Mario Kart 64: Credits

By request, this is one of my favorites from Mario Kart 64: the credits music.

[@DarkDruidMan]

This song was always sad to me. I got the vibe that the game was saying goodbye to you as you moved on with your life. You always thought the game was fun, but the game is staying in a static life whereas your life moves on to bigger and better things. The credits song screams "Don't forget about me." to the player, and comforts the player with a warm, "I'll be here when you're ready to play me again." :')

[@marcelbelzer587]

Hit me right in the feels, as this Song always does :)

[@VaeVictis7]

This is EXACTLY how I've felt since I heard it. Like nostalgia even though it was fresh. I've ALWAYS loved it. I'm about to be thirty two and have played it since it came out as one of my first ever games I owned as a kid. I still play it and now even play with my daughter(s). It's a special game and a special track to me.

[@Benni7Blaze]

Brooooo. 😢😮 my thoughts exactly I don't want my childhood to leave and it will never leave me. Because deep down without this game alone Who would of thought MK64 would leave such a memorable memory growing up. And by saying that I'll continue to comeback to this classic till the end of time. ❤

[@jasontachin]

RW:that was Beautiful dude and I love it too 🥲👍

[@funnymanrealepic]

"hey, you're-a pretty good! See you next time!"

[@Balmung35]

Never got to play Mario Kart 64, but even without the nostalgia effect this song really is oddly emotional for a Mario Kart game. Those strings are simply godlike.

[@Commiesaredumb]

Balmung35 It is quite remarkable for MIDI, even the synth choir kind of works.

[@SUPREMEMASTER1]

I cannot think of a video game music track better than this one.

[@joey3924]

if you haven't heard it, look up MK7's Rainbow Road theme. right up there with this theme in my opinion. they know how to make good soundtracks for sure lol

[@jytvreal]

This was one of the first 3d Mario games, beginning of an era

[@indalecioalcantar2494]

The strings sound alot like the synth strings from a 70s keyboard called the ARP Solina.

[@Vinsesh_]

This melody is so beautifully haunting. I’ve never heard this song vanilla. Heck, I’m a Wii baby. But my throat tightens when this song reaches its chorus. It shows the true power of music, the ability to convey emotions, and to make someone feel something, even if they don’t have an attachment to the song. It’s stuff like this that annoys me when people say VGM isn’t real music.

[@maplechandelure]

I feel the exact same way, im even a "wii baby"

[@pianoplayer2147]

I totally understand how you feel, I absolutely adore and listen to video game music all the time. It’s just something I can appreciate and really take in, and really just experience the music. Barely any the people I know love this music in the way I do

[@Craze4Blaze]

This song always brings a tear to my eyes. It did as a kid because I knew that I had beat the game, and it does now because of childhood, sitting down with my parents to play VS mode. I'd give my right kidney to spend one week in 1996 again just to play this freaking game alongside my 3 year old self. Even revisiting this game today just doesn't feel the same as it did playing it brand new back in '96.

[@MrAle_MK]

"Give that man **snif** a medal! **snif** I know how you feel

[@Grexius]

The power of nostalgia my friend... the power of nostalgia... :')

[@xko4935]

remember: never listen that song in your older days... or you'll die by nostalgia :') I cry with you guys... Let's battle !!

[@TheCrazyGreenGamer]

I only just bought this game on the virtual console 2 years ago. But whenever I hear this song, it feels like I've been playing this game all my life. It's THAT beautiful. :')

[@nizar70707]

I know exactly how you feel, but my childhood game was Mario Kart Wii. Even though I'm almost 16, I would LOVE to just sit by my 8 year old self and play.

[@THEGRUMPTRUCK]

When you beat 150CC for your first time, you may have always heard this music before, but honestly there was no better prize for fighting through all of that to take first place. This music was the greatest gift Nintendo could have given us after a difficult, and fun game.

[@BulletZapper46]

"Hey, you very good! See ya next time!"

