Keisuke Kuwata’s Most Popular Karaoke Songs Ranking [2026]

Confess to every song.Kuwata Keisuke15rank/position

Keisuke Kuwata - Confess to Every Song: Lyrics

It’s a song that belts out a scathing message, with a hint of irony toward people who make money from singing.

Released in 1994 as the B-side to “Matsuri no Ato,” it was later included on the album Solitary Sun.

The rough, strummed acoustic guitar seems to further amplify the power of the words.

The blunt, almost tossed-off vocal delivery is also part of the song’s appeal, so it might be interesting to focus on the singing style and deliberately not worry too much about pitch.

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Keisuke Kuwata – Go For It, Baby!! (Full ver.)

It’s a song that delivers a powerful message urging us to overcome difficulties and move forward.

Included on the 2011 album “MUSICMAN,” it was also featured in a UNIQLO commercial in 2023.

The simple sound of singing with an electric guitar seems to enhance the power of the lyrics.

The light rhythm, which even hints at country influences, is striking, and it’s important to be mindful of placing the words on the rhythm.

Since there aren’t many pitch changes, it’s a song you can sing once you get the rhythm down.

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Keisuke Kuwata – Nagisa Hotel (Full ver.)

This song is included on Keisuke Kuwata’s fourth best-of album, “Itsumo Dokokade,” released in November 2022.

It was reportedly newly written specifically for inclusion on this album.

Kuwata debuted on the major scene with Southern All Stars in 1977, and the fact that he has remained at the forefront of Japan’s music scene ever since is nothing short of remarkable.

His vocals on this track show no sign of age-related decline; if anything, they’ve grown even more refined, and listening to him truly commands respect.

The song itself is a gentle, medium-to-slow-tempo ballad.

The vocal melody has no complex or puzzling parts, making it very approachable and listener-friendly.

Even with such a simple melody, his signature “Kuwata-bushi” style shines through, which is wonderful.

As mentioned, the melody is very simple and easy to hum, so I think it’s a great candidate for scoring high in karaoke.

If you sing it with a solid, resonant low register, it will likely sound even better—give it a try.

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Keisuke Kuwata – A Letter to You (Full ver.)

It’s a single by Keisuke Kuwata that was released on November 23 (Good Letter Day) because the word “Letter” is in the title.

It served as the theme song for the film “Gold Medal Man,” directed by and starring Teruyoshi Uchimura.

It reached No.

2 on the Oricon weekly chart.

Japanese Literature I Want to Sing Out Loud Kuwata Keisuke19rank/position

Japanese Literature I Want to Sing Out Loud <Medley>

Here it is: an astonishing epic by Keisuke Kuwata that sets masterpieces of Japanese literature to rock and pop melodies and belts them out with flair.

Lines from literary giants like Chuya Nakahara and Osamu Dazai—names you remember from your school textbooks—leap out one after another, and the rapidly shifting musical styles make your heart dance.

Though the performance runs over 18 minutes, its rich variety draws you in so completely that it strangely never feels long.

It was included as the B-side to the single “Kimi ni Sayonara wo,” released in December 2009, and was born from a segment on the TV show “Keisuke Kuwata’s Ongaku Tora-san ~MUSIC TIGER~.” You can also find it on the best-of album “I LOVE YOU -now & forever-.” The sense of accomplishment after singing it through is exceptional, so it’s a perfect pick when you want to get hyped with friends who love literature!

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Keisuke Kuwata – Last Dance of Happiness (Full ver.)

It’s a song that pours out words of love to someone special, evoking an almost overflowing happiness.

Released on the 2012 best-of album “I LOVE YOU -now & forever-,” it was also used in a Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation commercial.

The sound that incorporates piano and chimes is striking, and together with its light tempo, it strongly conjures images of a joyful wedding scene.

Overall, the gentle tempo and straightforward delivery make it easy to sing.

Once the chorus starts, a slight vocal inflection comes in, so focus and sing that part with intention.

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Keisuke Kuwata – Teased (Kayō Suspense Video ver. + Trailer for the video work 'THE ROOTS ~With Gratitude to the Great Kayōkyoku~')

This song, strongly influenced by classic kayōkyoku to match the program’s concept, was unveiled as a new track on the show “Gratitude for the Great Kayōkyoku: Songs of Tokyo,” featuring Keisuke Kuwata.

Its playful spirit shines through in the sound and lyrics, sprinkled with touches that evoke kayōkyoku and suspense dramas.

With a gentle rhythm and minimal melodic leaps, it’s a piece you can sing in a relaxed manner.

The lyrics, depicting a romantic scene tinged with mystery, are another highlight—so be sure to sing it with an emphasis on mood.

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