The Best Audition Songs for Smokey Joe’s Cafe – By Vocal Type

When considering audition songs for Smokey Joe’s Cafe, it’s fitting to choose a pop/rock song from non-musical theatre repertoire that aligns with the tone of the show and suits your vocal type. Always refer to the audition notice for specific guidelines.

Because Smokey Joe’s Cafe features songs from the 1950s and 1960s, the audition songs below are from around those same eras. Each one has been carefully hand-picked and reviewed to ensure it matches the show’s style.

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Step 1: Review Audition Info

Please read your audition details carefully, as they sometimes specify the type of song they’d like to hear (a ballad, something uptempo, etc.). Make sure to select a song that’s appropriate for your specific casting call.

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Step 2: Study the Show

Before auditioning, you should get familiar with the show, and listening to the cast album is a great way to do that. Here’s where you can learn more about Smokey Joe’s Café.

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Step 3: Pick an Audition Song

Before choosing a song, find your voice type and range using the Vocal Guide.

When you’re ready, choose a song from below that best fits your voice and style.

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Audition Songs for Smokey Joe’s Cafe

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Altos

“Be Anything” – Connie Francis

“Don’t Make Me Over” – Dionne Warwick

“I Only Want to Be With You” – Dusty Springfield

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Baritones

“Because” – The Dave Clark Five

“Little Sister” – Elvis Presley

“Multiplication” – Bobby Darin

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Basses

“Crackin’ Up” – Bo Diddley

“Gilly Gilly Ossenfeffer” – The Four Lads

“Three Steps to Heaven” – Eddie Cochran

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Contras

“Build Me Up Buttercup” – The Foundations

“I Wish It Would Rain” – Ain’t Too Proud

“The Look of Love” – Dusty Springfield

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Mezzo-Sopranos

“Ain’t Nothin’ But a Kiss” – Memphis

“I’m Ready for Love” – Martha and the Vandellas

“Somebody to Love” – Jefferson Airplane

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Sopranos

“Am I the Same Girl?” – Dusty Springfield

“Band of Gold” – Freda Payne

“My Boyfriend’s Back” – Jersey Boys

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Tenors

“Can’t You Hear My Heartbeat” – Herman’s Hermits

“I’m Into Something Good” – Herman’s Hermits

“Rockin’ My Life Away” – Jerry Lee Lewis

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Step 4: Select a Monologue

If requested, here are a few audition monologues for :

• “Garage Recitals” from A Chorus Line

• “My Life in Vinyl” from High Fidelity

• “The Palace Flophouse” from Pipe Dream

• “The Way We Hear Music” from Detroit ’67

• “Twenty Minutes” from They’re Playing Our Song

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Choosing the right song is just the beginning! Strong preparation helps you walk into the room with confidence and ready to show what you can do.

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