👑Top 3 International Karaoke Songs Chosen by Non-Japanese Living in Japan

YOLO JAPAN conducts surveys on its "Short-term Job / Survey" targeting non-Japanese residents in Japan. This time, let's take a look at the top 3 popular international songs based on the results of a survey "What do you usually sing?".

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Respondents: 369 YOLO JAPAN members residing in Japan (from 62 countries, including the Philippines, Brazil, United States, Indonesia, and Nepal)

■Ranking List

#1 "Love Story" by Taylor Swift!
This song, released by pop sensation Taylor Swift in 2008, marked her first major hit. It topped the charts in Australia, peaked at number two in the UK, and landed in the top five in the US. The song is so popular even its re-recording version for the 2021 album 'Fearless (Taylor's Version) debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.

#2 3 songs shared the spot. The first is "Let It Go" from "Frozen."
This song is the theme song for the Disney movie "Frozen." "Frozen" won Academy Awards for "Best Animated Feature" and "Best Original Song," and grossed over $1.072 billion at the box office.

The second is "Dancing Queen" by ABBA.
This song was released by ABBA in 1976. It topped charts worldwide and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2015. Even after nearly 50 years, it's still a popular choice for weddings and parties.

The third is "Perfect" by Ed Sheeran.
Released in 2017, this track is one of the most popular hits by the genius artist Ed Sheeran. The duet with Beyoncé created a huge buzz, and the song topped the Billboard Hot 100 for six consecutive weeks starting in December 2017.

#3 6 songs are tied for rank. The first is "My Way" by Frank Sinatra.
This song is a signature song of Frank Sinatra, nicknamed "The Voice". It's famous for the virtual duet with Yuzo Kayama in Japan and the cover by Elvis Presley overseas.

The second is "Part of Your World" from "The Little Mermaid."
This song is from Disney's 1989 animated classic, "The Little Mermaid." Composed by Alan Menken, who's behind countless Disney songs, it's a masterpiece that continuously loved by audiences worldwide.

The third is "Baby" by Justin Bieber.
This song was released in 2010. It's included in Justin Bieber's debut album and the music video has been viewed over 3 billion times. This song made Justin Bieber a global superstar.

The fourth is "I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston.
This song, featured in the 1992 blockbuster film ‘The Bodyguard’ starring Whitney Houston, made history by topping the US singles chart for an unprecedented 14 consecutive weeks.

The fifth is "A Whole New World" from "Aladdin."
This song is from Disney's 1992 animated film, "Aladdin." It won an Academy Award for "Best Original Song" and is beloved by people of all ages.

The sixth is "Can't Help Falling in Love" by Elvis Presley.
This timeless love song was recorded by Elvis Presley, the legendary "King of Rock and Roll." Released in 1961, even after 60 years, it still remains a beloved favorite worldwide.

■Summary
The ranking is dominated by songs performed by famous artists and those from blockbuster films. It seems that well-known songs are popular at karaoke.


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