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)
MAGICAAA
Released in 2017 as AAA’s 53rd single.
It was used as the theme song for TV Asahi’s Friday Night Drama “Ubayai Ai, Fuyu” (Stealing Love, Winter).
Since member Chiaki Ito graduated and left the group, this effectively became the last single by the seven-member lineup.
It’s a cool dance track that sings about a secret love between two people, as if trapped by magic, linking with the drama’s storyline.
hana cherieNissy
Released in 2017 as the seventh single under Takahiro Nishijima’s solo name “Nissy.” Chosen as the theme song for Shiseido MaCherie’s web special movie, it’s a glossy and warm ballad that weaves together tender feelings for a loved one with a gentle, clear singing voice.
Hidden karaoke gems you might not know: a collection of easy-to-sing, crowd-pleasing tracks (31–40)
powder snowRemioromen
It was released in 2005 as Remioromen’s seventh major-label and eighth overall single.
The song was used as an insert track for the Fuji TV drama “1 Litre of Tears,” and it was performed when they made their first appearance at the 60th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen in 2009.
The chorus is very high in key, making it extremely difficult for men to sing.
DESIREAkina Nakamori
This piece is especially popular among those born in the 1970s.
Even younger generations often know this song.
Even if you can’t sing as cool as Akina Nakamori, imagine a cool woman, sing with that image, and fully become the singer yourself!
366 daysHY
This is a song included on HY’s fifth album after their indie debut, HeartY, released in 2008.
It was used as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama and Toho-distributed film Red Thread, and became a big hit.
The pitch range between the low and high parts is extremely wide, making it a very difficult song to sing in tune.
Lament of the SunFlower
This song, the theme for an anime, expresses a fleeting, delicate beauty.
Its solemn melody and the clear vocals interwoven with intense instrumentals create a vast, expansive atmosphere.
It features many high notes and challenging breathing, but it feels incredibly satisfying to sing if you can manage it.
DiamondsPRINCESS PRINCESS
This song, Princess Princess’s seventh single, became a long-running hit.
It helped ignite the Puri-Puri boom and is guaranteed to get everyone excited.
The key isn’t too high, making it a perfect song for everyone to sing together.