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Yumi Matsutoya – Rouge no Dengon (Yumi Matsutoya Concert Tour The Universe Library 2016-2017)

For women in their 40s, Studio Ghibli’s “Kiki’s Delivery Service” is probably right on the mark for their generation.

“Rouge no Dengon” is a famous song by Yumi Matsutoya, and it was chosen as the theme song for Kiki’s Delivery Service.

Since it was released in the 1970s, the piece as a whole has a bright, nostalgic melody.

Because it’s an older song, it can be said to be fairly easy to sing.

However, the vocal range is quite wide, from mid1 F# to high D#, and the pitch goes up and down a lot in the chorus, so you need to thoroughly learn the vocal line to avoid going off pitch.

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Yumi Matsutoya – Midsummer Night’s Dream

When it comes to Yuming’s signature songs, this is the one! The lyrics vividly portray a passionate romance on a hot summer night.

Amid shimmering fireworks and sudden downpours, it captures sweet, heartrending moments with striking clarity.

Released in July 1993, it was used as the theme song for the TBS drama “Dare ni mo Ienai” (“I Can’t Tell Anyone”).

The single topped the Oricon weekly chart and became her first million-seller.

It has been covered by many artists, a testament to its widespread appeal.

Highly recommended if you want to liven up a karaoke session—enjoy its exotic, passionate atmosphere while reminiscing about a love from the past.

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Haru Yo, Koi

With Yumi Matsutoya’s distinctive turns of phrase and melody, this masterpiece delicately paints springtime scenes that sink deep into the heart.

Her warm voice offers solace and hope, embracing thoughts of someone dear and the uncertainties of life.

Released in October 1994, the song was written as the theme for an NHK morning drama series and reached No.

1 on the Oricon weekly chart, selling approximately 1.

164 million copies.

It was also featured in commercials for Huis Ten Bosch and All Nippon Airways, and its charm continues to soothe many hearts.

It’s a perfect song for moments when the start of a new season stirs your emotions, or when you wish to linger in memories of someone special.

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Yumi Matsutoya – I Want to Protect You (from Yumi Matsutoya Concert Tour 2009 TRANSIT)

This is Yumi Matsutoya’s 17th single, released in June 1981.

It was written as the theme song for the Kadokawa film “Nerawareta Gakuen,” starring Hiroko Yakushimaru.

It’s truly a Showa-era classic with enduring long-term sales.

The vocal melody doesn’t span a very wide range, and the tune itself is beautiful and easy to hum, which has led to many cover versions over the years and kept it popular in karaoke.

That sense of familiarity is likely a key reason for its longevity.

Readers, please feel free to sing it casually without overthinking it.

I think the trick to making it sound nice is to avoid rushing the rhythm and sing the whole thing with a relaxed feel.

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My Baby Santa Claus / Koibito Ga Santa Claus

This is a classic Christmas song by Yumi Matsutoya that has been beloved for many years.

It was included on the album SURF & SNOW, released in December 1980, and has since appeared on various best-of compilations.

It was also used as an insert song in the 1987 film “Take Me Out to the Snowland,” and it continues to resonate with many people.

The lyrics, which compare Santa Claus to a lover, convey a bittersweetness and warmth that one can truly appreciate as an adult.

It’s a recommended song for those who have experienced a breakup or who want to look back on memories with someone special.

Be sure to give it a listen on Christmas night.

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Yumi Matsutoya – If Wrapped in Kindness (THE LAST WEDNESDAY TOUR 2006 ~HERE COMES THE WAVE~)

Yumi’s “Yasashisa ni Tsutsumareta nara” is the theme song for the film Kiki’s Delivery Service, and it has a nostalgic feel, doesn’t it? I’ve sung this one at karaoke too, and since the opening notes are really low, it might be an easy song to pitch for people who are good at low tones! When you sing it, make sure to keep a steady 4/4 beat so the rhythm doesn’t slip.

Also, the arrangement builds toward the latter half, so be mindful of dynamics and project your voice clearly into the mic—doing so can boost your score, so give it a try!

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Yumi Matsutoya – The Refrain Is Shouting

Singer-songwriter Yumi Matsutoya has released numerous hit songs, both her own originals and songs she has written for others.

“Reflections Are Crying Out,” included on her 20th album Delight Slight Light KISS, conveys a sense of poignancy from the very first notes.

The vocal range is narrow, so the key isn’t an issue, but because the melody contains a lot of syncopation, you need to be careful not to fall out of rhythm.

Even though it wasn’t released as a single, it’s widely known not only among fans but also among general listeners, making it a sure-fire crowd-pleaser at karaoke.