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A summer song sung by a male vocalist. Summer songs that are also useful for karaoke selection.

What kind of songs do you sing when summer comes around? Don’t you feel like singing “summer songs” with lyrics that evoke the season, like the ocean, fireworks, and the blazing sun? Still, when it’s time to sing summer songs at karaoke, you might find yourself thinking, “I can’t remember any titles…” So in this article, we’ll introduce a whole selection of summer songs sung by male vocalists! They’re not only great picks for karaoke, but also perfect tracks for summer road trip BGM, so be sure to use this as a reference!

Summer songs sung by male vocalists. Summer tracks (71–80) that are also great picks for karaoke.

summer solsticeSakiyama Soshi

Soshi Sakiyama “Summer Solstice” (Music Video)
summer solsticeSakiyama Soshi

This is a song by singer-songwriter Soushi Sakiyama, who drew significant attention not only from viewers but also from industry professionals through his television appearance.

It was released as a digital single in 2018.

Despite its simple arrangement of just guitar and vocals, its profound lyrics and a voice you’ll want to keep listening to resonate deeply.

Summer Time MagicAme no Parēdo

ame no parade – Summer Time Magic (Official Music Video)
Summer Time MagicAme no Parēdo

A three-piece rock band known for their unique sound that blends various genres like R&B, ambient, and electro house, ame no parade.

Their 2019 release “Summer Time Magic” is an irresistibly stylish track.

Its clear, summery atmosphere pairs perfectly with a dance-pop-like, upbeat groove, and if you sing it at karaoke, people around you might notice you as someone with cool taste in music.

Summer IllusionOmoinotake

Omoinotake / Summer Illusion [Official Music Video]
Summer IllusionOmoinotake

Omoinotake is a three-piece band that made their major debut in 2021, captivating fans with songs that reveal their influences from Black music.

Their sixth digital-only single, “Natsu no Maboroshi” (“Summer Illusion”), features a nostalgic melody and ensemble that are especially pleasing.

The lyrics evoke a fleeting summer romance, likely linking to each listener’s own bittersweet memories.

It’s a poignant summer tune whose sentimental atmosphere—like being left behind by a passing season—stirs the heart.

Flashback, summer.RHYMESTER

This is a track by RHYMESTER that paints heartwarming memories while wrapped in the nostalgia of summer.

Released in July 2011, it was also selected as the opening theme for TBS’s Rank Ōkoku during August and September, which surely adds to its summery feel.

The blend of surf-inspired sounds and powerful vocals conjures up images of hot summer nights.

The lyrics depict memories of summers past and the moments when they suddenly come rushing back, conveying a desire to etch those precious moments into one’s heart.

It’s a recommended song for when you want to look back on summer memories or sink into a nostalgic mood.

Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number

back number – Takane no Hanako-san (full)
Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number

This signature number from back number is guaranteed to get everyone hyped during summer drives and karaoke—surely a staple summer song that resonates with many.

The track stands out for expressing the bittersweet feelings of an unrequited crush—yearning for someone who won’t look your way—set to a refreshing, fast-paced sound.

While the lyrics portray the woman he admires as someone out of reach, the charm lies in the protagonist’s comical side, drifting into fanciful daydreams and then snapping back to reality.

It captures the perfect interplay between the liberating feel of summer and the frustration of a distance that just won’t close.

Released as a single in June 2013, it was later included on the album “Love Story.” In 2019, it drew fresh attention when vocalist Iyori Shimizu performed a stripped-down version for Kirin Brewery’s Tanrei Green Label TV commercial.

If you want to relive the sweet-and-sour pangs of a one-sided crush, or you’re on your way to a summer event, this song will instantly lift your spirits.

And if you sing it with friends at karaoke, you’re guaranteed to get the whole room going in shared excitement!

Mahoro in SummerHarukamirai

Harukamirai – Summer Mahoro (Official Music Video)
Mahoro in SummerHarukamirai

This is a song you’ll want to listen to on a hot summer day, the kind that makes you suddenly drift into memories of the past.

Images of summer heat, a baseball field with white balls zipping through the air, and the 5:00 p.m.

siren evoke the sweet-and-sour memories of youth, giving you the courage to walk toward the future, tinged with a touch of regret.

The track appears on the album “THE BAND STAR,” released in July 2020, and its music video—based on the December 2019 live performance at Makuhari Messe—also leaves a strong impression.

It was selected as a recommended song by the music channel MUSIC ON! TV.

Whether you play it as background music on a summer drive or belt it out at karaoke, those fiery feelings from back then are sure to come rushing back.

Give it a listen!

Summer MadnessSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE / Summer Madness feat. Afrojack
Summer MadnessSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

It’s a song that perfectly suits the sun, as if announcing the arrival of summer.

The EDM sound crafted by world-renowned DJ Afrojack delivers an exhilarating rush that makes your body move the moment you hear it.

STY’s catchy, lyrical melody seems to sing of summer’s sense of freedom and the thrill in your chest—before you know it, you’ll be humming along.

Released in July 2015 as the 18th single, it was also featured in ANA’s “2015 Summer Tabiwari” commercial.

Included on the acclaimed album THE JSB LEGACY, it became a hit, selling 195,000 copies in its first week on the Oricon Weekly Chart.

Put it on when you want to get the crowd going at karaoke or as the perfect BGM for a summer drive!