[Eternal Idol] A roundup of Seiko Matsuda’s easy-to-sing songs
Since her debut in 1980 with the classic hit “Hadashi no Kisetsu,” Seiko Matsuda—an eternal idol whose outstanding vocal ability and instantly recognizable, soaring high notes have been her signature—has continued to influence Japanese women’s fashion and lifestyle.
It’s amazing not only that she released a string of masterpieces during her 1980s heyday, but that she has also continued to produce hits as a singer-songwriter from the 1990s onward.
Seiko-chan’s songs are perennial favorites at karaoke, but as mentioned at the start, many people struggle with those expansive high notes.
This time, we’ve picked out some relatively easy-to-sing tracks and included tips for performing them at karaoke—so don’t miss it!
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[Eternal Idol] A Collection of Easy-to-Sing Songs by Seiko Matsuda (11–20)
Angel's WinkSeiko Matsuda
Singer-songwriter Ami Ozaki provided the song—and she says she’s deeply attached to it—Angel no Wink (“Angel’s Wink”).
The way it shifts from a ballad-like intro into an up-tempo pop number is wonderful, but what’s especially interesting is the lyrics, where the perspectives of an angel and the female protagonist alternate.
I recommend reading the lyrics before you try singing it.
There’s not much to worry about when performing it; if you follow the melody’s natural development, it should come smoothly.
The overall vocal range is high, so if you’re not set on the original key, adjusting the key is one option.
Shapes Of HappinessSeiko Matsuda
A pop song produced by Noriyuki Makihara that gently sings about the individuality and forms of happiness everyone possesses.
It’s included on the commemorative album celebrating the 45th anniversary of Seiko Matsuda’s debut, “Eternal Idol, Eternal Youth, Seiko Matsuda ~45th Anniversary Ultimate All-Time Best~.” Matching the current era that values diversity, the song delivers warm hope to listeners through Matsuda’s emotional vocals.
It’s perfect for when you want to feel positive or take a fresh look at your true self!
Heavenly KissSeiko Matsuda
Seiko Matsuda has many famous songs, but for women in their early 50s, “Heavenly Kiss” may be the one that left the strongest impression.
Among her tracks, this piece is especially characterized by its refreshing melody, yet surprisingly its vocal range isn’t particularly wide.
The English lyrics in the chorus might be a tricky part, but as long as you can pronounce them clearly, it’s quite a singable song.
If you were on Team Seiko back in the day and are now in your 50s, why not give this one a try?
In conclusion
Whether it’s a wistful ballad or a sparkling Showa-era idol tune, what you need to sing Seiko Matsuda’s songs is a clear, soaring high register.
That said, the tracks I’ve chosen this time don’t climb all that high in range, and above all, they’re songs everyone’s heard at least once—so they should be easy to sing.
Give them a try when the moment calls for it!