Top 19 Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Endless Road198rank/position

19 - 'Endless Road'

A song I’d recommend to men in their early 40s is Hatenonai Michi.

It’s a classic by the folk duo 19, who were hugely active in the 2000s.

Since it was a nationwide hit, many of you may remember it.

While the track is notable for its cutting-style guitar, the vocal line itself is crafted as catchy J-pop.

The chorus does feature falsetto, but the range is easily reachable in chest voice as well, so it’s not difficult as long as you choose an appropriate key.

Give it a try.

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Ryo

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that paper airplane199rank/position

19 (Juke) That Paper Airplane Piercing the Cloudy Sky Live

A male folk duo, 19’s second single, released in March 1999.

The original singers’ voices are very simple and friendly, and the melody is easy to remember, so even if you sing this song at karaoke, there probably won’t be many parts you find difficult.

Just be careful not to let the brief falsetto part right before the chorus sound weak—switch your voice smoothly as you sing.

If you relax and let the falsetto come out gently without forcing it, you should be able to sing it nicely!

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Kei Takahata

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someone important; a precious/cherished person1910rank/position

ONE PIECE MAD [Precious Person]

This song is packed with passionate friendship.

Its approachable lyrics and rhythm are part of its charm.

I think it would make a delightful gift as a token of friendship.

great nature1911rank/position

19 ~ Great Nature ... Cover

This is the Lotte Watermelon Bar commercial song featuring a cute hippo.

It’s one of the most popular songs among their 19, and it evokes images of hometowns and summers in the countryside.

Listening to it brings to mind grandparents in rural areas and makes you feel like going back home.

Odakyu Kakio1912rank/position

Odakyu Kakio

It’s the B-side track to the folk duo 19’s eighth single, Taisetsu na Hito, and it’s about Kakio Station on the Odakyu Odawara Line, located in Asao Ward, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture.

The CD peaked at No.

2 on the Oricon chart.

Fruitless Road1913rank/position

Endless Road

It’s a song that expresses gratitude when setting off on a journey, being seen off by everyone.

The feeling of actually boarding a plane and getting ready to depart builds into the chorus, creating a mysterious effect where it sounds as if it’s quietly saying, “Thank you, everyone.”

Beyond that blue1914rank/position

Beyond That Blue / 19

Released as the first single, the lyrics may bring back nostalgic memories of things you experienced or thought about during adolescence.

It’s also a song that gives a gentle push to those currently struggling with such feelings.

Rather than stopping, living step by step and moving forward—perhaps that’s what truly matters.