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Songs with titles that start with “Yo”

There are times when you unexpectedly need songs that start with a certain character.

For example, when you’re enjoying karaoke with restrictions, it’s hard to come up with songs on the spot, right?

So in this article, we’ll introduce songs whose titles start with “Yo.”

Not just for karaoke—you can also use this for games like brainstorming quizzes, where you see how many songs you can name and then sing the ones that come to mind.

They seem like they should be easy to think of but aren’t—here’s a lineup of songs that start with “Yu!”

Songs with titles starting with 'Yo' (351–360)

Cheerful Light CavalryHisaishi Joe

Joe Hisaishi 128-Song Challenge #119: The Merry Light Cavalry
Cheerful Light CavalryHisaishi Joe

Here’s a perfect song for anyone looking for something uplifting.

A “light cavalry” refers to soldiers used for surprise attacks and disruption, relying on speed and minimal equipment.

You can feel that same lightness in the sprightly melody! The rhythm itself is mid-tempo, but because the notes are packed in tightly, it sounds very fast—highly recommended.

the world of the deadHisaishi Joe

This powerful, intense piece is the track that played during the scene where the Deer God has its head severed and goes on a rampage.

Watching a sacred being like the Deer God go berserk and destroy nature with its own hands filled me with a sense of immediacy and futility that’s hard to put into words.

It’s a magnificent masterpiece that amplifies the emotions of that scene—turning them more violent and more despairing, pushing the tension to a harrowing crescendo.

Blues of the DawnItsuki Hiroshi

"Dawn Blues" Hiroshi Itsuki [Official PV]
Blues of the DawnItsuki Hiroshi

This is about television, but now that viewers’ channel options are no longer limited to terrestrial broadcasting, the number of enka programs is steadily increasing.

I wonder if Japan’s aging population has something to do with it.

“Yoake no Blues” leans more toward mood-kayo-style enka.

Its catchy melody follows a different line from shamisen and shakuhachi-based tunes, so even young listeners can enjoy it without any sense of mismatch.

The lyrics, depicting the push-and-pull between a man and a woman set against the nightlife of the city, spin a tale of romance that’s a true stage for adults.

Hiroshi Itsuki’s relaxed vocal delivery feels wonderfully light.

night skyItsuki Hiroshi

Hiroshi Itsuki is a giant in the enka world.

Even with his deliberately constricted singing style, the solid depth of his voice is truly overwhelming.

Among his songs, the one I especially recommend is Yozora (Night Sky).

While it has a somewhat wide vocal range, it features relatively few kobushi (ornamental turns) for an enka piece, making it very approachable for those who struggle with them.

If the high notes are too difficult, try lowering the key and give it a shot.

Pier at DawnYumiko Inoue

[Promotion Video] Yumiko Inoue / Dawn Harbor
Pier at Dawn Yumiko Inoue

This song sings of parting with a loved one and the aching heart of a woman.

It is a piece by Yumiko Inoue, an enka singer from Osaka who debuted in 2004.

Released in 2018 as her 19th single, her resonant, expansive, and warm vocals truly touch the heart.

Songs with titles that start with “Yo” (361–370)

Stella at Dawnshigoto shite P

[MEIKO] Stella at Dawn [Original Song]
Stella at Dawnshigoto shite P

Vocaloid producer Shigotoshite-P delivers narrative, bittersweet songs to listeners, and also draws attention with the beautiful, vividly colored illustrations she creates herself.

Among her works, a standout recommendation is “Stella at Dawn,” produced in 2019.

It features a classical melody line enriched by resonant strings.

You can also savor MEIKO’s emotional vocals as the story unfolds.

Its dramatic sound makes it a perfect fit for game music or anime BGM.

How about listening to a passionate Vocaloid track that radiates a powerful sense of resolve?

-4℃Satō Naiko

A gentle electronic music piece that carries warmth within its chill.

Created in 2025 by Vocaloid producer Noriko Sato.

Included on the compilation album “Crystal Dispersion” for SNOW MIKU 2025.

You can savor the sensation of delicate particles of sound, woven by synthesizers, slipping one after another into your ears.

It’s a track I especially recommend for quiet winter days, when you’re carrying something deep within your heart.