[1st Birthday] Perfect songs for kids’ celebrations—great for birthday parties and videos
A first birthday is a truly special moment!
To celebrate the joy of your child’s growth, why not brighten the birthday with lovely music and a heartfelt movie?
Fun songs and gentle melodies will make those smiles and memories even more wonderful.
Dance and sing together with friends and family, and enjoy a delightful time.
Be sure to celebrate with beautiful music and photos that reflect your baby’s first year of life.
May the birthday be the best day ever, filled with music and memories!
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1st Birthday Celebration Songs (41–50)
Birthday songSKELT 8 BAMBINO
SKELT 8 BAMBINO is a co-ed group formed in 2006 that made its major debut the following year.
Although they went on hiatus in 2015, they released many moving songs during their active years.
The song introduced here is “Birthday Song,” included on the 2014 album A Bouquet for You from That Day.
Despite its straightforward title, it’s a song for a baby sung from the perspective of a married couple, making it a perfect fit for this article.
It’s a number we hope you’ll listen to with your family!
Under the same skyayaka
Armed with her beautifully powerful voice, Ayaka has flourished as one of the defining singer-songwriters since the 2000s.
Released in 2009, “Minna Sora no Shita” was a single put out just before she went on hiatus to treat Graves’ disease, which she had been battling since the year after her debut.
She also performed the song at the 60th and 62nd NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen.
Although it was originally written for a friend, the melody, vocals, and lyrics—embracing all those dear to us—are truly moving, and it’s also a perfect song for a baby celebrating their first year of life.
A million years of happiness!!Kuwata Keisuke
Keisuke Kuwata’s “A Million Years of Happiness!!” is a perfect song for a first birthday.
Its bright, lively vocals and rhythm carry a warm message of well-wishes.
The lyrics by Momoko Sakura are filled with the cosmos, nature, and hope for the future.
Also used as the ending theme for the anime Chibi Maruko-chan, this track beautifully matches the wish for a child’s healthy growth.
It’s also a great choice for birthday party videos!
Breakfast SongTeshima Aoi
Aoi Teshima’s “Breakfast Song” is a heartwarming piece that portrays a family’s morning moments.
It vividly sings about preparing breakfast and the scene of the family gathering to share a meal.
Teshima’s gentle voice brings a calm touch to the busy morning hours.
The song is known as an insert track in the film “From Up on Poppy Hill” and is loved by many.
It’s also perfect as background music for a first birthday party or a family memory video.
Since it’s a song that lets you feel family bonds through breakfast, it’s a great recommendation to play on special days celebrating your child’s growth.
Ceremonygo!go!vanillas
A heartwarming song themed around the deep love from parent to child.
Featured on the album “Kameleon Lights,” released in February 2016, it was born from vocalist Tatsuya Maki’s imagining of himself loving his own child.
The warm lyrics portray a parent’s feelings as they watch their child grow, and the happiness found in everyday life as it changes with the passage of time.
Set to go!go!vanillas’ signature rock sound, the love-filled message makes it perfect for birthday celebrations.
Singing it for a family member or someone special on their birthday is sure to convey your love and gratitude even more deeply.
Everyone’s Happy BirthdayAshida Mana
This song closes Mana Ashida’s first album, “Happy Smile!”, released in 2011 when she was seven years old.
The lyrics and music are by Mariya Takeuchi.
Every day is someone’s birthday and a wonderful day—this is a song that lifts not only children but also moms and dads.
With universal lyrics you can listen to all year round, and words that speak to the hearts of both moms and dads, it’s sure to bring back memories of the days spent raising your child up to their first birthday.
Only by livingKiroro
This song is perfect for a first birthday, celebrating children’s growth and the bonds of family.
Released in July 2006, it gently sings about the preciousness of life and the importance of love.
The lyrics, filled with the bond between parent and child and hope for the world that lies ahead, will resonate deeply with families welcoming their child’s first birthday.
Wrapped in Kiroro’s warm vocals, why not look back on cherished memories with your little one, with heartfelt gratitude for their birth?