[Parody Songs & Chants] Drinking Songs That Hype Up Karaoke

Sūdara-bushiHitoshi Ueki

Sudarabushi / Hitoshi Ueki (COVER)

The song that makes you feel an indescribable sense of fun when you listen to it is Hitoshi Ueki’s “Sūdara-bushi.” It’s a popular Showa-era tune that has been covered by many artists and is still often heard in commercials today.

Although it’s an old song, for some reason it’s the kind of tune that makes people of all ages want to start singing along.

It creates such a warm, friendly atmosphere, doesn’t it?

LA LA LA LOVESONGToshinobu Kubota

Toshinobu Kubota – LA • LA • LA LOVE SONG

Released in 1996, this song became the theme for the TV drama “Long Vacation” and was a huge hit alongside the show.

It’s a popular track by Toshinobu Kubota that has been covered by many artists over the years.

There’s no special intention behind it, but from the very first lyrics it feels perfect for a drinking party.

Sing it together and liven up the gathering!

National Sake-Drinking Festival Song of Japanbarracuda

Nationwide Drinkers' Ondo (with Nico Nico Douga comments)

Here’s a song about coming up with all sorts of excuses to throw a party and drink.

It’s a track by the comic band Baracuda released in 1979, said to have been created as a parody of “Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo,” the song from the Disney film Cinderella that exchange students used to sing.

It seems that, in the past, there were even groups who went cherry-blossom viewing while singing this song.

Please do your part to carry on this beautiful aspect of Japanese culture.

Break it!Okazaki Taiiku

Break it!

JINRO, a Korean alcohol that’s popular in Japan.

This song “Waru!” by Okazaki Taiiku was created as a campaign song for JINRO.

JINRO is a shochu you can enjoy as is, but it also lets you explore many flavors when you mix it with different things and use it as a cocktail base—this track promotes that cleverly and stylishly.

It’s basically just singing about “mixing it with something,” yet it still comes off really cool.

It’s a perfect drinking song that gets everyone hyped when you sing it at karaoke.

Don't drink too much—Yaaaah, bababa-bye!that HUMPTY

Don't drink too much~ Yaaaah bababyyye~ Dance Instructional Video [That HUMPTY]

This song became famous for featuring the former legendary hostess Kurumi Tachibana and over 100 other hostesses in its music video, and it’s also known for having its PV played on eight large outdoor screens in Shibuya, including the one at the Shibuya Station scramble crossing.

Since it has choreography, it seems like it would get insanely hyped if everyone danced and partied along.

It’s funny how after all that hype, it still throws in a “don’t drink too much.”

Tokyo Call of LoveTOKYO CALL PROJECT featuring Kenji Hayashida

Tokyo Call of Love

Here’s a track from the Tokyo Call Project, formed to encourage people to enjoy drinking while following the rules.

It features Kenji Hayashida—known for writing songs for artists like SMAP and AAA—as its lead figure.

Incorporating familiar call phrases, the upbeat tune is sure to boost the mood, especially when sung at karaoke.

Poi poi poi pop poi poi popi—Ayaman JAPAN

Ayaman JAPAN “Poi poi poi popoi poi popi”

Ayaman JAPAN, the entertainment group that was a huge topic around 2009.

They were known for livening up drinking parties and appeared on TV a lot! Their trademark “poi poi poi popoi poi popi”—you might not know what it means, but it’s super catchy and you just want to say it (lol).

The song itself was released in 2010, so it’s been quite a while, but if you sing it now, it might spark a wave of nostalgia and get everyone hyped!