Could you give me a few recommendations for songs to sing at my prom, & feedback on the ones already selected?

Lark, I've got to admit I'm completely envious of you. You have got a killer voice, and I'm sure you'll blow them all away.

So, let me get this straight. You'll be first performing (assuming this is the correct order):

1) Feeling Good ~ Nina Simone

2) One of your original songs

3) Somewhere Over the Rainbow ~ Israel Kamakawiwo

In regards to Feeling Good: Nina Simone has got such great strong vocals and it'll definitely be interesting to see how you pull it off. Regretful how I won't be able to see you perform it! But it's a great song, and personally, it puts me into an awesome mood. It will sound brilliant with your jazz band.

Followed by an original song: I listened to all 4 of them, and you're planning to do Eye on Love. You've got raw talent. It's beautiful, and I actually think that if you wanted to, you could perform that one last, to conclude it with your own touch. What's not to love about it? : )

By the way, No Escape is also a great song.

Somewhere Over the Rainbow: I actually love this song; I have since I was little when I first got introduced to it by one of my closest, dearest friends who passed away of cancer. So it's incredibly meaningful to me. It's peaceful, pacifying, reflective...perfect. On a second note, you should probably perform this one last.

---

All those 3 songs have a soft, tranquil, and moving message about them. In that case, in order to compliment them, I wouldn't choose something particularly different or very fast-moving.

---

From your list, I'll choose my favorite ones:

I'm Yours ~ Jason Mraz: This is actually a good pick, because while these 3 songs are deep and stirring (in particular Somewhere Over the Rainbow & Feeling Good), I like how it compliments Eye on Love. They are both lighthearted and awesome for prom.

Turn Me On ~ Norah Jones: This is also superb because...well, Norah Jones has got an incredibly impressive and beautiful voice. In addition to Turn Me On, I also really like Come Away With Me. You could opt for either one, as they are both great.

Answer ~ Sarah Mclachlan: This song is just...exceptionally good. I know that I've said that about every song above but...I really like this one. She's got a brilliant voice.

Sea Of Love ~ Cat Power: I love the jazzy feel of this song. This would also be a great choice.

Songbird ~ Fleetwood Mac: You probably have noticed that I'm a huge fan of Eva Cassidy, so naturally, I like this adopted version of Songbird. This is my all-time favorite song. I truly, really, and entirely recommend it.

---

Other recommendations:

- Come Away With Me ~ Norah Jones

- Songbird ~ Eva Cassidy

- Fields of Gold ~ Eva Cassidy

- re: stacks ~ Bon Iver

- I Wanna Hold Your Hand ~ The Beatles

- Blackbird ~ The Beatles

- Yesterday ~ The Beatles

- Both Sides Now ~ Joni Mitchell

---

Holy smokes, I've written a lot. To summarize it up, I choose my final recommendations in addition to a) Feeling Good b) Eye on Love c) Somewhere Over the Rainbow:

- I'm Yours

- Songbird (by either Fleetwood Mac or Eva Cassidy, whichever version)

- I Wanna Hold Your Hand (maybe slightly slower than the original version)

- Fields Of Gold

- Both Sides Now

Done!

Sorry for such a long answer. I wish you the best, and I KNOW you will do fantastic.

Tell me about it afterwards!

((Hugs)) & Break a leg!

~breatheme.

J-Live Epilogue What does it take to be a great MC? If you ask me, it's much more than Master of Ceremonies Because a lot of Masquerading Cornballs Don't realize it also means Mad Creativity In this day and age of mediocrity There's two types of rappers that you'll recognize and hear But I prefer the ones with the lyrics of the year Than the gimmick with the gear and the right puppeteer Now you can be the next Rakim Shakespeare you're still 10 steps away from having a career You step up the plate to earn respect from your peers And end up on deck for the remainder of your years I suppose this means greatness takes blood, sweat, and tears It also takes an industry that doesn't breed fear Or pumping all this mindless crap up in your ears And eliminating the contrast of what you get to hear You got to recognize it's a determined idea A righteous young mind is a devil's worst fear But when you wanna give the people peace and satisfaction Everybody's mama wants a piece of the action

I think that your voice would go amazing with Patsy Cline's "Crazy"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJd2IePwCHI

It has the weird soul/folk drawls that I've heard you do with your voice and the beat is pretty simple and repetitive.

Other songs of thought

Nickelback --Photograph

It ends tonight--All American rejects

James Blunt- Beautiful

Until the end of time -- Justin Timberlake

Neyo- Closer

You might want to sing songs that are in the top 40 even though most of them are not all that great. Prom is one of those things that is supposed to be a composite of the entire h.s life.....so sing songs that were huge in the second half of the 2000s...the Taylor Swifts, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, e.t.c.

Most of you will look back at your prom and remember the opening/closing song of prom. Those two songs should be songs that had a lot of coverage in the past year because your prom memories are going to be of the 2000s decade. They played a bunch of 80s-90s songs on my prom..which was okay but they played songs that were played at our parents proms..which was weird. Your prom should def be a generational memory..so pick songs that are hot.

