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back number – Bouquet (full)

A gem of a mid-tempo ballad by back number that portrays a young couple’s unstable relationship and deep affection.

Through down-to-earth dialogue between a man and a woman, the subtle emotional fluctuations of romance come to the surface.

Released in June 2011, the song was included on the album “Superstar” and used as the ending theme for TBS’s “COUNT DOWN TV.” Infused with the desire to keep caring for one another despite anxieties about the future, it’s a track you’ll want to take your time singing at karaoke.

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back number – Happy End (full)

This work was released in 2016 as the 16th single by back number, a three-piece rock band from Gunma.

It was chosen as the theme song for the film “My Tomorrow, Your Yesterday.” While the title might seem contradictory because the lyrics portray the bittersweet feelings of a protagonist trying to accept a breakup, in English it can carry the nuance of “a happy time coming to an end,” which deepens the meaning of the words.

Even as the singer tells themselves it’s going to be okay, they can’t sever their feelings for the other person deep down, and that inner conflict comes through almost painfully.

The majestic strings layered over the band sound are also beautiful, and just following the melody can bring you to tears.

Anyone who has experienced a breakup may find their emotions from that time coming back as they listen.

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back number - “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” Music Video (Theme song for the TBS Tuesday drama “A Story to Read When You First Fall in Love”)

An emotionally moving medium-tempo ballad that portrays the complex feelings of unrequited love—from the faint expectations on the eve of a birthday to the ache of emotions that never reach their destination.

In contrast to the happiness of a birthday, the loneliness and the sorrow of being unable to express one’s feelings straightforwardly resonate with a delicate melodic line.

Released in February 2019, the song was featured as the theme for the TBS drama “A Story to Read When You First Fall in Love,” and was also included on the album “MAGIC.” With vocals that gently embrace the bittersweet emotions of love that everyone has experienced, it’s a song well-suited for karaoke, where it can be performed in a calm, composed manner.

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back number – Takane no Hanako-san (full)

Among back number’s songs, the massive hit is “Takane no Hanako-san.” The overall vocal range spans E3 to D5, which is fairly wide, but the melody is clearly divided into sections with distinct ranges, making it easier to switch between parts while singing.

Also, the tempo is surprisingly fast, so it’s best to lean forward a bit and sing proactively so you don’t get left behind.

In particular, the latter half has many sections where you’re singing continuously, so the key is to use your body to keep a steady rhythm as you sing.

In the quieter chorus section in the middle, using a gentle tone will let your voice carry and make it easier to sing.

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Kubota Mami

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Shiawase

“Shiawase,” included as the B-side to back number’s debut single “Hanabira,” is a heart-wrenching track featuring a string-laden, wistful arrangement.

Many listeners may relate to the lyrics’ storyline, which evokes the image of someone stepping back for the sake of a loved one.

Although it’s a male-vocal song, the key is high, making it an easy number for women to sing at karaoke.

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Hoshino Takashi

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back number – Heroine (full)

The 11th single by back number, a bittersweet unrequited-love song set against a wintry backdrop.

Released in January 2015, it was featured as JR East’s “JR SKISKI” campaign song and in Kirin’s Tanrei Green Label commercials, winning broad support as one of the band’s signature winter staples.

Overflowing feelings for the other person contrast with a lack of self-confidence and the frustration of being unable to take a step forward—expressed through plainspoken lyrics and a warm band sound.

Producer Takeshi Kobayashi’s arrangement further accentuates the song’s fragile beauty.

It’s the perfect track to convey sincere, if awkward, feelings when you go to karaoke with the woman you like.

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back number – Horizon

Back number, a band that has produced countless classic ballads.

There are endless masterpieces to name, but when it comes to songs that are especially popular at karaoke, many people probably think of “Suiheisen.” This piece mainly sits in the middle register, with the chest-voice parts staying within a narrow range of mid1 D to mid2 G.

However, it does include falsetto notes up to hi A and hi C, so watch out for those sections.

Aside from that, the pitch is easy to match, so you can aim for a comfortable 90 points.

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Ryo

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