Karaoke Popular Song Ranking of back number [2026]

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back number – Old Fashion (full)

This is the 19th single from back number, a hugely popular rock band that weaves bittersweet feelings of love into down-to-earth words.

Released in November 2018, it was written as the theme song for the TV drama “A Life Long Love: With You, Who Will Forget Me.” Its warm sound, built around piano and strings, and lyrics that portray a straightforward yet awkward love for the other person are truly moving.

The song has a sense of scale that cherishes irreplaceable everyday memories, and its chorus opens up emotionally with a melody that captivates listeners even at karaoke.

Later included on the acclaimed album “MAGIC,” this track is a highly recommended love song to sing with composure and ease when you want to convey your sincere feelings to someone you care about.

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back number – I Love You

Back number is a three-piece rock band that enjoys overwhelming support for their vividly descriptive lyrics.

This song is a warm number that reminds us that the most precious treasures are found in ordinary, everyday scenes.

From simple images like fallen leaves in a park or a bakery by the station, the lyrics convey a clumsy yet earnest desire to make a loved one happy—something that truly hits home.

Many listeners will likely be moved by its gentle worldview.

Released in October 2022, the song is also included on the album “Humor” and was selected as the theme song for the NHK morning drama “Maiagare!” Why not listen to it during a quiet moment—like on your way to school—while thinking of someone special?

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back number – Christmas Song (full)

It’s the perfect song for a winter night when, despite the glittering bustle of the city, you can’t help but think only of someone special.

The lyrics delicately portray the frustration of not being able to see the person you want to see right away, and the overflowing tenderness that persists nonetheless—it really tightens your chest, doesn’t it? This track is back number’s 14th single, released in November 2015, and it shot to fame as the theme song for the TV drama “5→9: From Five to Nine.” Produced by Takeshi Kobayashi, its warm yet heartrending sound woven from piano and strings is outstanding.

The chorus sits a bit in the higher range, so try to sing lightly without forcing your voice.

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back number – Koi (full)

This is a song by back number, a three-piece rock band beloved across a wide audience for their poignant worldview that vividly paints scenes before your eyes.

Its theme—capturing the frustrated feelings of unrequited love just before graduation—and its gentle, everyday-leaning melody line really tug at the heartstrings.

Released in March 2012 as their fourth single, it was selected as the ending theme for the March 2012 broadcasts of the music program “Music-ru TV.” It was later included on the album “blues” and the acclaimed compilation “Encore,” and has continued to be cherished over time.

With its calm, mid-tempo ballad vibe, it’s a perfect song for men who want to handle it smoothly at karaoke and show a touch of mature poise.

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back number – Watagashi (full)

A sweet and bittersweet song by back number that vividly captures the scenes of a summer festival and the delicate feelings of a young person in love.

Released in July 2012 and used as the opening theme for TBS’s COUNT DOWN TV, the track is marked by a gentle melody that warmly embraces a youthful love story.

It delicately portrays a summer romance that melts away like cotton candy.

The music video featuring Mizuki Yamamoto further enhances the song’s charm.

It remains beloved by many as a song you want to listen to slowly to forget the summer heat, and one you want to sing carefully at karaoke.

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back number – To the New Lovers

This song, which could be called the group’s signature track, is a warm piece that weaves together the feelings of becoming a parent.

Its heartrending lyrics and melody resonate deeply.

The delicate portrayal of a parent watching over their child’s growth is moving.

Written as the theme song for a Fuji TV Monday 9 p.m.

drama, it was released digitally in July 2024.

It marks back number’s first Monday 9 p.m.

drama theme in about nine years.

It’s a recommended track when you want to reflect on parent-child relationships and familial love, or when you wish to deepen your feelings for someone important.

Wrapped in the gentle vocals, why not think of someone dear to you?

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back number – Winter and Spring

A song whose lyrics delicately portray emotions swaying in the shift from winter to spring, resonating deeply in the heart.

It fuses back number’s signature beautiful melodies and powerful band sound—beloved as the very embodiment of a bittersweet love song—to create a world that is both aching and warm.

Released in January 2024, the work also drew attention for being the first music video directed by vocalist Iyori Shimizu.

February may be harshly cold, yet it’s also when you begin to hear the footsteps of spring.

On nights when you’re troubled by a love that won’t go your way, or when you want to change your situation and take a new step, this song will gently stay by your side.

Listen as you feel your heart shift along with the changing seasons.