[@johansuescun8825]

BulletZapper46 That voice is sooo nostalgic in the old days of the n64

[@bigchavela007]

Where has the time gone.

[@spawn760]

See you next time mario!

[@asherdossetter4480]

The NFL after the Super Bowl says: Hey that was a really great game! See you next time!

[@danielmendes6508]

"Welcome to Mario Kart!"

[@tidepoolclipper8657]

Now this is an even bigger tear jerker now that Charles Martinet has retired from the roles of Mario, Luigi, Wario, and Waluigi a few decades sooner than I expected. Still, thank you dude for the voice work you've provided.

[@RadoriNighthawk]

I'm here to say that along with Yamauchi-san, Iwata-san joins him in being a fallen hero. Satoru Iwata was taken from us due to a form of cancer he has been fighting for a long time. So I'm sure many gamers out there will join me in saying thank you. Thank you for saving so many of us from being bullied as children, helping us cope with family issues and even death. Thank you for helping us form life long friendships due to your creations, hard work and wonderful vision you had for gamers everywhere. You gave us Mario Maker so we can possibly see what you have been doing all these years. Making games and bringing happiness to the world as your final project. "On my business card, I am a corporate president. In my mind, I am a game developer. But in my heart, I am a gamer." -Satoru Iwata, Nintendo President and CEO" Thank you Iwata-san for everything you have given us.

[@YoshifreakZX]

I hope everyone realizes how important this guy was to the video game industry. He brought gamers together, and was the reason the Wii and the DS, along with games like Earthbound, Kirby, and even Pokemon. R.I.P Iwata, and thank you for everything you did. #Thankyouiwata

[@NathanDarkson984]

+Yoshifreak2000 good speech

[@YoshifreakZX]

Nathan The Hedgehog Thanks.

[@NathanDarkson984]

Yoshifreak2000 You're Welcome

[@Spookybozo]

God I caught feels reading this while listening to this track :')

[@Rion873]

This is one of my favourite soundtracks ever, so emotional.

[@stevohein2515]

Generic crap more like.

[@Gigidag77]

@@stevohein2515 git out.

[@wio1]

@@Gigidag77 Only took 8 years

[@troypetrova4833]

That ''oooooh'' sound at 0:44 was very epic in almost all Nintendo's games of the 90's

[@Bixxy]

yes holy shit i also thought it was a huge thing in n64 games for example the silver mountain theme from snowboard kids

[@1gnore_me.]

it was a preset on the synth they commonly sampled (typically roland)

[@Vinsesh_]

I think it’s considered a “Choir Ohhhh”

[@NightFlyStudio]

I had never completed the whole game from start to finish but when I did, I was so surprised by this music. It was so emotional.

[@Gamer_Horse]

This Makes me Cry for some Reason.

[@kingofgoldnessr9364]

Feel the wrath of this game!

[@elijahbyrd8051]

Same here brother, every time I listen to this it makes me cry, too❤

[@Eltrotraw]

This and Mario Kart DS's credits themes sound like a goodbye more than a celebration. It's likely relevant to why a lot feel like they want to cry or that they feel nostalgic while listening to this

[@BHM_Productions]

Completely agree! This song emits a power and vibe much stronger than anything you'd expect from a Mario game. It's really lovely but damn it makes you feel too emotional for a go-karting game lol

[@GamingPlayer123]

Don't forget the Staff Credits 1 from Mario Kart Wii as well.

[@iride5cent]

It’s almost as if they were confident these games would become timeless

[@RabbidTheNabbit]

2:41 I LOVE the 1-2-3-4 quarter notes on the opening hi hats to get you ready for the end

[@danyhunselar9654]

VERY emotional for a Mario Kart Song - WITHOUT ANY LYRICS

[@YoshifreakZX]

R.I.P Iwata you will be missed. :'(

[@hineighbor]

This and Mario 64 have the best end themes

[@thegamingrailfan7905]

Hi, Neighbor! Yes yes they do

[@luigichampnumber1867]

Hi, Neighbor! YES SURE IS ☺😀

[@livispuzzled]

mario kart wii though too

[@Intothemind]

Always struck me how a happy, friendly game like MK64 had such a haunting, quite sad ending theme. Those synths on the "chorus".... loved this a as kid, now it just brings tears of nostalgia to my eyes. Thank you Nintendo.

