Waiting on a Friend
Waiting on a Friend
The Rolling Stones
Waiting on a Friend is a rock pick by The Rolling Stones, best approached as its own performance. It is more likely to land with people who already know The Rolling Stones. Treat it as a performance piece, not a guaranteed group singalong.
Karaoke fit
- Best voice
- Any Voice
- Best setting
- Family party or mixed ages
- Performance
- Solo
- Availability
- Limited availability
Performance tip
When rehearsing Waiting on a Friend, use the short lines deliberately; clean releases will keep them from sounding disconnected. Rehearse that transition in Waiting on a Friend before worrying about stage movement.
Should you sing it?
With Waiting on a Friend, do not count on the room to do the work; it is better for a singer ready to own the lyric’s point of view. The song has some repeated lines to anchor the arrangement and room to shape the lines without cramming them. Plan to carry the verses yourself; this is not rated as a dependable full-room singalong.
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