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 of the ’80s (21–30)
White WeekendAn Ruisu
In the 1980s, Ann Lewis was hugely popular with the “bad crowd” as a talented rock diva.
However, she debuted in the early ’70s, and as you can hear here—perhaps a precursor to idol pop—the music carries an atmosphere reminiscent of mood kayō (traditional mood pop).
A painfully true storyHarada Tomoyo
Harada Tomoyo’s debut song, written by Takao Kishii.
The sorrowful, heartrending melody is quintessential Kishii.
Come to think of it, she continued her music career steadily through the ’90s—quite an achievement for someone who started as an idol!
Slow motionNakamori Akina
Akina Nakamori’s debut song, known for her shadowy presence compared to other idols of her generation.
It’s a classic that would go on to be covered by numerous famous musicians, but listening now, you can still hear that she was a teenager—there’s a touch of sweetness that hasn’t completely faded.
Perhaps that’s exactly what makes it so charming.
Rainy MidosujiŌyō Fifi
Here is the Japanese debut song of Ouyang Feifei, an artist from Taiwan who churned out hit songs in Japan from the 1970s to the 1980s.
It really gives off a strong sense of the era, but it was originally an instrumental number by The Ventures.
P.S.I LOVE YOUPINK SAPPHIRE
Strictly speaking, Pink Sapphire, who debuted in 1990, aren’t an ’80s artist.
However, this song retains a strong ’80s sound, and Pink Sapphire themselves gave off an ’80s vibe.
They were also known as a band with high-level musicianship.