Debut songs by Japanese male artists from the 1970s
We’re showcasing the debut songs of Japanese male artists who started their careers in the 1970s.
From top idol singers like the “New Big Three” — Hideki Saijo, Hiromi Go, and Goro Noguchi — to many others.
It was also an era when the foundation of Japanese music was built, centered around folk songs and New Music.
There are still many singers from that time who remain active today!
Beyond the allure of the era’s backdrop, I think it’s wonderful that their music still feels fresh even now.
Let’s listen to the debut songs of male artists who debuted in the 1970s!
Playlist
| Debut songs by Japanese male artists from the 1970s | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | DepartureMatsuyama Chiharu | play_arrow | In 1976, on the program Sunday Jumbo Special... |
| 2 | Season of LoveSaijō Hideki | play_arrow | Overwhelming vocal power and singing—also known as the “Zesshō-gata” (belting style)… |
| 3 | Carrying Yousawada kenji | ![]() | Known by the nickname Julie, The Tai... |
| 4 | Love TrainOhtaki Eiichi | play_arrow | A pioneering figure who was active in the early days of Japanese rock history… |
| 5 | No need for dreamsyashiki takajin | play_arrow | Singer, entertainer, host, radio personali... |
| 6 | Farewell, my loverSakai Masaaki | play_arrow | He went major with The Spiders, which he joined at 16... |
| 7 | Wandering Love SongNagabuchi Tsuyoshi | play_arrow | An all-night event held at the foot of Mt. Fuji in 2015... |
| 8 | Poem of Imagesyoshida takurou | play_arrow | It had a strong image of being anti-establishment and anti-commercialism... |
| 9 | Burning LoverHongo Naoki | play_arrow | Naoki Hongo, after serving as a Ground Self-Defense Force officer, in 1971... |
| 10 | Harbor LightMizutani Yutaka | play_arrow | The role of Ukyo Sugishita in the TV drama Aibou... |
| 11 | Teens BluesHarada Shinji | play_arrow | Shinji Harada made his debut in 1977 at the young age of 18... |
| 12 | Album “CIRCUS TOWN”Yamashita Tatsuro | play_arrow | Japanese-made cit—currently being reevaluated in recent years… |
| 13 | interaction; friendly contact; bondingNakamura Masatoshi | play_arrow | Since his debut in 1974, his career as an actor has… |
| 14 | sparklersadamasashi | ![]() | Made their major debut as the folk duo Grape... |
| 15 | Dawn of PartingOzaki Kiyohiko | play_arrow | In just two short years from 1967... |
| 16 | Hakata MirenNoguchi Goro | play_arrow | In fact, when I first debuted, I was an enka singer... |
| 17 | Boys and girlsGō Hiromi | play_arrow | I can hardly believe that I was so sickly in my childhood… |
| 18 | Fleeting RomanceTakekawa Yukihide | play_arrow | Born into a family of musicians, he delved into progressive rock... |
| 19 | Poem of the Sea Breezeogura kei | play_arrow | In 2021, marking the 50th anniversary of their debut... |
| 20 | lingering regretHosokawa Takashi | play_arrow | During his amateur days, he performed at clubs in Sapporo’s Susukino district… |
| 21 | rainMiyoshi Eiji | play_arrow | As Eisishi Miyoshi’s debut single, in 1972… |
| 22 | A Boy Riding a DolphinShiro Michiru | play_arrow | As Michiru Shiro’s debut single in 1973… |
| 23 | Seventeen That Catches My Interestaizaki shinya | play_arrow | Shinya Aizaki took part in Nippon Educational Television’s audition... |
| 24 | Aoba Castle Love Songsatou muneyuki | play_arrow | As Muneyuki Satō’s major debut single, ... |
| 25 | Is this already love?nishikino akira | play_arrow | As Akira Nishikino's debut single, 1... |
| 26 | Cape of MemoriesNiinuma Kenji | play_arrow | Kenji Niinuma appeared on an audition program on the Nippon TV network… |
| 27 | The Sun’s SundayArakawa Tsutomu | play_arrow | When he was 13, Tsutomu Arakawa appeared on an impersonation show as Hiromi Go... |
| 28 | I won’t forgetTakayama Iwao | play_arrow | Iwao Takayama, together with Hirofumi Bamba and ... Imai in 1971... |
| 29 | O troubled oneSaitō Tetsuo | play_arrow | Tetsuo Saito is from Konosu City, Saitama Prefecture, and Meiji Gakuin University... |
| 30 | Heartbreak RestaurantShimizu Kentarō | play_arrow | Released in 197… as Kentaro Shimizu’s debut single |
| 31 | If it’s only onceNomura Masaki (Nomura Masaki) | play_arrow | Released in 1970 as Masaki Nomura’s debut single… |
| 32 | tearful; moved to tearsKadokawa Hiroshi | play_arrow | Hiroshi Kadokawa performed in entertainment districts such as Nagarekawa in his hometown Hiroshima and in Fukuoka… |


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