Category Archives: Karaoke English

Guido in Rome, a listener and friend of the podcast, sent us this amusing (funny) video.  This is a musical performance by a group called “Improv Everywhere.”  Improv is short for improvisation, which means to create a performance without preparation.  … Continue reading →

It’s difficult to think of classic American rock without thinking of the Eagles. The Eagles formed in the early 1970s in Los Angeles and broke up (stop working together) in 1980. They were one of the most successful rock groups … Continue reading →

We’re in the middle of summer and it has brought to mind (made me remember) the song “Summertime.” This is a song that was part of a well-known musical (show or movies with singing) called Porgy and Bess, and was … Continue reading →

A few of you have asked for a Beatles song, but how do you pick one song out of so many great ones? I looked at the lyrics (words) of some popular hits. “Hey Jude” and “I Saw Her Standing … Continue reading →

It’s Monday, the start of a new week, and for those of us who work Monday to Friday, the most dreaded (disliked before it happens) day of the week. We used to say that the average work week for Americans … Continue reading →

This song by Green Day is, I think, about saying good-bye. The title, Good Riddance, is something we say when we are glad that something or someone is no longer here. I think the title is facetious (joking; being funny). … Continue reading →

Country music is very popular in the U.S., especially in the southern states. One of the queens (important and respected women) of country music is Patsy Cline. Like many other great country singers, many of her songs were crossover hits. … Continue reading →

One of the most popular TV shows in the U.S. right now is American Idol. It’s a singing competition, where unknown people from all over the country compete to be the best singer. The winner receives a record deal, so … Continue reading →

Lucy’s maid: “I clean all day because Lucy is a slob (messy and dirty). ” Lucy’s dog: “Cry me a river! I have to play with her and pretend I like her. Who has the harder job?” … I don’t … Continue reading →