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Hourglass

Squeeze

A fast, compact Squeeze single that rewards precise timing and offers useful stylistic variety.

Family friendly

New Wave Male Mid 1980s

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At a glance

Karaoke fit

Difficulty 7/10

Hard

Crowd 6/10

Mixed reaction

Singalong 6/10

Moderate

Best voice: Male Mid
Best setting: Family party or mixed ages
Performance: Solo
Availability: Usually available

Useful detail

Performance tip

Practice the rapid syllables in the chorus separately and keep the consonants light enough to stay on time.

Recommendation

Should you sing it?

“Hourglass” works best for a retro or new-wave crowd and is better treated as a personal favorite than a guaranteed crowd song. It needs steady phrasing and a clear sense of the groove, but it is not an all-out vocal showcase.

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