“Classic” by MKTO
- Picked by Addison McDole, Marketing Intern“It was a song I remember hearing on Nickelodeon as a kid and the nostalgia comes every time I hear it!”
“Can't Stop the Feeling”
- Picked by Marie Cherry Yang, Amazon Operations Manager“From the movie Trolls - my kids' favorite!”
“Kokomo” by The Beach Boys
- Picked by Cole Ranze, Director of Product Design“A great summertime karaoke song - just as long as I don’t have to sing it for the blog post, don’t think I could hit the falsetto harmonies!”
“We Will Rock You” by Queen
- Picked by Jack Walgamuth, Designer“I was obsessed as a kid!”
"Let It Go" by Idina Menzel from Disney’s Frozen
- Picked by Jack Miller, Co-Founder“We’ve been on the Frozen train lately. My daughter is borderline shattering glass with the volume levels on the chorus!”
“Dancing Queen” by ABBA and “Shake it Off” by Taylor Swift
- Picked by Ignacio Garcon, Amazon Ads Manager“Going to throw two basic answers here but…”
The team:
“🪩🔥”
“Wait, can I also add the whole Mamma Mia soundtrack to my answer?”
“Nice! We needed TSwift in the blog post!”
“Up All Night” by One Direction
- Picked by Cat Prata, Senior Designer“I may or may not have been a Directioner, and they may or may not have been the first band I saw live. It gives off the best summer road trip vibes!”
“How Far I’ll Go” by Auli'i Cravalho from Disney’s Moana
- Picked by Brenden McMorrow, Co-Founder“It’s my niece’s favorite movie!”
“Take On Me” by A-ha
- Picked by Katie Price Ross, Director of Marketing“Thanks to the latest Mario movie for making this song cool again! My kids and I love to hit the high notes!”
Bonus Tips for Making the Most of Your Karaoke Time
Set Up a Mini Stage: Kids love performing, so why not set up a little stage area? It can be as simple as a blanket on the ground or as elaborate as a DIY stage with lights and decorations.
Use Props: Microphones (real or pretend), costumes, and other props can make karaoke time even more exciting.
Encourage Everyone to Participate: Whether you’re a singing sensation or just having fun, the goal is to enjoy the time together. Cheer each other on and celebrate everyone’s performances.
Mix in Some Movement: Combine karaoke with dance routines, bubble machines, or other movement-based play to keep the energy high and the kids engaged.
Ready to rock out? Let’s make this summer one to remember with lots of music, movement and maybe even bubbles?! Happy singing, dancing, and playing, everyone!
