[Namie Amuro’s Masterpieces] A Collection of Timeless Hit Numbers Loved Across Generations

RESPECT the POWER OF LOVEAmuro Namie

RESPECT the POWER OF LOVE / (Live Edit)

This is the 13th single, released in 1999.

Namie Amuro, who lost her mother on the release day of this song and even considered retiring, later said that singing this song during those tough times gave her strength.

Her clear, expansive voice is truly wonderful.

Body Feels EXITAmuro Namie

Namie Amuro — Body Feels Exit

A song released in 1995 as the third single.

It was the first work produced by Tetsuya Komuro.

At that time, SUPER MONKEY’S—now MAX—were still performing as backup dancers.

The choreography was done by KABA-chan, who is also well-known as a TV personality.

This pioneering track established the cool image of Namie Amuro.

Chase the ChanceAmuro Namie

Chase the Chance / (30th Anniversary Live Edit)

It’s one of the million-selling singles, released on December 4, 1995.

Up to this song, MAX—also known as SUPER MONKEY’S—participated as backup dancers.

The choreography was done by the entertainer KABA-chan.

It’s a cool dance number.

SWEET 19 BLUESAmuro Namie

SWEET 19 BLUES / (Live Edit)

Many people can probably guess the song just from the intro.

Released on August 21, 1996, this track was issued as a single from the earlier album of the same name, SWEET 19 BLUES.

As the title suggests, it’s a blues-inspired ballad that stands as one of her signature songs.

Incidentally, the album itself achieved triple million sales.

You’re my sunshineAmuro Namie

“You’re my sunshine” (stage-MIX 1996–2018) | Namie Amuro | chd.

A dance number produced by Tetsuya Komuro, released in June 1996.

It starts with a rap and features a distinctive uptempo progression.

Chosen as the image song for the “Sea Breeze ’96” commercial, it became a massive hit, surpassing 400,000 copies in first-week sales.

Its bright, uplifting lyrics express gratitude to a loved one and have captured the hearts of many listeners.

It’s a classic also included on the albums SWEET 19 BLUES, 181920, and Finally.

Feeling down? Give this song a listen and blow the blues away.

HeroAmuro Namie

Hero / (Lyric Video)

Released in 2016, this song was chosen as the theme for the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Many of you probably remember it together with those iconic moments.

It’s also frequently used as an emblematic track to mark her final year.

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TRY ME ~Believe in Me~Amuro Namie

TRY ME ~Believe in Me~ / (Live edit)

A song released on January 25, 1995.

It’s the fifth release as “Namie Amuro with SUPER MONKEY’S.” It’s also a cover of the Eurobeat artist LOLITA’s “TRY ME.” Many of you might find it nostalgic, right?