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Songs with titles that start with “ba.” Useful hints for karaoke or shiritori!

Have you ever tried “shiritori karaoke,” where you connect songs by singing titles in a shiritori style?

Even if you’re told to find “a song that starts with O,” it doesn’t always come to mind right away—so it often becomes a chance to sing songs you don’t usually pick.

So in this article, I’ll introduce songs that start with “ba” to give you some hints for shiritori karaoke!

When it comes to words that start with “ba,” there are lots that sound like they could be in song titles, such as “Bye-bye,” “Bara (rose),” and “Butterfly.”

I hope this article helps you have a great time.

And besides shiritori karaoke, feel free to use it for song-title shiritori as well.

Songs with titles starting with “Ba” in Japanese. Great hints for karaoke or shiritori! (251–260)

No. 1 “March” from the ballet The NutcrackerPyotr Tchaikovsky

1. March: Tchaikovsky = Pletnev, from The Nutcracker 🎄 / March / Tchaikovsky = Pletnev / Piano
No. 1 "March" from the ballet The NutcrackerPyotr Tchaikovsky

One of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s signature works, the ballet The Nutcracker, is a fairy-tale piece in which a girl who receives a nutcracker as a Christmas Eve present journeys through a dream world with the doll.

During the Christmas season, it is performed by ballet companies around the world.

In addition to its life on the ballet stage, it is frequently played in concert as an orchestral work, and is often performed as piano solo and piano four-hands as well.

In the cold winter months, when spirits can run low, its bright and brilliant music—beginning with No.

1, “March”—is sure to lift your mood.

VANQOOPIE

QOOPIE / VAN (Official Music Video)
VANQOOPIE

QOOPIE is a four-piece instrumental band that rose from the streets of Nagoya to national prominence, known for a captivating sound that fuses soul, funk, R&B, and more.

Since forming in 2017, their expressive performances—featuring emotional guitar work and a tight rhythm section—have captivated countless listeners.

In 2018, they played over 80 street shows in a year, and their second demo CD sold more than 500 copies, reflecting their growing popularity.

In 2024, they performed at the Tokyo edition of SUMMER SONIC, igniting the crowd with a fiery set.

Their skill has earned international recognition as well, including an endorsement deal with the prestigious American string manufacturer SIT Strings.

With instrumentals that sing and a deeply satisfying groove, their sound world makes for a perfect pick for anyone interested in instrumental music.

Roses and WineRED WARRIORS

RED WARRIORS is a blues-rock band that rocked Japan’s late-1980s rock scene.

They weren’t an insanely popular mainstream act, but they undoubtedly carved out a unique place in Japanese rock.

They made their major-label debut with Columbia in October 1986, championing a straightforward, bluesy rock sound.

In 1988 they drew attention with powerful live performances and charismatic staging, highlighted by successful shows at Nippon Budokan and Seibu Stadium.

Although they disbanded once, they have continued to captivate fans over a long career, including a 30th anniversary concert in 2017.

For those who loved rock, they may well be a band to look up to.

BambiROJO REGALO

Formed in 2006 and known for playing numerous outdoor festivals, Osaka-based mixture band ROJO REGALO’s signature track “Bambi” appears on their 2013 debut album FOUND LOVE.

It’s a homegrown take on cumbia—the dance music that originated from Colombian folk traditions—delivered through their own unique interpretation.

KYOKO OGINO’s low-register vocals and distinctive lyrics stand out.

With its poppoko-like tones and addictive beat, the song is irresistibly catchy.

The lyrics portray a love that lacks true connection, making it a Latin number where ROJO REGALO’s brand of ennui and wistful melancholy really shines.

VANESSA (Prod. NARISK)RYKEYDADDYDIRTY

RYKEYDADDYDIRTY is a rapper born to a Japanese mother and Kenyan father who started rapping at 17.

Produced by NARISK, who works as a beatmaker and DJ, “VANESSA (Prod.

NARISK)” pairs an aggressive rap with a mellow beat to striking effect.

The lyrics, infused with a sense of outlaw atmosphere and burning passion, offer a vivid realism that lets listeners picture the scenes as they hear them.

It’s a soulful track whose relentless flow builds a distinctive world.

But no loveRainy。

Rainy. “But No Love” MV
But no loveRainy。

Rainy.

delivers a powerful dance number that captures the feelings of a sixteen-year-old in their entirety.

Beneath its pop, up-tempo sound, the song weaves in age-specific worries and inner conflicts, as well as the push-and-pull of young love, vividly expressing emotions that feel true to life for today’s youth.

The wavering heart at the boundary between childhood and adulthood resonates deeply alongside a light, deftly crafted sound that blends the essences of Heisei and Reiwa-era J-pop.

Chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Detective Conan airing from January 2025, this marks the third tie-in with the series.

Now in the third year since debut, Rainy.’s increasingly mature vocals and dance performance are not to be missed, and are sure to strike a chord with anyone in the thick of their youth.

Baja CaliforniaReik

Reik – Baja California (Video Oficial)
Baja CaliforniaReik

A sweet love song by Reik, the pop-rock band from Mexicali, is already shaping up to be a hit.

Set against the seaside of Baja California, it gently sings of memories of a love that never fades.

Though it was just released in April 2024, it’s already making waves, ranking fifth on Mexico’s pop chart.

Paired with the music video’s beautiful sunset scenes, it has garnered over 3.3 million streams worldwide.

With a mellow mood that comforts those who reminisce about past love, this song might be perfect for nights when you want to look back on memories with someone special.