[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)
My beloved treasuretsuji ayano

Created after Ayano Tsuji became a mother, this song is filled with deep love and gratitude for her baby.
Carried by gentle ukulele tones, the words “Thank you for being born” are repeated, celebrating the joy of accumulating all the “first” experiences with a child.
Released digitally in June 2018, the song was also chosen as the official theme for KTS Kagoshima TV’s “Smile Baby Project.” It’s a perfect track for parents whose child is turning one, and is also recommended for commemorative videos or as background music for birthday parties.
1st Birthday Celebration Songs (51–60)
That gentle girlsupittsu

This is a memorable song filled with gentle, hopeful lyrics and a warm melody.
Released in June 2019, it was loved by many as the theme song for the NHK morning drama “Natsuzora.” Building on the folk-rock sound that Spitz cherishes, the addition of French horn and organ arrangements gives the piece an even warmer feel.
The story of enduring Hokkaido’s harsh winters and growing together with friends resonates deeply alongside the beautiful melody.
It’s also recommended as background music for videos or photo slideshows commemorating a child’s first birthday.
Please enjoy it as music to brighten special occasions, together with your family and friends.
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.
My Little RoseHirai Dai

A song like a love letter that Dai Hirai dedicated to his beloved child.
It conveys the joy of becoming a parent, the worries, and the deep love, all set to a gentle melody that celebrates a child’s birth.
Released digitally in September 2022, the track is said to even include the baby’s first cry.
It’s a warm piece that lets you feel the preciousness of new life and the bonds of family.
Perfect for expressing gratitude to someone special or for listening together as a parent and child.
Highly recommended for those raising children or eagerly awaiting the birth of their own.
To the skyYamazaki Masayoshi

This is a song by Masayoshi Yamazaki, written as the theme for Doraemon the Movie: Nobita and the Birth of Japan 2016.
As your child celebrates their first birthday, they will discover new worlds with each passing year.
Along the way, there will be wonderful encounters as well as difficult farewells.
This song teaches children the strength to keep moving forward while accepting reality.
Wishing for your child’s robust growth, why not listen to this song on their birthday?
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAYDREAMS COME TRUE

When it comes to classic birthday songs, this has to be the one—“HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY” by DREAMS COME TRUE.
Its upbeat, lively tempo makes any birthday feel even more festive.
If you want to brighten your child’s first birthday, why not pick it as the background music for a birthday party or a birthday video? It’s a song that lets you feel the joy of meeting your child while wishing for their healthy growth.
In conclusion
Your child’s first birthday is such a special day for moms and dads.
The songs we introduced are great to play at the birthday party and perfect for a family video, too.
It’s a track that lets you look back on your child’s growth while looking forward to the days ahead.
Wishing you a wonderful birthday!



