[Karaoke Songs for May] A list of classic tracks that capture the lingering spirit of spring and the arrival of early summer

Spring of LifePerfume

[Official Music Video] Perfume「Spring of Life」

Released in 2012, Perfume’s spring song “Spring of Life” was used in a commercial for Kirin Chu-Hi Hyoketsu.

It’s an upbeat track that captures new encounters and the beginning of love, and it’s a song that lifts your spirits whether you sing it or listen to it.

At karaoke, it’s great to sing solo, and it’s also fun to sing and dance with friends.

Why not liven up your time together by doing your best Perfume impression?

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Hito Sui

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Spring Comes to UsUNISON SQUARE GARDEN

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN “Spring Has Come, We” Short ver.

An upbeat tune released by UNISON in 2018 that lifts your spirits from the intro and adds color to spring.

The soothing strings are used to great effect, and the positive lyrics that cheer on new beginnings are truly wonderful.

Even within UNISON’s trademark, freewheeling style, this track is relatively catchy and easy to get into.

The sound is easy for anyone to vibe with, and since it was used as the opening theme for the shogi anime March Comes in Like a Lion, I think it’s a great one to hype up conversations with shogi enthusiasts and anime fans alike! It perfectly fits a May image, too—definitely one to sing as a refreshing pop number!

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KEI

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CHE.R.RYYUI

YUI　『CHE.R.RY-short ver.-』

CHE.R.RY is a major hit released in March 2007 by YUI, the vocalist now active with the rock band FLOWER FLOWER, from her singer-songwriter era.

True to its release tagline, it’s a spring song with a sweet-and-sour, fruit-like flavor, and many people probably find themselves humming it when spring arrives.

The melody is simple and the vocal range is relatively easy, making it perfect for karaoke.

By the way, the dots in the title were intended to express the sweet-and-sour feeling of love.

There’s also a story that the “.R.” part looks like a cherry, which is why the dot was placed there.

Early summer rainSakiyama Soshi

Sosuke Sakiyama “Samidare” (Music Video)

A song by Soushi Sakiyama, who made his debut as a singer-songwriter while still a high school student.

Its distinctive vocal phrasing and rapid-fire acoustic guitar strumming make it an ear-catching number.

Beyond his singing and instrumental technique, the lyrics evoke a worldview hard to believe came from a teenager, while the music brims with the momentum and impulse that perhaps only a teen can capture.

It’s a track that showcases the appeal of Soushi Sakiyama, who has been drawing attention not only from listeners but from many musicians as well.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Sky-colored crayonhappiiendo

Happy End – Kazemachi Roman – 02. Sky-Colored Crayon

Happy End was a legendary Japanese-language rock band formed by four young musicians: Haruomi Hosono, Eiichi Ohtaki, Takashi Matsumoto, and Shigeru Suzuki.

This song is included on their second album, Kazemachi Roman, often hailed as their masterpiece.

It charmingly captures a young boy’s pure feelings for the girl he loves.

Highly recommended for anyone in the mood for a touch of nostalgia.