Song
Private Idaho
by The B-52's
Private Idaho is a 1980 song by The B-52's, 3:33 long, which peaked at #74 on the Billboard Hot 100. A karaoke version is available on KaraFun. It fits the Idaho, Location, Rank song themes.
Released 1980 Hot 100 peak #74 · 5 weeks Length 3:33 Pop-Rock, Dance Rock, New Wave
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Performance tips
- Emphasize the sharp, staccato delivery of the "Beware of the pool" lines
- Channel a frantic, high-energy new wave attitude throughout
- Focus on the punchy, rhythmic interplay between the vocalists
In these themes
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 "Private Idaho" karaoke
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