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When you can’t decide what to sing at karaoke: Easy-to-sing classic hits from the Showa era

Music writer / guitarist / Certified web writing practitionerHoshino Takashi
Drawing on over 30 years of experience with guitars and bands since my high school days, I specialize in music-related articles and have handled many feature pieces to date. While my tastes lean toward genres like hard rock and heavy metal since I first picked up the guitar, I make a point of listening to a wide range of styles, both Japanese and Western, on a daily basis. I began working as a freelance writer in 2018. I hold a Web Writing Practical Certification, and in addition to writing, I’m also studying video editing. In my private life, I’m raising an elementary school child and stay active while supporting their extracurriculars, such as parkour and dance.

Of course, those who spent their youth in the Showa era will relate, but in recent years, thanks to subscriptions and TikTok, Showa hit songs have been catching on with younger generations too.

At karaoke, people of all ages sing classic Showa tunes, but many of those songs are quite difficult, so a lot of people struggle with what to choose.

So this time, we’ve picked out songs released in the Showa era that are relatively easy to sing.

Many of them are famous, so they’re perfect for karaoke no matter who you go with!

If you’re stuck choosing songs for karaoke! Easy-to-sing masterpieces released in the Showa era (21–30)

MonicaYoshikawa Koji

Monica (2004 Original)

MonicaYoshikawa Koji

People around 60 to 63 are the generation that experienced the peak of the second band boom.

Since the band craze continued through acts like COMPLEX and BOØWY, those who have kept following rock have probably listened to Koji Kikkawa’s songs a lot.

One track I recommend is Monica.

Its vocal range is slightly on the high side at about mid1 D to hi A#, but since notes around mid2 C to mid2 D appear frequently, you won’t really feel a wide range is required.

The pitch movement is also relatively gentle, making it very easy to sing.

It’s a song that can get people in their 50s excited too, so definitely add it to your repertoire.

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In conclusion

How was it? This time, we introduced songs from the Showa era that are easy to sing at karaoke. We selected mainly tracks with lower keys and without large melodic leaps, so we hope you’ll find songs that suit your voice.