Debut songs by female artists from the 1980s
I’ve put together the debut songs of female singers who colored the music scene of the ’80s, such as Yumi Arai, Miyuki Nakajima, and Ann Lewis.
Many people will be reminded of their youth when they listen to these songs.
Great songs remain in our hearts even after decades.
Please give them a listen.
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Debut songs by female artists from the ’80s (11–20)
I can surely say that.Iijima Mari
As a singer, Mari Iijima was a highly anticipated major newcomer who debuted under the production of Ryuichi Sakamoto.
This track is one of the songs included on her debut album.
However, she had already broken through as well, as the voice actress for Macross heroine Lynn Minmay.
Youth’s PranksKikuchi Momoko
Speaking of idols, the 1980s were a time when many acted in a bubbly, perky manner.
However, in Momoko Kikuchi’s case, that approach wasn’t really evident; she sang with modest choreography and the like.
Her debut song also featured a subdued performance.
BremenTogawa Jun (Gerunika)
A track that opens the first album by Guernica, Jun Togawa’s music project that became known nationwide through a commercial for a certain company’s warm-water bidet toilet seat.
Within its short runtime, it packs in her distinctly strange and eccentric character.
Love SongPEARL
While this is the sound of Yumi Tamura’s pre-solo band, you could basically call it her solo project.
She would go on to fully transition into a solo career after this, but her characteristic phrasing was already fully formed.
The Beginning of TimeOhnuki Taeko
From Sugar Babe to the present day, Taeko Onuki—an extraordinary artist who has consistently presented a singular worldview with her distinctive voice—seems to have fully shaped that character mainly in the 1980s.
This track is included on her first solo album, and you can still sense a certain freshness in it.
The season of bare feetMatsuda Seiko
Seiko Matsuda, the genius who epitomized the idol scene of the 1980s.
She still had quite an innocent air about her, but you could already see her steadiness.
This song marked the beginning of her legend, yet her agency at the time, Sun Music, apparently hadn’t paid her much attention and even hesitated to sign her until they heard this singing voice.
Debut songs by female artists of the ’80s (21–30)
Friday ChinatownYasuha
I still see her on TV a lot even now, but to be frank, she’s the only one who inherited her father’s talent for performing in front of people.
I can’t believe she was able to produce such an amazing song right from her debut…
Is she not doing music anymore?