Singable songs by back number. Timeless hits you can sing without strain.
With their uniquely striking perspectives, Iyori-san’s distinctive style, universal messages, and love songs—back number is a band that has released countless masterpieces that resonate with people’s hearts.
Many of you probably sing their songs at karaoke, or are thinking about giving them a try.
In this article, we’ll introduce selections from their catalog that are relatively easy, as well as songs that are approachable for singers of any gender.
Be sure to focus on the narrower vocal range and familiar melodies, and pick a song you can sing comfortably and enjoy.
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Singable songs by back number. Masterpieces you can sing without strain (41–50)
Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number
Released in June 2013, this is back number’s eighth single.
It’s a song where you can fully enjoy clear, soaring high tones, and considering the singer’s natural timbre, it’s one of the best choices for men with similarly high natural voices to sing at karaoke.
However, the melody—especially in the latter half of the chorus—leaps around quite a bit and is fairly complex, so choosing it just because “the voice fits” can be risky.
Before singing, be sure to check the melodic progression and vocal range in advance.
Setagaya Love Storyback number
Setagaya Love Story,” the closing track of their fourth album overall, “Love Story.” Its lyrics, depicting a man who just can’t take that final step, have resonated with many, and did you know a short film based on the song has also been produced? The familiar, easy-to-remember melody rides on an ensemble with a sense of depth, making it great for karaoke.
The vocal range isn’t wide, so even those who aren’t confident singers can put their feelings into it.
It’s a poignant number that any man can vividly picture as a story.
I love youback number
The 6th digital single “I Love You,” used as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series Maiagare!, features a lyrical intro where guitar and piano phrases intertwine, complemented by gentle vocals that truly resonate.
Its simple, familiar melody has a narrow range, making it easy to sing at karaoke.
However, since the falsetto in the chorus is the highlight, focus on keeping your pitch accurate there.
As a theme song for a morning drama that everyone has likely heard, it’s a ballad guaranteed to get the crowd going at karaoke.
tenderback number
A track that captures their early musical style, “tender.” This song embodies the early back number traits, bundled into a loud sound and arrangement.
Some listeners may feel uneasy with intense styles.
It’s true the overall tone here is loud, but the vocal line itself is quite simple.
There aren’t big jumps in pitch, so as long as you can sustain the long tones cleanly, anyone can sing it.
If you want to sing it even better, raise the key by one or two steps so that a natural shout comes out in the higher range.
one roomback number
Back Number’s classic “one room” is a standout with its orthodox J-pop rock melody.
Since it was released fairly early in their career, it’s striking how young vocalist Iyori Shimizu’s voice sounds.
The most singable aspect of this song is, above all, its chord progression.
It uses chords frequently found in Japanese pop, making it easy to stay on pitch in every part.
On top of that, the vocal range is narrow, so even those who can’t hit high notes should be able to sing it without trouble.
sea glassback number
Sea Glass, a renowned song by back number with its delicate melody, leaves a strong impression.
This piece is highly recommended for male singers with higher voices.
That’s because its vocal range is set on the higher side even among back number’s songs.
That said, it isn’t difficult: the vocal line is kept simple throughout.
While falsetto appears fairly often, the pitch movement isn’t rapid, so if you can produce falsetto and high tones without issue, you should find it easy to sing.
my nameback number
Boku no Namae wo, a classic by back number released in 2016.
While the song is wrapped in a catchy melody, among the tracks introduced here it might be slightly more challenging.
The main reason is the low falsetto that appears in the chorus.
Surprisingly, producing a piercingly high falsetto is relatively easy, but a low, hazy falsetto is difficult, so those who struggle with falsetto may find it hard.
That said, it doesn’t appear often, and the notes are just about singable in chest voice, so if you boldly lower the key, the difficulty drops considerably.