A roundup of easy-to-sing Yutaka Ozaki songs: passionate tracks you’ll want to sing at karaoke
When you think of singer-songwriter Yutaka Ozaki, he’s one of Japan’s most iconic artists, who has moved countless listeners.
Even after he passed away at the young age of 26, his popularity hasn’t waned—in fact, his music continues to be loved across generations.
In this article, I’ll introduce some of his songs that are relatively easy to sing at karaoke.
While many of his tracks sit in a range that’s comfortable for the average male singer, I’ve especially picked songs with easy-to-follow melodies and lyrics that aren’t too fast.
I hope this helps you choose your next karaoke setlist.
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A roundup of easy-to-sing Yutaka Ozaki songs: passionate tracks you’ll want to sing at karaoke (1–10)
I LOVE YOUYutaka Ozaki
It’s one of Yutaka Ozaki’s signature songs, expressing love for someone dear in a bittersweet atmosphere.
It was included on the 1983 album “Seventeen’s Map” and later released as a single in 1991.
The song has been cherished for years, appearing as an insert song in films and dramas and in numerous commercials.
Its band sound, centered on piano and steeped in melancholy, highlights the deep affection portrayed in the lyrics.
With a gentle tempo and a vocal line with gradual rises and falls, it’s easy to sing—allowing you to convey your feelings softly and tenderly.
Seventeen-Year-Old's MapYutaka Ozaki
This is a song that also shares the title of Yutaka Ozaki’s debut album, and it was released as a single in 1984.
It portrays the unstable emotions of a 17-year-old boy, with a striking depiction of the pain of not yet being able to become an adult.
The overlap between this inner conflict and the powerful band sound evokes a strong determination to move forward despite the struggle.
While the sound is powerful, the lyrics feel unhurried, which makes it easier to sing; deliver the words clearly with emotion.
To the people I have hurtYutaka Ozaki
This song portrays feelings toward the people one has met in life and the sense that one may have hurt them.
It was included on the 1983 album “Seventeen’s Map,” and also released as the B-side to “15 No Yoru.” The refreshing sound paired with the vocals conveys not only an apology for causing pain but also a positive sense of gratitude.
The gently rising and falling, straightforward melody makes it easy to sing, and it’s important to deliver it with honest, direct words.
A roundup of easy-to-sing songs by Yutaka Ozaki: passionate tracks you’ll want to sing at karaoke (11–20)
Night of 15Yutaka Ozaki
This is the debut single by Yutaka Ozaki, released in 1983 alongside the album “Seventeen’s Map.” It portrays the rebellious spirit and pursuit of freedom felt by a 15-year-old boy, and has long been loved as a song that speaks for the feelings of young people.
The structure, which builds gradually from a quiet, piano-centered atmosphere toward the chorus, evokes a rising swell of emotion.
The relatively low pitch and steady, unbroken lyrical tempo make it easy to sing, and the key is how you pour emotion into it.
I can’t even sing the beginningYutaka Ozaki
This song depicts a powerful determination to live each day desperately in order to make a loved one happy.
After being included on the 1983 album “Seventeen’s Map,” it was also released as a single.
It’s said to be a song strongly influenced by Bruce Springsteen, with ideas expanded from Yutaka Ozaki’s experiences working part-time in poverty.
While the emotionally charged, distinctive vocal delivery is striking, the vocal range isn’t wide, so once you grasp the flow, it should be relatively easy to sing.
Fragments of the SunYutaka Ozaki
This is the single that marked Yutaka Ozaki’s return to activity, released in 1988.
It remained uncollected on albums for a long time, but in 2007 it was included on “Street Trees +2” within the CD box set “71/71,” which compiled his work during his lifetime.
It’s also noteworthy that the song is described as conveying a sense of loneliness drawn from personal experience and a deep love directed toward someone important.
The gentle vocals and sound, as if quietly facing one’s own heart, also convey a warmth.
If you imagine speaking the words with care, it may not only make the song easier to sing but also bring out its atmosphere more strongly.
OH MY LITTLE GIRLYutaka Ozaki
After being included on the 1983 album “Seventeen’s Map,” the song was also released as a single in 1994.
It gained popularity as the theme song for the drama “The End of the World” and the film “LOVE SONG,” and its many cover versions by various artists further attest to its acclaim.
The arrangement—centered on piano with a powerful vocal layered on top—effectively emphasizes the message of the lyrics and leaves a strong impression.
The gentle, intimate delivery that addresses a beloved person is the song’s hallmark and makes it approachable to sing; focus on conveying emotion as you perform.