars pic.twitter.com/fonbPhjhud. Necessary Accessories:Cant dance? A monthly update on our latest interviews, stories and added songs, Taylor Swift told That's Country the story of this song, which she co-wrote this with her frequent collaborator Liz Rose. That One Part: Is it even a question? Its how they feel about PC, a place that, after the pandemic shutdown, gave sweatshirts to all of the returning students that say: You are never alone in Friartown., I think that being a part of the Friar community is really special, Sweeney said. Type:Superstar Duet (Noonevoice can do justice to the Queen of Soul. Doesnt matter the age of the patrons in the bar because everybody seems to know that song and will always want to assist. KJ Danny. Ideal circumstances:Late night, when the crowd needs a jolt of energy only power piano chords andCelinedrama can provide but is also drunk enough to join in loudly for there were nights of endlessplea-zhaah and softly as your backup chorus at the songs end. Ideal Circumstances: The night is at its peak level of chaos. And . lyrics artistfacts Songfacts: Taylor Swift told That's Country the story of this song, which she co-wrote this with her frequent collaborator Liz Rose. REBECCA MILZOFF. Has your karaoke room gotten a bit too subdued thanks to some sappy love songs or sad pieces of confessional songwriting? Ideal Circumstances:The beauty of I Wanna Dance is its universally beloved status. Its not even close that song came out around the time I started doing karaoke and its been pretty much holding strong. The Experts Say: Great song, gets a little played out. [14], "You Belong with Me" follows a versechorus form that has a pre-chorus between the verse and the chorus. Come sing with us, Taylor! [34] A few critics found the lyrics rather melancholy. In the video, Swift portrays both the protagonist ("the nerd, who is pining away for this guy that she can't have") and antagonist ("the popular girl, horrible and scary and intimidating and perfect"). [61], At the 2010 Grammy Awards, "You Belong with Me" received three nominations: Song of the Year (lost to Beyonc's "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)"), Record of the Year (lost to Kings of Leon's "Use Somebody"), and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance (lost to Beyonc's "Halo"). "[60] It ranked first on Teen Vogue's 2020 list of the "91 Best Songs About Unrequited Love". [142] A music video for the parody, directed by Bill Plympton, was filmed in October 2010, and was included on the album's DVD. If not, go for the more challenging but equally satisfying Photograph, since passionately screaming I gotta have you at the top of your lungs like youre Joe Elliott circa 1983 is both impressive and cathartic. That One Part: Sail away, sail away, sail away! obviously. And Ive had so much fun with the fans singing this into crowds over the years. J.G. And the crowd usually feels it. KJ Danny, former karaoke operator of Melody Bar in Westchester, Calif., and The Shack in Playa del Rey, Calif. Taylor said the following about the track on a page on Big Machine Records' website, which has since been removed: I had overheard a friend of mine talking to his girlfriend and he was completely on the defensive, saying [things like] I love you more than anything!
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