[@ashen_roses]

I swear, Mario games always nail the credits. The one for Mario Kart 64, in which- need I remind you- you are in a Go Kart throwing bananas and ingesting mushrooms to win, has a fantastic credits theme.

[@THEGRUMPTRUCK]

Twenty-two years. Twenty-two. God damn where does the time go?

[@Gamedraco]

Hard to believe.

[@MikeJackson690]

Colin Tentis Still feels like yesterday. I commented on this video originally 5 years ago. What the hell is going on with time?! Life really is short.

[@Thomas1984.]

I will organize a MK 64 tournament. In honor, and I repeat in honor of this great game. And I promise, I WILL WIN. It won't be a small shit tournament like some local area fucking shit stupid thing. No this will be huge. And. I. Will. WIN.

[@hellfire9713]

@@Thomas1984. not if I'm in it

[@niijosiah]

@@Thomas1984. and when i win......*tears of joy*

[@Miczilla45]

Mario: Hey, you very good. See you next time!! See you next time, Charles Martinet.. Thank you so much for giving us a greatest memories, and all the laughter you gave us a wonderful experience. We will always love you soo much, from our bottom of our hearts. Thank you so much for bringing us to life! I really appreciate it for all the hard work you’ve created us. Thank you so much for becoming as a Mario fans and a Nintendo fans from all around the globe. You’re my favourite childhood Nintendo character ❤ Miczilla45

[@RedTV8888]

Rest in peace dear friend. May you go "directly" to heaven where you belong. We'll see you next time.

[@alexdavies3174]

RedTV8888 Iwata did no work to this game. Yamauchi was the executive producer at the time. Thank him

[@edberg2735]

To me, the best ending theme in all mario karts, and always make me cry :,(

[@DillonMurway]

The DS theme made me bawl like crazy

[@antbrooks1625]

Best ending theme for any game ever.

[@SwitchZetto]

And this is why i love gaming.

[@CoolGabe1700]

This better play at my funeral or I’ll riot.

[@starc0w]

A song whose real meaning can only be understood much later. ❤

[@BHM_Productions]

This is a fantastic theme, but it sounds more like someone's actual ascent to heaven rather than the credits for a game about a plumber riding a go kart lol.

[@renzometalwolf]

i feel something in my throat every time i listen this, is a beautiful song :)

[@Ayumuobsessed]

My grandma passed away last week in her sleep hearing this bring me memories when I bring my n64 to Oregon and play this with my family. At least she’s now at peace and reunited with my grandpa in heaven RIP Grandma I love you so much ❤

[@MyBestcookies1]

man... playing this game as an adult today in 2016 on virtual console just doesn't feel the same as on the N64 and back in the 90s as a child. i really want to live in my childhood again. i miss the good old 90s days.

[@Barveth]

after the half this song almost seems like music from a racing game that plots about saving the world

[@patrat420]

I do kinda miss the old days when I was a kid when me and my best friend played Mario Kart all day instead of Call of Duty.

[@DillonMurway]

And when games had everything packed onto the cartridge as advertised

[@dhtelevision]

And I remember the time from 2009-2011 I would play Wii sports continusely. Sorry, bad English

[@Chris9017]

Best Mario Kart ending ever!!!!

[@Gamedraco]

By a landslide too. Easily one of the greatest ending themes in all of gaming.

[@erimator17]

Probably one of the most motivational Mario Kart staff rolls in history.

[@TheLegoMaster261]

This sounds even more beautiful than Mario 64 imo! :'O

[@MDE128]

The best credits theme in the Mario Kart series.

