A love song you can sing as a duet. From Showa-era kayōkyoku to the latest J-pop!
Picking out love songs from duet tracks!
Showa-era kayokyoku is full of classic duet songs that portray the romantic dynamics between men and women.
For example, many people know songs like “Lonely Chaplin” and “Ai ga Umareta Hi,” even across different generations.
In this article, we introduce a variety of duet songs from Showa kayokyoku to the latest J-pop.
Many of them are great for karaoke, so once you find a favorite, be sure to try singing it as a duet!
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Love songs you can sing as duets. From Showa-era kayōkyoku to the latest J-pop! (61–70)
red glassAi George, Chinami Shima
Sing the first verse by a man and the second by a woman, then have both sing together in the third verse.
Alternating duets are lovely, but songs like this one—unfolding as if to portray the disconnect between a man and a woman—also have a special charm.
The tempo is neither too fast nor too slow, so it’s not too hard to learn.
Give it a try!
Love VacationZa Pīnattsu
Depending on the generation of the people you’re going to karaoke with, there are times when you might want to duet on a Showa-era pop song.
In those moments, The Peanuts’ “Koibito Boogie (Vacation of Love)” is a perfect fit.
Released in 1963, it’s a pop song with a pleasant jazz beat.
Besides the original version by The Peanuts, the cover by W (Nozomi Tsuji and Ai Kago) is also well known, so depending on the age group, that can be a great choice too.
If you have the time, try practicing the harmony parts together!
Love is vulnerable.Hide to Rozanna
Here is the duo Hide and Rosanna’s fifth single, released in 1970.
Rosanna’s clear voice and her slightly halting Japanese here and there are really charming, aren’t they? With this song, Hide and Rosanna made their first appearance on the 21st NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
It’s also known for being sung by Shin-chan’s parents in the 1997 Crayon Shin-chan movie.
The third-year affairHiroshi & Kībō
When it comes to male-female duets, this is probably the first song that comes to mind for many people.
It’s a classic duet with conversational lyrics that vividly depict episodes of a man and woman living under the same roof.
The song unfolds with a man who has cheated and a woman who confronts him.
Although it should be a serious situation, the man’s excuses somehow come across as a bit comical.
While it’s typically sung as a male-female duet, it’s also a fun song to perform as a same-gender duet.
Two People in GinzaIzumi Masako/Yamauchi Ken
This song, originally released in Japan as a single by the American band The Ventures, was covered as a duet by Masako Izumi and Ken Yamauchi.
The original is instrumental, so it’s a very upbeat, catchy tune.
There are phrases where the two harmonize, so if you can sing it well, you’re definitely advanced! Even first-time listeners are sure to get excited!
Because tonight is up to youOoki Hideo/Ninomiya Yoshiko
This is the song “Anata Makase no Yoru Dakara,” a duet by Yoshiko Ninomiya—who won the NHK Nodo Jiman Grand Champion and made her debut—and Hideo Oki, a singer who belonged to the same label.
Just listening to their bright voices lifts your spirits.
You can picture a couple, pleasantly tipsy and smiling at each other, disappearing into the neon-lit night.
It’s a song that makes you want to sing on a fun evening!
Meoto KaidoTendō Yoshimi & Ichikawa Shōsuke
A masterpiece by Yoshimi Tendo and Shosuke Ichikawa that moves the hearts of enka fans.
Its appeal lies in deeply emotional lyrics portraying the bonds of a married couple and the joys and hardships of life.
The lyrics also weave in the changes from the Showa to Heisei eras, powerfully expressing the journey the couple has walked together.
Released in December 1989, this song came out as a single cassette from Teichiku Entertainment.
Loved by enka fans for many years, it remains a popular number often sung at karaoke and in snack bars.
It’s the perfect song for reflecting on memories with your spouse or family, or for reaffirming your bond with someone special.
By all means, try singing it together with someone.