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The ‘My Way’ Karaoke Killings | The Philippines
Frank Sinatra's "My Way" became one of the deadliest songs in history — not on a battlefield, but in the karaoke bars of the Philippines. Between 1998 and 2018, at least a dozen people were killed in disputes linked to the song, in incidents dubbed the "My Way Killings." Victims were shot for singing off-key, stabbed over microphone disputes, and killed for daring to claim the song as theirs. The killings prompted bar owners to ban the song outright, drew international media attention, and sparked debate about karaoke culture, Filipino identity, and the role of pride and alcohol in public violence. Books: Read collections of The Evidence Locker Files, available in print and digital editions.Follow us on: YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTokFor more information, visit: Evidence Locker WebsiteListen ad-free: Visit our page at Patreon25% of Evidence Locker Patreon proceeds are donated to support the Doe Network, solving international cold cases. To learn more, visit: https://www.doenetwork.org/ResourcesWebWikipedia – My Way KillingsWikipedia – My WayArticlesKaraoke fan killed for singing out of tuneMan kills friend after fighting over karaokeMan killed by drinking buddy inside Lucena barSinatra song often strikes a deadly chordNot again: Filipino man killed in fight over song ‘My Way’ during karaoke session12 shot dead in random killings while all singing the same karaoke songMusicComme D'Habitude – Claude FrancoisKishidan – My WayCreated & Produced by Sonya LoweNarrated by Noel VinsonMusic: "Nordic Medieval" by Marcus BresslerBackground track: Doblado Studios: https://www.youtube.com/c/DobladoStudiosThis True Crime Podcast was researched using open-source or archival materials.
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