[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 (21–30)
Love is overŌyō Fifi
Fei-Fei Ouyang’s signature song, “Love Is Over.” Among Showa-era ballads, it stands out overwhelmingly as a masterpiece of farewell.
Although Fei-Fei is known for her husky voice, I think you can convey enough poignancy in this song without deliberately singing in a lower register.
If you project your voice straight and clear, it will resonate deeply, so it’s best to sing without hesitation.
If you’re comfortable, adding a slight vibrato on the sustained notes can work well.
One caution: don’t let the emotion overflow so much that your voice turns into a sob!
Stardust StageChekkāzu
Among Showa-era idol band songs, this is a standout classic where “the bittersweetness of youth × the drive of rock” shines at its best.
“Hoshikuzu no Stage” was the theme song for the first season of the TBS drama “Uchi no Ko ni Kagitte…” and, remarkably, was The Checkers’ first-ever drama tie-in track.
Unlike their other songs, it has a relaxed tempo, making it easier to sing calmly.
You can take your time and sing carefully while looking at the lyrics, but the key suddenly changes in the final chorus and the pitch goes up, so after the modulation, try raising your energy level by one notch when you sing!
TouchIwasaki Yoshimi
It’s a song like the reigning champion of Showa-era anime themes that gets you pumped from the intro! Isn’t it an anime song everyone knows? The tempo is on the faster side, but the vocal range is compact and gentle enough to sing softly.
The range rises a bit from the B section, so be careful not to strain your throat by pushing too hard.
Also, since it’s a band-style track, rhythm is crucial.
Keep the beat firmly with your body and hit the high notes with good timing.
If you can sing it brightly and breezily, it’ll look effortlessly cool!
Swim! Taiyaki-kunShimon Masato
Released on December 25, 1975, it spent 11 consecutive weeks at No.
1 on the Oricon chart and ranked No.
1 for all of 1976, marking one of the biggest sales in Japanese history! While it may fall under the category of a children’s song, surprisingly many people sing it at karaoke.
It’s a monstrous Showa-era hit that includes social satire and humor.
There are some slightly comical parts, so it’s best to sing it confidently without feeling shy! If you make sure to hit each note of the melody line clearly and project your voice, it will add accents and help you sing like Shimon-san.
loveMatsuyama Chiharu
It’s a love ballad by Chiharu Matsuyama, and it’s the kind of song where you really need to be mindful of the “silence” between phrases or you won’t quite catch the groove.
Just reading the lyrics might make you want to sing line after line, but if you place each phrase carefully and leave a lingering aftertaste, it will heighten the sense of poignancy.
The overall vocal range is C3–G4, so it’s not too high and there’s no need to belt.
When the chorus comes, projecting your voice with clear dynamics and singing with confidence will make it land stylishly.
That way, even listeners who don’t know the song will recognize where the chorus is and get into the music with you!
To Marie on Fifth AvenuePedoro & Kapurishasu
Pedro & Capricious, a group with wide-ranging musical roots including jazz, folk, and Latin, celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2021.
Their fifth single, “Goban-gai no Marie e” (“To Marie on Fifth Avenue”), which has been covered by numerous musicians, features the powerful yet lyrical vocals of Mariko Takahashi, who was the lead singer at the time—such a pleasure to listen to.
With its relaxed melody and tempo and a low key, it’s also recommended for those who aren’t very confident at karaoke.
However, since there are many sustained notes, be mindful when you sing so your voice doesn’t waver or you run out of breath partway through.
As time goes bysawada kenji
Kenji Sawada is a singer who, in addition to his overwhelming vocal ability, also gained popularity for his striking visuals.
His 14th single, “Toki no Sugiyuku Mama ni” (“As Time Goes By”), which became a huge hit as an insert song for the TV drama ‘Akuma no Youna Aitsu,’ has been covered not only by Japanese musicians but also by many artists in English, Cantonese, Mandarin, and more.
The tempo is relaxed and the melody uses relatively few notes, making it easy to sing; however, there are many sustained phrases, so you need to be careful to keep your pitch steady.
It’s a timeless classic that really comes to life in karaoke if you pay attention to dynamics, so we encourage you to give it a try.