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Sharan Q “Single Bed” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

This is the sixth single by the rock band Sharam Q, centered around Tsunku♂—who is now also active as a producer—released in October 1994.

It was used as the ending theme for the Nippon TV anime “D·N·A²: What’s in the Future for Me?” and became the band’s first million-selling hit.

Its universal theme—realizing the true value of something only after losing it—is perhaps something we can relate to even more deeply now that we’re adults.

It’s a perfect song to accompany your own quiet moments.

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Sharan Q “Sly Woman” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

A signature song by Sharam Q that captures the feelings of a man betrayed by a cunning woman.

Released in May 1995 as their seventh single, it became the band’s biggest hit.

It was also used as the ending theme for Fuji TV’s “Imada Koji no Shibuya-kei Ularingo,” winning the hearts of many.

The lyrics, which depict the pain of heartbreak and complex emotions, paired with a catchy melody, are irresistibly appealing.

Sing it at karaoke during class reunions or year-end parties with people of the same generation, and it’s sure to liven up the atmosphere.

A must-listen for anyone who spent their youth in the ’90s.

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Sharan Q – Ramen Daisuki Koike-san no Uta (ORIGINAL PV) [1991]

You can’t help but wonder, “Who’s Koike?”—that’s the feeling this song gives you: Sharam Q’s ‘Ramen Daisuki Koike-san no Uta’ (Koike Who Loves Ramen).

The track is included on Sharam Q’s first album, ‘Sakuretsu! Henachoko Punch,’ released in 1992.

“Koike-san” refers to the ramen-loving character Koike who appears in manga like ‘Obake no Q-tarō,’ and the song was created with that character in mind.

Even if you don’t know Koike-san, it’s a fun tune with a chorus you’ll find yourself singing along to.

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Taxi driver

Sharan Q is a band that has produced numerous hit songs, led by tracks like “Single Bed.” While they’re often associated with classic, mainstream tunes, they actually have some quirky works too.

One of those is “Taxi Driver.” This song was created as the opening theme for the talk segment of the popular comedy show “Downtown no Gaki no Tsukai ya Arahende.” With lyrics written by Hitoshi Matsumoto, it features exceptionally unique lines.

Give it a try at karaoke!

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Sharam Q “My Babe Until You Fall Asleep”

Sharan Q is a band that gained popularity for its original musicality, combining the essence of kayōkyoku with rock.

They’re well-regarded for their ballads, and among them, “My Babe Kimi ga Nemuru made” is especially recommended as an easy song to sing.

The vocal range is quite narrow, from mid1 C# to mid2 G#.

They frequently use a technique called ‘hiccup’ at the start of each phrase, so mastering this will quickly elevate the overall quality.

Give it a try for reference.

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Sharam Q “Single Bed” (Music Video)

This is Sharam Q’s sixth single, released in October 1994.

It was also used as the ending theme for the Nippon TV anime “D·N·A²: Dokoka de Nakushita Aitsu no Aitsu,” and it became a long-selling hit, marking Sharam Q’s first million-selling single.

So as of July 2023, many people in their 30s have likely heard it.

As this was the 1990s, when the karaoke market was considered crucial for a song’s success, the track is structured to be very easy to remember and sing.

It’s a song I highly recommend even for those who don’t usually sing much.

Since it’s a slightly slow-tempo song, just be careful not to get ahead of the beat when you sing.

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Excuse / Sharan Q

This is Sharan Q’s 10th single, released on April 24, 1996.

It was used as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Thursday drama Age, 35: Koishikute, and the opening titles of the show even featured scenes of the Sharan Q members performing.

As for Tsunku, the band’s vocalist, he has— in a good way— a kind of “everyman” vocal skill, and the vocal melodies often sit in a relatively low range.

That’s why their songs often make great choices for karaoke singers who are strong in the lower register.

However, precisely because of that, if you sing with a weak, unsupported tone, there’s a high risk it’ll become what you might call an “unconvincing” performance.

So be sure to focus on singing with proper chest resonance—using a solid chest voice—to make the sound carry.