[Asian Songstress] A Collection of Teresa Teng’s Easy-to-Sing Songs
Active as a top Asian star since her teens, and breaking into the Japanese market from the 1970s onward, Teresa Teng—known as the “Diva of Asia”—gifted the world with timeless classics in the history of Japanese pop, such as Airport, Tsugunai, and I Only Care About You.
Her life was full of ups and downs, but the many masterpieces she sang with overwhelming vocal power—capable of expressing every shade of emotion—truly deserve to be called an “eternal voice,” and they remain hugely popular choices for karaoke.
This article is especially for those who have recently discovered Teresa Teng, offering a curated list of songs that are easy to sing at karaoke.
They’re great for all ages and genders—be sure to check them out!
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[Asian Diva] A Collection of Teresa Teng’s Easy-to-Sing Songs (1–10)
lover; mistress; extramarital partnerTeresa Ten
Teresa Teng has many songs with adult themes, and among them the classic “Lover” is especially known for its mature, bittersweet character.
As one of her signature works, it’s still frequently sung at karaoke today.
While the song features a richly expressive vocal line, its range is surprisingly narrow, staying mostly in the mid or mid-high register.
The development of the melody is also typical of kayōkyoku (Japanese popular songs), making it a very singable piece, especially for those of a certain age.
disturbedTeresa Ten
When it comes to Teresa Teng’s songs, the ones that leave a strong impression are those tender, emotionally rich ballads.
That said, she actually released dance music as well.
Among those, the one I especially recommend is Midasarete (“Disturbed”).
While the essence of kayōkyoku (Japanese pop song style) is strongly present throughout, it’s fundamentally groovy, featuring performance characteristics similar to adult contemporary.
You do need to be mindful of the groove, but conversely, there aren’t many other technical hurdles—so for someone with good rhythm, it should be a relatively easy song to sing.
Conditions for TearsTeresa Ten
The famous song “Conditions for Tears” is memorable for its A-melody with a reggae-like rhythm.
You might expect it to continue in a reggae style, but from the B-melody, distinctly kayōkyoku (Japanese pop) phrases appear.
Because this transition is extremely natural, you won’t feel any awkwardness when singing.
Despite the song’s pronounced shifts in color, the vocal line is crafted to be rather simple.
Precisely because it’s simple, you need to create excitement through dynamics, so be mindful of balancing your volume between the A-melody, B-melody, and the chorus when you sing.
[Asian Diva] A Collection of Easy-to-Sing Teresa Teng Songs (11–20)
Midnight RequiemTeresa Ten
In the era when Teresa Teng was active, both kayōkyoku and pop music were popular.
As a result, many of her songs tend to incorporate elements of more avant-garde genres even within kayōkyoku.
Among such works, I recommend “Midnight Requiem.” It strongly reflects elements of adult contemporary and kayōkyoku, and while it has a smooth feel, it’s characterized by the uniquely rich, lingering vocal phrasing typical of kayōkyoku.
The vocal range itself is narrow, and there are no phrases requiring complex pitch movements like ad-libs or melismatic turns, so if you carefully track the pitch, it’s possible to aim for a high score at karaoke.
ScandalTeresa Ten
Teresa Teng’s songs are full of that quintessential ’80s vibe.
You can especially hear it in the synthesizers and the vocal lines.
This track, “Scandal,” is unusual for a Teresa Teng song in that its vocal line is crafted more like a 1970s idol tune.
It features a melody that leans somewhat toward doo-wop, and in contrast to the sprightly rhythm, the vocal line is characterized by a narrow range and gentle, gradual pitch movement.
Myth of LoversTeresa Ten
The beautiful and elegant melody crafting by the renowned duo Toyohisa Araki and Takashi Miki—who supported Teresa Teng’s music career in Japan from the 1980s onward—shines in the classic ballad “Koibitotachi no Shinwa” (Myth of Lovers).
Released in 1988, this song was later featured on Saori Yuki’s cover album of Teresa Teng’s works.
It leans more toward kayōkyoku than enka, so techniques like kobushi don’t appear, but when singing it at karaoke, the soaring high notes in the chorus and natural vibrato may be challenging for beginners.
Be mindful of your breathing spots and focus your practice so you can master the song!
The Road Gelsomina WalkedTeresa Ten
When it comes to Teresa Teng, she is widely acclaimed for works imbued with a sense of melancholy, but among them, the one I particularly recommend for its refined gravitas is The Road Gelsomina Walked.
While the song is categorized as kayōkyoku (Japanese popular song), it features a passionate melody somewhat reminiscent of chanson or bolero.
In contrast to that fervent melody, the vocal line is crafted to be quite narrow in range and monotonous.
Toward the end of the A section, a technique appears that is closer to a Western-style vocal riff than to traditional kobushi ornamentation, making this piece one of her works with especially strong Western influences.