Maki Ohguro’s famous and popular songs
Let me introduce songs by Maki Ohguro, a female singer who represents the 1990s.
Maki Ohguro began her career as a singer in 1989, but at first she could only work as a backing vocalist for other artists and endured a difficult apprenticeship period.
She made her solo debut in 1992 with “STOP MOTION,” but it reportedly didn’t sell very well.
However, her second single, “DA・KA・RA,” became a major hit, and from there she advanced on the path to becoming a popular singer.
Her powerful vocal ability—one of her greatest charms—may well be the result of those years of groundwork.
Now, please listen to the songs of Maki Ohguro, an artist with an overwhelming vocal presence.
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Maki Ohguro’s famous and popular songs (11–20)
IT’S ALL RIGHTDaikoku Maki
It’s a really wonderful song.
It brings back memories.
It’s one of the cool tracks.
Surprisingly, it’s easy to sing and has a great vibe for karaoke, but the high notes are a bit difficult.
I was surprised to see actors Go Ayano and Yoji Tanaka in the music video.
Go looks so young.
For the sake of being loved by youDaikoku Maki
I can picture them singing it straight from the heart.
It’s an uplifting song that encourages you to live true to yourself.
I love the lyrics too—they make me think of my boyfriend at the time.
Even now, when I listen to it, it feels nostalgic and reminds me what a great song it is.
La La LaDaikoku Maki
This song reminds me of the drama.
The beautiful vocals and the grand, expansive feel are great.
It’s so pleasant to listen to.
It brings back nostalgic memories from those days.
And the chorus is something everyone can sing, so it’s a karaoke classic.
Get fired upDaikoku Maki
It seems it had the best sales among the singles.
I listened to it so much that even now the lyrics come back to me—it’s kind of amazing.
Just like the lyrics say, it really fires you up.
And the singer, Oguro-neesan, comes across as a really cool, badass older-sister type.
BecauseDaikoku Maki
Released in 1992, this song sings of the love of a strong yet graceful woman and won the support of many women.
Maki Ohguro’s songs are often thought to be challenging because of the high notes, but aside from the final high note, this one stays relatively in the mid-range and the melody is easy to remember.
It’s sure to be a hit at karaoke with a group of women, so give it a try and practice!
White GraduationDaikoku Maki
MakI Ohguro’s seventh single, highly praised by fans as “a song you want to listen to in winter” with “lyrics that hit home.” The title Shiroi Gradation (White Gradation) expresses the layering of various feelings in the heart like a gradation, and in fact, a “white gradation” does not actually exist.
Although it’s a technically demanding song that stays in the high register, its rhythm and tempo are relatively calm, making it approachable to try at karaoke.
It would be great if you could convey a sense of poignancy and ephemerality within a straightforward vocal tone.
Maki Ohguro’s iconic and popular songs (21–30)
ROCKsDaikoku Maki
This song has a rock-style intro and it’s insanely cool.
The chorus feels big and epic, which is really nice.
I think it’s a hidden gem.
The high notes are a bit on the higher side, but the vocals are great.
It’s got a good groove, so I sing it at karaoke a lot.