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[Namie Amuro] Eternal icon! A curated selection of Amuro-chan’s easy-to-sing songs
On September 16, 2018, Namie Amuro retired from the entertainment industry to the regret of many.
We can no longer experience her vocals and performances live, but the songs she left behind continue to captivate countless people.
This time, we’ve picked out some of Namie Amuro’s works that are relatively easy to sing.
It’s no exaggeration to say that nearly every song she released was a hit, so the tracks we’re introducing are surely lying somewhere in your memories.
If you’d like to try singing songs by the beloved Amuro-chan you admire, be sure to check these out!
[Namie Amuro] Eternal Icon! A curated selection of Amuro-chan’s easy-to-sing songs (1–10)
ALL FOR YOUNEW!Amuro Namie
Released on July 22, 2004, this is a grand ballad that served as the theme song for the drama “Before You Become a Memory,” starring Alisa Mizuki.
It’s a track that established Namie Amuro’s 2000s style, with vocals that truly stand out.
Many of you have probably heard the chorus.
The overall vocal range is fairly wide, from F3 to D5, with the highest notes appearing in the chorus.
However, the tempo is gentle and unhurried throughout, so if you stay calm, you should be able to sing it well.
Since the highest notes are quite difficult to hit in chest voice, it’s perfectly fine to start by using head voice with solid breath support.
Get Myself BackNEW!Amuro Namie
A summer mid-tempo track set in Okinawa, carrying an uplifting message about reclaiming your true self.
It features the freshness of summer and a pleasant melody, with strikingly positive lyrics about self-reflection and regaining strength.
The overall vocal range is G3–C5, and since it isn’t up-tempo, you should be able to sing each phrase carefully and calmly.
For the low notes in the A section, avoid singing from the throat; lift your eyebrows and facial muscles from the start.
As the chorus moves into higher notes, try projecting your voice forward from the temples so you can maintain the same range.
You’ll likely sing it steadily that way.
Just You and INEW!Amuro Namie
This is the theme song for the drama “Becoming a Mother,” starring Erika Sawajiri, released on May 31, 2017.
It’s a euphoric medium-tempo ballad featuring beautifully interwoven strings and piano, with gentle yet resolute vocals.
The overall vocal range is B3 to C#5, and it starts fairly high, so when singing, it may help to keep your throat open and lift your facial muscles to produce a good tone.
Also, singing crisply throughout can make it easier to project your voice, so try to avoid sounding muffled.
Be careful not to just let it drift without intention.
Say the wordNEW!Amuro Namie
This is a landmark song for which Namie Amuro herself wrote the lyrics for the first time.
It marked her first self-produced release after moving away from Komuro’s production, and it’s a dance track imbued with a powerful, forward-looking message said to express “the courage to take a step forward.” The overall vocal range is G3 to C#5; rather than staying consistently high, it features occasional pinpoint high notes.
Since it’s basically sung in the mid-to-high range, you should be able to handle it if you sing calmly.
The key changes in the final chorus, raising the range, so be careful not to strain.
SEASON of the SunNEW!Amuro Namie
It was originally slated for release in February 1995, but the release was reportedly postponed due to the long-running success of the previous single, “TRY ME.” It features echo-laden vocals over high-speed Eurobeat, making it a dance number that really gets the crowd going live.
The overall vocal range spans B3 to D5, which is very characteristic of Namie Amuro.
Since it’s an upbeat track, you should be able to pull it off by locking firmly into the rhythm as you sing.
The high notes in the chorus rely on momentum, so it’s important to project boldly without hesitation.
Dear DiaryNEW!Amuro Namie
The theme song for the 2016 film “Death Note: Light up the NEW world.” It’s a grand ballad that portrays the power of love and trust to turn sorrow into strength, and it’s a masterpiece that sings of a dramatic worldview.
If you learn it together with the insert song “Fighter,” it might give a nice sense of a set.
“Dear Diary” has a relaxed tempo, so singing each phrase carefully will likely help convey the emotion.
Since the melody generally stays within a similar range, keeping your chest resonant as you sing will add stability to your voice—highly recommended.
Place your hand on your chest as you sing.
Do Me MoreNEW!Amuro Namie
With an exhilarating electro-pop sound, it was one of the staple songs that fired up the crowd at live shows.
Visually, it featured outfits and makeup that emphasized the allure of a mature woman, and as a fantasy piece themed around “super sexy.” For Amuro’s catalog, it’s rare in that it runs over five minutes.
The song itself has a calm, almost matter-of-fact vocal delivery, and there aren’t many parts that go too high in range.
Since there’s a rapid-fire section in the latter half, it’s best to be mindful of the opening and avoid letting the performance run on autopilot.
FighterNEW!Amuro Namie
An aggressive dance number released in 2016 as an insert song for the film “Death Note: Light up the NEW world” and the theme song for the Hulu drama.
It portrays a strong will to fight in order to protect a loved one, and its dark music video featuring the Shinigami Ryuk has also generated buzz.
The song’s overall vocal range is A3–D5; if you can deliver the first shout of the chorus firmly, you should have no problem with the rest.
I recommend singing with clear, confident articulation without fear.
HopeNEW!Amuro Namie
A refreshing, up-tempo number born from the collaboration celebrating the 20th and 25th anniversaries of the anime One Piece.
With a sound overflowing with speed and lyrics that sing of a strong will to move forward, it’s been praised for overlapping with Luffy’s feelings for Sanji in the Whole Cake Island arc.
The overall vocal range is fairly wide, from G3 to E5, and the chorus sits in a notably high register.
Since the song begins with the chorus melody, the initial high note is crucial.
Imagine using the first syllable as a run-up and the second as a burst from the starting line—build momentum and project your voice firmly.
ShowtimeNEW!Amuro Namie
This is a song written as the theme for the TBS Tuesday drama “Princess of the Prison,” which aired in the October 2017 cour.
It’s an up-tempo, glamorous pop song, featuring lyrics that liken the drama’s “revenge plan” to a showtime.
Although the track itself is short at around three minutes, it feels quite substantial.
It seems perfect to pick at karaoke when you want to get pumped up.
The overall vocal range is G#3–D5.
It’s basically in a range you can sing in chest voice, but there’s a part at the end of the chorus that should be sung lightly in what sounds like falsetto, so relaxation is essential.
Ride the rhythm and project your voice clearly.