Songs with titles starting with “E” [Great for karaoke and shiritori, too!]
When you hear “songs with titles that start with E,” what tracks come to mind?
It’s not always easy to think of them right away, is it?
After doing some research, I found many signature songs by artists and timeless classics beloved by fans for years.
From words like “eternity” and “smile” to memorable English phrases, there’s a wide range to explore!
In this article, I’ll carefully select and introduce songs with titles that start with E.
Feel free to use this as a reference not only when you’re wondering, “What songs start with E?” but also as a starting point for shiritori or picking songs for karaoke.
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Songs with Titles Starting with “E” [Great for Karaoke & Shiritori Too!] (161–170)
APT.ROSÉ & Bruno Mars
This ambitious work effectively combines the essences of pop and rock, fusing Korean youth culture with a global sound.
The distinctive vocals of Rosé and Bruno Mars blend beautifully, skillfully conveying the exhilaration of a party and the anticipation of romance.
Released in October 2024, it held the top spot on the Billboard Global 200 for nine consecutive weeks.
In November of the same year, it had its first live performance at the 2024 MAMA Awards held in Osaka, captivating the audience.
With a rhythm that makes you want to move and a chant-like chorus, this track is perfect for dance performances.
If you’re looking to create choreography with friends or seeking a song to present at an event, this is a great pick.
EverythingMISIA
A ballad by MISIA that captures the moment when a chance encounter becomes the beginning of destiny.
Her powerful vocals convey deep love for the other person, the ache of time spent apart, and a wish for a future that lasts forever.
With R&B elements woven into the melody and her rich expressiveness, the song beautifully colors a fated romance.
Released in October 2000, it drew major attention as the theme song for the drama “Yamato Nadeshiko.” It topped the Oricon weekly chart for three consecutive weeks and is recognized as one of MISIA’s signature songs.
It expresses the yearning of a heart in love for a destined meeting and the feelings that follow.
When you face a miraculous coincidence in your own life, this is a song that will surely give you a gentle push forward.
Sleeping in EchigoSachiko Kobayashi
This song, Sleeping in Echigo, created by the renowned duo Rei Nakanishi and Takashi Toshimi, is a single released by Sachiko Kobayashi in 2014.
With its grand strings, dramatic sound, and standout combination of Kobayashi’s beautiful vocals and melody, it’s a masterpiece that demands expressive power more than technique—so, to be honest, it’s difficult to sing it as masterfully as Kobayashi does.
That said, the song’s structure itself is simple, and the characteristic enka-style kobushi and vibrato are kept restrained, making it a relatively approachable piece for those who are just starting to sing enka.
Echigo Love StorySachiko Kobayashi
The single Echigo Jowa, released in 1996, is a masterpiece that lets you fully savor Sachiko Kobayashi’s appeal as a classic enka singer.
It has the feel of pure enka, with Kobayashi’s sultry, heartfelt vocals shining from start to finish, Toyohisa Araki’s concise yet all-encompassing lyric choices, and Tetsuya Gen’s beautiful, faintly wistful melody—all superb.
The overall key is average, and as long as you grasp basic enka techniques like kobushi and vibrato, it should be easy to sing even for those who aren’t comfortable with high notes.
It’s enka through and through, so beginners should try learning the essence of enka with this song!
wintering swallowMasako Mori
This gem of a ballad, which eloquently sings of the aching melancholy of painful love, is a masterpiece that showcases Masako Mori’s outstanding vocal prowess.
Its poetic world is striking: the feelings of a woman who has thrown herself into a forbidden romance are overlaid with the image of a lone swallow that defies the seasons and makes its home out of place.
Mori’s limpid voice intertwines with the heartrending melody, where sorrow and passion cross, creating a deeply moving song.
After its 1983 release, her tearful performance on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen drew widespread attention, and the song earned her the Best Vocal Performance award at the 25th Japan Record Awards.
Even among enka songs that give voice to bittersweet longing, this work stands out for its richly expressive phrasing.
It’s the perfect piece for those moments when you want to pour your emotions into the song and sing your heart out, as if setting your soul free.
Echigo goze (blind female itinerant musicians from Echigo)Sayuri Ishikawa
Sayuri Ishikawa has been active since the 1970s and continues to energetically release new works even in the Reiwa era.
Her single Echigo Goze, released in October 2023, drew attention because the lyrics were written during his lifetime by Tadashi Kitajō, who passed away in 2021, specifically for Ishikawa.
Listening to Ishikawa’s respectful vocal delivery toward the goze, Kitajō’s lyrics, and Keisuke Hama’s somewhat wistful melody, you can almost picture the goze on their harsh journeys.
Honestly, it’s difficult to imitate Ishikawa’s singing, with its seamless shifts between head voice and chest voice, but there are no extremely strong kobushi inflections or vibrato, the vocal range is relatively narrow, and there are spots to breathe before the flowing melodic lines—so with patient practice, it becomes quite singable.
EndlessTOMOO
A piano ballad by TOMOO that sincerely portrays a straightforward love for someone dear.
A pure wish for an enduring, certain bond that goes beyond physical fulfillment resonates with delicate melodies.
Expressing the depth of love and its complex emotions, this piece was chosen as the ending theme for the 2024 October drama “Zen Ryōiki Ijō Kaiketsu-shitsu” (All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office).
Its simple yet expansive piano sound and TOMOO’s smoky vocals leave a strong impression.
It’s a song to listen to when you’re struggling with a relationship with someone important, or when you want to sort out your feelings for them.
The earnest sentiment and gentle, enveloping voice will surely stay close to your heart.