Songs with titles starting with 'O' [Great for karaoke and shiritori!]
Songs with titles starting with “O” often feature unique names—like those using characters meaning “dance” or “gold,” as well as Osaka-themed songs.
They also tend to be great for getting everyone fired up when singing! I can’t think of many off the top of my head, so I want to look some up…
This is a list that might come in handy at such times: songs with titles that start with “O.” Use it when you’re wondering, “What songs start with ‘O’?” and also as a prompt for shiritori or when choosing tracks at karaoke.
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Songs with Titles Starting with “O” [Great for Karaoke & Shiritori!] (281–290)
Beach of MemoriesZa Wairudowanzu
Let me introduce a song whose sparkling 12-string guitar tone resonates in the heart like the gentle surf at summer’s end.
When you listen to it, it brings back those bittersweet summer memories of youth, doesn’t it? You can almost picture the protagonist of the lyrics alone on the beach, quietly reflecting on a love that has passed.
It’s a little wistful, yet it leaves you with a warm feeling.
The fresh harmonies of The Wild Ones are wonderful, too! This piece was released in November 1966 as their debut single, and it became a classic loved by many, selling over a million copies.
The B-side featured a song called “Your Baby.” It also served as the theme song for the film “Omoide no Nagisa” and for the TV drama “Shitetsu Ensen 97 Bunsho.” Why not give it a listen on a summer day to cool off, or when you want to sink into cherished memories? It’s sure to bring you a moment of peace.
over the topMiyamoto Hiroji
Hiroji Miyamoto, the vocalist of Elephant Kashimashi, has been active for many years.
Lately he’s also been thriving as a solo artist, winning support from younger generations thanks to his highly original musicality and vocals.
His new song “over the top” is perfect for savoring soaring high notes.
While it doesn’t feature much of the trendy falsetto, it repeatedly showcases a powerful mixed voice instead.
If you’re a man who has ever admired strong, high-pitched vocals, this is a track you’ll want to check out.
Ocean SideKikuchi Momoko
That urban, sophisticated sound that makes your heart leap—some listeners might feel exactly that.
The opening track of Momoko Kikuchi’s debut album, OCEAN SIDE, released in September 1984, is precisely such a song.
Composed and arranged by Tetsuji Hayashi, its sparkling horn section and groovy rhythm feel delightful, instantly whisking the listener into a carefree summer mood.
The lyrics depict the scenery and rising excitement seen from the window of a plane bound for a southern island, beautifully blending a refreshing clarity with a mellow atmosphere.
While no clear tie-in information can be found, the album as a whole is highly regarded as a city pop masterpiece, and this track shines brightly within it.
It’s a timeless classic—perfect for a summer drive or whenever you want to slip into a resort state of mind.
Songs with Titles Starting with “O” [Great for Karaoke & Shiritori!] (291–300)
Straight-up manBLEACH
Hailing from Okinawa and making a striking impact on Japan’s music scene, the three-piece girls’ band BLEACH burst onto the stage.
Formed in 1997, their sound—rooted in hardcore while incorporating elements of punk and alternative rock—was truly distinctive.
They began on the indie circuit in 1998 and moved to the major-label stage in 2001 with the album “Hadaka no Joou” (The Naked Queen).
Rather than being known for specific hit singles, they were a band that presented their world through complete works, such as the early, impulse-filled album “Kibakuzai” (Detonator).
Among their milestones, their 2000 live performance at CBGB in New York and their U.S.
tour can be seen as defining moments that cemented their reputation.
The interplay between Kanna’s high-tone vocals and Miya’s death growls, woven together with Sayuri’s powerful drumming, created a wall of sound with a one-of-a-kind allure.
If you’re seeking energetic, aggressive music, you should know there was a band like them.
Who likes you?Sanghee
Sanghee is a female singer-songwriter who was born in South Korea and raised in Japan.
With a background of growing up in Osaka, she’s gained popularity for her highly original lyrics written in Osaka dialect.
Among her songs, the one I especially recommend is Omae no Koto Daredesuki nan? (Who Even Likes You?).
It’s characterized by slurred, tipsy-sounding Osaka dialect and arranged as hip-hop-tinged R&B throughout.
While the vocal lines and Osaka dialect are somewhat intricate, the overall range is relatively narrow, so women from the Kansai region should have no trouble pulling it off.
The girl knows.sakura sakura
In the late 1980s, the five-piece band Sakura Sakura from Kanazawa, Ishikawa, burst onto the scene as a girls’ rock band that added vivid color to the music landscape of the time.
While rooted in rock, their hallmark sound skillfully blended the accessibility of pop and J-pop.
In 1991, they made their major-label debut with the single “Onna no Ko wa Shitteiru” (“Girls Know Everything”), which became widely loved as one of the band’s signature songs.
That same year they released the album “Girls Know Everything,” followed by “Sweet Emotion” in 1992, reflecting their energetic pace of activity.
Notably, even before their debut, they received the Junior Silver Prize at the Yamaha Popular Song Contest in September 1986, an early recognition of their talent.
The vocalist, Misae Takamatsu, also performed a popular anime’s ending theme, showcasing her voice as a solo artist.
Their lyrics, which resonated with women of the time, and their powerful performances still brim with fresh appeal today.
If you want to experience the distinctive brilliance of 1990s girls’ bands, this is a group you should definitely check out.
Mind your own business, summer.Tonneruzu
It’s a song with an irresistibly bright sound that feels like it announces the arrival of summer and makes your heart dance.
The comical lyrics and irresistibly catchy, body-moving melody are quintessential Tunnels.
Just listening to it vividly brings back the cheerful vibe that used to spill out of TV sets back then.
Released in June 1987 as their 12th single, this track features lyrics by Yasushi Akimoto and music by Tsugutoshi Goto, and it peaked at No.
3 on the Oricon weekly chart.
It’s also well known as an insert song from the popular TV program “Tunnels no Minasan no Okage Desu,” so many people probably remember this melody along with memories of the show.
When you’re feeling nostalgic for those sun-drenched days, or on a lively summer day spent with friends, give it a listen—the heat of that time will come rushing back, and you won’t be able to help but feel your heart leap.
It’s that kind of classic.