Famous songs that celebrate special occasions. Recommended popular tracks.
Birthdays, weddings, childbirth, graduations—life is full of moments to celebrate.
We’ve gathered a collection of celebration songs with lyrics and melodies that will make the person being honored feel happy and appreciated at these special moments.
Let’s use music to wholeheartedly say, “Congratulations!”
The songs we’re introducing are perfect for karaoke, performances, and background music at parties and banquets for all kinds of celebrations.
Listen, sing along, and let’s all share a joyful time together with these songs!
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Classic celebratory songs. Recommended popular tracks (21–30)
Love SongGReeeeN
It’s a hugely popular karaoke hit and a perfect wedding song.
Apparently, it was actually used at one of the GReeeeN members’ weddings.
With its catchy melody that you’ll be humming after just one listen, it’s also perfect for a performance at the reception!
To the futureKiroro
An ideal celebratory song by the female duo Kiroro for life’s milestones such as graduation, starting a job, marriage, and childbirth.
It’s a deeply moving and beautiful classic that expresses gratitude to one’s parents and a future that stretches infinitely.
Perfect for celebrating all kinds of new beginnings.
Birthday Songayaka
This is a birthday song I want to sing to someone I love on their special day.
It could be for a romantic partner, but it feels more like a mother singing to her child.
The music video, made together with fans, is also a must-see.
Words of FarewellKaientai
This is a song that became a big hit as the theme for the school drama “3-nen B-gumi Kinpachi-sensei,” starring Tetsuya Takeda, the lead vocalist of Kaientai.
Although it was apparently a heartbreak song, its mood matched the drama so well that it’s now a classic graduation song!
Thanks!supittsu
A double A-side single, the 18th release by Spitz, put out in 1998.
It’s a celebratory song that embodies Spitz’s signature warmth and makes you feel gentle.
The title “謝々!” means “thank you” in Chinese.
It’s also like a support song, expressing the desire to live positively while feeling grateful for many things.
Motherkariyushi 58
This is a moving classic by Kariyushi 58, a band composed of members from Okinawa, dedicated to mothers.
It’s a celebratory song suitable for pregnancy and childbirth, expressing gratitude and apologies to one’s own mother and sharing the news of becoming a parent oneself.
Its tropical melody gently soothes the hearts of listeners.
At all times.Makihara Noriyuki
It’s a massive hit by Noriyuki Makihara and the perfect song to celebrate life’s departures—events like graduations or starting a new job.
Anyone who hears this song performed will be moved to tears.
Makihara’s refreshing crystal-clear voice is a must-hear!