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

THE ALFEE is a rock band known for signature songs like “Mary Ann” and “Hoshizora no Distance.”

Ken Sakurai, the main vocalist and bassist, is known for his trademark sunglasses.

Konosuke Sakazaki handles acoustic guitar and vocals, and is widely connected with a variety of musicians.

Toshihiko Takamizawa—familiar from variety shows, with his distinctive shaped guitars and refined style—joined to form the band in 1973.

Starting out as a folk band, their music gradually incorporated elements of rock, metal, and prog, forging a unique style of their own.

Their ensemble playing, which reflects the trust they’ve built over a long career, is fantastic.

Please enjoy a wealth of classic songs from this legendary band that continues to thrive today!

Playlist

Popular songs and hidden gems that highlight THE ALFEE’s ensemble
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1Embraced by the cold winter wind…THE ALFEE
Embraced by the cold winter wind…THE ALFEEplay_arrow
THE ALFEE self-covers Kyoko Koizumi’s song
2Love letterTHE ALFEE
Love letterTHE ALFEE
THE ALFEE’s re-debut classic
3Today’s continuation becomes the future.THE ALFEE
Today's continuation becomes the future.THE ALFEEplay_arrow
A gentle number that depicts the passage of time
4Brave Love 〜Galaxy Express 999THE ALFEE
Brave Love 〜Galaxy Express 999THE ALFEEplay_arrow
Release the theme song of Galaxy Express 999
5Distance of the Starry SkyTHE ALFEE
Distance of the Starry SkyTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
THE ALFEE's up-tempo rock classic
6On the morning when the bell of hope ringsTHE ALFEE
On the morning when the bell of hope ringsTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
A rock song by THE ALFEE is the theme song
7Mary AnnTHE ALFEE
Mary AnnTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
Mary Ann's debut song on the Kōhaku (Red and White)
8Before we speak of life, my friendTHE ALFEE
Before we speak of life, my friendTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
Top 3 in three eras
9FOR THE BRAND-NEW DREAMTHE ALFEE
FOR THE BRAND-NEW DREAMTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
Theme song and ending song of Touch 3
10Sapphire EyesTHE ALFEE
Sapphire EyesTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
Sakurai’s sex appeal–filled ’87 rock
11Cinderella Can’t SleepTHE ALFEE
Cinderella Can't SleepTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
The fusion of drums and vocals by Alfee
12STARSHIP ~In Search of Light~THE ALFEE
STARSHIP ~In Search of Light~THE ALFEEplay_arrow
A love song likened to the light of the cosmos
13My truthTHE ALFEE
My truthTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
A refreshing cheer song with Sakazaki on vocals. A fine track by The Alfee.
14The Hero’s PoemTHE ALFEE
The Hero’s PoemTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
Theme song of Ultraman Retsuden
15SWEAT & TEARSTHE ALFEE
SWEAT & TEARSTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
THE ALFEE's 23rd single
16Take back the love!!THE ALFEE
Take back the love!!THE ALFEEplay_arrow
THE ALFEE covers a Crystal King song
17Crash!THE ALFEE
Crash!THE ALFEEplay_arrow
Introduction to THE ALFEE's intense songs
18AdventurersTHE ALFEE
AdventurersTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
Opening theme song of Montana Jones
19GLORIOUSTHE ALFEE
GLORIOUSTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
Thinking of friends, receiving courage and happiness from songs of life
20Joker – The City That Never Sleeps –THE ALFEE
Joker - The City That Never Sleeps -THE ALFEEplay_arrow
Joker Support Song Ballad
21Endless MessageTHE ALFEE
Endless MessageTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
Hymn with a pipe organ intro
22Supreme loveTHE ALFEE
Supreme loveTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
ALFEE's mature romantic ballad
23PrayerTHE ALFEE
PrayerTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
It doesn’t have a bright mood, but it’s a song I like that feels like it urges you to steel yourself.
24Lovers’ PavementTHE ALFEE
Lovers' PavementTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
Melodious love songs by The Alfee from the ’80s
25At the end of a reckless run with no tomorrowTHE ALFEE
At the end of a reckless run with no tomorrowTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
A classic from the old acoustic era
