[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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[Drinking Songs] Timeless Classics & Latest Hit Tracks to Enjoy with a Drink (51–60)
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…
Bourbon on Penny Laneyoshida takurou
Takuro Yoshida, a pivotal figure who elevated folk music and rock—once minor genres in the 1970s—into the pop scene.
He is known for having many songs with strong messages.
“Bourbon on Penny Lane” is crafted with lyrics about trying to drown dissatisfaction with the economy and politics in alcohol.
The Drunkard Has ReturnedThe Folk Crusaders
It’s the debut single by The Folk Crusaders, released in 1967.
The high-pitched vocals created by speeding up the tape and the comical lyrics sparked a huge reaction.
The song became a hit thanks to Nippon Broadcasting System’s All Night Nippon, and in turn, All Night Nippon gained popularity as a program through the synergy.
[Drinking Songs] Classic favorites and the latest hit tunes to enjoy while sipping alcohol (61–70)
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.
VolareGipsy Kings
It’s a Latin-style song by the French band Gipsy Kings, but the original is by an Italian canzone singer.
It’s a well-known tune used in Kirin Beer commercials.
The lyrics convey the joy of flying through the blue sky and singing.
5 O’clockHentai Shinshi Kurabu
The unit Wilywnka & VIGORMAN, aka Hentai Shinshi Club, who made waves with their Music Station appearance and broke out with “YOKAZE.” “5 O’clock” is the track that closes out their first album, ZURUMUKE.
The mellow track conjures up the quiet around five o’clock, and the comfortable rhymes are just perfect.
That slight hint of sadness makes it even better.
The lyrics beautifully depict the kind of human connections that start at a bar you drop into on a whim—the warmth and calm they bring, and the loneliness that follows the excitement.
For those who’ve experienced it, it resonates deeply; for those who haven’t, the world it creates might still make your heart flutter like a little drama.
It’s a beautiful song that captures the bittersweet feeling of wanting to savor those fun moments just a little longer.