globe Karaoke Popular Song Rankings [2025]

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globe / Love again

globe is an indispensable music unit when talking about the J-POP scene of the 1990s.

Their 12th single, released in March 1998, is a song that portrays a moody, mature romance in which two people reaffirm their love.

Its dazzling, trance-influenced synths radiate a cool sense of speed.

Carrying unforgettable emotions yet determined to face their partner once more, the earnest feelings are powerfully conveyed by KEIKO’s overwhelming vocals that envelop the dynamic waves of sound.

Sophisticated yet tinged with melancholy, the melody is perfect for nights when you want to sink into a slightly sentimental mood.

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globe / wanna Be A Dreammaker

Released in 1998 as globe’s 13th single.

The song was used in the NISSEKI “Ena Card” campaign commercial, and its music video was created around the theme of “a nightmare KEIKO had.” It topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, and at the 40th Japan Record Awards, globe won their first Grand Prize with this song.

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globe / 'DEPARTURES' (Starring: Ayaka Miyoshi)

If you want to kick off your karaoke with a classic winter song, globe’s “DEPARTURES” is a great choice! This track, the group’s biggest hit, was released in 1996.

It was also featured in JR East’s iconic winter commercial series “JR Ski Ski,” starring Yutaka Takenouchi and Makiko Esumi.

The lyrics are bittersweet yet romantic, intertwining the image of snow falling endlessly with feelings for someone you love.

Why not start your New Year’s singing while thinking of that special someone with this song?

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FACE

Produced by Tetsuya Komuro, this signature globe track brilliantly fuses sophisticated electronic sounds with KEIKO’s expressively rich vocals.

Familiar as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Their Marriages,” it powerfully resonates with listeners as it portrays one’s inner self and ways of facing others.

Released in January 1997, it sold over 1.

3 million copies, making it globe’s best-selling single after “DEPARTURES.” It’s also included on the album “FACES PLACES,” which became a massive hit with over 3 million copies sold.

For many who discovered the song alongside the drama during their youth, it’s the perfect classic to sing a bit coolly at karaoke while reminiscing about those days.

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globe / Perfume of love

For those in their 40s, many probably immersed themselves in the height of the TK sound during their youth—it’s etched into their memories.

globe is one of the emblematic artists from that era, with numerous hit songs and many timeless tracks that are still listened to today.

While they have many songs about love, “Perfume of love” stands out as a popular number about a sorrowful romance.

It’s a deeply moving and relatable song that captures the sense of loss after a breakup and those helpless, aimless feelings.