[Drinking Songs] Timeless Classics and the Latest Hit Tracks to Enjoy with a Drink
Songs about alcohol.
Do you have a favorite one?
When it comes to drinking, beyond the types of alcohol themselves, there are all kinds of situations: getting lively with a crowd, quietly sipping alone, or soaking up the mood at a bar.
In this article, we’ll introduce classic songs about drinking that suit various scenes, situations, and emotions.
We’ve selected a wide range from nostalgic hits of the ’70s and ’80s to the latest chart-toppers, so enjoy the differences in vibe across the decades.
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[Alcohol Songs] Classic Favorites and Latest Hit Songs to Enjoy While Sipping a Drink (41–50)
Beer or Diedohatsuten
A song dedicated to hardworking people by Dohatsuten, who have many booze-themed tracks like the classic “Sake-Fueled Breakneck Song.” It sings about a day of work, saying all the hardships are for that drink at the end of the day.
Its distinctly Dohatsuten, manly, soulful vibe and power really give you energy! The words “good job” (otsukaresama) carry a certain warmth that puts you at ease—gratitude for others, or kindness to yourself.
It’s a song to toast to the you who gave it your all today and enjoy.
[Drinking Songs] Timeless Classics & Latest Hit Tracks to Enjoy with a Drink (51–60)
Hey! Hey!Tonneruzu
Tunnels’ “Ora Ora” portrays drunken behavior throughout the entire song.
Released in 1987, it features lyrics by Yasushi Akimoto and music by Tsugutoshi Gotō, who also composed for the 48 groups including AKB48, as well as Onyanko Club.
People often say, “Drink, but don’t let the drink control you,” yet the characters in this song seem completely controlled by alcohol.
Some listeners might picture someone they know who’s just like that, while others may find themselves thinking, “I’ve done that too,” and relate to it.
Love of ChampagneMeron Kinenbi
Melon Kinenbi is an idol group from Hello! Project.
They’re well known for being produced by Tsunku, who also worked with Morning Musume.
Melon Kinenbi’s selling point is their polished, elegant style.
Because of that, they have many songs with a slightly mature vibe, like Champagne no Koi.
Oh, sake!Yoshi Ikuzo
Yoshi Ikuzo’s “Sake yo” is hailed as a masterpiece that sings, within the enka itself, a scene evoking a man from Tohoku drinking alone—the landscape of enka and sake.
Songs that carry a melancholy in the chorus and sing of drink like this may be fine for a street-performer setting, but are often said not to suit ordinary concert halls.
Yet this song both captivates the listener and, in the end, unfolds into a resounding melody that lets you feel a man’s strength.
A work worthy of its reputation.
Pink ChampagneE-girls
Pink champagne is a special drink you can’t really enjoy in everyday life.
The song “Pink Champagne” overlays that out-of-the-ordinary drink with a way of living for the moment.
It’s performed by the female vocal and dance group E-girls.
When you’re drinking with friends, you truly feel alive, yet it also reminds you that those moments can burst in an instant like champagne bubbles.
It’s a somewhat wistful track.
Seicomart In-Store BGM ~ Let’s Drink Wine ~(Unknown)
This is “Let’s Drink Wine,” the exclusive in-store BGM you can hear at Seicomart, the convenience store that enjoys overwhelming support in Hokkaido and Tohoku.
Unlike the big-name chains, it has a bright, 70s-style folk vibe.
There’s no question it’s a good song, but it’s also famous for being described as “on par with those bento,” especially in how it completely lacks any sense of trendiness.
And those bentos really are tasty—better than at other convenience stores.
They look like something your mom made at home, though…
No More Tequiladustbox
Dustbox, the melodic hardcore heroes of the live house scene, blaze through the high-speed, adrenaline-charged “No More Tequila.” In the chorus they simply repeat the title “No More Tequila,” making it an easy song to remember and a surefire crowd-pleaser at shows.
The sheer rush of that melocore speed alone is enough to get you drunk.
