Karaoke song guide Hidden Gem

Stand

R.E.M.

Stand works as a rock selection rather than an automatic party anthem. This is a deeper cut for listeners who know R.E.M. well. Treat it as a performance piece, not a guaranteed group singalong.

Family friendly

Rock Male Mid 1980s

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At a glance

Karaoke fit

Difficulty 5/10

Moderate

Crowd 4/10

Mixed reaction

Singalong 4/10

Moderate

Best voice: Male Mid
Best setting: Family party or mixed ages
Performance: Solo
Availability: Limited availability

Useful detail

Performance tip

For Stand, make each return of the refrain grow instead of delivering every repetition at the same intensity. It will give Stand a clearer arc from the first section to the last.

Recommendation

Should you sing it?

Choose Stand when a direct-address delivery aimed at a specific listener suits you. It has a heavily repeated refrain, with a dense lyric flow. Plan to carry the verses yourself; this is not rated as a dependable full-room singalong.

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