26The Iron GiantTHE ALFEE
The Iron GiantTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
Hard rock songs from '84
27Bridge of HopeTHE ALFEE
Bridge of HopeTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
THE ALFEE's 52nd single
28The sun does not set.THE ALFEE
The sun does not set.THE ALFEEplay_arrow
Drama theme song, not giving in to adversity
29Embraced by the wintry windTHE ALFEE
Embraced by the wintry windTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
This song was released by Kyoko Koizumi in 1986…
30Promised LoveTHE ALFEE
Promised LoveTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
A beautiful ballad that sings a vow of love
31GraduationTHE ALFEE
GraduationTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
A song of youthful memories and bittersweet emotions
32Galaxy Express 999 ~ Brave Love by The Alfee ~THE ALFEE
Galaxy Express 999 ~ Brave Love by The Alfee ~THE ALFEEplay_arrow
Movie theme song, a cheer song for those who strive
33Sunny with occasional meteorsTHE ALFEE
Sunny with occasional meteorsTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
Sakazaki’s vocals and the powerful performance build a profound world.
34El DoradoTHE ALFEE
El DoradoTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
"Montana Jones" ending the...
35KO. DA. MA.THE ALFEE
KO. DA. MA.THE ALFEEplay_arrow
The ALFEE’s 50th anniversary commemorative anime theme song
36From The Past To The FutureTHE ALFEE
From The Past To The FutureTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
A beautiful ballad from a 1999 album
37VictoryTHE ALFEE
VictoryTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
Official song of Yokohama Flügels
38At the end of a dreamTHE ALFEE
At the end of a dreamTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
A song that makes you feel everyday happiness
39Days Gone ByTHE ALFEE
Days Gone ByTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
THE ALFEE youth support song
40I won’t forget the rain in January.THE ALFEE
I won’t forget the rain in January.THE ALFEEplay_arrow
THE ALFEE’s classic winter song, a moving masterpiece
41Windday, Taking You AlongTHE ALFEE
Windday, Taking You AlongTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
A song that likens romance to the scenery of the four seasons
42Swet & TearsTHE ALFEE
Swet & TearsTHE ALFEE
A signature song by THE ALFEE known for its striking key changes.
43Masquerade LoveTHE ALFEE
Masquerade LoveTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
Although they began their activities as a folk group...
44See You AgainTHE ALFEE
See You AgainTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
The opening track of the 1982 album, a fast-paced heartbreak song
45Midsummer StrangerTHE ALFEE
Midsummer StrangerTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
A lovely summer song about adult love
46Lonely GenerationTHE ALFEE
Lonely GenerationTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
A song where three vocals are effectively combined
47pantomimeTHE ALFEE
pantomimeTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
THE ALFEE's underappreciated hidden gem
48Dandelion PoemTHE ALFEE
Dandelion PoemTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
Doraemon ending theme
49Rockdom Blown by the WindTHE ALFEE
Rockdom Blown by the WindTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
A song that suggests the band’s longevity
50Radical TeenagerTHE ALFEE
Radical TeenagerTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
Sakazaki Message Song Refreshing Cheer Song
51Paradise Road at DawnTHE ALFEE
Paradise Road at DawnTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
THE ALFEE released in March 1983 li…
52Goodbyes should be casualTHE ALFEE
Goodbyes should be casualTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
A cheerful Latin-style song with a goodbye theme
53Heartless Love XTHE ALFEE
Heartless Love XTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
A melodic metal song by THE ALFEE
54LOVE NEVER DIESTHE ALFEE
LOVE NEVER DIESTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
A TV drama theme song becomes a hit
55Let’s liveTHE ALFEE
Let's liveTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
Let's live without losing hope
56The Rhythm of PartingTHE ALFEE
The Rhythm of PartingTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
THE ALFEE's pioneering songs during their shift to rock
