Love songs that are easy to sing at karaoke. Recommended classics and popular tracks.

CHE.R.RYYUI

YUI　『CHE.R.RY-short ver.-』

This is the eighth single by singer-songwriter YUI, who has been active since 2013 as the vocalist and guitarist of the rock band FLOWER FLOWER, enchanting fans with her voice often described as having an “angelic harp-like tone.” Chosen as the CM song for KDDI’s “LISMO,” the track features a refreshing arrangement that perfectly evokes the feeling of spring, just as its title suggests.

Its lyrics, which use contemporary expressions to depict the emotions of unrequited love, might make you want to sing it at karaoke with the person you like.

It’s a pop tune known as one of YUI’s signature songs, exquisitely capturing the bittersweetness of romance.

sparklingaiko

aiko - 'Kira Kira' music video

Aiko is an artist known for love songs that express the feelings of women in love with a uniquely fresh perspective, delivered through a clear and charming singing voice.

This is one of her signature songs.

The melody sits in a comfortable range, so it should be relatively easy to score high in karaoke.

From Me to Youflumpool

flumpool “Kimi ni Todoke” Music Video

This is the fifth major-label single by flumpool, a four-piece rock band formed from an earlier acoustic unit centered around childhood friends.

Chosen as the theme song for the film “Kimi ni Todoke,” it’s a refreshing rock tune that’s also known as one of flumpool’s signature tracks.

The lyrics overflow with love for a partner, so it should let you express your feelings directly at karaoke.

However, since the song is in a high key, be sure to practice beforehand so you can convey your feelings properly.

Million FilmsKobukuro

Million Films / Kobukuro (Cover)

This is a signature song by Kobukuro, artists loved regardless of gender for their overwhelming expressive power that naturally draws listeners into the world of the music and for the beautiful harmonies woven by the two members.

The song straightforwardly recounts their countless memories to date, and with its easy-to-sing melody, it has become a timeless classic passed down by many.

LA LA LA Love SongToshinobu Kubota / Naomi Campbell

Toshinobu Kubota – LA・LA・LA LOVE SONG

A single by singer-songwriter Toshinobu Kubota and British fashion model Naomi Campbell.

This track was used as the theme song for the wildly popular TV drama “Long Vacation,” which became a social phenomenon.

Kubota’s soulful, globally resonant vocals and melody really lift your spirits.

The lyrics seem to speak on behalf of those straightforward feelings for a lover that are hard to say out loud, making it a perfect song to convey your true feelings at karaoke with your partner.

It’s an enduring classic that reminds you of how happy you are right now.

First LoveHikaru Utada

Hikaru Utada – First Love

This is the third single by singer-songwriter Hikaru Utada, who resumed activities in 2016 after a six-year hiatus and further broadened her expressive range.

The song was used as the theme for the TV drama “Majo no Joken” (The Rules of a Witch) and is also known as the title track of her first album, “First Love,” making it one of her signature songs.

With lyrics depicting a heart-wrenching breakup, it’s the kind of song you might want to sing at karaoke when you’re still sorting out your feelings.

Its gentle melody carries a sense of melancholy, making it a classic breakup song in the J-pop scene.

I LOVE YOUYutaka Ozaki

I LOVE YOU – Yutaka Ozaki (Full)

This is the 11th single by the legendary singer-songwriter Yutaka Ozaki, who, while enjoying overwhelming support from young people of his generation in the 1980s, passed away suddenly at the young age of 26.

The song was re-released eight years after his debut album Seventeen’s Map, and it’s the ballad that most people think of first when they hear “I LOVE YOU.” The lyrics, which portray love with vivid realism, evoke precious moments with a partner.

With its heartrending words and melody filling the karaoke room, it stands as a love ballad that remains in the history of J-pop.