Hidden karaoke gems you might not know: a collection of easy-to-sing, crowd-pleasing tracks
Have you ever had the experience of getting the crowd going at karaoke with an unexpected song when you’re out with friends or coworkers? The classic hits are great, but there are actually lots of hidden gems that are even more fun to sing at karaoke than you’d expect! You might discover songs everyone knows but rarely picks at karaoke, or tunes that turn out to be surprisingly easy to sing.
In this article, we’ll introduce some special tracks that will make your next karaoke session even more fun!
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Hidden karaoke gems you might not know: a collection of easy-to-sing, crowd-pleasing tracks (31–40)
The Perfect VisionMINMI
It was released in 2002 as MINMI’s first single.
As her debut single, it’s one of her most popular signature songs.
With lyrics that mix English and Japanese delivered at a very fast pace, combined with a high key, it’s a very difficult song to sing.
affectionKoyanagi Yuki
It was released in 2000 as Yuki Koyanagi’s fourth single.
The song was used as the ending theme for NTV’s “Yamitsuki” and reached No.
3 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
It was nominated for the 33rd Japan Cable Radio Awards, and it is a challenging song that requires balancing powerful vocal projection with high keys.
I’ll be therearashi
It was released in 2017 as Arashi’s 51st single.
The song was used as the theme for the Fuji TV Monday 9 p.m.
drama “Kizoku Tantei,” starring Masaki Aiba, and it’s a cool track colored by a dynamic and glamorous melody.
It perfectly conveys the mature side of Arashi, and if you can pull it off, it’s a song that will score you major points.
FANTASISTADragon Ash
It was released in 2002 as Dragon Ash’s 11th single.
The song was used as the theme for the 2002 FIFA World Cup broadcast on the Nippon TV network, and it has become a staple that is always performed live.
Since the lyrics are mostly in English, it’s a song that requires quite a bit of practice to sing.
A Distant LoveRADWIMPS
It was released in 2017 as RADWIMPS’ 20th single.
The song was written specifically for an Aquarius commercial, and it also drew attention because the band’s vocalist, Yojiro Noda, appeared in the ad.
If you can sing this standout RADWIMPS track well, it’s a song that could make you an instant hit.
Hidden karaoke gems you might not know. Easy-to-sing, crowd-pleasing tracks (41–50)
HAPPYSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
It was released in 2017 as the 21st single by Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE.
Chosen as the theme song for the Nippon TV Saturday drama “Super Salaryman Mr.
Saenai,” the track features upbeat, refreshing vibes with disco-style rhythms and a touch of retro soul.
Its positive lyrics encourage shaking off all the negativity hidden in your heart, having fun together, finding happiness, and opening up the future.
ForevermoreUtada Hikaru
This is a song used as a TV drama’s theme.
Its unique rhythm makes it very hard to find the right timing for the opening lines, making it a very difficult piece.
It uses advanced techniques characteristic of Hikaru Utada, and since there are English lyrics as well, singing it casually can make it sound bad.
That’s exactly why, if you can sing it well, it’s moving.