[@izquemia]

1997...I was 15... old times, old friends, that girl, those days will be in my heart forever along with this music and all those video games. Thanks a lot Nintendo. This music brings to me so many memories :')

[@NickMario1]

I was 7 years old in 1997

[@Arobam]

I was part of that fantastic era!!!

[@Gamedraco]

Me too, and then I felt after this era that gaming across the board took a turn for the worst outside of PS2 console.

[@NickMario1]

@@Gamedraco yeah

[@ohnoitspit]

After listening to this, I finally decided to play Mario Kart 64 and get gold on the cups I left the game back so many years ago as either incomplete, bronze or silver. Finishing 150cc Special Cup has never felt better.

[@15Deonjr]

The warmth of my heart fuels my whole body with memories of playing this incredible game. I'll never forget this game.

[@hajimebannings731]

I was expecting to Mario to say:"Hey! You're very good! See you next time" AHHHH The nostalgia is coming back for just hearing this music

[@ettyr.s1720]

Too many damn good memories man, nostalgia effect is too good!!.😭

[@cameronreyno7175]

Nostalgia is insane right now

[@sexypapa21]

Man.... I just started crying. The fucking feels....

[@Jeffron27]

I remember those days when my brother and I completed those tracks and it happened during sunset, what a good way to finish a game!

[@canal404]

For me, as a Brazilian, this music hits harder because it reminds me of the 'Tema da Vitória,' a song which was always played when Ayrton Senna won a race. Having a song like this in the final credits of a racing game is very emotional

[@PaperBanjo64]

The Japanese version of this game had billboards based on F1 sponsors of the time.

[@AbrahamCartoonAviationSus]

0:00 Welcome to Mario Kart.

[@AzureSkeye]

I remember racing my sister and brothers in this game ways trying to one up each other and when we finally beat it. It’s like the credits was playing the last race between us in our childhood and it’s time to move on. But now I watch my nieces and nephews play it with my younger siblings and I can’t say enough how simple but memorable this game is.

[@TJYoshiboy]

I' m not a 90's kid but this always brought nostalgia to me.I was 6 or 7 when I played this on original N64 at my friend's house.I also played the VC version,I know it isn't the same but I still try to beat it just hear this tune.I finished this whole game though I only use 150 instead.Mario Kart Forever :,)

[@NickMario1]

Same

[@funnymanrealepic]

"hey, you're-a pretty good! See you next time!"

[@danmeldrum312]

I wouldn't mind very long credits if this were the background music.

[@DillonMurway]

All aboard the train leaving for Feelsville

[@kirbyyourenthusiasm]

Sorry, I'm going to Saddtown

[@Lemonbread2]

This song always made me sad when I listened to it. It made me think of the team that came together to make this incredible game and how much work they put into it. This song was their final farewell and thanks for playing a game they put soo much effort into. Still tear up a little remembering when I was little; playing this game with my family was how we all came together every day. I miss those days :( ......

[@gaupau]

My sister bought the n64 when it was released way before I was even born. Then she went on too high school etc. and then I was born on year 2000. When I was 6-10 years old, I'd always play games like: Mario kart 64, Super Mario 64, Super smash bros, Ocarina of time and many more. I remember I'd show my grandma almost every accomplishment I've done in the game. She used to feed me while I was playing. I wasn't born in the 90's however it's awesome how I got to experience that. Now I feel huge nostalgia. I feel like many people didn't and won't experience the true beauty of the these games because technology is advancing as we speak and now all people play are games like: cod, gta, bf and more. I'm just happy that I got to feel how other people feel when they played such a good console back in 1996. I dislike my generation a lot. Now we have Instagram and Hashtags, crappy music like blurred lines and earthquake and thousand more. I am feared to see what's coming towards 2060.

[@DillonMurway]

Probably uneducated sheep that shun good games like this and Luigis Mansion (GCN)

[@gaupau]

Dillon Murway omg i love luigis mansion i still play it to this day.

