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80s Costumed Karaoke Par-Tay; We can dance, we can dance...and sing?
Topic Started: Jan 13 2004, 10:25 AM (2,195 Views)
Rixtex
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An 80's party! What a cool concept. I'm old enough for a 60's party but rocked well into the 80's! :diablo I've since settled :angel , mostly.

Anyway, I'll appear as the late, great Robert Palmer.

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Because I'm, you guessed it, Simply Irresistible! :lol:
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Oh, and CoNST, thanks for the tutorial on using images. It was very timely!
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Rixtex,Jan 15 2004
12:38 PM
Oh, and CoNST, thanks for the tutorial on using images. It was very timely!

No prob, Rixtex!

And Big Tex is offering an advanced degree in bboard HTML for those who really want to make their posts rock. :mortar

Basically, you can enclose HTML (but not Javascript or VBScript) within "doHTML" tags. (Thanks to Big Tex for the hint.)


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OMG! I can't beeeelieeeeve the postings on this thread. Or the threads on the pictures posted. Or the hair. Or the make-up. Wowzer.

Here's my contribution:

Blondie, singing The Tide is High
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Surely everyone has some concept of the 80s . . . those not singing can just come dressed in general 80s attire. . . right? Maybe? It might be fun to experience the previous decades. Besides, 70s stuff had its revival, 80s is next -- I've seen it in stores ! Here's your chance to be on the cusp of fashion! ?

Call me,
Dame Viv
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Big Tex, you're a man of many surprises and I appalaud you.

Anyway, as to myself, of the songs of Wall of Voodoo I will be:

Mexican Radio :bandit (Their big hit) from arrival to about midnight,

On Interstate 15 (An instrumental piece) for about an hour

Call of the West :cowboy (Title song for one of two albums) for the rest of the night, and maybe the next day.

I must be the luckest darn Ambassador ever! I don't think the others go to state parties as swanky and fun as this one.
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Yeah party, I'm so there. :howdy
I think I'd come as Adam Ant, and the song would be Prince Charming. I have a picture of the single which I'd like to share, unfortunately, I can't figure out how to post it on the forum. Could anyone help me out? :beerchug
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Dead Whores, see Confederacy of No Stinking Taxes post above in this topic. Very helpful.
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Greetings, deadwhores!

(Now there's a phrase I never pictured myself uttering. :smile )

If you e-mail your photo to:

const@comcast.net

I'll upload it to some Web space and e-mail back the URL.

Then you just follow the instructions posted earlier in the party to
include it in your party entry. We'll give you any help you need
to get this working.

Cheers,

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Oh, man. Deborah Harry. :wub: Thanks, Dame Viv. I could leave this party right now and already declare it a great success.
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I can only add to the shock and amazement and worship that Dweezil has already expressed for BigTex and Rorshach. WOW. And way to be "simply irresistable" Rixtex! And thanks for the picture posting hints and the gasp! :wow Falco pic, Dweezil!

This is GREAT!
Let's face it, Texas ROCKS!

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Yvonne of AbFab/Toni Basil

:rita :rita :beer :beer :rita :rita
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Toni Basil! Hot! :spin

OK, it's Friday night and this Texas party has officially started! Dweezil has been hitting the tacos and Tecate :juul , straightens out his 18th century knickers, pats his wig, and grabs the karaoke microphone out of Robert Palmer's hand. (Sorry, Rixtex, but this is SERIOUS karaoke competition here!) The German lyrics end up sounding like an Adolph Hitler Nuremburg rally speech, but everybody can join in on the chorus:

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Hey, CoNST, no need to get pushy! I hadn't had enough :rita yet and was just trying to get the microphone to the right settings. Now, test, test. :rita Thanks for making sure it works, although you shouldn't quit your day job. Seriously, that wasn't bad. :rita

Ok, I seemed to be primed, now. :sunny

Ladies and gentlemen, as promised, President Rix Wax does Robert Palmer. Bring the band on down behind me, boys.

