Since co-founding KttD, I have hoisted Lord Ramsey's Cup only once, following my performance of Chicago's "If You Leave Me Now" in KttD V. At KttD X this Valentine's Day, I'll be a man on a mission. I want regain my past glory, I want to join Hotrod among the ranks of those with two KttD championships in the modern era, but mostly I want to proudly display Lord Ramsey's Cup in my trophy case (fine, bookshelf) once more.
Here's where I need your help. One of my historic weaknesses has been song selection. I tend to pick songs that are guilty pleasures. Combined with my natural enjoyment of the limelight, this tendency leads to me having way to much fun on stage, and undermining my shot at glory.
I'd like to enter KttD with a solid two-song attack strategy. I think I have a good first song in Jesus Take the Wheel, but I need another one that will bring it all home and give me the edge I need to win the Cup.
A couple of considerations:
- Register: I have a low voice. I do the best (read: worst) with songs in a high register.
- Subject Matter: I need a song that can reinvigorate my severely limited capacity to feel shame.
- Length: The longer I'm up there, the better chance I have of wearing out my welcome and annoying the crowd.
So that's it leave your best suggestions in the comments. I'll round up the most popular ones and hold a vote a little later this week. I will sing whatever song wins.
You cannot lose with Miley Cyrus' Party in the USA. It works on so many levels (it's high-pitched, insipid lyrics.) But most of all, the thought of a grown man singing that song is totally creepy.
Posted by: Emma Peel | 01/23/2010 at 09:43 AM
I just dropped in to see what condition my condition was in.
Posted by: crankypants | 01/23/2010 at 10:11 AM
Creepy is a good look for me.
Posted by: Dabysan | 01/23/2010 at 10:13 AM
I'm gonna have a good slate of songs for the voting next week.
Posted by: Dabysan | 01/23/2010 at 10:14 AM
I've been considering Party in the USA.
Posted by: hotrod | 01/23/2010 at 10:30 AM
Are you gonna vote? First round of balloting closes at 8 p.m. tonight....
Posted by: Dabysan | 01/26/2010 at 07:07 AM
Thanks for the reminder. I haven't been around much - too busy trying to come up with my own song. I put it out there for my Facebook friends and now I have more options. So many choices!
Posted by: AmyH | 01/26/2010 at 08:01 AM
The world awaits your vote Ms. Peel...
Posted by: Dabysan | 01/26/2010 at 08:12 AM
Tie: Careless Whisper and Party in the USA
Posted by: Emma Peel | 01/26/2010 at 08:23 AM
You're gonna blow up my scoring system. Which one do you want at #1?
Posted by: Dabysan | 01/26/2010 at 08:32 AM