Karaoke songs that get the party going at mixers—recommended for women

summer festivalWhiteberry

Summer Festival – Whiteberry (Full)

Released in 2000 as Whiteberry’s third single.

The song was used as the theme for the MBS-produced TBS daytime drama “Fushigi na Hanashi,” and is a cover of the same-titled track originally released by JITTERIN’JINN in 1990.

It became Whiteberry’s biggest hit, earning them their first appearance at the 51st NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen.

CHE.R.RYYUI

YUI　『CHE.R.RY-short ver.-』

It was released in 2007 as YUI’s eighth single.

The song was used in an au by KDDI “LISMO” commercial, and its lyrics and sound charmingly portray a woman entrusting her feelings for someone of the opposite sex to a message on her mobile phone.

It reached No.

2 on the Oricon chart, tying her highest ranking at the time.

Dream EaterOtsuka Ai

Ai Otsuka / Yume Kui (Short Ver.)

It was released in 2006 as Ai Otsuka’s 12th single.

It was used as the theme song for the film “Tokyo Friends The Movie” and as the CM song for Toshiba’s “au CDMA 1X WIN W44T (Paint version).” It reached No.

5 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

Ai Otsuka has said that “Yumekui” refers to an animal modeled after a baku—“a guide to the dreams within one’s own heart.” It’s a cute song that sparks the imagination.

travelingUtada Hikaru

Hikaru Utada – traveling

It was released in 2001 as Hikaru Utada’s ninth single.

The song was used in NTT DoCoMo’s FOMA commercial and was produced under the concept of being an “uplifting song.” It reached number one on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and achieved million-seller status.

Even if blown by the windKeyakizaka46

Even If Blown by the Wind by Keyakizaka46

It was released in 2017 as Keyakizaka46’s fifth single.

Yurina Hirate served as the center for the track, which was featured in a commercial for STRIPE International’s “mechakari.” In the visuals, all the members wear black fitted suits, and with its cool choreography and energizing music, it’s a song that makes you want to enjoy it together with everyone.

Greatful daysHamasaki Ayumi

Ayumi Hamasaki / Greatful days (Short Ver.)

This is a song included on Ayumi Hamasaki’s 29th single “&,” released in 2003.

It was used as the theme song for the Fuji TV music variety show “ayu ready?” and is a bright, pop track that captures the spirit of enjoying summer to the fullest.

It’s a perfect song to get excited for the summer.

rainbow-coloredayaka

Ayaka / “Nijiiro” (Theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Hanako to Anne”) Music Video (Short Ver.)

It was released in 2014 as Ayaka’s 13th single.

The song was written specifically as the theme for the NHK morning drama “Hanako to Anne,” and in 2016 it was also used in a UQ mobile commercial.

It’s a song often played at weddings, and it makes both the singer and the listener feel happy.