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How can it be permissible?
She compromise my principle
Yeah, yeah
That kind of love is mythical
She's anything but typical

She's a craze you'd endorse
She's a powerful force
You're obliged to conform
When there's no other course
She used to look good to me
But now I find her.....
Simply irresistible
Simply irresistible

Her loving is so powerful, huh
It's simply unavoidable
The trend is irreversible
The woman is invincible

She's a natural law
And she leaves me in awe
She deserves the applause
I surrender because
She used to look good to me
But now I find her.....
Simply irresistible
Simply irresistible

She's so fine, there's no telling where the money went
She's all mine, there's no other way to go

She's unavoidable
I'm backed against the wall
She gives me feelings
That I never felt before

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I'm breaking promises
She's breaking every law
She used to look good to me
But now I find her.....
Simply irresistible
Simply irresistible

Her methods are inscrutable!
The proof is irrefutable
She's so completely kissable
Our lives are indivisible

She's a craze you'd endorse
She's a powerful force
You're obliged to conform
When there's no other course
She used to look good to me
But now I find her.....
Simply irresistible
Simply irresistible

:clapping :clapping


Thank you, thank you. Glad you liked it!

That made me thirsty! I need another :rita

I'll be back later for another but right now I need to sit down.

Whose up next?
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Toni Basil, you're so fine, you're so fine you blow my mind, hey Toni, hey Toni!

Dang Falco! :angel You trying to upstage Billy Idol!?! :devil Nice work! :bow :bow :bow

Nice set Robert Palmer! We know why you didn' bring your babes, they are dancing for us! And we have a new one you have only seen in your dreams! :p :wow

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And here are the rest and they aren't Dancing by Themselves! :hyper

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Right then after a few drinks here and there :rita :shaker

the first song we will be singing...

::Like a Prayer::

Life is a mystery, everyone must stand alone
I hear you call my name
And it feels like home

Chorus:

When you call my name it’s like a little prayer
I’m down on my knees, I wanna take you there
In the midnight hour I can feel your power
Just like a prayer you know I’ll take you there

I hear your voice, it’s like an angel sighing
I have no choice, I hear your voice
Feels like flying
I close my eyes, oh God I think I’m falling
Out of the sky, I close my eyes
Heaven help me

(chorus)

Like a child you whisper softly to me
You’re in control just like a child
Now I’m dancing
It’s like a dream, no end and no beginning
You’re here with me, it’s like a dream
Let the choir sing

(chorus)

Just like a prayer, your voice can take me there
Just like a muse to me, you are a mystery
Just like a dream, you are not what you seem
Just like a prayer, no choice your voice can take me there

Just like a prayer, I’ll take you there
It’s like a dream to me

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for our second song....

:: Angel ::

Why am I standing on a cloud
Every time you’re around
And my sadness disappears
Every time you are near

Bridge:

You must be an angel
I can see it in your eyes
Full of wonder and surprise
And just now I realize

Chorus:

Oooh you’re an angel
Oooh you’re an angel
Oooh you’re an angel
In disguise, I can see it in your eyes

Walking down a crowded avenue
Other faces seem like nothing next to you
And I can’t hear the traffic rushing by
Just the pounding of my heart and that’s why

(bridge)
(chorus, repeat)

You’re an angel
You’re an angel, baby
You’re an angel
You must be an angel

Now I believe that dreams come true
’cause you came when I wished for you
This just can’t be coincidence
The only way that this makes sense is that

(chorus, repeat)

You’re an angel
You’re an angel, baby
You’re an angel
You must be an angel, baby

Clouds just disappear

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and our last song, cuz we think three will be enough from us for one night anyways.....

::Think of Me::

I’m getting tired of waitin’ around
I feel like I’m always trackin’ you down
I don’t wanna point my finger at you
But there’s something you’re forgettin’
Here’s what you better do, you better

Chorus:

Think of me
I know you want to baby
Think of me
It won’t be long before you
Think of me
’cause I’ll be gone and then you’ll
Think of me

You walk in and you see me cryin’
You apologize say you lost track of time
I’m not gonna cry anymore
You’re gonna lose me too if you don’t
Know what’s good for you, you better

(chorus)

Tell me what I did to you to make you
Treat me so badly
If you wanna see me anymore
If you don’t wanna see me walking out the door you better

(chorus)

