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[Heisei-born, Showa-raised] Oe Yutaka’s easy-to-sing songs

Recently, Hiroshi Oe has been appearing frequently on variety shows and the like.

He first gained popularity through the hit show “Sanma’s SUPER Karakuri TV,” and afterward continued working in earnest as an enka singer.

Today, he boasts a career that places him somewhere between mid-career and veteran status.

This time, we’ve picked out some of Hiroshi Oe’s songs that are especially easy to sing.

There’s also concrete vocal commentary from a former vocal instructor, so be sure to read to the end.

Playlist

[Heisei-born, Showa-raised] Oe Yutaka’s easy-to-sing songs
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1eastShigure Moon in KinosakiŌe Yutaka
Shigure Moon in KinosakiŌe Yutakaplay_arrow
Kinosaki Shigure-zuki is an easy-to-sing enka song
2eastMy hometown now…Ōe Yutaka
My hometown now...Ōe Yutakaplay_arrow
Furusato Is Now… Is a Low-Difficulty Enka
3eastFeel-good song♪Ōe Yutaka
Feel-good song♪Ōe Yutakaplay_arrow
An enka pop song with a bright melody
4eastRomance at the Ends of the EarthŌe Yutaka
Romance at the Ends of the EarthŌe Yutakaplay_arrow
Hiroshi Oe’s enka song, sung at a relaxed tempo
5eastThe Hometown of MandarinsŌe Yutaka
The Hometown of MandarinsŌe Yutakaplay_arrow
The homeland of mikan is low difficulty.
6eastSunset BossŌe Yutaka
Sunset BossŌe Yutakaplay_arrow
Hiroshi Oe’s “Yuyake Taisho” is an easy-to-sing enka song
7eastCarnival of the SunŌe Yutaka
Carnival of the SunŌe Yutakaplay_arrow
Oe Hiroshi's easy-to-sing pop songs
8eastDotonbori SentimentŌe Yutaka
Dotonbori SentimentŌe Yutakaplay_arrow
Dotonbori Ninjō is an easy enka song
9eastWings of YouthŌe Yutaka
Wings of YouthŌe Yutakaplay_arrow
A classic powerful singing piece for beginners in enka
10eastEating My Way Across JapanŌe Yutaka
Eating My Way Across JapanŌe Yutakaplay_arrow
Introducing Hiroshi Oe’s warm, patriotic songs
11eastHeart RainŌe Yutaka
Heart RainŌe Yutakaplay_arrow
Oe Hiroshi’s women’s songs, easy-to-sing masterpieces
12eastWoman of FateŌe Yutaka
Woman of FateŌe Yutakaplay_arrow
Oe Hiroshi’s woman’s song. It’s like a kayōkyoku and easy to sing.
13eastRaised in the Danjiri traditionŌe Yutaka
Raised in the Danjiri traditionŌe Yutakaplay_arrow
Hiroshi Oe sings a lively festival song themed around the Danjiri Festival.
14eastHow about I go ahead and do it?Ōe Yutaka
How about I go ahead and do it?Ōe Yutakaplay_arrow
The Appeal of Hiroshi Oe’s Festival Song “Nanka Itchō Yattarokai”
15eastTruth, this path is far (and long).Ōe Yutaka
Truth, this path is far (and long).Ōe Yutakaplay_arrow
A vocal piece that’s easy to sing and powerful
16eastCaptain SlowpokeŌe Yutaka
Captain SlowpokeŌe Yutakaplay_arrow
An anthem cheering on those who chase their dreams, even if they're clumsy
17eastTokachi Autumn and WinterŌe Yutaka
Tokachi Autumn and WinterŌe Yutakaplay_arrow
A heartwarming work, the second installment in the Hokkaido series