Songs with titles starting with 'Ka'
When you hear “songs with titles that start with ‘Ka’,” what comes to mind?
It’s not always easy to think of them right away, is it?
But after doing some research, there are actually quite a lot—and many of them are hit songs that defined their eras.
I think you’ll have a great time with a mix of trending buzz tracks and timeless classics!
In this article, I’ll carefully select and introduce songs whose titles start with “Ka.”
Feel free to use this as a reference not only when you’re curious about what songs start with “Ka,” but also as a starting point for picking tracks at karaoke.
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Songs with titles starting with “Ka” (371–380)
The world of sorrowful loveMaekawa Kiyoshi
This is a masterpiece you’ll definitely want to sing at karaoke—sitting somewhere between enka and mood kayōkyoku, with a wonderfully melancholic guitar that adds just the right flavor! Kiyoshi Maekawa’s “Kanashimi no Koi Sekai,” released in 1994, showcases his sultry, dapper vocals—truly outstanding.
While a free, expansive vibrato is ideal, even those who can’t do vibrato will find the melody very easy to sing and can fully enjoy it at karaoke.
If you’re aiming to sing like Maekawa, I recommend practicing so you can deliver smooth vibrato in both your low and high ranges.
Sorrow Rides the Busmakaroni enpitsu
Set to melodies that gently stay close to the heart, this moving story by Macaroni Empitsu captures the shifting patterns of human emotion.
The lead track from their August 2023 album, “Otona no Namida” (“Tears of Adults”), delicately depicts the fleeting feelings found in farewells with family and in everyday life.
Hattori’s clear, transparent vocals and the softly unfolding melody resonate deep within the listener.
The song also drew attention for its music video directed by Yoshihito Mori, known for the Netflix film “We Couldn’t Become Adults.” Through the perspective of a protagonist played by Shota Sometani, it asks profound questions about the meaning of life and the preciousness of existence.
It’s a recommended track for those who want to empathize with feelings for loved ones or soothe the quiet emotions they carry inside.
Songs with titles starting with 'Ka' (381–390)
Impromptu of the WindNakata Yoshinao
One track included in the album “Children’s Dreams” is striking for its refreshing melody that feels like a breeze passing through.
Its light, flowing, and free melodic line is pleasing to the ear, and the use of glissando adds a captivating touch that shines in recitals.
This 1-minute-20-second miniature blends graceful phrases with delicate touch, fully drawing out the piano’s expressive power.
Selected as a required piece for the Grade C category of the 2011 PTNA Piano Competition, it’s recommended for those who want to refine their technique while savoring the joy of music.
With natural fingerings that consider different hand sizes, it’s designed so anyone can enjoy playing it.
Oak Wood MocOnogi Kumiko
With a bright, lively rhythm and a catchy, child-friendly melody, this heartwarming song conveys the importance of kindness and human bonds.
It expresses the protagonist’s innocence and positive spirit through simple yet memorable phrases, resulting in a familiar tune that anyone can hum along to.
The clear, gentle vocals of Kumiko Onogi and the Columbia Yurikago Kai softly deliver the story’s message.
Released in January 1972, it was used as the opening theme for an anime produced by Tatsunoko Production.
It has continued to be loved for many years and cherished by people of all ages.
It’s a nostalgic track that can be enjoyed with family and friends.
Bright FutureOkonogi Mari, Hatanaka Hiroshi
A heartwarming ballad that colors a Disney movie’s duet scene.
Set to the gentle tones of acoustic guitar and strings, it sings of how precious each other’s presence is.
The evolving emotions brought about by their meeting are expressed through delicate melodies and beautiful harmonies.
Released in November 2010 as a song within a Disney animated film, this piece enhances a moving scene where the two connect while surrounded by lanterns in the night sky.
The hope that spreads alongside countless lights reflected on the lake, and the feelings toward a new future, resonate deeply in the heart.
For creating memories with someone special, why not express in song the moment when your hearts come together?
Sad freedomTeresa Ten
The piece “Sad Freedom,” known as an early hidden gem, begins with a piano intro that leads into a wistful vocal line.
Just when it seems the voltage will steadily rise, the chorus unexpectedly settles into a gentle, understated impression.
As a result, the vocal line ends up with relatively little contour.
The highlight is the contrast between the high-note phrase at the end of the chorus and the quiet A verse, so start by keeping your volume restrained when you sing.
Dance with sorrowTeresa Ten
With lyrics by Toyohisa Araki and music by Takashi Miki—a golden duo—“Kanashimi to Odorasete” is a single released by Teresa Teng in 1991.
It’s a masterpiece from the later period of her career, unveiled near the end of her life.
The mellow sound that straddles enka and kayōkyoku, though a product of the early Heisei era, is something I’d love younger listeners interested in Showa-era pop to hear.
While the chorus reaches slightly higher notes, the melody unfolds straightforwardly and the overall range isn’t that wide, so it’s very comfortable to sing at karaoke.