Karaoke songs to sing in January: classic and popular tracks to hype up the party
When you’re unsure where to go during the New Year holidays—after a family or relatives’ gathering, or following a New Year’s party with friends or coworkers—karaoke can be a great option, right?
Here are some perfect songs for the New Year and winter tunes we’d love for you to sing at those get-togethers!
We’ve put together a wide-ranging selection, from winter songs that capture bittersweet emotions to tracks themed around new beginnings—popular hits spanning the Showa, Heisei, and Reiwa eras.
Even if you don’t usually go to karaoke but have plans to join for the sake of the company, be sure to use this as a reference!
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Karaoke songs you’ll want to sing in January: Classic and popular tracks to hype up the karaoke party (41–50)
I won’t forget the rain in January.THE ALFEE
“I Won’t Forget the Rain in January” is the 29th single by THE ALFEE, released in 1988.
It was cut as a single from the album “U.
K.
Breakfast” and reached No.
4 on the Oricon Singles Chart.
The intro, which begins with an electric guitar phrase played by Toshihiko Takamizawa and layers in synthesizers, is very striking.
The lyrics, which sing of the loneliness and sense of loss of a couple who part ways in winter, are heartrending to listen to.
AgainWANIMA
Speaking of January, it’s New Year’s and the homecoming season.
A perfect song to hype up January is WANIMA’s “Again”! The music video is also known for being filmed in the members KENTA and KO-SHIN’s hometown, Amakusa City.
You can feel in the lyrics the determination to keep moving forward while holding a special place close to your heart.
It’s a place that soothes you and gives you a push on the back.
It’s a number I hope you’ll sing while thinking of your hometown.
SNOW SOUND[Alexandros]
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A song by [Alexandros] that was also played in living rooms nationwide as the theme for the “JR SKI SKI” commercial.
As a midwinter love song, it’s exactly the kind of track you want to hear in winter.
It tells the story of “me” and “you,” who have become adults through various romantic experiences, nurturing their love in the winter.
It feels like a song that can only be sung in winter—a new karaoke staple in the making.
migratory bird[Alexandros]
![Wataridori [Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/O_DLtVuiqhI/sddefault.jpg)
It’s a refreshing rock number that gives you a boost to charge toward your goals this year! The track is by [Alexandros], also known for hits like “Tsukiiro Horizon,” and it was released in 2015 as their 10th single.
It’s been featured in TV commercials multiple times, so many people probably recognize the chorus.
The uplifting vocals match the grand, forward-looking message of the lyrics—“We’re flying toward the future”—and it really gets you pumped up.
Don’t worry about the pitch—just sing your heart out!
From our joined handsback number
A moving love song that evokes the “afterward” of a man who let go of someone precious, Tsunaida Te kara.
Released in 2014 as a single by back number, it was featured in a JTB Premium commercial.
January’s winter scenery can make you feel a bit lonely, can’t it? At times like that, why not warm your heart with an uplifting love song while thinking of someone you like? Next month is February, and with Valentine’s Day coming up, it’s the perfect chance to share your feelings.
Winter SongKiroro
A warm melody that gently embraces the quiet of winter and resonates in the heart.
Released by Kiroro in 1998, this piece beautifully depicts a scene of white powdery snow dancing in the air.
The lyrics are filled with feelings for someone far away and hope for dreams, tenderly accompanying the listener’s heart.
And Chiharu Tamashiro’s gentle vocals are truly wonderful.
It’s a song I want to sing with emotion, carrying wishes for the new year.
A Naked HeartAimyon
Starting to feel a little lonely spending so much time by yourself? Hoping to find someone special this year? If that’s you, give this song a listen.
It’s by Aimyon, a singer-songwriter from Hyogo Prefecture, released in 2020 as her 10th single.
It drew attention as the theme song for the drama “My Housekeeper Nagisa-san.” A ballad with a very gentle sound layered with straightforward lyrics, it feels as if the music slowly seeps into your body as you listen.