[Spring Songs] Masterpieces to Listen to in April: Classic Tracks that Color the Month
When April comes, the weather turns warm and springlike, and we get to see beautiful cherry blossom scenery, don’t we? For those starting a new chapter or a new school term, you’re probably feeling a mix of nerves and a flutter of excitement, right? In this article, we’ll introduce a slew of songs perfect for listening to in April! We’ve picked a wide range—from pep songs ideal for a fresh start to tracks that sing about cherry blossoms.
Fill your days with music brimming with spring vibes and have a wonderful spring.
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[Spring Songs] Masterpieces to Listen to in April: Classic Tracks That Color the Month (71–80)
to blossom; to bloom (literally: flowers smiling). Often used poetically to describe flowers blooming or a gentle, smiling expression like a flower.sumi ka
This song features a light, airy melody that evokes the arrival of spring.
Released in March 2022, it was created as the first installment of the co-creation project by the music SNS app “nana” and the music creator collective “Co-Writing Farm.” Sumika’s clear, translucent vocals seem to carry the warmth of spring.
The lyrics convey the importance of living true to yourself, making it perfect for the start of a new season.
It’s a song we hope those beginning a new chapter in life or gearing up to take on a challenge will listen to.
Please give it a listen while feeling the spring breeze.
cherry blossomMoriyama Naotaro
I think this was a quintessential song of the Heisei era, often heard especially during graduation season.
With only a piano accompaniment, it’s sung in a beautiful yet powerful, gentle voice that expresses a resolve for the future.
It’s a classic spring song that’s even performed at school graduation ceremonies.
As April brings changes to our surroundings, why not listen to this song and draw the courage to get through them?
Poem of SunlightLe Couple
This is Le Couple’s 1997 release “Hidamari no Uta” (“Song of Sunshine”).
It became a big hit as an insert song for the Fuji TV drama “Under One Roof 2.” The song expresses a woman’s gratitude for a man’s kindness—gentle like the calm of spring—which feels so comforting and fills her heart so deeply.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to while basking in warm sunshine.
Spring-colored skyOku Hanako
This is another song that gives you a sense of a fresh start in life: Okuda Hanako’s “Spring-Colored Sky.” As the title suggests, spring is the perfect season to begin something new, with its warmer weather.
It makes you want to set your past self aside for a moment and bring out a new you! It also hints at the possibility of a new romance.
Cherry blossomMatsuda Seiko
A timeless masterpiece featuring a refreshing melody that evokes the arrival of spring and heartwarming lyrics depicting the start of a new romance.
Seiko Matsuda’s dignified, clear vocals beautifully express the feelings of a protagonist taking a new step forward.
The sense of anticipation for the future unfolding under a blue sky and the joy of being in love resonate deeply alongside her translucent voice.
Released in January 1981, this song emerged from producer Muneo Wakamatsu’s challenge to create new music.
It reached No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and was also included on the album “Silhouette.” Cherished by many listeners over the years as a song to enjoy during spring—especially when the cherry blossoms bloom—it’s a track brimming with energy and hope that supports the start of a new chapter in life, making it highly recommended when you want a fresh start.
A Million KissesGLAY
While it’s a song about love, it’s also a message song created with the theme “I want to be a man who can notice an SOS,” in response to the rise in bullying and violent incidents in today’s world.
Watching the news, I imagine many people feel anxious about new schools or environments.
I hope this song helps ease your tension a little.
Sakura AleAdachi Kana
Kana Adachi is a singer-songwriter whose popularity is gradually growing, especially among young people.
The cherry blossom-themed song she released in 2018 is “Sakura Yell.” Its warm sound evokes the feeling of spring, and her free, expansive vocals are a perfect match, making it a pleasure to listen to.
If you play guitar, trying a solo acoustic rendition of this song is highly recommended.
