Karaoke Popular Songs Ranking of back number [2025]

cotton candyback number15rank/position

back number – Watagashi (full)

A sweet and bittersweet song by back number that vividly captures the scenes of a summer festival and the delicate feelings of a young person in love.

Released in July 2012 and used as the opening theme for TBS’s COUNT DOWN TV, the track is marked by a gentle melody that warmly embraces a youthful love story.

It delicately portrays a summer romance that melts away like cotton candy.

The music video featuring Mizuki Yamamoto further enhances the song’s charm.

It remains beloved by many as a song you want to listen to slowly to forget the summer heat, and one you want to sing carefully at karaoke.

Blue Springback number16rank/position

back number – Aoi Haru (full)

I often think of back number’s songs as very “This is youth!” and this one is literally titled “Aoi Haru” (Blue Spring).

While it does have parts that sit comfortably for low male voices, the overall range is quite wide, spanning D3 to C5.

What’s more, the pitch jumps up suddenly from the C melody, and the last chorus modulates, raising the range even further.

If you sing it in the original key, the second half may feel quite high, so if you’re not used to it, you might want to lower the key by two or three steps.

If you do sing in the original key, it’s fine not to belt the high notes—falsetto can capture the vibe nicely too.

Try singing it while reminiscing about your own youthful days!

From our joined handsback number17rank/position

back number – From the Hands We Held (full)

A poignant ballad that reflects on past romance and gradually realizes the value of a lost love.

It delicately portrays the warmth of happier days slowly cooling, as well as the magnitude of the other person’s presence that only becomes clear after the breakup.

Included on the 4th album “Love Story” released in March 2014, it was also used as the commercial song for JTB’s travel product “JTB Premium.” With a gentle, heart-touching melody and a relatable narrative, this song is relatively easy to sing at karaoke and is one you’ll want to try—especially if you’ve experienced heartbreak or parting.

apple pieback number18rank/position

Apple Pie

Apple Pie, included on their 11th single Heroine.

It’s a refreshing, guitar-riff-driven number said to have been arranged from a song that had existed for five years before being released as a B-side.

The cute, familiar melody doesn’t span a wide vocal range, making it perfect for those who want to try singing a back number song but aren’t very confident at karaoke.

However, be careful not to go off pitch, as there are many falsetto parts throughout.

If I become a superstarback number19rank/position

Super Star Ni Nattara

He went through a heartbreak but doesn’t want it to end like this… This song captures a man’s resolve to start a band and vow to grow, hoping to win back the person he loved.

It carefully portrays the protagonist’s feelings as he moves from self-deprecation to a determined, forward-looking mindset, making it highly relatable.

Included on the album “Superstar,” released in October 2011, the track spans a wide vocal range, but its highly empathetic lyrics make it easy to sing with feeling—perfect for karaoke.

It’s a compelling song that gives a push to anyone who wants to revive a dream they’d almost given up on.

Why not give it a try?

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back number – Ending (full)

A wistful ballad that gently bids farewell, like the ending of a film.

Featured on the album “blues,” this song uses a simple arrangement centered on acoustic guitar, yet it presses on the heart with the regret of not noticing the true feelings hidden behind a familiar lover’s smile.

Included on the November 2012 release “blues” and later on the best-of album “Encore” released in December 2016, the track has become a live staple and a fan favorite.

In karaoke, it enjoys enduring popularity as a song you can sing with quiet feeling, making it recommended for those who want to deliver a ballad with deep emotion.

Until the day I can no longer rememberback number21rank/position

back number – Until the Day It Becomes Unrememberable (full)

A masterpiece that beautifully portrays the inner landscape where the grief of losing a loved one intersects with the desire to hold on to their memories.

The gentle, humming-like melody, the understated guitar riff, and Iyori Shimizu’s wistful vocals all deepen the emotions of parting.

Released in October 2011, this song is included on the album “Superstar” and was also used as the ending theme for TV Tokyo’s music program “JAPAN COUNTDOWN.” Although the vocal range is fairly wide, the calm melodic line makes it a song you can sing while savoring the lyrics.