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!
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A summer song sung by a male vocalist. Summer songs useful for karaoke selection (111–120)
August nightyangusukinii
Young Skinny, who are expected to be the next big break, released the mini-album “If I Have to Act, I’d Rather Be Myself” as a nationwide distribution just one year and four months after forming.
Featured on their first mini-album, “In a Daily Life Full of Lies,” is the song “August Night.” It’s a rock tune with striking lyrics depicting a woman who’s slipped deeper and deeper into a relationship.
The song conveys a murky, sticky emotion that evokes a humid summer night.
NatsuneYuuri
Singer-songwriter Yuuri, whose 2020 release “Dry Flower” became a massive hit.
His 2021 track “Natsune” is a top recommendation as an emotional, heartrending summer song.
Beginning with his gentle voice and a breezy, summer-like electric guitar sound, the piece alone conjures vivid scenes of summer as you listen.
By the way, the song was specially written for the first episode of Hulu’s “Dry Flower – Shichigatsu no Heya -,” a drama based on the worlds of hit songs like “Dry Flower,” so if you’re interested, be sure to watch the series as well.
You are in full color.Ohtaki Eiichi
Eiichi Ohtaki, who debuted as the vocalist of Happy End—pioneers in the history of Japanese rock—and later thrived as a solo singer-songwriter with his stylish musicality.
His seventh single, “Kimi wa Ten’nen Shoku” (You Are Natural Color), has been featured in numerous commercials in recent years, starting with Rohto Pharmaceutical’s “New V Rohto” ad.
Its buoyant shuffle beat, bouncy rhythm, and driving, piano-centered ensemble evoke images of a bright summer sky.
It’s an essential summer pop tune, delivering a timeless, unfading city-pop sound that feels wonderfully pleasant no matter the era.
Scorching midsummerShonan no Kaze
Speaking of Shonan no Kaze, they definitely give off a “summer anthem” vibe! I bet lots of people use their summer songs to hype up the mood at karaoke.
The track I’m introducing, Entenka, not only has a title that screams summer, but its samba-style rhythm also makes many listeners think of the season.
With so many summer-themed words sprinkled throughout the lyrics, it makes you want to head outside and have a blast with friends.
The powerful vocals are also perfect for blowing away the summer heat.
Summer Vacation at 33Shinsei Kamattechan
This is a song released by Shinsei Kamattechan in 2018 that drew attention for paying homage to their own track “23-sai no Natsuyasumi” (“23-Year-Old’s Summer Vacation”).
It sings about the changes that have come with the passage of ten years, as well as the things that have remained the same.
How about taking this nostalgic season of summer as an opportunity to look back on your own past?
Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro
Singer-songwriter Motohiro Hata has consistently stuck to an acoustic guitar-and-vocal style since his debut, soothing fans with his gentle voice.
His 17th single, “Himawari no Yakusoku,” used as the theme song for the 3DCG animated film STAND BY ME Doraemon, is also known as the track that brought his name to widespread recognition.
While the melody is relaxed, you need to be careful because controlling the fine ups and downs of the pitch is difficult.
As a hit number everyone knows, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at karaoke—a true pop tune.
Summer HornsInagaki Junichi
Junichi Inagaki is a singer who produced hit songs in the 1980s and 90s, beloved for his bittersweet and relatable music.
His song “Natsu no Claxon” (Summer Claxon) was released in 1983 as his fifth single, was featured in a commercial, and is also known for having been covered by numerous artists.
The lyrics portray someone reminiscing about a former girlfriend and sinking into summer memories—a heartrending track that many will surely find relatable, evoking memories of someone they parted with in a fleeting summer scene.
