Background music for a birthday party. A roundup of recommended birthday songs
At family and friends’ birthday parties, a birthday song is absolutely essential, right?
You can sing it when the cake appears or play it as party background music—it’ll shine in all kinds of moments.
But when it comes time to pick songs, you might find yourself thinking, “I can’t come up with any good ones!” or “I can’t think of enough tracks to run as BGM.”
So in this article, we’ll introduce a roundup of recommended birthday songs that work not only as the main celebratory tune but also as party background music.
It’s also a great idea to create a playlist of just your favorites from the songs introduced here and use it as BGM.
We hope this helps you choose the perfect tracks.
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CelebrationKool and The Gang
Kool & The Gang is a group that stands as a leading figure in soul and funk.
This song is famous in the West as a birthday celebration tune, but to be honest, it’s not quite as well-known in Japan.
Still, it’s worth remembering as part of your karaoke birthday song repertoire.
In fact, a funky song like this can sometimes get the crowd even more excited.
Ceremonygo!go!vanillas
This song gently sings of a parent’s deep love for their child and the tender wish to watch them grow.
It’s a track from go!go!vanillas’ album “Kameleon Lights,” released in February 2016, imbued with a desire to celebrate life’s precious moments.
Set to a warm, comforting melody, the lyrics lovingly reflect on people changing with the passage of time and resonate deeply.
Blending elements of rock ’n’ roll and indie music, its poppy, catchy sound design is also a highlight.
It was performed at their solo show in June 2023, stirring fans’ hearts.
It’s a perfect pick for birthday party BGM or a video message to a dear friend.
Birthday SongMerofuroto
It’s a warm, heartfelt song that stands beside the feeling of sincerely celebrating a loved one’s birthday.
Released in January 2024, this track by Melo Float was created to convey blessings and gratitude to those celebrating their birthdays.
While upbeat, it carries a heartwarming melody that expresses messages of celebration and everyday appreciation.
It has gained popularity among younger generations on social media and is widely used as BGM for birthday celebration videos.
It’s an ideal song for those who want to make birthdays cheerful and festive, such as for surprise videos celebrating close friends or family, or as background music for birthday parties.
PRESENTMrs. GREEN APPLE
It’s a warm song that gently wraps feelings of love and gratitude.
Included on the 2020 album “5,” Mrs.
GREEN APPLE created both English and Japanese versions of this track.
Its refreshing, pop-rock foundation and lyrics that celebrate the small joys of everyday life leave a lasting impression.
The melody carries the desire to carefully wrap your feelings like a gift and send them to someone special, resonating deeply in the heart.
It’s a recommended choice for background music in a video accompanying a birthday surprise or a present for a dear friend.
Using it in your video editing will help your gratitude come across even more strongly.
HAPPY BIRTHDAYback number
A gem of a love song that delicately captures the bittersweetness of unrequited love through the once-a-year special day of a birthday.
The loneliness of not receiving a “Happy Birthday” from the one you like, and the hope that today you’ll finally find the courage to confess your feelings, press upon the heart alongside a beautiful melody.
back number’s February 2019 single was selected as the theme song for the TBS drama “A Story to Read When You First Fall in Love,” produced by Takeshi Kobayashi.
It’s also perfect for those looking for a track to use as BGM at a dear friend’s birthday party or in a surprise video.
When you want to convey your feelings through music, this is a song you’ll want to keep close to your heart.
Happy Happy Birthday!!naniwa danshi
It’s a fun birthday song filled with friendship and gratitude.
The scenes of preparing a surprise party and the joy of everyone celebrating together are conveyed through Naniwa Danshi’s refreshing vocals and catchy melody.
With harmonies that highlight each member’s individuality and a bright, pop rhythm, this track is perfect for reaffirming bonds with someone special.
Featured on Limited Edition 1 of the album “+Alpha,” it was released in June 2024.
It’s recommended as background music for gift videos or for scenes at a surprise party.
An ideal song for those who want to celebrate a dear friend’s birthday with heartfelt sincerity.
Birthday SongOchiai Wataru
If you want to offer the biggest, heartfelt “congratulations!” possible, we recommend Wataru Ochiai’s “Birthday Song.” Its fresh, lively rhythm will make any birthday feel even more fun! It’s filled with gratitude for having met and for always being together, and with the excitement that new days begin again from this very day.
It’s also great for everyone at the party to sing along together in high spirits.
Sing this song and heap tons of praise on your birthday friend to make their day a truly joyful one!