Below is a list of this week's billboard top 100

http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/charts/chart_displa...

One song I've always found to be great to sing in public is You've got a friend - Carole King. It's simple enough to be relatively easy, everybody knows it and for your circumstances, it would be quite fitting for a senior prom. I sang that at an audition and it's a good one to go with. Yellow - Coldplay would also work well. It depends on the kind of atmosphere you want to create and what type of songs would suit your voice best. Since you've only got limited time to prepare, go with songs you know very well and you know you won't be nervous singing. Also, remember, it's a prom....people want to have fun! Don't sing all slow or sad songs. Sing songs people can dance to. Red umbrella by Faith Hill is also a good upbeat song that lots of people know.

Of the ones you've chosen, I'd certainly say Beloved One - Ben Harper would be great to sing, along with I'm Yours - Jason Mraz (who doesn't know and love that song?). Maybe ask some of your friends if they've got any recommendations or anything they'd like to hear at prom.

Good luck, have fun and congrats on graduating!

:)

Judging by the occasion I'd say these songs would be the best to sing. Although I'm not sure how they would suit your voice. It really would depend. (But I don't want to sound like a creep for emailing asking for a video!)

I’m Yours ~ Jason Mraz

With or Without You ~ U2

Answer ~ Sarah Mclachlan

Sea of Love ~ Cat Power

Do you have any "happier" songs so to speak for the last song. A song that would cheer people up as they are all a bit depressing, but nice!

:D

Hey Skylark. I really hope I'm not too late!

I would say, for a prom, perform some of these:

I'm Yours

With or Without You

Songbird

I'm sorry that I'm having a bit of a mental block at the moment, but these may also be good. Most music I listen to is not acoustic, and these may need adjustment for your voice (Which is beautiful :)

Your Call- Secondhand Serenade

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rgInHvW8Ic

Collide- Howie Day

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqyWJBzTgVg

More Than Words- Extreme

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rgInHvW8Ic

I like I’m Yours ~ Jason Mraz

In Your Eyes ~ Sara Bareilles’s cover version

With or Without You ~ U2 (But this might be abit depressing!)

I would suggest some happy/up-beat songs.....

Maybe 'High School Never Ends' by Bowling For Soup- funny and appropriate!

'Hey Jude' by the Beatles will also be appropriate!

'I'll Be There For You'- The Friends theme tune!

Have fun!

Oh wow! Tonight! I'm excited for you! I really, REALLY, REALLYYY want to go. I love that "Feeling Good" song by the way! I would love to hear you sing that.

I think Jason Mraz's 'I'm Yours' would definately be one to perform because it is really popular and everyone knows it. I would HAVE to request, Songbird by Fleetwood Mac. ;) U2 - With or without you is also another one of my favourites...I actually like all of the songs you've put on there. :/ It makes it difficult to choose.

Wow, Lark! You've got some amazing answers here! *Points up*

:) HAVE FUN AT PROM! GOODLUCK!

Anything by Daphne Loves Derby, Carolina Liar or The Calling.

They are really slow, sentimental songs that are my favorites to me.

Another really good song is The Man Who Can't Be Moved by The Script.

Hiya Sky...ok - we don't have proms over here, so I am only going by what I have seen on movies!! LOL

Firstly I think your song selections already are WONDERFUL, and i'm not sure if I will be able to add anything that will better those, but I will see what i can come up with.

Out of your choices, I think the best ones would be ..

I'm Yours

Turn Me on

In Your eyes

sea of love ( I have heard you sing, and actually think your voice would be PERFECT, if not better with this song!! )

Ok - I'm going to make a few suggestions of songs that could be acoustic and hopefully maybe suitable for what you are looking for. I'll attach some links too, even though i am sure you have heard of them all before.

This Years Love - David Gray

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eo-tp0JZvUA

Everything - Lifehouse ( one of my all time favorites! )

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmlMy4NnLtk

Chasing Cars - snow patrol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSfw-qWAJ4w

Romeo and Juliet - version by the killers

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkoY8t1VFSI

Wherever you will go - The Calling

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEOFOobPw4o

In your eyes - Ben Harper ( how sexy is this man??!! hubba hubba!! )

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmi3Dk1YAFI

Wonderwall - Oasis

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZqscSWtHmo

Throw your arms around me - Hunters and collectors-covered by Neil Finn ( a little bit of aussie for you and a truly beautiful song)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1FxUqqPc-U

Dream Catch me - Newton Faulkner

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPJ5JMiWTbg

and of course, I simply could not answer this question without suggesting this one by the beautiful Jeff Buckley

Everybody here wants you - Jeff Buckley

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DwhPufaAzs

Not sure if any of those will be of any help to you, but I know that what ever song choices you do make, they will be perfect and amazing.

Have a wonderful time at your prom babes - you will have to email me a photo!!!! I hope you have a wonderful time!!!

((((hugs)))))

edit...yapoop would only let me add 10 links so i had to remove 2 of them! WTF?! the 2 that i removed were the Fray - over my head, and Toploader Dancing in the moonlight. xxx