Singing the Hits

January 13, 2013 1:22 PM

Yonkers, as sung by Tyler the Creator; Call Me Maybe, as sung by Carly Rae Jepsen; Rack city, as sung by Tyga; Pony, as sung by Ginuwine; U Can't Touch This, as sung by M.C. Hammer; Ignition (Remix), as sung by R. Kelly. HelenRuth31 sings it all.
posted by codacorolla (12 comments total)

Youtuber, I listened to William Shatner. I know William Shatner. William Shatner is a friend of mine. Youtuber, you're no William Shatner.
posted by knile at 1:29 PM on January 13 [3 favorites]

I watched Call Me Maybe first and felt a little uncomfortable that my enjoyment was more at his expense than at him loving karaoke, but then I clicked on the Yonkers video and saw the hat and shades. This guy rules.
posted by edeezy at 1:29 PM on January 13

I never got past the "felt a little uncomfortable" part myself....
posted by HuronBob at 1:41 PM on January 13

He has 556 videos...
posted by Strass at 1:45 PM on January 13

Shaggy's Wasn't Me is my favorite.
posted by Strass at 1:48 PM on January 13

Is Ignition (remix) the only example of a remix that is not only completely different but also unquestionably better or just the best example? The odd part is Kells states it is just a preview of the Remix. The full version must be some sort of lost masterpiece .
posted by Ad hominem at 1:51 PM on January 13

Ad hominem: The odd part is Kells states it is just a preview of the Remix.

See John Darnielle's analysis of the song (last link in this FPP) for a mind-blowing analysis of the song-within-a-song structure of Ignition (Remix).
posted by Maecenas at 1:58 PM on January 13 [2 favorites]

Q&A, via YouTube comments:

Q: Can we see you dancing?

A: Yeah! I was in an Austin,tx karaoke bar last week and did some serous bump&grind!

I tip my hat to you, sir. Keep enjoying yourself!
posted by filthy light thief at 2:20 PM on January 13

I would LOVE it if it turned out he has no idea he is uploading these to the internet.

I would feel bad about loving it, of course. I'm no monster.
posted by orme at 2:36 PM on January 13 [2 favorites]

Apparently he does requests. I've just put one in for "Bohemian Rhapsody."
posted by Halloween Jack at 3:40 PM on January 13

Yeah! I was in an Austin,tx karaoke bar last week and did some serous bump&grind!

I am from Austin and have been known to do karaoke more than once a week. I am making it my mission to find this guy.
posted by DecemberBoy at 4:47 PM on January 13 [1 favorite]

DecemberBoy, if you find him, can you message me his favorite haunt(s)? I'm visiting Austin this spring & I love watching/doing karaoke. Whether it's painful or good, it's a great time for me!
posted by Perko at 8:58 PM on January 13