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!”
- A compilation of Vocaloid songs with titles starting with 'Yo'
- Songs with titles that start with 'yu'
- Songs with titles that start with 'Ya'
- Songs with titles that start with “wo.” Useful as hints for karaoke and shiritori!
- A compilation of Vocaloid songs with titles that start with “Yu”
- Useful for song-title shiritori! Songs with titles that start with “ga”
- Songs with titles starting with “Ko” [Great for karaoke and shiritori, too!]
- Useful for song-title shiritori! A collection of songs whose titles start with “ze.”
- Songs whose titles start with “He.” Useful for shiritori or karaoke.
- A roundup of Vocaloid songs with titles that start with “Ya”
- Songs with titles starting with “No” (Perfect for karaoke and shiritori!)
- Songs with titles that start with a number. Useful for karaoke or playlist selection.
- Songs with titles that start with “Pi.” Useful for word-chain games or karaoke hints!
Songs with titles starting with “Yo” (401–410)
YOKOYazawa Eikichi
A ballad included on the 1986 album Tokyo Night.
It’s a sweet, urban, and luxurious love song that praises a woman named “YOKO,” like Eikichi Yazawa’s version of “Wonderful Tonight.” It’s unclear whether the name refers to Yazawa’s daughter, Yoko Yazawa, but since she was born in 1985, there are rumors that the song celebrates the birth of his beloved daughter.
YOKOHAMA FOGGY NIGHTYazawa Eikichi
Included on the eighth album “RISING SUN,” released in 1981, it was also used as the B-side of the 1982 single “YES MY LOVE.” Since Eikichi Yazawa pursued his music career in Yokohama after moving up to Tokyo from Hiroshima, Yokohama often serves as a motif in works that look back on his youth.
“FOGGY” means thick with fog, and the song paints a cinematic lyrical world of a night city veiled in Yokohama’s mist.
Cheerful Music III: I Go My Own WayYano Akiko
A song by Akiko Yano with an exquisite sense of separation between the piano and the voice.
Because the melody and the piano rhythm are synchronized, that separation stands out even more to the ear.
With Yano’s distinctive voice, the melody doesn’t get buried at all despite the absence of lyrics.
The title says “cheerful music,” yet it gives off a vibe that feels like it would be inserted into a scene after a quarrel.
It’s a track that never gets boring to listen to, one that conveys a story even within its brief sound.
Thank you, night fog, again tonight.Ishihara Yūjirō
A timeless masterpiece by Yujiro Ishihara, whose sweet, wistful voice and emotionally rich lyrics gently seep into the heart.
Its calm, elegant mood is captivating, as if it symbolizes mature romance in the Showa era.
Released by Teichiku Records in February 1967, the song was also used as the theme for a film of the same name and became a major hit.
In the movie, Ishihara’s character experiences a heartrending love story that perfectly matches the world of the song.
This is a piece that quietly stays by the side of those carrying a hidden love or the pain of parting.
It’s also recommended for nights when you want to reflect on memories with someone dear.
A Nighttime EncounterIshihara Yūjirō / Yashiro Aki
A duet song by Yujiro Ishihara and Aki Yashiro.
Yujiro Ishihara’s low, gentle voice captivated many women.
It’s a song you can sing with full mood, and the chorus really soars, so both the singer and the listeners will likely feel a sense of nostalgia.
It lifts your spirits—definitely a song worth remembering.
Listen to it over and over until you’ve learned it, and be sure to perform it confidently in front of everyone!
Yorisoi grassIshihara Junko
Yorisoigusa, a masterpiece by Junko Ishihara that beautifully captures one of enka’s charms—its wistful melancholy.
Although this song features more subtle kobushi (ornamental turns) than many of her other works, they aren’t the kind that repeatedly shift pitch on the same vowel; rather, they add a light embellishment to the ends of phrases, so the overall difficulty isn’t very high.
In addition, the vocal range is narrow, so as long as you focus on dynamics and pitch control during long tones, you should be able to deliver it with a high level of polish.
Be sure to add it to your repertoire.
Night FlightIshizaki Hyuui
Huwie Ishizaki is a singer-songwriter from Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture.
Many people may know him for his numerous collaborations with actor and artist Masaki Suda, for whom he has provided many songs.
Ishizaki himself is also active as an actor, making his film debut as the co-star opposite lead actress Yu Aoi in the 2016 movie Azumi Haruko Is Missing.
He has worked on many tie-ins for TV programs and animated commercials, and his representative songs include Sayonara Elegy and Niji with Masaki Suda.
