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. Easy-to-sing, crowd-pleasing tracks (41–50)
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.
cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Ai
They’re an artist from the 30-something generation.
Ballads are nice, but this song has become a popular karaoke staple across all ages nowadays.
It’s a song you can sing for the vibe, not about being good or bad, so if you’re nervous singing alone, you can rope in your friends or the people you came to karaoke with and sing it together.
save your dreamKahara Tomomi
It was released in 1996 as Tomomi Kahala’s fifth single.
The song was used as the image song for LOTTE Chocolate “Sasha,” a commercial in which Kahala herself appeared, and it achieved million-seller status.
Among Tomomi Kahala’s songs, it has a particularly high key and is considered difficult to sing well.
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.
JupiterHirahara Ayaka
It was released in 2003 as Ayaka Hirahara’s debut single.
The song sets lyrics to one of the themes from Gustav Holst’s Jupiter (the fourth movement of his orchestral suite The Planets) and reached No.
2 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
It is a challenging piece that requires a vocal range of more than two octaves.
In conclusion
There are still countless hidden gems in the world of karaoke. If you bring out the charm of the lesser-known songs introduced this time, they’re sure to become new staples at karaoke. At your next session, try challenging yourself with something new. Your singing voice will surely help spread the appeal of these wonderful songs.