figuring out your go-to karaoke song is key to having a good time with the least amount of self-consciousness. The Times spoke with several karaoke pros and asked for their go-to songs.

Use a karaoke app on your phone to practice. Hamilton keeps a list of go-to songs on his phone divided into different categories, including up-tempo, ballads and duets. His favorite is Alexandra ...

You're out with friends at karaoke. Your turn is next. But dang, you still don't know what song to sing, and you're not a great singer. What's more, someone just nailed "You Oughta Know" by Alanis ...