Hidden karaoke gems you might not know: a collection of easy-to-sing, crowd-pleasing tracks
Have you ever had the experience of getting the crowd going at karaoke with an unexpected song when you’re out with friends or coworkers? The classic hits are great, but there are actually lots of hidden gems that are even more fun to sing at karaoke than you’d expect! You might discover songs everyone knows but rarely picks at karaoke, or tunes that turn out to be surprisingly easy to sing.
In this article, we’ll introduce some special tracks that will make your next karaoke session even more fun!
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Hidden karaoke gems you might not know: a selection of easy-to-sing, crowd-pleasing tracks (21–30)
FACES PLACESglobe
It was released in 1997 as globe’s ninth single.
The song was put out ahead of their second album, FACES PLACES, and was used in a commercial for Ginza Jewelry Maki’s “Estate Twin Jewelry.” The key is very high, so it’s quite difficult to sing, but it’s a song that makes you want to take on the challenge.
I’m proudTomomi Kahala
Released in 1996, this is Tomomi Kahala’s third single.
When producing the song, Tetsuya Komuro’s concept was reportedly inspired by Gone with the Wind.
As a million-selling hit, it feels great to sing at karaoke if you can hit the high notes.
Unforgettable DaysMISIA
It was released in 1999 as MISIA’s fourth single.
The song was used in commercials for Hitachi Maxell’s “TRUE SOUND” and for MUSIC BIRD, and it reached No.
4 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
MISIA herself has said that it is “the most difficult song among my own works,” featuring a wide vocal range and a high level of difficulty.
The Impact of One DropUVERworld
It was released in 2017 as UVERworld’s 30th single.
The song was used as the opening theme for the MBS/TBS anime Blue Exorcist: Kyoto Saga, and it was created by channeling the frustration they felt when their performance at the Inazuma Rock Fes was canceled due to a thunderstorm.
The lyrics are incredibly cool.
Merry XmasBoA
Released in 2004 as BoA’s 15th single.
It was her first ballad single in two years, used in a Toshiba commercial for “au CDMA 1X WIN W21T,” and later in 2008 as “Meri Kuri ~New Best Album Ver~” for an Audio-Technica commercial.
It’s one of BoA’s signature Christmas songs—the kind that makes you want to sing it at karaoke.
First LoveHikaru Utada
It’s a hugely popular hit by the one and only Hikaru Utada.
It seems difficult to sing at karaoke, but once you try, the melody is surprisingly solid, making it easy to sing and allowing for a gentle, heartfelt performance.
It’s both nostalgic and well-known, so it’s a song you’ll want to sing softly.
The Perfect VisionMINMI
It was released in 2002 as MINMI’s first single.
As her debut single, it’s one of her most popular signature songs.
With lyrics that mix English and Japanese delivered at a very fast pace, combined with a high key, it’s a very difficult song to sing.