Songs of the constellations: classic and popular tracks you’ll want to listen to while gazing at the night sky
Betelgeuse, Sirius, Orion, and more…
The night sky is adorned with a variety of constellations—there are said to be as many as 88.
Is there a song you feel like listening to when you suddenly look up at the night sky? In this article, we introduce recommended songs about constellations from among many classics.
Many of them are perfect for stargazing, so feel free to use this when looking for camp background music or songs related to constellations! Enjoy them as you gaze at the constellations floating in the star-filled night sky.
They’re sure to accompany the memories you make with someone special.
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Constellation songs: Masterpieces and popular tracks you’ll want to listen to while gazing at the night sky (21–30)
Scorpio womanMikawa Ken’ichi
If you’re in your 30s or older, chances are this is the song that comes to mind as the constellation song.
Released in 1972, it became a massive hit and is one of Kenichi Mikawa’s signature tracks.
We heard it often on TV, especially on the Red and White Song Battle, where it was reportedly performed seven times.
The lyrics, likening the singer to a poisonous scorpion, are superb.
Some find it scary, but it actually offers a warning against infidelity and portrays steadfast devotion—the kind of passionate emotion unique to enka.
It’s perfect for the season when you can see Scorpio in August.
Incidentally, Kenichi Mikawa is a Taurus.
The 89th constellationSing Like Talking
This is a song released in 2013 as the 35th single by SING LIKE TALKING.
It’s a medium-tempo pop song about the 89th constellation—one beyond the 88 constellations defined by the International Astronomical Union.
Song of the ConstellationsKawauchi Hirotsugu
Among songs themed around constellations, this work joyfully sings about fifty constellations across the four seasons.
Composed as a choral piece by Hirotsugu Kawauchi, it also has an educational aspect that helps listeners learn the constellations.
The lyrics, woven with the romance of the night sky and a tender love for Earth, are sure to resonate deeply.
It’s perfect not only for those interested in constellations and space, but also as a companion for camping or stargazing.
Listen to it while gazing up at the stars with someone special, and it will surely become a cherished memory.
This is a song that lets you fully appreciate the charm of constellations, so why not savor it while watching the Milky Way adorn the summer night sky?
BetelgeuseKobukuro
This is a song by the two-member music duo Kobukuro, known for captivating fans with friendship and cheer songs, themed around constellations and long beloved among their fans.
Its poignant lyrics and the duo’s voices blend exquisitely to create a grand, harmonious sound.
planetariumOtsuka Ai
Ai Otsuka’s signature song “Planetarium” is famous as a bittersweet love song.
As the title suggests, it contains many expressions about constellations and the night sky, making it perfect to listen to while stargazing.
With its relaxed tempo, it’s very soothing to play at night.
And of course, just like in the lyrics, it’s also recommended to listen to it with your partner while gazing up at the stars.
