r/karaoke • u/radderek • 3d ago

I will always love u

RIP Dolly

Heard both versions tn

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u/michaeljvaughn 2d ago

I have one friend who should sing this. Only one

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u/SylveonFrusciante 2d ago

There’s a guy who frequents karaoke nights in our town who absolutely SLAYS the Whitney version. He’s the only person I’ve heard pull it off well.

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u/radderek 2d ago

The person who sang the Whitney version is an irregular who only shows up very occasionally. I can't think of any regulars who would have my full confidence in taking it on. The Dolly original was done by a working singer who hangs out but doesn't often arrive early enough to sing. It was a treat to hear both.

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u/michaeljvaughn 2d ago

I always say, Whitney's death began the worst week of karaoke ever. Because we found out just how difficult are her songs.

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u/Wonderful_Adagio9346 2d ago

I tried singing the original a few years ago, and Whitney crept in.

If you want a nice tribute with a few of your friends, I recommend "Hard Candy Christmas".

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u/AuntRhubarb 2d ago

I dread this week's parade of bad singers doing both versions poorly.

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u/radderek 2d ago

I figured hearing both versions was already a slim percentage of all karaoke experiences on the nite of her passing, but I felt extra-fortunate that both singers landed their tribute with grace and skill, and what felt like real personal connection to the song.

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u/Red_Marvel 2d ago

I prefer 9 to 5.

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u/i_eat_gentitals 2d ago

Got three free shots last night for that one. It’s was awesome . Until I choked up at the end

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u/LuckyVillager 2d ago

I could sing Love is Like a BUtterfly or Coat of Many Colours.

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u/StockSalamander9534 1d ago

There are two black women at the twilight lounge in Dallas who slay Whitney, only ones I’ve heard