[@digitalversatiledisc69]

When I beat mario kart 7 i turned the music down and listened to this song during the credits,

[@valkyg3470]

Hey you're very good ! See you next time

[@markmaasch5209]

You too, Mario. 😉

[@BrolyLSSJ01]

I want this played at my funeral. Not just because it’s such an incredible, beautiful piece of music, but because Mario Kart 64 was such an integral part of my childhood, and was a game that I still cherish to this day. It’s a game that I can always go back to, that’ll make me smile and lift up my spirits on my worst days. I know it may sound strange, but Mario Kart 64 is such a important part of my life.

[@nemopotato4212]

The nostalgia of playing it with my mother. She was better at the game than me when I was 10. Best memories.

[@playoffexpert1]

This song is a tribute to a 90's childhood of any kind. It's beautiful :')

[@Cayjin]

I can proudly say I was a part of this greatness in gaming back in 96. Hears to the good ol' days back when it was still all about fun... before we got steamrolled with never-ending FPS world war games.

[@toadfan64]

RIP Satoru Iwata

[@YoshifreakZX]

#Thankyouiwata

[@alexdavies3174]

Iwata had nothing to do with this game....

[@bielgb2008]

Chegou a escorrer uma lágrima aqui, que nostalgia, essa música me faz passar um filme da minha infância na cabeça , me recordo eu bem novinho jogando esse jogo

[@TheSkullBr]

+Martin Taylor é nois melhores momentos da infancia

[@AlonzoTompkins]

This song always brings a tear to my eye.....good times.

[@zeldera]

Remember coming home from school. ready to play n64. not a care in the world where your life is headed. no fears for the future. But now everyday its like we're afraid of tomorrow

[@Rodanguirus]

I don't know why they decided that a goofy mascot racer needed such an emotional tune for its end credits, but I'm glad they went with it.

[@corpseprime]

I can very safely say that this is objectively the best theme in any Mario Kart game.

[@Eeveelover5000]

i like the way that the background music starts to sing angelicly. i love that part with the whole song with it too

[@bigdawggkev]

This song has always made me choke up even when I was a kid

[@PaperBanjo64]

The Yoshi's Story credits with the Yoshis singing did that to me my mom didn't get why I was crying because I beat the game but I wasn't crying because I was sad I was crying because the Yoshis song touched my heart.

[@spaceonisorceress4406]

Wow this is amazing. I wasn't very good at MK64 when I was a kid so this is the first time I've ever heard this music. It's basically Rainbow Road 2.0 :)

[@jytvreal]

Goodbye Charles, see you next time

[@Weareonenation303]

Love this soundtrack. It was beautiful with the addition of a slideshow of all the tracks in Mario Kart 64. Some people say Mario Kart 64 is outdated, has cheating AI and has somewhat bad controls. I still consider Mario Kart 64 to be a pretty fun game. I find it better than Mario Kart 7 which bores the hell out of me at times.

[@NOS2IeX]

The sound of my childhood. Remember this Playing with my family and Friends when i was 5 years old. Times were so easy, now im 25 , man it is how the „old“ People say, time flies. Close your eyes and suddenly your 25.. merry Christmas 🎄

[@Medachod]

You can always have a Mario Kart Reunion once he comes to visit.

[@Kaboomboo]

This is pretty emotional for a cartoony racing game lol

[@PsychoAsianDood]

zeldafreak701 So is Mario Kart DS's credit music

[@seanthamaster]

I've played alot of games in my time. 19 years old, got my first game system when I was 5. I may have Counter-Strike, Battlefield, and Team Fortress but nothing will ever compare to the joy and memories brought back to me when I hear this song and occasionally play MY Mario Kart 64. 10 years later it still works, 10 years later I still play it. Nothing will ever compare :)

[@stargamer8878]

i'm not a 90s kid but i love this game

[@pedro87796]

A música causava um efeito emocional ao perceber que zeramos o jogo, hoje em dia o efeito é diferente, uma emoção tão grande ao lembrar da nossa infância.

