[Songs from the Showa Era] Introducing classic tracks that are easy to sing at karaoke.
Have you ever wanted to sing classic Showa-era hits to match the mood of the moment? In fact, many songs from the Showa period have simple, easy-to-remember melodies and are comfortable to sing without straining your voice! In this article, we introduce a wide range of Showa songs that feel great to sing at karaoke.
From nostalgic favorites to timeless classics loved across generations, you’re sure to find a song that becomes your go-to number!
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[Songs from the Showa Era] Introducing easy-to-sing karaoke classics (11–20)
atonementTeresa Ten
Singer Teresa Teng, who drew attention after winning a singing contest at the age of ten and was called the “Diva of Asia,” left behind many beloved songs that are still covered by numerous musicians today.
Her 14th single, Tsugunai, is known as one of her signature songs alongside her 16th single, Toki no Nagare ni Mi wo Makase.
Because the melody’s rhythm is simple and there aren’t many wide pitch changes, it’s an easy song to try even for those who don’t consider themselves strong singers.
If you sing it with a slightly delicate, ephemeral touch, you can capture the feel of the original—so once you’re comfortable, try keeping that in mind.
Subaru -Subaru-Tanimura Shinji
Singer Shinji Tanimura, who left behind many classic songs.
Although he passed away in 2023, the music he left continues to give strength to many listeners.
Speaking of Shinji Tanimura’s works, this “Subaru” comes to mind.
It’s so famous that even people in China know it, and it gained popularity for its profound message.
The song is also very easy to sing.
Its vocal range is neither especially wide nor narrow, but above all, the tempo is slow.
The entry is easy to grasp as well, making it one of the most singable songs among the great hits of the Showa era.
Lullaby of the Holy MothersIwasaki Hiromi
Hiromi Iwasaki, a singer who debuted with the catchphrase “Let your voice ring to the heavens, Hiromi Iwasaki” and remains energetically active today.
Her 28th single, “Lullaby of the Madonnas,” was used as the first ending theme for the TV drama series Tuesday Suspense Theater, and its dramatic melody and wistful atmosphere are striking.
The overall key isn’t that high, so it’s relatively easy to sing, but the melody darts rapidly between low and high registers, so be careful not to slip off pitch.
It’s a famous song that almost everyone has heard at least once, and a classic of the Showa era that will liven up karaoke with people of any generation.
GLORIAZIGGY
ZIGGY is a rock band that was hugely active in the ’80s.
Although the term didn’t exist back then, they drew popularity with a look similar to what we now call visual-kei rock bands.
Among ZIGGY’s works, the song I especially recommend as easy to sing is GLORIA.
It’s a standard rock tune by today’s measures, but in the Japanese music scene at the time, this kind of classic rock felt fresh.
It might sound like a high-range song, but the vocal line is extremely catchy and the range isn’t that wide.
Definitely give it a try.
CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi
Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi is a singer-songwriter who has won a devoted fanbase with a powerful performance style that embodies his belief that “an acoustic guitar isn’t for playing—it’s for pounding.” The title track of his third album, “Kanpai,” has long been cherished for its lyrics as a classic song for weddings and graduation ceremonies.
Its narrow vocal range and lack of big dynamic swings make it easy to sing, and since it’s a song almost everyone has heard at least once, it’s perfect for group sing-alongs at karaoke.
If you sing it with a slight, deliberate pause, you’ll get closer to the feel of the original—give it a try if you’re comfortable.