Stop wastin’ all my time
You know it could have been so fine
Hey boy I’m waitin’ on a sign
Don’t you know there’s someone else
Stop thinking of yourself

(chorus)

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and that is all i gotta say/sing about that. :smile
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I apologize for my lack of Aerosmith performance. The limo was held up in traffic after I spent a little too much time in the bar pre-gaming. (In reality, I was drinking in my dorm, making strawberry daquiris with snow and any kind of alcohol we could find. I was up till 5 in the morning.)
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ROCK ON, TEXANS! :bow :bow :bow :bow

I thought the pictures were outstanding, but now there's lyrics and movement!? I'm in tears, tears of joy and amusement! And the party doesn't have to end here -- why stop when we're having such a blast. . . the weekend is still young.

And Mickey left me again last night, so hey, I gotta try again, right? This is why I'm always looking so pouty. Shame on that Mickey.

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Oh Mickey you're so fine
You're so fine you blow my mind
Hey Mickey
Hey Mickey
(repeat 4 times)

You've been around all night, and that's a little long
You think you've got the right- but I think you've got it wrong
Why can't you say goodnight? So you can take me home Mickey

'Cause when you say you will, it always means you won't
You're givin' me the chills, baby, please, baby don't,
Every night you still leave me alone Mickey

Oh Mickey, what a pity, you don't understand
You take me by the heart when you take me by the hand
Oh Mickey, you're so pretty, can't you understand
It's guys like you, Mickey
Oh what you do Mickey, do Mickey,
Don't break my heart, Mickey

Hey Mickey

Now when you take me by the hooves, who's ever gonna know
And every time you move I let a little more show
There's something you can use, so don't say no Mickey

So come on and give it to me anyway you can
Anyway you want to do it, I'll take it like a man
But please baby, please don't leave me in the damp Mickey


Oh Mickey, you're so fine
You're so fine, you blow my mind, hey Mickey, hey Mickey
Oh Mickey, you're so fine
You're so fine, you blow my mind, hey Mickey, hey Mickey
Oh Mickey, you're so fine
You're so fine, you blow my mind, hey Mickey, hey Mickey
Oh Mickey, you're so fine
You're so fine, you blow my mind, hey Mickey, hey Mickey


Ok, so now that I know allllll the lyrics, I'm blushing a little! :redface Or maybe it's the :rita . . . .
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*puts down :rita and steps to the microphone*

*cough*

1. 2. 1-2-3-4!

I'm not man or machine
I'm just something in between
(Whoa-oa-whoa-oh-whoa)
I'm all love, a dynamo
So push the button and let me go
(Whoa-oa-whoa-oh-whoa)
You want me to come alive
Just flick the switch into overdrive
You and me can let it be
Ready-Aim-Fire

Touch that dial - Turn me on
Start me like a motor, make me run
Lovin' every minute of it
Lovin' every minute of it
Turn that dial all the way
Shoot me like a rocket into space
Lovin' every minute of it
Lovin' every minute of it
Lovin' every minute of it C'mon

I got fun, you want some
I'm ever ready, Dr. Love
(Whoa-oa-whoa-oh-whoa)
I'm antenna, aerial
I'm tunin' in I'm outta control
(Whoa-oa-whoa-oh-whoa)
You got love, you got a deal
You wanna drive then take the wheel
You and me can let it be
Ready-Aim-Fire

Touch that dial - Turn me on
Start me like a motor, make me run
Lovin' every minute of it
Lovin' every minute of it
Turn that dial all the way
Shoot me like a rocket into space
Lovin' every minute of it
Lovin' every minute of it
Lovin' every minute of it Alright

Oh, You want me to come alive
Just flick the switch into overdrive
You and me can let it be
Ready-Aim-Fire

Touch that dial - Turn me on
Start me like a motor, make me run
Lovin' every minute of it
Lovin' every minute of it
Turn that dial all the way
Shoot me like a rocket into space
Lovin' every minute of it
Lovin' every minute of it
Lovin' every minute of it
Lovin' every minute of it

C'mon and Touch that dial - Turn me on
Start me like a motor, make me run
Turn that dial all the way
Shoot me like a rocket into space
Lovin' every minute of it (Ow-ow-ow!)
Lovin' every minute of it

