Classic Showa-era songs that are easy to sing at karaoke

With the recent revival boom, the Showa era is once again drawing attention among younger generations.

In particular, hit songs from the 1980s are frequently featured in the media.

This time, we’ve selected especially easy-to-sing pieces from among those classic Showa hits.

Since we’ve chosen well-known songs, people from that generation of course—and even younger listeners—may find them familiar.

We’ve also included tips for singing, so be sure to use them as a reference!

Playlist

Classic Showa-era songs that are easy to sing at karaoke
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	Wandering Love SongTsuyoshi Nagabuchi		Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s “Jurenga” is an easy-to-sing masterpiece.
2	To Marie on Fifth AvenuePedro & Capricious		Pedro & Capricious’s classic song, easy to sing.
3	As time goes byKenji Sawada		Kenji Sawada’s classic song “As Time Goes By”
4	stationMariya Takeuchi		Mariya Takeuchi’s signature song “Eki” is a masterpiece.
5	Ruby RingAkira Terao		Akira Terao with his rich, deep voice: the classic song “Ruby no Yubiwa” (Ruby Ring)
6	atonementTeresa Teng		Teresa Teng’s signature song “Tsunai (Repayment)”
7	Subaru -Subaru-Shinji Tanimura		Shinji Tanimura’s classic “Subaru” and its profound message
8	The Refrain Is ScreamingYumi Matsutoya		The appeal of Yumi Matsutoya’s hit songs
9	Shadows of YouthTulip		Characteristics of Tulip’s classic song “Seishun no Kage” (Youthful Shadows)
10	The Summer That Vanished Beyond the GlassMasayuki Suzuki		Masayuki Suzuki: The Allure of His Soulful Voice
11	era; age; time; periodMiyuki Nakajima		Miyuki Nakajima’s classic “Jidai” is loved across generations
12	Lullaby of the Holy MothersHiromi Iwasaki		Hiromi Iwasaki’s classic song “Seibo-tachi no Lullaby” (Madonna Lullabies)
13	GLORIAZIGGY		The classic song “GLORIA” by the 80s rock band ZIGGY
14	CheersTsuyoshi Nagabuchi		Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s “Kanpai” is a beloved classic.
15	Look up at the stars in the nightKyu Sakamoto		Kyu Sakamoto’s Classic Song and Its Musical Appeal
16	outdatedEigo Kawashima		Eigo Kawashima’s classic song “Jidai Okure” in a manly style
17	White LabyrinthTakao Kisugi		Takao Kisugi's famous song “White Labyrinth”
18	Keiko’s Dream Opens at NightKeiko Fuji		Keiko Fuji’s classic song “Keiko no Yume wa Yoru Hiraku” is a masterpiece.
19	Another SaturdayShogo Hamada		Hamasho, a representative song of Japanese rock
20	Goodbye to sorrowSafe zone		A signature song by Anzen Chitai, an emotionally moving sorrowful ballad
21	scarecrowMasashi Sada		During the folk boom, Masashi Sada’s classic song
22	SWEET MEMORIESSeiko Matsuda		Seiko Matsuda’s signature song “SWEET MEMORIES”
23	freezing rainMika Hino		Mika Hino’s “Hisame”: a classic song sung with tender grace
24	Maybe PART ISachiko Kobayashi & Katsuhiko Miki		A classic duet by Sachiko Kobayashi and Katsuhiko Miki
25	A Hazy Moonlit Nightsong		Spring evening, canola flowers and the setting sun
26	I am crying.Lily		Lily’s charm is her husky voice.
27	Parting at 22wind		Wind duo, the classic song 'Farewell at 22'
28	winter desolationAmi Ozaki		Let's sing Ami Ozaki's classic song 'Fuyugare' (Winter Withering).
29	youTakajin Yashiki		Takajin Yashiki, the moving masterpiece ‘Anta’ (You)
30	I just can’t stopLinda Yamamoto		Linda Yamamoto’s classic hit “Impossible to Stop”
31	self-sufficient (in love) / someone who’s good at being aloneMiyuki Nakajima		Miyuki Nakajima’s “Hitori Jozu” is an easy-to-sing masterpiece.
32	interaction; friendly contact; bondingMasatoshi Nakamura		Masatoshi Nakamura’s classic song “Fureai” has a narrow vocal range and is easy to sing.
33	Mr. SummertimeCircus		The famous song by Circus, “Mr. Summertime.”