Chiharu Matsuyama’s Most Popular Karaoke Songs Ranking [2025]

A song I made for youChiharu Matsuyama8rank/position

A song I made for you

This is the title track from Chiharu Matsuyama’s debut album, released in 1977.

With its simple melody and straightforward lyrics about love, this song leaves a very positive impression, and both the tune and the words are easy to remember.

Singing it can give the impression that you’re earnest and single-minded, so it’s best to perform it without embellishment or affectation—just as you are.

Strongly associated with Matsuyama’s youth, it’s an irresistible track for longtime fans.

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shooting star

Singer-songwriter Chiharu Matsuyama, now regarded as a leading figure in the New Music scene, has produced numerous hit songs.

His 16th single, “Nagareboshi” (Shooting Star), was used as the theme song for the TV drama Mune Sawagu Ichigo-tachi.

Its relaxed tempo makes it approachable for karaoke, but since the overall key is high, consider adjusting the karaoke machine settings if it’s difficult to sing.

It’s a song that was a hit during the youth of people now in their 50s, so it’s a great number to perform at karaoke with others of the same generation.

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Silver Rain

This is a masterpiece whose delicate lyrics, overlaying the end of love and loneliness with silver rain, quietly pierce the heart.

Chiharu Matsuyama’s clear voice and overwhelming vocal power convey every ounce of that bittersweet emotion.

Released in June 1977 as the B-side to his second single “KAZAGURUMA,” the song was also included on his debut album of the same year, “Kimi no Tame ni Tsukutta Uta.” Though the melody is simple, Matsuyama’s uniquely expressive singing deeply moves listeners.

It’s also a popular choice for karaoke, so why not give it a try?

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Graduation / Chiharu Matsuyama

With a gentle singing voice that warmly watches over new beginnings in life, this spring melody has echoed across Hokkaido.

Chiharu Matsuyama’s beautiful ballad lets us look back on our youthful days while filling us with hope for the future.

The soulful guitar tones and clear, expansive vocals are sure to bring back many memories.

Released in 1979, this work was created as the theme song for STV’s program “Graduation of Kushiro High School.” It was also included on the album “Seishun” (Youth) and has continued to be cherished as a folk classic.

Why not spend a heartwarming time with older adults, sharing nostalgic stories as you listen together?

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pinwheel

Released in 1979, this song is one of the pieces where Chiharu Matsuyama, who occasionally writes from a woman’s perspective, makes a woman the protagonist.

It transitions from an emotional introduction into a waltz-like 3/4 time that feels like a windmill turning.

Then comes a dramatic 3/4 chorus that really leaves an impression.

Among Chiharu’s songs, the arrangement has a strong Showa-kayō (classic Showa-era pop) vibe.

For karaoke, the key is to consciously contrast the languid feel leading up to the chorus with the intensity of the chorus itself.

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hometown

With its pastoral rhythm and harmonica intro, this slightly country-flavored song evokes the atmosphere of Hokkaido and was released in 1981.

It portrays the daily life of a young person who has come from Hokkaido to the big city, and its engaging, story-like lyrics make it easy for singers to visualize as they perform.

In the sections where the tempo slows down, singing with emotion will help you connect with listeners.

Try singing it while keeping a sense of purity and simplicity in mind.

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clown

This song portrays the wish for a loved one to always keep smiling, and the resolve to be a clown-like presence to make that happen.

It was included on the 1978 album “Arukitsuzukeru Toki.” The lively sound—such as the powerful rhythm and overlapping, light guitar parts—evokes a playful, clownish atmosphere.

Because the vocals progress in a conversational manner throughout, it seems important to convey the lyrics clearly.

It’s an easy song to sing with a relaxed feel while keeping the rhythm in mind.