[Harmony Songs for Duets] Songs that feel great to harmonize
When you sing harmony songs at karaoke or live shows, that satisfying moment when your part blends perfectly with your partner’s feels so good, doesn’t it? But when you actually try it, many people may feel things like: “I can’t tell which is the lead and which is the harmony,” “I keep getting thrown off,” or “It’s hard to stay on pitch.” So this time, we’ve picked out songs where the harmony parts are clearly divided and easy to sing, as well as songs that feel great when you harmonize on the chorus! We’ve gathered everything from classic Showa-era hits to the latest tracks, so enjoy harmonizing with your karaoke buddies or bandmates!
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[Harmony Songs for Duets] Songs That Feel Great to Harmonize With (91–100)
DaysKobukuro
This is a track released as a digital-only single by Kobukuro, the folk duo from Sakai, Osaka.
Centered around acoustic guitar, it beautifully balances a gentle atmosphere with the grandeur created by strings and piano.
The harmonies of Shunsuke Kuroda and Kentaro Kobuchi—one of the unit’s defining features—are striking here as well; the powerful layering of their voices feels as if it carries their feelings far into the distance.
It’s a grand yet tender song that conveys a deep appreciation for everyday life and a strong sense of hope for the future.
UFOpingu redii
This was Pink Lady’s sixth single overall, released in December 1977, and it’s their biggest hit.
As of December 2022, anyone in their fifties or older has almost certainly heard this classic Showa-era hit! The song is performed by Pink Lady’s duo, Mie and Kei.
Most of it is structured in unison, with both of them singing the same melody, but only the beginning of the B section features their harmony, which gives the song a sense of expanded breadth.
That harmony part is just a very simple lower-harmony line, so most listeners can probably pick it up from the original and sing along.
Of course, the best way to enjoy it is not to overthink it—just learn the choreography too, sing and dance, and have fun.
[Harmony Songs to Sing as a Duet] Songs That Feel Great to Harmonize With (101–110)
Dream FlowerEn Hiroshi
This was Hiroshi En’s debut single, released on November 21, 1978.
The chorus, which repeats the same word multiple times, is very striking, and the chorus arrangement is also quite simple: it just sings a lower harmony against the main melody.
That makes it perfect for group harmonizing at karaoke.
If harmonizing is difficult, singing in unison can still be a lot of fun! In a good way, its “simplicity” feels like exactly what led to its massive hit status—surely one of the classic songs of the Showa era.
Forever LoveTōhōshinki
This song is TVXQ’s 14th single for the Japanese market, released in November 2007.
Since around the mid-1990s, when PC-based HDR with virtually unlimited tracks became mainstream instead of traditional multitrack tape recorders, it has become common to layer multiple takes of the same part to create chorus sections and add thickness to the sound.
This song is no exception, built by stacking a great many “voices.” However, in terms of harmony, it essentially relies on a two-part chorus, adding a line a third above the main melody.
So if you listen closely to the original, learn the main melody and the harmony part, you should be able to sing beautifully in harmony.
To better recreate the original feel, having two to three people sing each harmony part might bring you closer to the original atmosphere.
Surely somewhereTUBE
This is TUBE’s 28th single, released in August 1998.
It was used in the drama “Sekai de Ichiban Papa ga Suki” and reportedly sold over 400,000 copies.
While TUBE is often associated with songs that evoke images of “summer” and “the sun,” “Itsuka Dokokade” is crafted as a beautiful ballad with a very poignant tone.
As for the harmony parts in this track, starting from the second chorus, a very simple harmony a third above the main vocal is added to the chorus.
The harmony itself isn’t particularly difficult, but the main melody is already quite high for a male vocal song, and the harmony goes even higher.
If the key is challenging, consider lowering the key in karaoke, and be careful not to strain your voice by forcing the high notes.
My Dear EllieSazan Ōrusutāzu
This was Southern All Stars’ third single overall, released in March 1979.
It’s undoubtedly a classic Showa-era pop ballad.
The choral arrangement is highly effective and, I feel, plays a very important role in making this song a masterpiece.
The chorus part itself is quite simple as an arrangement, and since it’s a male-female duet with Kuwata and Hara, it’s very easy to pick out.
Please try recreating it at karaoke and enjoy.
It’s an upper harmony, so be careful with volume and projection so the chorus doesn’t drown out the lead.
High-Purity RomanceKinKi Kids
This single was released in 2022, the year KinKi Kids celebrated the 25th anniversary of their debut.
Its sound is centered on piano, with brass and strings layered in, creating a gently soothing atmosphere.
It feels like a warm, encouraging song that cherishes human connections while teaching us to keep moving forward.
The arrangement showcases each of their voices, and at key moments like the chorus they progress in harmony, making their mutually enhancing vocals a beautiful highlight.