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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' (431–440)

Starlight at DawnSuzuki Kiyomi Suzuki Masayuki

Starlight at Dawn / Masayuki Suzuki & Kiyomi Suzuki Covered by Yuya Shuto & Misato Koide
Starlight at DawnSuzuki Kiyomi Suzuki Masayuki

This is a song by Masayuki Suzuki, who was active as a member of Rats & Star, and his sister, Shizumi Suzuki.

It is included on their second album, Cotton, released in 1988.

It’s a duet song notable for its soulful vocals.

Songs with titles starting with 'Yo' (441–450)

Yokohama SilhouetteNagayama Yōko

Released in 1996, Yokohama Silhouette is a single by Yoko Nagayama that, while rooted in enka, generously incorporates kayokyoku flavors.

Love, alcohol, the night in Yokohama—themes perfectly suited to enka and mood kayokyoku—are rendered with sultry finesse by Nagayama, who at the time was in her late twenties and only in her third year as an enka singer.

The song requires frequent, busy shifts from low notes to high notes using falsetto, making it fairly challenging in technical details; however, as noted, its strong kayokyoku character makes the melody itself easy to memorize, so those familiar with Showa-era pop should find it relatively singable.

Pay special attention to the section just before the end of the chorus, which is sung in one breath; it’s easy for the rhythm to fall apart there.

Night turns (comes around)amagumori

Before debuting as a Vocaloid producer (Vocalo-P), Amagumori was active as a singer, and is known for a distinctive tuning style marked by a scooped, lifted phrase ending.

Their track “Yoru ga Meguru,” created as a rookie entry for VocaColle Spring 2023, leaves a lasting impression with its striking sound and floaty ensemble in the intro.

The sentimental lyrics that evoke loneliness may resonate with anyone who has experienced despair, inviting them to see themselves in the song.

It’s a bittersweet pop tune whose heart-wrenching message and melody—almost as if it’s crying—pierce straight to the heart.

Sunny Spot DaysYukino Ito

Sunlit Days / Yukino Ito feat. Koharu Rikka × Natsuiro Karin × Hanakuma Chifuyu
Sunny Spot DaysYukino Ito

The pop sound and bright vocals give you energy! “Hidamari Days,” produced by Vocaloid producer Yukino Ito, was released in October 2023.

It’s a song provided to Marumochi-bu, a group consisting of Hanon, Kotoha, and Megu, who are active in game streaming and other activities.

Its sparkling style, highlighted by a memorable, vibrant horn section, is a major draw.

And the positive message in the lyrics—“let’s enjoy every day”—fits the sound perfectly.

Two in the night skyDenporu P

[GUMI] “Two in the Night Sky” [Original]
Two in the night skyDenporu P

Speaking of Denpol-P, “Hitorinbo Envy” and “Aimai Retsujou Lover” are well-known, but it’s said that this was the first song for which he used GUMI to compose.

The song is a bittersweet tale of unrequited love, singing feelings that can’t be confessed out into the night sky.

Intoxicate me, YokohamaSeiji to Natsumi

Richly reflecting the atmosphere of Yokohama, this gem of a duet song captivates enka fans and won’t let go.

The perfectly synchronized voices of Seiji Wada and Natsumi Kawano vividly portray the poignant feelings of a man and a woman, set against Yokohama’s iconic spots such as the Ferris wheel in Minato Mirai, Bashamichi, and the Red Brick Warehouse.

Released in November 2004 as a double A-side single with “Yanagawa Wakare,” the song beautifully blends the elegant lyrics crafted by Tadashi Kitajō with a wistful melody composed by Tetsuya Gen, singing of a mature love story unfolding against the backdrop of Yokohama’s nightscape.

It’s a moving piece you’ll want to listen to on the eve of a trip to Yokohama, or when you wish to revisit memories with someone dear.

night skyOnda Masanori

Singer-songwriter Masanori Onda rose to prominence after his self-recorded performance videos on TikTok drew attention.

In 2022, he released Yozora (Night Sky).

The song conveys the joy and gratitude of meeting a loved one, resonating deeply alongside his emotional vocals.

The gentle tones of piano and acoustic guitar soothe, as if tenderly embracing the loneliness and anxiety of parting.

This ballad gradually fills your heart with scenes and landscapes from happy days spent with a partner.

Why not listen to it on a sleepless night while gazing up at the night sky?