Aim for a high score! Karaoke songs for men to achieve top scores
If you’re simply aiming for a high score at karaoke, the key points for song selection will naturally be to choose songs with “easy-to-sing melodies,” “easy-to-understand lyrics,” and “clear, straightforward rhythms.”
That being the case, your picks will tend to come from the ’90s and earlier—so-called Showa-era and early Heisei kayōkyoku, new music, and J-pop.
Many recent songs have complex melodies and rhythms, and plenty of people think “This is hard!” after just one listen.
In this article, aimed at men who want to score high at karaoke, I’ve also proactively selected relatively singable tracks even from among more recent songs.
Compared to older hits, these are a bit more challenging to sing, but each song’s write-up includes tips and points to watch for to help you boost your score, so please use this as a guide and give them a try!
It feels great when you nail a high score!
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Aim for a high score! Karaoke songs for men to achieve top scores (171–180)
dearestEito
Released on March 23, 2022, this song by Eito is crafted into a beautiful medium-to-slow number that highlights his boyish, unadorned singing in a very appealing way.
The vocal melody is also quite simple and pure, so it should be easy to sing along to if you pick it for karaoke.
When singing, be careful not to rush the rhythm and try to keep your throat as relaxed as possible.
If you tense up your throat, you risk ruining the song’s delicate atmosphere!
Love is peach-coloredHosono Haruomi
This is the closing track of HOSONO HOUSE, recorded at Haruomi Hosono’s private home studio after he disbanded Happy End.
Hosono is also known as a member of Yellow Magic Orchestra.
The song doesn’t have a wide vocal range, the melody is easy to remember, and it seems like one you could aim for a high score with.
Nagisasupittsu
This is Spitz’s 14th single, released on September 9, 1996.
It was used as the CM song for Ezaki Glico’s Pocky “Pocky Hill Love Story” commercial, and it was also the first Spitz single to debut at No.
1 on the Oricon charts.
One reason for its strong sales is its popularity in the karaoke market—it’s a song that’s easy to sing and easy to remember.
The melody is very pop and catchy, and the tempo makes it extremely easy to groove to.
The high-note section that comes in toward the end of the chorus requires a fairly high vocal range, so if you’re not confident with high notes, be sure to adjust the karaoke key accordingly.
A good tip for making it sound bright and pleasant is to place the sound toward your upper palate and let it resonate in the oral cavity.
FabulousBikkeburanka
This song by Vickeblanka, with its striking falsetto, feels great with the four-on-the-floor beat and piano syncopation.
The music video is colorful and wonderful too.
While men can do well, it seems like women might surprisingly be able to aim for even higher scores!
desirehofudiran
They’re a two-piece band consisting of Watanabe Baby on vocals and guitar, and Yuhi Komiyama on vocals and keyboards.
This song is by Yuhi Komiyama.
The arrangement shows influences from ’90s UK rock, and the grand melody in the chorus is wonderful.
You can expect a high score at karaoke!
Aim for a high score! Karaoke songs for men to achieve top scores (181–190)
Into the DreamInoue Yosui
This was the third single by Japanese folk singer Yosui Inoue, released on March 1, 1973.
It’s such a classic of Showa-era Japanese folk music that it hardly needs any introduction! Since its first release, there have been numerous cover versions by various artists, including Inoue’s own self-covers.
With its striking vocal melody and brisk tempo, it’s easy for just about anyone to sing, and it’s a great candidate for scoring high in karaoke.
There’s a section in the chorus that’s sung in falsetto, so be mindful of making a smooth transition between registers there.
If you’re not confident about switching registers, try lowering the karaoke key!
The Last RainYasushi Nakanishi
This was Yasushi Nakanishi’s second single, released on August 10, 1992.
It’s another hit from the ’90s—a decade packed with karaoke-friendly songs.
Among them, this one is a classic slow ballad.
Compared to uptempo numbers, ballads can be a bit harder to score high on in karaoke, but perhaps reflecting a strong awareness of the karaoke market at the time, the melody here is very easy to sing and easy to remember.
That said, some people may find the high notes in the chorus tough in the original key, so please pay close attention to key settings when you choose this song.