Song
Alive and Kicking
by Simple Minds
Alive and Kicking is a 1985 song by Simple Minds, 5:26 long, which peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100. A karaoke version is available on YouTube.
Released 1985 Hot 100 peak #3 · 20 weeks Length 5:26 Arena Rock, Sophisti-Pop, New Wave
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Performance tips
- Pace yourself during the long instrumental intro and bridge by using the time to build rapport with the crowd through hand gestures or clapping.
- Pay close attention to the backing vocal cues during the "Ba-ba-ba-la" sections, as you can either sing along with them or use them as a guide to stay on beat.
- Save enough energy for the extended outro, where the vocals become more ad-libbed and repetitive as the music swells to its climax.
Karaoke versions
There's a karaoke version of this song. Most karaoke services carry it; KaraFun lists it among its catalog.
- KaraFun/Karaoke VersionYouTube9:00
- Find karaoke versions on YouTubeOpens a YouTube search for "Alive and Kicking" karaoke
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