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Easy-to-sing songs by Yutaka Ozaki. Songs you want to belt out at karaoke.

Have you ever wanted to sing Yutaka Ozaki’s songs at karaoke but hesitated because they seem high in key? In fact, the vocal range varies from song to song, and even well-known tracks like “Sotsugyo” can be sung comfortably once you get the hang of them.

In this article, we’ve selected songs by Yutaka Ozaki that are relatively lower in key or have easy-to-follow melodies, making them easier to sing.

Use this as a guide when choosing your next karaoke setlist!

Singable songs by Yutaka Ozaki. Songs you want to belt out at karaoke (21–30)

Night of 15Ozaki Yutaka

Yutaka Ozaki - Fifteen's Night (with lyrics)
Night of 15Ozaki Yutaka

This is the debut single by Yutaka Ozaki, released in 1983 alongside the album “Seventeen’s Map.” It portrays the rebellious spirit and pursuit of freedom felt by a 15-year-old boy, and has long been loved as a song that speaks for the feelings of young people.

The structure, which builds gradually from a quiet, piano-centered atmosphere toward the chorus, evokes a rising swell of emotion.

The relatively low pitch and steady, unbroken lyrical tempo make it easy to sing, and the key is how you pour emotion into it.

Fragments of the SunOzaki Yutaka

This is the single that marked Yutaka Ozaki’s return to activity, released in 1988.

It remained uncollected on albums for a long time, but in 2007 it was included on “Street Trees +2” within the CD box set “71/71,” which compiled his work during his lifetime.

It’s also noteworthy that the song is described as conveying a sense of loneliness drawn from personal experience and a deep love directed toward someone important.

The gentle vocals and sound, as if quietly facing one’s own heart, also convey a warmth.

If you imagine speaking the words with care, it may not only make the song easier to sing but also bring out its atmosphere more strongly.

dance hallOzaki Yutaka

This song paints a scene in a dance hall and the diverse backgrounds of the people there.

It was included on the 1985 album “Kaikisen” and later released in 1991 as the B-side to “I LOVE YOU.” It’s said to be themed around an incident that occurred at a disco, and the vocals, which convey a gentle nostalgia and sadness, are particularly striking.

The straightforward melody and conversational singing style make it easy to perform; honor the lyrical world of the song and articulate each word clearly as you sing.

CityscapeOzaki Yutaka

It’s a song included as the first track on the album “Seventeen’s Map,” which marked his 1983 debut, and is said to have been written in the early period of Yutaka Ozaki’s musical career.

It depicts a boy stepping out into the town, and powerfully conveys the anxiety of an uncertain future.

One of the song’s major appeals is the sense of determination to move forward without being beaten by new places or by adults.

While the phrasing is distinctive, the melody and pitch are straightforward, so aim to sing it clearly while firmly grasping the words.

I can’t even sing the beginningOzaki Yutaka

Can't Even Sing the Beginning Yutaka Ozaki (March 1984, Shinjuku LOFT)
I can’t even sing the beginningOzaki Yutaka

This song depicts a powerful determination to live each day desperately in order to make a loved one happy.

After being included on the 1983 album “Seventeen’s Map,” it was also released as a single.

It’s said to be a song strongly influenced by Bruce Springsteen, with ideas expanded from Yutaka Ozaki’s experiences working part-time in poverty.

While the emotionally charged, distinctive vocal delivery is striking, the vocal range isn’t wide, so once you grasp the flow, it should be relatively easy to sing.

In conclusion

We’ve introduced some of Yutaka Ozaki’s songs that are easy to sing.

Even for tracks that seem to have high keys, you can easily try them as lower-key songs by using karaoke key adjustments.

Classics like “Sotsugyo” will become much easier to sing once you find the settings that match your voice.

Keep practicing your favorite song and enjoy karaoke to the fullest!