Everyone’s Favorite “Get Drunk and Sing” Songs

December 27, 2008 4:00 pm     Posted in Cool Stuff  K - NYU g+ page

home_karaoke.jpgKaraoke isn’t for everyone, and we all know that a vast majority of us should probably steer clear from public vocal performance, but there are some songs that you can’t help belting out. These ten gems are taken from my own college experience, but quite a few have proven universal favorites among the twenty-something set as we all know it.


By K

With no further ado, the top ten songs I personally can’t help but sing. In no particular order, let’s start with the obvious:

1. Don’t Stop Believing by Journey

Hold on to that feeling…

It’s inevitable. The bar will close, the party will end, and to signify the bittersweet ending of yet another great college night

2. Sweet Caroline (ba ba ba…) by Neil Diamond

So good, so good, so good!

Definitely should be reserved for last call, but still proves to be a favorite you can’t resist.

3. You Shook Me All Night Long by AC/DC

Cause the walls were shakin, the earth was quakin’, my mind was achin’, and we were makin’ it and you…

It requires a fist-pump. And that may be why I love it.

4. Living on a Prayer by Bon Jovi

We’ve got each other and that’s a lot/ For love, we’ll give it a shot.. Ohhhhhhh….

Yeah. You maybe just started singing right now, I saw that.

5. Take Me Home Tonight by Eddie Money

I can hear you breathe, I can feel your heart beating faster (faster)…

A great song…and a great pick up line.

6. American Pie by Don McLean

Bye, bye Miss American Pie, drove my Chevy to the levee, but the levee was dry…

The chorus is just phenomenal. Possibly the definition of an oldie but a goodie.

7. Since You’ve Been Gone by Kelly Clarkson

I’m so movin’ onnnn, yeah, yeah…

Guys definitely love this song at LEAST as much as we do, don’t be fooled. It’s just a good jam in general, especially if you’ve got any angst toward a recent ex or current significant other debacle…

8. Build Me Up Buttercup by The Foundations

So build me up (build me up) Buttercup, don’t break my heart…

This one even gets you bopping around on a make-shift dancefloor. You can’t deny the greatness of Motown crooning.

9. The Piano Man by Billy Joel

Well we’re all in the mood for a melody, and you’ve got us feelin’ alright…

Don’t you wish you could play the piano and observe people on the job? At least you can sing about it…

10. Pour Some Sugar on Me by Def Leppard

I’m hot, sticky sweet/ From my head, to my feet, yeah…

I’m not going to try and say Def Leppard is good. I’m not going to sell it as a good song. But you can’t deny that you know the chorus, and you really can’t help but chime in when it’s on.

Did I miss any favorites? Let us know what made your own top ten!

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19 Comments on "Everyone’s Favorite “Get Drunk and Sing” Songs"

  1. Vanessa says:
    Sat, 27th Dec 200812:08 pm 

    This list could not be any more perfect, SO SO true!

  2. College Coquette says:
    Sat, 27th Dec 200812:24 pm 

    http://collegecoquette.blogspot.com/

  3. Julie says:
    Sat, 27th Dec 20084:13 pm 

    "I Want It That Way"

  4. jay says:
    Sat, 27th Dec 20084:39 pm 

    "Wow, I Can Get Sexual Too" by Say Anything is my fave

  5. Jess says:
    Sat, 27th Dec 20084:51 pm 

    hahah, my brother used to sing Since You've Been Gone and then I got to college and my lab partner and I were working on write-ups when that song came on.. he started singing it too. Boys don't even need to be drunk to love singing that song hahaha

  6. Casey says:
    Sat, 27th Dec 20085:17 pm 

    Awesome! Truly awesome.

    American Pie is my parents song.

  7. Jenna says:
    Sat, 27th Dec 20087:44 pm 

    Uh maybe its just me but I dont know 80% of these songs sober and I definitely couldnt sing any of them drunk.

  8. Sarah says:
    Sat, 27th Dec 20088:59 pm 

    "Don't Stop Me Now" – Queen

    Just mind the sharp objects. This song's an irony magnet.

  9. funfun says:
    Sat, 27th Dec 20089:41 pm 

    this is amazing and so true

    born in the usa is another we sing

  10. Ashley says:
    Sat, 27th Dec 200811:02 pm 

    What!??! What about "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey?!?! That's the classic drunk sing along!

  11. :) says:
    Sat, 27th Dec 200811:30 pm 

    Jenna – it's just you! The list is great, and Sarah – you're right, Don't Stop Me Now is FANTASTIC. I do think that Build Me Up Buttercup should be higher on the list though.

    And the song I would most like to add is The Time Warp, from the Rocky Horror Picture Show.

  12. Jessica says:
    Sun, 28th Dec 20083:58 am 

    the only song this list is missing is More than a Feeling – Boston.

  13. Dana Nicole says:
    Sun, 28th Dec 20083:41 am 

    For some reason guys like to sing "1,000 Miles" by Vanessa Carlton while intoxicated. Like in "White Chicks".

  14. LucyInTheSky says:
    Sun, 28th Dec 20086:43 am 

    Agreed. All boys love the Clarkson. Since You Been Gone is a perennial guy pleaser!

  15. Davis says:
    Sun, 28th Dec 20086:59 am 

    American Pie is my all-time favourite drinking song. Epitomizes my grade elven year. New favourites since going to University: "Are You Gonna Be My Girl" – Jet, and almost anything by the Killers. Specifically "All These Things That I Have Done". Also, don't underestimate the power of maritimes ditties. Stan Rogers is a good place to start.

  16. Casey says:
    Sun, 28th Dec 20089:28 am 

    Ashley, Don't stop believing is number 1.

  17. Ashley says:
    Sun, 28th Dec 200811:30 am 

    Haha, oops, you're right… I guess you miss a few things at 3am, while drunk, and jet lagged!

  18. Ree says:
    Mon, 29th Dec 200811:23 am 

    all summer long – kid rock

    rock star – nickleback

    … i swear i sing these at every party haha where are they??

  19. ela says:
    Thu, 1st Jan 200912:47 pm 

    puke…this reminds me of grimey freshman bars at rural state schools.

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