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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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1eastBrave Love 〜Galaxy Express 999THE ALFEE
Brave Love 〜Galaxy Express 999THE ALFEEplay_arrow
Release the theme song of Galaxy Express 999
2north_eastOn 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
3north_eastToday’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
4south_eastLove letterTHE ALFEE
Love letterTHE ALFEE
THE ALFEE’s re-debut classic
5eastDistance of the Starry SkyTHE ALFEE
Distance of the Starry SkyTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
THE ALFEE's up-tempo rock classic
6eastEmbraced by the cold winter wind…THE ALFEE
Embraced by the cold winter wind…THE ALFEEplay_arrow
THE ALFEE self-covers Kyoko Koizumi’s song
7eastBefore we speak of life, my friendTHE ALFEE
Before we speak of life, my friendTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
Top 3 in three eras
8eastMary AnnTHE ALFEE
Mary AnnTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
Mary Ann's debut song on the Kōhaku (Red and White)
9eastFOR THE BRAND-NEW DREAMTHE ALFEE
FOR THE BRAND-NEW DREAMTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
Theme song and ending song of Touch 3
10eastSapphire EyesTHE ALFEE
Sapphire EyesTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
Sakurai’s sex appeal–filled ’87 rock
11eastSTARSHIP ~In Search of Light~THE ALFEE
STARSHIP ~In Search of Light~THE ALFEEplay_arrow
A love song likened to the light of the cosmos
12eastMy truthTHE ALFEE
My truthTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
A refreshing cheer song with Sakazaki on vocals. A fine track by The Alfee.
13eastThe Hero’s PoemTHE ALFEE
The Hero’s PoemTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
Theme song of Ultraman Retsuden
14eastSWEAT & TEARSTHE ALFEE
SWEAT & TEARSTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
THE ALFEE's 23rd single
15eastCinderella Can’t SleepTHE ALFEE
Cinderella Can't SleepTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
The fusion of drums and vocals by Alfee
16eastTake back the love!!THE ALFEE
Take back the love!!THE ALFEEplay_arrow
THE ALFEE covers a Crystal King song
17eastCrash!THE ALFEE
Crash!THE ALFEEplay_arrow
Introduction to THE ALFEE's intense songs
18eastAdventurersTHE ALFEE
AdventurersTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
Opening theme song of Montana Jones
19eastGLORIOUSTHE ALFEE
GLORIOUSTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
Thinking of friends, receiving courage and happiness from songs of life
20eastJoker – The City That Never Sleeps –THE ALFEE
Joker - The City That Never Sleeps -THE ALFEEplay_arrow
Joker Support Song Ballad
21eastPrayerTHE 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.
22eastSupreme loveTHE ALFEE
Supreme loveTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
ALFEE's mature romantic ballad
23eastEndless MessageTHE ALFEE
Endless MessageTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
Hymn with a pipe organ intro
24eastLovers’ PavementTHE ALFEE
Lovers' PavementTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
Melodious love songs by The Alfee from the ’80s
25eastAt 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
26eastThe Iron GiantTHE ALFEE
The Iron GiantTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
Hard rock songs from '84
27eastBridge of HopeTHE ALFEE
Bridge of HopeTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
THE ALFEE's 52nd single
28eastThe sun does not set.THE ALFEE
The sun does not set.THE ALFEEplay_arrow
Drama theme song, not giving in to adversity
29eastPromised LoveTHE ALFEE
Promised LoveTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
A beautiful ballad that sings a vow of love
30eastEl DoradoTHE ALFEE
El DoradoTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
"Montana Jones" ending the...
31eastGalaxy 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
32eastDandelion PoemTHE ALFEE
Dandelion PoemTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
Doraemon ending theme
33eastI 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
34eastSunny with occasional meteorsTHE ALFEE
Sunny with occasional meteorsTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
Sakazaki’s vocals and the powerful performance build a profound world.
35eastKO. DA. MA.THE ALFEE
KO. DA. MA.THE ALFEEplay_arrow
The ALFEE’s 50th anniversary commemorative anime theme song
36eastVictoryTHE ALFEE
VictoryTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
Official song of Yokohama Flügels
37eastGoodbyes should be casualTHE ALFEE
Goodbyes should be casualTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
A cheerful Latin-style song with a goodbye theme
38eastLet’s liveTHE ALFEE
Let's liveTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
Let's live without losing hope
39eastWindday, Taking You AlongTHE ALFEE
Windday, Taking You AlongTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
A song that likens romance to the scenery of the four seasons
40eastSwet & TearsTHE ALFEE
Swet & TearsTHE ALFEE
A signature song by THE ALFEE known for its striking key changes.
41eastMasquerade LoveTHE ALFEE
Masquerade LoveTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
Although they began their activities as a folk group...
