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

Days Gone ByTHE ALFEE

Bygone Days (acoustic version) / THE ALFEE

This is a song included on the 1979 album TIME AND TIDE, from the period when THE ALFEE performed music that leaned more toward folk.

It’s a hidden gem—an encouraging song for that somewhat in-between generation who aren’t exactly in their youthful prime anymore, yet still need to live with hope.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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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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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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A poem of love to you whom I have yet to meetTHE ALFEE

A Love Poem to You Whom I Have Yet to Meet — THE ALFEE

This is THE ALFEE’s 39th single, released in May 1994.

It was later included on the 1995 album “Mugen no Hate ni” (At the End of Illusion).

Although all three members of THE ALFEE can take the lead vocal, the lead on this track is Takamizawa, the highest tenor among them.

It’s a song where you can enjoy Takamizawa’s signature qualities: a very gentle, straightforward delivery and soaring high notes that seem to pierce the heavens.

As a karaoke choice, it suits people whose natural speaking voice is already on the higher side.

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Kei Takahata

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The Rhythm of PartingTHE ALFEE

Rhythm of Parting

This is the 14th single by THE ALFEE, released in 1982, marking their restart as they shifted genres from folk to rock.

The track incorporates elements of progressive rock, which was popular at the time.

Listening to it now, its forward-thinking sound is truly striking.

Holy Night – Two People’s Silent NightTHE ALFEE

Holy Night: Our Silent Night for Two

THE ALFEE is one of those artist groups that has stayed at the forefront for a long time.

This song, “Hoshiyo – Futari no Silent Night,” feels less like something for adults to spend a quiet Christmas evening with and more like a track that would really liven up a party.

It gives me a sense of an unchanging aesthetic.

Let’s try dancing to this song at the party.

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Ozaki Shunji

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Paradise Road at DawnTHE ALFEE

THE ALFEE - Paradise Road at Dawn

This is a single released by THE ALFEE in March 1983, with lyrics and music by Toshihiko Takamizawa.

The lead vocals are by Masaru Sakurai.

On the Oricon chart, it debuted at No.

50 and peaked at No.

17.

Rockdom Blown by the WindTHE ALFEE

The Alfee “Rockdom ~Blown by the Wind~” 1986 TOKYO BAY-AREA

This is a song that sparked a bit of gossip because of its lyrics.

Since it says something like “Don’t forget our era,” the fans at the time were surprised and apparently panicked, thinking, “Are they breaking up?!” But don’t worry—as you know, they went on to become a long-lived, enduring band.