57Cinderella doesn’t sleepTHE ALFEE
Cinderella doesn't sleepTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
An artwork brimming with the refined allure of a mature, sophisticated man...
58Greeting SongTHE ALFEE
Greeting SongTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
A video that makes learning greetings fun through songs
59Embraced by the wintry windTHE ALFEE
Embraced by the wintry windTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
I can’t believe The Alfee are performing this song…
60UNCROWNED KINGDOMTHE ALFEE
UNCROWNED KINGDOMTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
A song by the progressive rock band THE ALFEE
61I dedicate this loveTHE ALFEE
I dedicate this loveTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
Ending theme of Yamato: Resurrection
62Hurry, dreamTHE ALFEE
Hurry, dreamTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
Image song of the Osaka International Women's Marathon
63A mysterious relationshipTHE ALFEE
A mysterious relationshipTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
The ALFEE song released in ’83, Takamizawa’s high-tone vocals
64A poem of love to you whom I have yet to meetTHE ALFEE
A poem of love to you whom I have yet to meetTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
As THE ALFEE’s 39th single...
653:00 a.m. on WednesdayTHE ALFEE
3:00 a.m. on WednesdayTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
A heartfelt ballad that resonates deep into the night
66Lovers’ PavementTHE ALFEE
Lovers' PavementTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
ALFEE's moving autumn and winter ballad songs
67Holy Night – Two People’s Silent NightTHE ALFEE
Holy Night - Two People's Silent NightTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
THE ALFEE's passionate Christmas song
68ChristinaTHE ALFEE
ChristinaTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
An upbeat, high-energy track that showcases a new side of ALFEE.
69EpicureanBE∀T BOYS
EpicureanBE∀T BOYSplay_arrow
The Beat Boys will perform the theme song for the movie.
70A love song for youTHE ALFEE
A love song for youTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
A moving pure-love ballad by THE ALFEE
71STARSHIP ~In Search of Light~THE ALFEE
STARSHIP ~In Search of Light~THE ALFEEplay_arrow
Since their formation in 1973, they continue to influence Japanese music even today…
72After you passed byTHE ALFEE
After you passed byTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
Theme song for The Alfee’s movie “Touch 3.”
73A letter with no addresseeTHE ALFEE
A letter with no addresseeTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
An inspiring masterpiece that sings a heartrending letter
74Wings of FreedomTHE ALFEE
Wings of FreedomTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
Supporters' song of Yokohama FC. A positive message.
75FLOWER REVOLUTIONTHE ALFEE
FLOWER REVOLUTIONTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
Marathon cheer song: a forward-looking message of hope and love
76Romeo Cosmic PicnicTHE ALFEE
Romeo Cosmic PicnicTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
THE ALFEE's Space Picnic Song
77Holy Night -Silent Night for Two-THE ALFEE
Holy Night -Silent Night for Two-THE ALFEEplay_arrow
A quiet time spent with my lover on Christmas night
78spring stormTHE ALFEE
spring stormTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
THE ALFEE’s Farewell Song
79COMPLEX BLUE – Only Love Is Too SadTHE ALFEE
COMPLEX BLUE - Only Love Is Too SadTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
The sorrow of parting with an affair partner
80When the cherry fruit ripensTHE ALFEE
When the cherry fruit ripensTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
When the cherry bears fruit, love songs embrace the heart
81On Windday, I’ll take you with meTHE ALFEE
On Windday, I'll take you with meTHE ALFEE
THE ALFEE, a passionate summer love song
82summer showerTHE ALFEE
summer showerTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
THE ALFEE is a three-piece band formed in 1973.
83Distance Under the Starry SkyTHE ALFEE
Distance Under the Starry SkyTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
The ALFEE’s cheer song that drew attention at high school baseball
84Sofia in the MistTHE ALFEE
Sofia in the MistTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
The Alfee’s bittersweet love songs of the ’80s