Sweet Daddy

"Mr. Irresistible."
Sweet Daddy Siki  is a former championship 'rassler who was a terror in the squared circle. Born in Texas, he emigrated to Canada in the early 60's where his legion of followers packed the Maple Leaf Gardens to witness him deploy his signature "coco butt" move.
In this action shot, Siki, and "The Sheik", are working over Handsome Johnny Barend.

 

During the latter years of his pro wrestling career, Sweet Daddy released a series of  serviceable country music records that largely featured covers of Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash and Charley Pride tunes. The LP "Sweet Daddy Siki Squares Off With Country Music" is a favorite of record cover collectors.

Amazingly enough, Sweet Daddy can still be seen and heard weekly leading the karaoke show at the "Duke", a  Toronto bar situated on Queen Street East and Leslie. Neat article about his royal highness at 501 Queen Streetcar
Special thanks to  Kliph Nesteroff for the assist.

Riddle Me This

at Stax O'Wax.

like really old ...

Our grandparents must have seen these hundreds of times, like 70 years ago but most of them are dead or are suffering from Alzheimer's anyway, so I guess it's perfectly safe to post this vid overhere. Karaoke isn't a modern invention. The "bouncing ball" was introduced as soon as sound was added to the silent movie. Watch the "screensong" at the second half of this clip and enjoy Betty Boop innocent as she was in her early years. Don't be shy, invite the neighbours!



more clips and more info on screensongs and Betty Boop overhere at Hans Koert's Keep Swinging

Karaoke Ohrwurm

Sing it with me over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over silently, and upon waking, i shall not fail to add.



for Ange

Tonny Kamper -"I Love To Sing"

"I am a woman who loves to sing and I'm totally addicted to computers and karaoke....."

To see and hear more about the fantastic Tonny visit her web site here: Tonny Kamper

Michele & Tina - Fight For Your Right

Phoney Fresh tells us about "Superstar Recording Studios": "... these booths at amusement parks like Six Flags and Cedar Point where you can sing along to your favorite songs karaoke style and get a souvenir cassette to take home. I don't know If they still have these or not. ...."

This is Michele & Tina nailing Beastie Boys' "Fight For Your Right (To Party)" in the cutest way.