Shogo Hamada’s easy-to-sing songs: A roundup of tracks I want to try at karaoke
Sho-go Hamada is a singer-songwriter who began his music career in 1974 and has released numerous classic songs over the years.
Not only back then but even today, many musicians openly cite him as an influence, which shows just how popular he truly is.
In this article, we’ll introduce some of Hamada’s songs that are relatively easy to sing at karaoke for those who want to give his music a try.
We’ve selected songs with features like a relaxed melody and a not-too-wide vocal range, so feel free to use this as a guide when choosing tracks for karaoke.
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Shogo Hamada’s easy-to-sing songs: A roundup of tracks I want to try at karaoke (1–10)
AMERICA
This is a refreshing song that portrays the ordinary, everyday life spent in America, a place approached with a sense of longing.
It’s included on the 1986 album “J.
BOY.” The American scenery depicted through country-tinged sounds and lyrics is striking, evoking a strong image of the America you see in films.
The vocals unfold as if slowly looking back on memories, so relaxing your shoulders may help both with ease of singing and with creating the right mood.
It might also be important to focus on singing as if sending your feelings to a faraway place.
The Sun Also Rises
This song evokes a refreshing yet powerful feeling, depicting the natural landscape unfolding before us and the hope to move toward the future.
From the opening, where the vocals soar boldly, a grand image of nature comes to mind, drawing you into the song’s world.
The lyrics’ vivid portrayal of the sun overlaps with the breezy sound, conveying a sense of receiving strength from the power of nature.
It gives the impression of quietly nurturing the hope for the future within oneself, so aiming for a relaxed vocal delivery that reflects this image will help emphasize the song’s atmosphere.
Indigo-colored Letter
This song, themed around a letter from someone dear, evokes reflection on the past and hope for the future.
It was included on the 2001 album “SAVE OUR SHIP,” and is said to be a rewritten version of the song “Hiruyasumi” (Lunch Break).
Precisely because of its simple arrangement of piano and vocals, the feeling of quietly facing one’s own heart comes through vividly.
The lyrics invite you to imagine the story behind them, which is a defining feature of the song, so how you convey emotion in the lyrics is a crucial point.
With its very slow tempo, it seems like a piece you can sing calmly.
Shogo Hamada’s easy-to-sing songs: A roundup of tracks to try at karaoke (11–20)
Love on the Hill
It’s a song that evokes the turmoil of feelings about love and the pursuit of true love, conveying a sense of heartache.
It was included on the 1980 album “Home Bound,” and has also been described as a piece inspired by the upscale residential areas perched on the hills of Los Angeles.
The gentle layering of acoustic guitar and piano conjures an image of someone standing by those who are struggling.
Its calm, comforting tempo makes it easy to sing, and if you perform it with a conscious gentleness, it should highlight the atmosphere of the song quite effectively.
Another Saturday
It’s a bittersweet song that portrays episodes of a possibly unrequited love and the intensifying emotions that come with it.
Released in 1985 as the B-side to the single “LONELY – Ai to Iu Yakusokugoto,” it gradually became one of Shogo Hamada’s signature ballads despite not being the title track.
The progression, centered on piano with layered strings, accentuates the heartache and poignant atmosphere.
Its gentle, conversational tempo makes it easy to sing; conveying emotion while delivering it quietly and tenderly is key.
Midnight Flight — A Lonely Christmas Eve
It’s a bittersweet Christmas-themed love song that portrays a lover leaving Tokyo and the protagonist’s struggle with being unable to stop them.
Cherished alongside “Kanashimi wa Yuki no Yō ni” as one of Shogo Hamada’s classic winter songs, it creates a Christmas atmosphere through elements like the chorus.
The contrast between the festive sound and the aching lyrics heightens the sense of heartache.
Because the story comes through clearly, you can fully feel the song’s poignancy—so the key is to sing in a way that communicates the content straightforwardly.
With a gentle melodic range, it’s a song you can perform with a relaxed, tender mood.
Pain
This song portrays someone looking back on the days spent with a loved one they’ve lost, carrying feelings of regret and heartache.
It was included on the 1984 album “DOWN BY THE MAINSTREET.” The piano-centered, sorrowful sound evokes the sense of pain gradually growing in the heart.
The slow tempo makes it easier to sing, so cherish the words of the lyrics and perform them calmly.
Since it’s a sad ballad, it’s recommended to be very mindful of how you convey emotion.