[2026] Songs sung by comedians: from the latest tracks to nostalgic classics
Have you ever been surprised by a comedian who turns out to be a great singer after hearing a song they performed on TV? Songs sung by comedians have a unique charm that fuses a sense of humor with musicality.
From tracks born as part of a comedy routine to works released as serious musical endeavors, the variety is truly rich.
Some have even become chart-topping hits.
In this article, we’ll cover a wide range of songs performed by comedians—from the latest buzzworthy tracks to nostalgic tunes that still linger in our ears.
Enjoy the musical world created by these multitalented artists!
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[2026] Songs Sung by Comedians: From the Newest Tracks to Nostalgic Classics (71–80)
Kuniko’s Cutesy Act (Bus Guide Edition)Yamada Kuniko
This was her debut single in 1981.
Kuniko Yamada gained popularity with her bus tour guide routine and was a popular TV personality who hosted shows like “Kun-chan’s Yamada Katsutenai TV” and “Kuniko ga Touch.” It is included on the album Golden☆Best Kuniko Yamada.
Ta-da-da-da-daaan★ainapū
Ainapu, known as a member of the comedy duo Paar — finalists in King of Conte 2017 and frequent faces on variety shows — is also a singer.
Created as a playful counter to her partner Hoshino Disco, who’s been gaining attention for his music, her track “Panpan Papapaan★” is a number in which Ainapu took on lyric writing and rhyming.
The lyrics cheerfully sing about what could be considered a fatal flaw for a vocalist, and together with the addictive chorus, they make a powerful impact.
It’s a pop tune you won’t forget after a single listen, showcasing Ainapu’s cute yet eccentric expressive style.
Nodding Marchunazuki torio
Ryuusuke from Shinsuke-Ryusuke, Beat Kiyoshi from The Two Beat, and Youhachi Shimada from B&B—their respective straight-man roles—formed the Nodders Trio, riding the 1980s manzai boom.
Eiichi Ohtaki handled songwriting, composition, and production.
[2026] Songs Sung by Comedians: From the Latest Tracks to Nostalgic Classics (81–90)
All by myself, I am someone.Ozuwarudo Hatanaka × Sutekijanai ka Kashiwagi × Namidabashi Tarou
The song “Zenbu Jibun de Jibun wa Dareka de” was created by three comedians who share a room: Oswald’s Yu Hatanaka, Sutekijanai ka’s Naruhiko Kashiwagi, and former Namidabashi’s Taro.
The ensemble is arranged solely with acoustic guitar, and Yu Hatanaka’s gentle singing voice really touches the heart.
Even in a world that can make us feel lonely, the hopeful message about caring for one another—though a difficult theme—is surely something everyone longs for.
Precisely because it’s sung by comedians, this lyrical number resonates all the more deeply.
boyGEISHA GIRLS
Composed by Ryuichi Sakamoto, this nostalgic number was released under the name GEISHA GIRLS.
Issued in May 1995 as their second single, the track also appears on the album “THE GEISHA GIRLS SHOW – Honō no Ossan Hour,” released the same day.
Over a soothing, wistful melody, the duo Downtown sing about summer memories from a boyhood that will never return.
The poignant worldview—enhanced by the contrast with their usual comedic image—deeply moves listeners.
It’s a perfect song for those sentimental moments when you want to reflect on days gone by.
Sorry for falling in love with you.Yoshimotosaka 46
When it comes to songs by comedians, we tend to expect something humorous, but this track is a genuinely serious love song.
Sung by CHAO, a unit from Yoshimotozaka46, it centers on the theme of a heartrending breakup, portraying complex emotions toward someone they happen to run into in a shopping district at dusk.
It’s included on Yoshimotozaka46’s third single, “Funō de wa Irenai,” released in December 2019, with vocals by the unit’s three members: Ganbareruya’s Yoshiko and Mahiru, and Yuriyan Retriever.
The star-studded creative team—lyrics by Yasushi Akimoto, music and arrangement by Yuichi Ichikawa—is another highlight.
It’s a perfect song for anyone who wants to savor the bittersweet, complicated feelings of love and heartbreak.
Are you sad?Bonchi de ichi’i
No.1 in the Basin is a punk rock band formed by Warai BAKUDAN, Terumoto Goto from Football Hour, and Taka Kaneshige, formerly of Dress.
They formed around 1998 and made their major-label debut in 2008.
“Kanashii Suka” is included on the album Ichimaime (First Album).