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Songs with titles that start with “Su.” A collection of tracks useful for shiritori.

There are lots of words that start with “su,” like “smile,” “snow,” and “star,” aren’t there?

So, what songs come to mind with titles that start with “su”?

In this article, we’ll introduce songs with titles that start with “su,” which you can use for games like song-title shiritori.

There are many songs that use words starting with “su,” but precisely because there are so many, it can be hard to recall them when you need to!

Use this article to brush up on songs whose titles start with “su,” and put them to use in shiritori or at karaoke!

Songs with titles starting with “Su.” A roundup of songs useful for shiritori (441–450)

As I AmNakamura Mitsuko

Among Mitsuko Nakamura’s songs, “Sugao no Mama de” is known as an especially moving piece.

Within her catalog, this work has relatively few enka elements, and the number of kobushi (ornamental vocal turns) is kept low.

The few kobushi that do appear stay within a rise and fall of just one or two notes, making the song approachable even for those who aren’t comfortable with kobushi technique.

Furthermore, although she is known for songs with wide vocal ranges, this piece falls into the comparatively narrow-range category, so even singers who struggle with high notes can perform it with confidence.

Fruit of SandNakatani Miki

This song is a masterpiece that portrays the transience of life and the pain of growing up.

Ryuichi Sakamoto’s delicate music and Miki Nakatani’s expressively rich vocals blend beautifully.

Released in March 1997, it was used as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama “Stalker: Nigekirenu Ai” (An Inescapable Love).

Its lyrics about lost innocence and dreams, and human degradation, deeply resonate with listeners.

It’s a song that offers empathy and healing when you’re weary of life and on the verge of losing yourself.

SnowflakesSasaki Eri

Eri Sasaki “Snowflakes” Lyric Video
SnowflakesSasaki Eri

A heartwarming song that mirrors the way piling snow gradually recolors the world with the quiet changes within one’s heart.

Eri Sasaki’s gentle vocals, together with the hush of the snow, softly stay close to the listener’s feelings.

Released in December 2023, it’s included on the album “Comma,” out in February 2024.

Perfect for a quiet snowy night, when you sit by the window lost in thought.

It’s also ideal for moments when you want to face yourself or need the courage to take a new step forward.

Songs with titles that start with “Su.” A roundup of songs useful for shiritori (451–460)

Smilesakushi: kitagawa yūjin / sakkyoku: kitagawa yūjin

Just by singing and dancing, this energetic song makes your heart flutter with excitement and fills you with happiness.

Written and composed by Yujin Kitagawa, it’s included on the album “Yuzu Smile,” released in July 2003.

With its bright, poppy melody and lyrics that convey a message of believing in the power of a smile, it’s beloved by a wide range of listeners, from children to adults.

It’s perfect for singing at a kindergarten entrance ceremony, and it would also be super cute to dance to with parents at events like sports days.

It’s a wonderful song that brings smiles to everyone!

I love you so much, up and down.Boku ga mitakatta aozora

The Blue Sky I Wanted to See / “Sukisugite Up and Down” Music Video
I love you so much, up and down.Boku ga mitakatta aozora

A group formed through the audition to discover Nogizaka46’s rivals, “Sukisugite Up and down.” As their official rivals, they’re currently attracting a great deal of attention.

Among the works by Boku ga Mitakatta Aozora that I especially want to recommend is this “Sukisugite Up and down.” It’s an idol song that evokes the Heisei era, with a lively mood throughout.

Although it’s a bright piece, it surprisingly leans toward the mid and low registers, with almost no high-note parts.

For female singers, it should be easy for just about anyone to perform.

Make it a slow boogie (I want you)Minami Yoshitaka

Yoshitaka Minami is known for his music that blends a refined, urban sensibility with elements of pop.

This work is his tenth single, released in January 1981, and it became a major hit, reaching No.

6 on the Oricon charts and selling 285,000 copies.

It was also used as the theme song for a film of the same name, based on a short story by Yoshio Kataoka.

The lyrics, written by Takashi Matsumoto, compare life to a game and express a man’s longing for true love and comfort.

Combined with Minami’s polished vocals, the song beautifully captures the bittersweet feelings of adult romance.

For karaoke, it’s best sung with a calm, composed tone.

Performed softly at reunions or parties—any gathering of adults—it’s sure to create a great atmosphere.

Drunken SongYoshi Ikuzo

The song “Suika” has earned extremely high praise from critics.

It can be called a track that changed the history of enka, brilliantly mixing elements of orthodox enka, the Soran-bushi, and smooth jazz.

In particular, the jazzy saxophone showcased in the instrumental break greatly expanded the possibilities of enka.

It’s a piece only possible from Ikuzō Yoshi, one of the few singer-songwriters in the enka world.

Because the chorus incorporates the essence of the Soran-bushi, the kobushi (ornamental melismatic turns) appear more frequently there.

The other sections rely heavily on repetition and feature almost no kobushi, so the overall difficulty is relatively low.

The chorus’s kobushi are also the type that extend naturally from vibrato, making the song approachable even for those who aren’t confident with kobushi techniques.