[@blueyoshi25]

Mario: Hey! You very good! See you next time.

[@BowserHasFun]

Even though my family has NEVER played Mario Kart 64, my mom likes this song. UPDATE: I just started playing Mario Kart 64 today, and I think that I will get to watch the Credits Roll.

[@MDE128]

My mother isn’t a gamer. She once told me that this song is good when I listened to it on KZbin.

[@brauliosaidgalvansanchez7456]

Coming Soon 2026: 30th Anniversary Of The Mario Kart 64.

[@creepermgarchives8473]

Why N64 Music... Why Do You Always Make Me Cry

[@canadianrocker93]

"HEY!!!You really good! See you next time."

[@DragonSoulSC]

this song makes you sad and happy at the same time :)

[@cameronreyno7175]

Can someone make an Iwata tribute with this playing?

[@nickolasevanovich]

+Cameron Reyno I like that idea

[@dhtelevision]

FUCK NO TOO EMOTIONAL

[@doctorawesomeness6922]

This music is so beautiful.

[@jayd1373]

🥺I'm holding back tears. So nostalgic. I remember playing this as a little kid with my older sister and dad (I rarely won 😂). Bring back the innocence 😭

[@Xidphel]

"Welcome to Mario Kart!"

[@rsvensk]

This might be the best credit music ever! I think I'm gonna try this on my keyboard. :)

[@Kumahiro]

Still my favorite track in the series. :D

[@snazzrin.7185]

I never got to hear this theme when i was younger considering I sucked ass at Mario Kart 64, but now that I completed it I got to hear this wonderful work of art.

[@Scherrah1010]

This music is what dreams are made of! I know hardly any other theme that can keep up with the epic sound of MKN64 Ending theme!

[@GamingPlayer123]

After the struggle that is 150CC Special Cup, always comes this reward. This well won reward for your accomplishments fighting for first place through the four tracks. Relaxing music, the credits themselves, a view of each course. What is not to like about that? D.K.'s Jungle Parkway, through not very hard, can screw you up sometimes with it's turns. Yoshi Valley, with it's twisted paths, always needs your concentration. Take the wrong path, and you're screwed. Banshee Boardwalk, with those annoying turns that always mess you up. Slowing down is key. And finally, Rainbow Road. The last course you need to win to reach this nostalgia trip. Railroads make it easy, but remaining in first place is number one priority. Finally, after the Award Ceremony, comes this. The struggle is over. Your reward? Listening to this great track that always reminds you why Mario Kart 64 is so iconic, a masterpiece, and one of the best games in the Mario Kart series. The feels begin right when the "Mario Kart 64 Staff" hits the screen and this song begins to play. I always get nostalgic and teary when I reach the credits, because I don't regret owning a copy of this game at all. The fight to reach this point has been so hard, and yet it's so rewarding in the end. The credits await you. Are you ready for a nostalgic trip to the past?

[@DrWorm76]

This is one underrated theme.

[@sehnsuchtseele9803]

i miss playing this game..... and this song is beautiful

[@mariorocks9924]

I love this!!! 3 Every time I go to the credits, I felt victorious!! 3 3

[@evenlymatched40]

I want this song to be played at my funeral

[@JRod527763]

I dunno, man. It's a toss-up between this and the Super Mario 64 ending theme.

[@evenlymatched40]

Hmmm…how about both :o

[@xko4935]

Yup both for me too ! cheers guys !

[@TmacMusic]

I know this comment was 4 years ago! You have given me an idea of making a mashup of the 2 endings... watch this space [] :)

[@Zilkenian_Davenport]

I can't help it, even as a kid, something in this song made me cry just by listening to it. It still does.

[@bigdog41407]

Hey! You vetty good! See you next time!

[@mcgaming8982]

best song in the game. Yeah better than rainbow road

[@CamfreyFR]

WHY AM I CRYING WATCHING THE CREDITS OF A RACING GAME?????