Karaoke Contest Winner Revealed.
Karaoke Contest Follow-up
This was a great competition, with lots of variety and major talent. It was a difficult choice for our judges. Thanks to everyone for participating! Music Monday has never been so energized.
FIRST PLACE PRIZE goes to Magsx2 for her rowdy rendition of Joan Jett’s, “I Love Rock ‘n Roll.” Magsx2 described a “Fantastic night” from her past. She even sent a reminder of the song – I was immediately involved with the catchy rhythm and knew she was our winner. GREAT JOB! You had us clapping and singing along. We loved it!
The Golden Karaoke Cup
SECOND PLACE PRIZE goes to El Guapo for attempting to sing “La Bamba” even though he doesn’t speak Spanish. This takes guts and apparently lots of alcohol. I applaud your effort and fearlessness. Well Done. We all enjoyed it.
Microphone and Headphone Award (Because sometimes it's best not to hear yourself.)
THIRD PLACE PRIZE goes to Harper Faulkner for his soulful rendition of “New Orleans Ladies.” He slowed it down to a southern pace, and had us swaying to the music. This was a perfect choice for HF. This man has some soul! Nice job!
Karaoke Award - Harper Faulkner
(Obviously HF, you’ll want to get this engraved as I’m sure you’ll showcase it on your mantle, above your fireplace.)
Round of applause to the winners! Or maybe snaps? I hate when people clap their hands around in a circle for a literal ROUND of applause. Why are humans so dumb?
Hahaha! I couldn’t vote for you since you’re my daughter, I mean, what would people think? haha!
My feelings aren’t hurt or anything but…was I supposed to call you on the phone and sing? Or was commenting on your post enough? I guessed I missed something. Had I read and understood the fine print I know I would have won…I would have won…won something.
Crushed in Milwaukee…
I never win anything….
Dear Crushed in Milwaukee,
You know this was a very difficult choice. Your selection, vocals and overall performance were quite good. Would it help if I told you I pulled the winner’s name out of a hat? That’s exactly what I did! Yeah, that’s the ticket!
Marya, we were >< that close.
::reluctant applause accompanied by fake smile as I mouth, "Marya, can we leave now?"::
PS Mr. Faulkner–I love your so regional name. Well done!
Yes, you were that close ><.
But the Magic Eight Ball said, "My sources say, No." So I had to go with that.
I'm so, so, so, sorry. I know how much you wanted to win.
Thank you, Addie. I have drawn inspiration from Oxford, Mississippi on more than one occasion and from there, it’s just a long roll down hill to New Orleans. HF
Hi,
Wow, I can’t believe it, I actually won, and it was a fantastic night. 🙂 You won’t believe this but it is true, every since your post, every now and then, that song just keeps on coming back in my mind, it’s stuck like a broken record. 😆
Hahahahaahahaa! That’s rich! It’ll take me a week or so to get over this!
Anyway, congrats!
Don’t worry, it has happened a few times. 😀
YAY! A standing O and my hearty congratulations to the incomparable Magsx2, the irrevocable, El Guapo and the Irreplaceable Harper Falkner for the best darn Karaoke singing on the entire interweb!
Linda, what can I say, you gave it your best shot but when I referred to the Magic Eight Ball and it said, “Don’t count on it” I had to go with Harper Faulkner. His Magic Eight Ball response said, “It is decidedly so.” As you can see, the Magic Eight Ball has it’s own wisdom and agenda, and who am I to interfere?
You certainly are a good sport for losing such a valuable prize. That just makes me love you more. : )
Haha! Well, I had to dig down deep to find the fortitude to get through the rest of the day after losing this prestigious award to fellow Internet Karaokean, Harper Falkner. But such is life and such is the Magic Eight Ball! Apparently that’s just the way the cyber cookie crumbles . . . .for now! All I can say is Harper better keep those vocals oiled up because next time he may be eating my Karaoke Dust!! Bwa ha ha!
Congrats to the winners! I like that trophy of the black man’s hand.
He might be a bronze man? Or at least use bronzer liberally?
I’d like to thank the makers of Cheez Whiz for this auspicious occasion!
And to be placed in the ranks of HF and Magsx2 is an honor indeed.
Just one question – can I get a larger pair of sound blocking headphones?
Really, this could get ugly…
haha! I knew you’d be quite comfortable wedged between those two! The makers of Cheez Whiz are sending you a lifetime supply. You should be receiving it any day now.
A larger pair of head phones? Because you’re head is swelling from all the accolades, right?
From the tequil- Yeah, the accolades! That’s it!
hahahaha!
“He slowed it down to a southern pace and had us swaying to the music. This was a perfect choice for HF. This man has some soul! Nice job!”
I don’t know whether to be happy or sad because the best compliment I have ever received has come for something I did not do. Thank you so much for this high honor. I cannot begin to tell you how much this award means to me. Most of the time I sing this song stark naked into my toothpaste tube in front of my bathroom mirror. And, yes, I do sway; however, I do not sashay.
Dear Ladies, (If so inclined.) Start in the bedroom. Run in place for five minutes. Run your fingers through your hair and make it a bit messy. Put on a white, cotton dress with full skirted bottom. Download Tab Benoit with Louisiana’s LeRoux version of New Orleans Ladies. Play it so your husband hears it and comes into the bedroom. When he walks in start to sway and sashay around him. If that doesn’t lead to the best evening of your married life, divorce the guy and move South! HF
Oh, do be happy! If even the slightest part of your psyche wants to believe this compliment, which in my estimation seems fitting for you, then it must be very close to the truth. : )
(*Right now I’m blocking out the toothpaste, nakedness and swaying*)
As far as your recommendation for a soulful southern evening… it is duly noted, my friend. Sounds good to me. (By the way, that paragraph just confirms that the compliment was dead on.)
I usually block out that part, too! Thank you again for just being you and being fun. That’s one of the things that makes your blog a daily stop for me. HF
First, one must have someone to dance around. I’m not sure my cat will care, if I’m honest.
Still, I’ll put this away in my file of things to do should I ever find myself with someone fighting me over the pillows. Aside from the cat, who fights me for the pillows.
🙂
Perhaps I’ll try a song with words in it next time. Might improve my chances.
I’m thinking it might have helped though your selections were clever based on the fact that your voice is crap. ha! Mooselicker chose Moby Dick by Led Zeppelin, so you weren’t alone. Even with cyber space to buffer us we’re still afraid to sing.
Not the best Zep song to sing, I would have chosen Bonzo’s Montreaux
hahaha! I think that’s a tie.
Damn what did I miss out on?! I could have sang a Westlife choon!
I KNOW!!!!! Your absence was felt, especially in this contest. I was wondering where you were? Next time I’ll get on and call you over.
So what would you have sung? Do Tell. (You probably would have won first place. Shhh — don’t tell anyone else. tee hee.)
Entrenched in work 😦
Probably this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyhrYis509A&ob=av2e
Singing both parts obviously.
You can brush my hair, undress me everywhere! PETE!!!!!! I love Aqua and know all the words to that song! hahah! Lily and I would have jumped up on stage with you – we could’ve been your dancers! This would have been a crowd pleaser for sure.
You definitely would’ve won first place, especially for singing both parts.
Next time…