Kazuyoshi Saito’s Most Popular Karaoke Songs Ranking [2025]

The Beatles I saw were inside the TV.Kazuyoshi Saito15rank/position

The Beatles I saw were inside the TV.

It’s a message song that sings, with both irony and sincerity, about one’s feelings toward the era they live in—an honest, true-to-life piece.

“The Beatles I Saw Were on TV” is the debut single, released in 1993.

After appearing on the music audition program “Saturday My Family’s TV: Yuji Miyake’s Tenka Gomen ne!”, Saito won the right to make a major-label debut, and this was the track that came out of it.

The song carries a bittersweet mood, yet somehow leaves you feeling refreshingly clear at the end.

It’s a male-vocal number, but I think it’s easy for women to sing as well.

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Kazuyoshi Saito – Come for Love [Music Video Short ver.]

This is a passionate love song that depicts the heart of a woman who lives for love.

“Come to Love,” included on the 12th album I ♥ ME released in 2007, is a mid-tempo track that was featured in UHA Mikakuto’s e-ma throat lozenges commercial.

Pairing the straightforward lyrics of “I want to see you” with an understated musical feel is very characteristic of Saito.

It’s great for karaoke, of course, and I think it’s also perfect for solo performances on guitar or piano.

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Red Sunflower

A bluesy sound arrangement and a weathered, forlorn vocal tone are a perfect match.

This is “Akai Himawari” (Red Sunflower), included on their eighth album, 35 STONES, released in 2002.

The lyrics, which seem to take a somewhat cynical look at a single woman, feel a bit downbeat, yet they also jolt you with glimpses of humanity and truth.

It’s precisely because of the languid vocal delivery that you end up perceiving the song that way, I suppose.

If you’re going to sing it, by all means try mimicking this singing style.

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Kazuyoshi Saito – Transparent Map [Official Audio]

Saito Kazuyoshi’s new song, woven with a gentle melody and warm vocals, is a heartwarming story that softly portrays a life turning point brought on by changes in one’s home.

Amid the mix of hope and anxiety for the future, it serves as an encouraging anthem that powerfully supports a new step in life.

Released digitally in February 2025, the piece was written for SUUMO’s web movie “Jinsei no Matorizu” (“Life’s Floor Plan”) and has been gaining attention alongside the commercial featuring actress Yu Aoi.

This song offers quiet companionship to those preparing for a move or a new chapter, and to anyone about to open a fresh page in their life.

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Kazuyoshi Saito – HAPPY [Lyric Video]

Kazuyoshi Saito is a renowned singer-songwriter with a career spanning over 30 years, admired by many fellow musicians for his unique, uncompromising stance that resists trends.

A devoted Loudness fan and former metalhead in his youth, Saito possesses a broad musical range that defies categorization, excelling in rock, pop, and ballads alike.

His subtly awkward, deeply expressive vocals and lyrics are also irresistibly appealing.

Released in April 2025, Saito’s “HAPPY” is an anthemic track propelled by rough-edged guitar sounds, written as the theme song for the TV program “Saturday LIVE News Zigzag.” It’s a song you’ll definitely want to try at karaoke: its wistfully moving melody is sure to resonate across generations.

The rapid-fire vocal line that appears in the chorus takes a bit of practice, but once you get used to it, it isn’t difficult—so sing it repeatedly until you can deliver it smoothly!

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wound

A straightforward love song that sings to a woman who hides her emotional scars and puts on a brave face, saying, “I love that about you, too.” Released in 2015 as the single “Semete Ikōze!/Kizuguchi,” the track was used as the theme song for the drama “Konkatsu Deka.” Its rock ’n’ roll guitar sound meshes perfectly with Saito’s husky vocals, making it a feel-good listen.

With a relatively low vocal range and a leisurely melody, it’s easy to learn and easy to sing.

How about giving it a try at karaoke when your crush is around?

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Because It's a Cold Winter by Kazuyoshi Saito

How about a slightly jazzy tune for an adult Christmas? It’s a cool track featuring Kazuyoshi Saito’s sultry acoustic guitar playing and vocals.

It has a mature flavor that you might not fully appreciate when you’re younger, and the witty lyrics make it all the more charming.

It’s a song that lets you enjoy a stylish mood, a little different from your usual Christmas.