Song

Mayor of Simpleton

by XTC

Mayor of Simpleton is a 1989 song by XTC, 3:58 long, which peaked at #72 on the Billboard Hot 100. A karaoke version is available on KaraFun. It fits the Location, Person Type, Profession song themes.

Charted (#72) Karaoke version available

Released 1989 Hot 100 peak #72 · 6 weeks Length 3:58 Jangle Pop, Alternative Rock, New Wave

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Performance tips

• Focus on the rapid-fire, melodic jangle-pop phrasing
• Keep the delivery bright, energetic, and slightly self-deprecating
• The vocal harmonies in the chorus should be light and airy

In these themes

• 📍Location
• 🧑Person Type"Mayor"
• 💼Profession"Mayor"
• 🎖️Rank

Karaoke versions

There's a karaoke version of this song. Most karaoke services carry it; KaraFun lists it among its catalog.

• Find karaoke versions on YouTubeOpens a YouTube search for "Mayor of Simpleton" karaoke

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