A collection of easy-to-sing Takuro Yoshida songs: recommended tracks to try at karaoke
Takuro Yoshida, who began his career in the 1970s, has long been at the forefront as a singer-songwriter.
His songs, woven from a foundation of folk and rock, have captivated countless listeners over the years.
For those who want to belt out his tunes at karaoke, this article introduces some of Takuro Yoshida’s songs that are relatively easy to sing.
We’ve focused on tracks with simple melodies, so please use this as a reference.
As you read, try humming along and find the songs that feel easiest for you to sing!
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A roundup of easy-to-sing Takuro Yoshida songs: Recommended tracks to try at karaoke (1–10)
After the FestivalTakuro Yoshida
This song sings about the loneliness and emptiness that arrive after a big wave of excitement—a kind of festival—has ended.
It was included on the 1972 album “Genki Desu,” and later appeared as the B-side to the single “Rakuyō.” It’s often described as depicting the atmosphere after the decline of the student movement, evoking an image of turning inward and facing one’s own heart precisely because the major upheaval has passed.
To convey the passage of time and emphasize the loneliness, the key is to sing in a relaxed manner.
With a gentle tempo and a conversational feel, it should be a relatively approachable song to perform.
CynthiaTakuro Yoshida
It’s a warm, comforting song that conveys how your hometown will always welcome you back with kindness.
Released as a duet credited to Hiroshi Kamayatsu, it has also often been performed by Takuro Yoshida as a solo.
The spacious sound and vocals, which evoke thoughts of distant landscapes and people, really convey human warmth.
The gentle rhythm—classic folk at its finest—makes it easy to sing, though the way Yoshida packs in the words, a hallmark of his style, may require some technique.
Travel LodgeTakuro Yoshida
A song with a gentle atmosphere depicting lovers at an inn on their travels, it is one of Takuro Yoshida’s signature tracks and his best-selling record.
It is said to have been created based on Osami Okamoto’s honeymoon experience in Towada, Aomori Prefecture.
Rather than focusing on the scenery of the trip, it centers on the lovers themselves, conveying the depth of affection for a cherished person.
With its quintessential folk sound, relaxed rhythm, and laid-back vocals, it’s also notably easy to sing.
A roundup of easy-to-sing Takuro Yoshida songs: Recommended tracks to try at karaoke (11–20)
It was spring, wasn’t it?Takuro Yoshida
An uptempo track that sets the tone for the fourth album “Genki Desu,” released in 1972.
Takuro’s cool vocals breezily sing of the fleeting nature of love.
With an extremely low range—its lowest note is mid1 A#—this song is a godsend for men with lower voices.
While the dense lyrics and quick delivery can be a bit challenging, its comfortable, soothing sense of drive makes it easy to sing! Perfect for spring karaoke or when you want to get hyped with one of Takuro’s rock numbers.
meteorTakuro Yoshida
This song portrays an awkward man who falls in love despite his uncertainty, along with the bittersweet emotions that come with it.
Released in 1979, it was also used as the theme song for the drama “Otoko nara!” Its deep sound, marked by a striking piano tone, accentuates the sorrow woven into the lyrics.
A key feature is the lyrics likening the fragility of one’s feelings to shooting stars, so be mindful of how you convey emotion.
The gentle rhythm, which evokes quietly facing one’s own heart, makes it easy to sing and lends the piece a calm, composed feel.
summer vacationTakuro Yoshida
This song portrays someone reminiscing about childhood summer vacation memories and basking in nostalgia.
As one of Takuro Yoshida’s signature works, it has been released in various versions and covered by many artists as a song that sings of the Japanese summer.
The expansive, layered sound evokes the feeling of casting one’s thoughts into the distance, further emphasizing its nostalgic mood.
With relatable lyrics delivered gently over a simple melody, it leaves a strong impression and, with a light touch, should be quite singable.
Poem of ImagesTakuro Yoshida
This song, which marked Takuro Yoshida’s debut, portrays reflections on society and on one’s own existence.
It was also included on the omnibus album released under the name Hiroshima Folk Village, for which Yoshida served as village chief, titled “It’s Not the Old Sailors Who Can Move the Old Ship Now,” helping to spread Hiroshima’s folk music.
The light, overlapping acoustic guitars leave a strong impression, and the simplicity of the arrangement lets the lyrics come through clearly.
The gentle rhythm and repeated phrases make it easy to sing, but it takes skill to capture the extra-syllabic phrasing—one of Yoshida’s trademarks.