Song

Big in Japan

by Alphaville

Big in Japan is a 1984 song by Alphaville, 3:59 long, which peaked at #66 on the Billboard Hot 100. A karaoke version is available on KaraFun. It fits the Location, Size song themes.

Charted (#66) Karaoke version available

Released 1984 Hot 100 peak #66 · 10 weeks Length 3:59 Synth-Pop, New Wave

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Performance tips

• Master the tempo shift to double-time midway through
• Nail the breathy, detached vocal delivery in verses
• Build intensity gradually toward the iconic "Big in Japan, be tight" hook

In these themes

• 📍Location"Japan"
• 📏Size"Big"

Karaoke versions

There's a karaoke version of this song. Most karaoke services carry it; KaraFun lists it among its catalog.

• Find karaoke versions on YouTubeOpens a YouTube search for "Big in Japan" karaoke

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