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Cheers

Speaking of Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi, I think he’s most popular among men in their 60s.

In fact, many of his fans seem to be from that generation, don’t they? His signature song “Kanpai” has a fairly narrow vocal range of mid1 D to mid2 G.

The tempo is relaxed as well, making it relatively easy to aim for a high score.

However, because low notes appear frequently, a certain degree of depth and low-end is required.

For men with higher voices to make it sound appealing, it’s best if they can produce a natural shout at the highest notes.

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dragonfly

This is a song that expresses the feelings of a young man who longs for Tokyo.

It portrays the protagonist struggling with the gap between dreams and reality, set to a moving melody.

Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s powerful vocals leave a strong impression and stir the listener’s heart.

Released in October 1988, it was used as the theme song for a TBS television drama.

It was also included on the album “Showa” and has been loved by many.

It’s guaranteed to liven up karaoke at company parties and class reunions.

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Wandering Love Song

People in their early 40s belong to a generation for whom laid-back, Unicorn-style rock was trendy, while those in their late 40s grew up exposed to more masculine rock as well.

Many of you may even have listened to Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s songs.

With that in mind, I recommend “Junrenka.” This piece incorporates some folk elements and is arranged primarily in the lower-mid to mid vocal range throughout.

Although a slightly higher phrase appears toward the end of the chorus, it still sits around the mid-high range, so you should hardly encounter any issues from a vocal production standpoint.

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It's nothing good.

Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi, whose songs about burning manly passion are supported by men of his generation.

His track “Rokuna Mon Ja Nee,” released in 1987, became a major hit as the theme song for the drama Oyako Zigzag, in which Nagabuchi himself starred.

It’s a well-known song that many people have heard, not only those who remember the era but also thanks to its huge success.

It creates a rugged, cool vibe yet also gets everyone fired up as a karaoke song—by the chorus it turns into a big sing-along.

It’s a number I highly recommend to anyone who’s been feeling stressed out lately.

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No Good at All - Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi

Hit songs and TV dramas are inseparable, aren’t they? This track was also used as the theme song for the TBS drama Oyako Zigzag, starring Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi.

I think everyone in their 50s watched it.

The supporting cast was full of fun personalities too, including Saburo Ishikura and Shigeru Muroi.

The somewhat wistful lyrics—about how life goes on even as we’re betrayed, deceived, and hurt—fit the drama perfectly.

I imagine many people of that generation still sing it at karaoke.

From folk to rock, and from rock to songs that embody the Japanese spirit, Nagabuchi has evolved with the times.

I’m excited to see what he does next!

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Myself

“Myself” is a track included on Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s 1990 album “JEEP,” which was also the first album he released in the 1990s.

While it’s not a particularly flashy song, its lyrics—reflecting Nagabuchi’s gentle gaze toward ordinary people—and its simple, beautiful melody make it a hidden gem that quietly moves the listener.

If you sing the verses in a conversational tone and pour more emotion into the chorus, you can bring out the atmosphere this song holds.

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Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi ~ Let's Be Happy

The 36th single “Let’s Be Happy” stands out with its soulful choral work in the opening.

It’s the song Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi performed when he made his first appearance on the music program Music Station, and its message of pledging eternal love to a partner really stirs the heart.

Thanks to its simple melody, low key, narrow vocal range, and a very relaxed tempo, it’s quite approachable for karaoke.

However, the rhythm in the A section can be tricky to catch, so if you want to stick closely to the original feel, be sure to learn it well before singing.