Whoa-oa-whoa-oh-whoa

*steps away from the mic and heads to the bar, having forgotten where I put my :rita down*
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*Dame Viv downs her :drink and heads up to take a turn, having wickedly changed her mind about what tune to croon:

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One way or another I'm gonna find ya
I'm gonna getcha getcha getcha getcha
One way or another I'm gonna win ya
I'm gonna getcha getcha getcha getcha
One way or another I'm gonna see ya
I'm gonna meetcha meetcha meetcha meetcha
One day, maybe next week
I'm gonna meetcha, I'm gonna meetcha, I'll meetcha
I will drive past your house
And if the lights are all down
I'll see who's around

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One way or another I'm gonna find ya
I'm gonna getcha getcha getcha getcha
One way or another I'm gonna win ya
I'll getcha, I'll getcha
One way or another I'm gonna see ya
I'm gonna meetcha meetcha meetcha meetcha
One day, maybe next week
I'm gonna meetcha, I'll meetcha

And if the lights are all out
I'll follow your bus downtown
See who's hanging out

One way or another I'm gonna lose ya
I'm gonna give you the slip, a slip of the lip or another
I'm gonna lose ya, I'm gonna trick ya
One way or another I'm gonna lose ya
I'm gonna trick ya trick ya trick ya trick ya
One way or another I'm gonna lose ya
I'm gonna give you the slip

I'll walk down the mall
Stand over by the wall
Where I can see it all
Find out who ya call
Lead you to the supermarket checkout
Some specials and rat food, get lost in the crowd

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One way or another I'm gonna getcha, I'll getcha, I'll getcha getcha getcha getcha
(Where I can see it all, find out who ya call)
One way or another I'm gonna getcha, I'll getcha, I'll getcha getcha getcha getcha
(Where I can see it all, find out who ya call)
One way or another I'm gonna getcha, I'll getcha, I'll getcha getcha getcha getcha
(Where I can see it all, find out who ya call)

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*SIGH! I think I need to cool off with a :rita !

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OK, folks. Its OK. I'm all better now. I apologize about last night. :redface Had a few too many courage screwer-uppers, :crazy if ya know what I mean. Mrs. Wax :queen drove me home to the mansion. God bless her. Hope I didn't say anything to anybody I'll regret. And Big Tex, I'm really sorry about your shoes. :redface Mrs. Wax filled me in (not to mention poured me into the car). I'll pay to have them cleaned, or if they can't be, I'll buy you some new ones. Not to worry. Learned my lesson, again. :rita

So much for bye and byes. I'm ready to belt out a new one. This one's for you, Mrs. Wax. Dixie, baby, I'm addicted to you.

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Addicted to love

The lights are on - but you're not home
Your mind is not your own
Your heart sweats, your body shakes
Another kiss is what it takes

You can't sleep, you can't eat
There's no doubt - you're in deep
Your throat is tight, you can't breathe
Another kiss is all you need

Whoa, you like to think
That you're immune to the stuff,
Oh yeah
It's closer to the truth to say
You can't get enough,
You know you're
Gonna have to face it
You're addicted to love


You see the signs - but you can't read
You're running at a different speed
You heart beats in double-time
Another kiss and you'll be mine

A one-track mind, you can't be saved
Oblivion is all you crave
If there's some left for you
You don't mind if you do

Whoa, you like to think that you're
Immune to the stuff, oh yeah
It's closer to the thruth to say you
Can't get enough. You know you're
Gonna have to face it
You're addicted to love
Might as well face it you're addicted to love
Might as well face it you're addicted to love
Might as well face it you're addicted to love
Might as well face it you're addicted to love

The lights are on - but you're not home
Your will is not your own
You're heart sweats, your teeth grind
Another kiss and you'll be mine

Whoa, you like to think that you're
Immune to the stuff, oh yeah
It's closer to the truth to say you
Can't get enough. You know you're
Gonna have to face it
Y ou're addicted to love
Might as well face it you're addicted to love....


Thanks. That required alot less liquid courage and it probably sounded a whole lot better, too.

Dix, honey, let's sit down and listen to the rest. No,no. No more to drink. Honest. :diablo
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