Popular songs and hidden gems that highlight THE ALFEE’s ensemble

Embraced by the wintry windTHE ALFEE

THE ALFEE Embraced by the Wintry Wind...

This song was released by Kyoko Koizumi in 1986 and became the theme song for a film in which she starred, but it was originally composed by Toshihiko Takamizawa of THE ALFEE.

The following year, THE ALFEE added their own arrangement and did a self-cover.

Let’s sing their songs at karaoke and keep doing our best tomorrow too, as they continue their tireless musical activities even past the age of sixty!

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Promised LoveTHE ALFEE

THE ALFEE – Promised Love【Chateau of The Alfee Ⅲ】

This is the 35th single, released in 1992.

It became the theme song for the Nippon TV drama “Pole Position! To My Beloved…” and was a hit.

It’s a beautiful ballad about the relationship of two people who have exchanged vows of love.

GraduationTHE ALFEE

ALFIE Graduation

A song that conjures a poignant inner landscape, where the seasons quietly turn their pages and past loves and days of youth become buried beneath the snow.

It’s an early track by THE ALFEE, the rock band that has long led Japan’s music scene, included on their first album, “Seishun no Kioku” (“Memories of Youth”), released in July 1975.

This work is also known as the first song written and composed by Toshihiko Takamizawa.

Koji Makaino’s arrangement highlights the beautiful melodies and the introspective world of the lyrics.

More than just a farewell song, it holds both the radiance and the ache of days when young lives burned brightly—tightening the chest with its bittersweetness.

On a night when you want to quietly bask in memories, why not listen to it alone, taking it in deeply?

Galaxy Express 999 ~ Brave Love by The Alfee ~THE ALFEE

THE ALFEE “Brave Love ~ Galaxy Express 999” (31st Summer Natsu Festa Day 1)

This song became the theme song for a movie.

I actually went to see the film, but I remember feeling a bit disappointed—it was more like a short-story collection or a prologue.

That said, I felt both the movie’s message and The Alfee’s song had the vibe of a cheer for people who are doing their best.

I think Galaxy Express 999 and The Alfee are a great match in terms of atmosphere—what do you think?

Sunny with occasional meteorsTHE ALFEE

THE ALFEE – Sunny, Then Occasional Shooting Stars [Chateau of The Alfee DAY1]

The heavy, layered performance pairs exceptionally well with Mr.

Sakazaki’s wistful vocals, creating a profoundly rich soundscape.

The chorus’s relentless surge, delivered with barely a breath to spare, is truly breathtaking—like waves crashing over you again and again.

El DoradoTHE ALFEE

El Dorado THE ALFEE

This is the ending theme of Montana Jones.

It’s a song that really brings out Takamizawa’s soaring high-tone voice.

The meaning of “El Dorado” is the “city of gold,” but in this song, I think the El Dorado being sung about is a kind of personal utopia.

Sonically, the mandolin serves as a great accent and adds a mystical effect.

But above all, the unique three-part vocal harmonies are wonderfully pleasing.

KO. DA. MA.THE ALFEE

KO. DA. MA.

This is one of the tracks included on THE ALFEE’s double A-side single celebrating their 50th anniversary.

Released in July 2024, the song is also featured as the ending theme for the TV Tokyo anime Shinkalion Change the World.

Crafted by Toshihiko Takamizawa, its beautifully melodic metal sound is marked by striking three-part harmonies.

The lyrics, inspired by the Shinkansen “Kodama,” depict a free-spirited journey sparked by a chance encounter, conveying a sense of hope for the future.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to as if you’re hopping on a night train—perfect for a drive, too.