42eastSee You AgainTHE ALFEE
See You AgainTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
The opening track of the 1982 album, a fast-paced heartbreak song
43eastMidsummer StrangerTHE ALFEE
Midsummer StrangerTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
A lovely summer song about adult love
44eastLonely GenerationTHE ALFEE
Lonely GenerationTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
A song where three vocals are effectively combined
45eastpantomimeTHE ALFEE
pantomimeTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
THE ALFEE's underappreciated hidden gem
46eastFrom The Past To The FutureTHE ALFEE
From The Past To The FutureTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
A beautiful ballad from a 1999 album
47eastRadical TeenagerTHE ALFEE
Radical TeenagerTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
Sakazaki Message Song Refreshing Cheer Song
48eastHeartless Love XTHE ALFEE
Heartless Love XTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
A melodic metal song by THE ALFEE
49eastLOVE NEVER DIESTHE ALFEE
LOVE NEVER DIESTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
A TV drama theme song becomes a hit
50eastDays Gone ByTHE ALFEE
Days Gone ByTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
THE ALFEE youth support song
51eastEmbraced by the wintry windTHE ALFEE
Embraced by the wintry windTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
This song was released by Kyoko Koizumi in 1986…
52eastA 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...
53eastThe Rhythm of PartingTHE ALFEE
The Rhythm of PartingTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
THE ALFEE's pioneering songs during their shift to rock
54eastHoly Night – Two People’s Silent NightTHE ALFEE
Holy Night - Two People's Silent NightTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
THE ALFEE's passionate Christmas song
55eastParadise Road at DawnTHE ALFEE
Paradise Road at DawnTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
THE ALFEE released in March 1983 li…
56eastRockdom Blown by the WindTHE ALFEE
Rockdom Blown by the WindTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
A song that suggests the band’s longevity
57eastAt the end of a dreamTHE ALFEE
At the end of a dreamTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
A song that makes you feel everyday happiness
58eastGreeting SongTHE ALFEE
Greeting SongTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
A video that makes learning greetings fun through songs
59eastEmbraced by the wintry windTHE ALFEE
Embraced by the wintry windTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
I can’t believe The Alfee are performing this song…
60eastGraduationTHE ALFEE
GraduationTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
A song of youthful memories and bittersweet emotions
61eastUNCROWNED KINGDOMTHE ALFEE
UNCROWNED KINGDOMTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
A song by the progressive rock band THE ALFEE
62eastI dedicate this loveTHE ALFEE
I dedicate this loveTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
Ending theme of Yamato: Resurrection
63eastHurry, dreamTHE ALFEE
Hurry, dreamTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
Image song of the Osaka International Women's Marathon
64eastA mysterious relationshipTHE ALFEE
A mysterious relationshipTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
The ALFEE song released in ’83, Takamizawa’s high-tone vocals
65eastCinderella doesn’t sleepTHE ALFEE
Cinderella doesn't sleepTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
An artwork brimming with the refined allure of a mature, sophisticated man...
66eastLovers’ PavementTHE ALFEE
Lovers' PavementTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
ALFEE's moving autumn and winter ballad songs
67eastAfter you passed byTHE ALFEE
After you passed byTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
Theme song for The Alfee’s movie “Touch 3.”
68eastChristinaTHE ALFEE
ChristinaTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
An upbeat, high-energy track that showcases a new side of ALFEE.
69eastEpicureanBE∀T BOYS
EpicureanBE∀T BOYSplay_arrow
The Beat Boys will perform the theme song for the movie.
70east3:00 a.m. on WednesdayTHE ALFEE
3:00 a.m. on WednesdayTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
A heartfelt ballad that resonates deep into the night
71eastspring stormTHE ALFEE
spring stormTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
THE ALFEE’s Farewell Song
72eastSTARSHIP ~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…
73eastA letter with no addresseeTHE ALFEE
A letter with no addresseeTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
An inspiring masterpiece that sings a heartrending letter
74eastWings of FreedomTHE ALFEE
Wings of FreedomTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
Supporters' song of Yokohama FC. A positive message.
75eastFLOWER REVOLUTIONTHE ALFEE
FLOWER REVOLUTIONTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
Marathon cheer song: a forward-looking message of hope and love
76eastRomeo Cosmic PicnicTHE ALFEE
Romeo Cosmic PicnicTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
THE ALFEE's Space Picnic Song
77eastCOMPLEX BLUE – Only Love Is Too SadTHE ALFEE
COMPLEX BLUE - Only Love Is Too SadTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
The sorrow of parting with an affair partner
78eastA love song for youTHE ALFEE
A love song for youTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
A moving pure-love ballad by THE ALFEE
79eastsummer showerTHE ALFEE
summer showerTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
THE ALFEE is a three-piece band formed in 1973.
80eastDistance Under the Starry SkyTHE ALFEE
Distance Under the Starry SkyTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
The ALFEE’s cheer song that drew attention at high school baseball
81eastSofia in the MistTHE ALFEE
Sofia in the MistTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
The Alfee’s bittersweet love songs of the ’80s
82eastWhen the cherry fruit ripensTHE ALFEE
When the cherry fruit ripensTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
When the cherry bears fruit, love songs embrace the heart
83eastOn Windday, I’ll take you with meTHE ALFEE
On Windday, I'll take you with meTHE ALFEE
THE ALFEE, a passionate summer love song
84eastHoly 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