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 Too!] (481–490)
The Confectionery World, No. 14: “Demon Arare”Yuyama Akira
This is a short piece included on the album “The World of Sweets,” notable for its glittering, hard-edged piano sound.
Composed in 1973, the work creates a highly original sound world that brilliantly fuses Japanese and Western elements within a brief span of 1 minute and 25 seconds.
It opens in A minor with a 4/4 meter, achieving a hard, springy sonority through skillful use of dissonance and staccato.
With three-voice textures, complex rhythms, and thematic variations, it combines performance difficulty with strong appeal.
Frequently performed at recitals and competitions, it is cherished as a piece that tests expressive ability.
Highly recommended for those seeking fresh facets of classical music, it makes an effective closer for a program.
Rain of MemoriesIshihara Junko
Junko Ishihara’s signature song “Omoide no Ame” embodies modern enka.
While firmly inheriting the genre’s core elements, it’s also as easy to sing as a pop tune.
It does feature kobushi ornamentation, but not the fast, scale-jumping kind—rather the type with a deliberate pause—so it isn’t overly difficult.
On top of that, the vocal range is narrow and there are no parts that require belting, making it truly a beginner-friendly enka song.
Definitely consider adding it to your repertoire.
The Way of ManFukuda Kouhei
Among Kohei Fukuda’s “men’s songs,” the masterpiece Otokomichi stands out as a particular fan favorite.
While many of his men’s songs are extremely demanding, weaving in shouts, this one is different.
For his catalog, it falls on the more mellow side of the genre, prioritizing sustained, flowing lines over sheer power.
That said, it’s still a Kohei Fukuda song.
Intricate kobushi that require complex pitch rises and falls, as well as extended long tones, appear as a matter of course, so a fair amount of practice is essential to sing it well.
sound ninjaFukuda Sho
Let’s show off some ninja arts to the beat! Introducing Oto Ninja.
When you think of ninjas, many of you might picture them being skilled at hiding from enemies or making a quick escape.
This time, let’s transform into “Oto Ninja,” who perform ninja arts in time with sounds! If you listen closely, you can hear all kinds of sounds.
Move your body to match the sounds you hear, and you’ll also discover the joy of dancing.
Try expanding the conversation by asking, “What sound do you think this is?”
Good morning!Fukuda Sho
This song captivates with a bright melody and an energetic vibe, like morning light streaming in.
Created by Sho Fukuda, drawing on his experience in early childhood education, it features playful exchanges between animals and cheerful calls that make it great fun.
It was broadcast in February 2018 as the “Song of the Month” on NHK E-TV’s Okaasan to Issho and included on the album Tomodachi no Hana.
When sung together at morning gatherings, entrance ceremonies, and other occasions where children take their first steps forward, it brings hearts together and naturally fills everyone with smiles—a truly wonderful piece.
woman; femaleFuji Ayako
Aya Fuku’s repertoire has long focused on portraying various facets of a woman’s heart, and Onna is a landmark re-debut single she first released under the name Aya Fuku in 1989.
Even at that point, her distinctive artistic world was already firmly established.
Though the song uses a simple major-key progression and has a bright tone, it is classic Aya Fuku enka, poignantly conveying a certain wistful woman’s sentiment.
While it’s quintessential enka, it also showcases techniques unique to a singer with roots in traditional folk music, so be especially careful about spots where the pitch can easily slip, and aim to sing with a smooth, expansive delivery.
A Woman’s True HeartFuji Ayako
Although it’s in a major key with a bright feel, the way it sings about a fairly heavy-hearted woman’s feelings is quintessentially classic enka, which is great, isn’t it? “Onna no Magokoro” is a single released in 1999 by Ayako Fuji, and it’s a superb masterpiece featuring her characteristically sultry yet refined vocals and melody.
As I mentioned at the start, it’s orthodox enka, so anyone reasonably used to singing enka should be able to handle it without trouble, and it seems like a good practice song for beginners as well.
Of course, techniques like kobushi are important, and while the high notes in the chorus get attention, the low notes in the A melody might actually be a bit difficult for those who struggle with lower registers.
Still, try practicing repeatedly, articulating the lyrics clearly and aiming to bring out a seductive nuance like Fuji-san’s!