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My Way killings

The "My Way" killings were a social phenomenon in the Philippines, referring to a number of fatal disputes which arose from the singing of the song "My Way", popularized by Frank Sinatra,[1] in karaoke bars (more commonly known as "videoke" in the Philippines). A New York Times article estimated the number of killings to be at least six as of 2010. Between 2002 and 2012, numerous people were killed for singing this song.[2]

Explanations for these incidents differ from the song being simply frequently sung among the nation's karaoke bars where violence is common or to perceived aggressive lyrics of the song.[3]

  1. ^ "Frank Sinatra Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
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  3. ^ Ichimura, Anri (17 October 2019). "How Frank Sinatra's Song 'My Way' Triggered Filipino Karaoke Killings". Esquire Philippines. Retrieved 21 March 2022.