Don’t you ever feel overwhelmed at karaoke with so many songs to choose from? That’s when this handy collection of popular karaoke songs comes in! It’s especially recommended for those who were students in the 1990s.
Oh, and of course, since we’re featuring hit songs, everyone else should enjoy it too!
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Karaoke songs that were hits in the ’90s. Classic and popular Japanese songs (1–10)
PRIDEImai Miki
This piece resonates with lyrics that portray deep love for a partner and the will of an independent woman, carried by a warm melody crafted by Tomoyasu Hotei.
You don’t need to belt it out, and the melody moves gently, making it a great choice even for those who aren’t very confident in their singing.
Released in November 1996 as Miki Imai’s 12th single, it also became well known as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Doc.” As a tender, soothing ballad, it’s recommended for the latter part of a karaoke session or in a calm setting.
Simply following the melody carefully will make it sound lovely, so consider adding it to your repertoire.
Feel Like danceglobe
globe’s debut single, released on August 9, 1995.
Premiered suddenly in front of a large audience, this song became a major hit, marking the start of globe’s rapid rise and leading to the creation of many classic tracks.
Truly a dream song where the dream reached its destination!
WOW WAR TONIGHT ~Sometimes You Gotta Make a MovementH Jungle with T
The first single by H Jungle with t, released on March 15, 1995.
It’s a collaboration between Masatoshi Hamada of Downtown and Tetsuya Komuro.
The track features a jungle-tinged, pleasantly groovy sound, a heartwarming sense of humanity, and vocals that hit like a soulful cry.
It’s a song that makes you feel empowered yet somehow moved to tears—just like Hama-chan himself!
ESCAPEMOON CHILD
Released on May 28, 1997, this is MOON CHILD’s fifth single.
It was the theme song for the drama “FiVE.” Mysterious! Melodious! Its indescribably captivating sound and pleasantly soothing falsetto are addictive! A hit song by MOON CHILD that you’ll find yourself listening to over and over again!
In the futurehitomi
Released on May 22, 1996, this is hitomi’s sixth single.
With its simple sound, repetitive lyrics, and layered vocals that are husky, expansive, and undulating, it evokes an increasingly strong image of a voice speaking from a near-futuristic space—a surreal and mysterious track that leaves that kind of impression!
EZ DO DANCETRF
Released on June 21, 1993, this is TRF’s second single.
It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say this song further fueled the karaoke boom—it was a shocking yet accessible dance track that became a massive hit in no time.
A classic by TRF and a real game-changer!
Et cetera related to the seashorePUFFY
PUFFY’s fourth single, released on April 16, 1997.
Although they’re actually very stoic artists, PUFFY operated with a laid-back image.
But by working to bring out that easygoing vibe, they broadened their familiarity and comfort, and kept releasing major hits! “Nagisa ni Matsuwaru Et Cetera” is a fun song that’s so refreshing it ramps up your excitement! The rhythm pops, and your heart pops too! It’s a peppy, energetic tune that makes you want to head out somewhere!