Karaoke Popular Song Ranking of Ikuzo Yoshi [2026]

Blues of SorrowYoshi Ikuzo11rank/position

Ai no Blues — Yoshikazu Ikuzō

Ikuzo Yoshi’s classic “Ai no Blues” is memorable for its passionate vocal delivery.

Although it falls into the so-called ‘onnagata’ (woman’s song) category, Yoshi’s husky voice brilliantly conveys a woman’s sorrow.

One reason this piece is easy to sing is its frequent repetition.

From the A section to the B section, the same vocal lines are often repeated, and because these repeated parts don’t include kobushi (ornamental vocal turns), the overall difficulty naturally decreases.

There is a slightly higher passage toward the end, but the overall vocal range remains narrow, so it’s undoubtedly an easy song to sing.

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Song of ThanksYoshi Ikuzo12rank/position

Song of Thanks

Among Yoshikazu Ikuzō’s songs, the classic “Arigatō no Uta” is especially beloved for its cool, understated melody.

The piece leans strongly into folk and blues, highlighted by bluesy guitar bends.

Of course, since it’s an Ikuzō song, enka elements appear here and there, but the kobushi vocal ornament shows up only about once per verse.

The vocal range is also narrow, so even those who can’t hit high notes can sing it comfortably.

Because the arrangement develops while keeping essentially the same vocal line, start the song with a slightly restrained delivery, then gradually raise the intensity to give the entire performance dynamic contrast.

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We’re going to Tokyo.Yoshi Ikuzo13rank/position

Yoshi Ikuzo “I’m Goin’ to Tokyo” [From the video cinema “I’m Goin’ to Tokyo ~Pure Heart Edition~”]

A song that drew attention for its unique style of singing in the Tsugaru dialect.

Released in November 1984, it immediately captured the hearts of people across Japan.

The lyrics, brimming with humor, vividly portray the feelings of a young person heading from rural Aomori to Tokyo.

When it was performed on the TV show “The Best Ten,” there was reportedly a mishap where Ikuzo Yoshi became so nervous he couldn’t sing.

This work is a profound piece that satirizes the gap between the countryside and the city while also expressing love for one’s hometown.

How about listening to it together with older folks while sharing nostalgic memories?

South… spring and summerYoshi Ikuzo14rank/position

Ikuzo Yoshi “Nanbu… Spring and Summer” [Official] | Full Chorus MV

Ikuzo Yoshi is well known for songs that praise his hometown, and among them, the one I especially recommend for its ease of singing is “Nanbu…

Spring and Summer.” Its lyrics overflow with scenes of home and a deep nostalgia for them, and the melody is crafted with a warm tone to match.

With a very relaxed tempo, it features no fast, intricate kobushi (ornamental turns) or kobushi that span more than three scale steps, so even those who feel uneasy about enka should be able to sing it without trouble.

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passionate flameYoshi Ikuzo15rank/position

Passionate Flames — Ikuzo Yoshi

Ikuzo Yoshi is well regarded for his “onna-uta” (songs from a woman’s perspective), and among them, the track Joen is widely praised as a hidden masterpiece.

While its lyrics and melody exude a poignant melancholy, the vocal line is surprisingly straightforward, with gentle rises and falls in pitch.

There are few kobushi (ornamental turns), and the ones that do appear are often close to an extension of vibrato, so even those who feel uneasy about enka-style phrasing should be able to sing it without issue.

The song stays within a comfortable vocal range, making it easy to sing for both men and women.

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