Karaoke songs to sing in January: classic and popular tracks to hype up the party
When you’re unsure where to go during the New Year holidays—after a New Year’s party with family and relatives, or with friends and coworkers—you might end up going to karaoke, right? Here are some perfect songs for the season: New Year-themed tracks and winter songs we’d love for you to sing at those gatherings! From bittersweet winter ballads to songs themed around “beginnings,” we’ve picked a wide range of popular tunes spanning the Showa, Heisei, and Reiwa eras.
Even if you don’t usually go to karaoke but have plans to tag along for social reasons, feel free to use this as a reference!
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Karaoke songs to sing in January: Classic and popular crowd-pleasers (81–90)
Winter IllusionAcid Black Cherry
Acid Black Cherry is a veteran artist in the visual kei scene.
All the support members are top-tier musicians, so the band is known for its high level.
“Fuyu no Maboroshi” (Winter Illusion) is one of Acid Black Cherry’s signature songs, and its heartbreakingly sad lyrics leave a strong impression.
It also feels great to sing because it has many high note parts.
HeroAmuro Namie
This is the 45th single by singer Namie Amuro, who enjoyed such immense popularity in the 1990s that she sparked the “Amura” boom, a social phenomenon, and who retired in 2018 to much regret from fans.
Chosen as NHK’s broadcast theme song for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, it’s a track many people have likely heard at least once.
With empowering, motivational lyrics and an emotional melody, it’s perfect for your first karaoke performance of the new year.
It’s a famous song everyone knows—one we hope you’ll sing in January as a fresh year begins.
Sounds of WinterGReeeeN
GReeeeN’s classic hit “Yuki no Ne” has produced numerous hit songs.
Famous as a Christmas song as well, its chorus is very high-pitched and may be difficult for men to sing.
But if you can get through it, the melody feels incredibly good, so it’s recommended as a practice song for karaoke.
MemoriesMAN WITH A MISSION
Singing songs with lyrics that let you start the year with a fresh, uplifting feeling is one of the joys of New Year karaoke, isn’t it? The track I’d like to recommend is “Memories.” It’s a song by MAN WITH A MISSION, the band known for their striking wolf-like appearance.
The lyrics convey a message of moving forward into the future while keeping your memories in your heart.
Combined with its driving, fast-paced melody, it’s sure to leave both singers and listeners feeling refreshed.
Since much of the song is in English, be sure to check your pronunciation beforehand.
DEPARTURESglobe
If you want to kick off your karaoke with a classic winter song, globe’s “DEPARTURES” is a great choice! This track, the group’s biggest hit, was released in 1996.
It was also featured in JR East’s iconic winter commercial series “JR Ski Ski,” starring Yutaka Takenouchi and Makiko Esumi.
The lyrics are bittersweet yet romantic, intertwining the image of snow falling endlessly with feelings for someone you love.
Why not start your New Year’s singing while thinking of that special someone with this song?
