[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 of April (91–100)
Cherry blossoms, along the path where petals swirl upElefanto Kashimashi
It’s a beautiful, lyrical piece that captures the scene of cherry blossoms soaring into the air.
Elephant Kashimashi breathes new life into songs about sakura, delivering a positive and powerful message.
Its delicate yet grand worldview sings of life’s renewal and hope for the future alongside the changing seasons.
Released in March 2008 as their 36th single, the song was also used in a Tokyo Shimbun commercial.
Carefully crafted by Hiroji Miyamoto over about a year and produced by Seiji Kameda, it’s a tour de force.
Perfect for listening to during the season when spring’s arrival can be felt, it also makes a great anthem to encourage those embarking on a new start or reaching a milestone in life.
GibbsShiina Ringo
Since her debut, Ringo Sheena has continually brought a fresh breeze to the rock scene.
This track, released as an advance single from the album “Shōso Strip,” is notable for its lyrics that use distinctive numerical notation and its striking sound where piano and guitar intertwine.
It’s a masterpiece that vividly portrays the feelings of a woman who seeks a deep bond with her lover while feeling uneasy about the passage of time.
Covered by many artists across eras, it continues to captivate music fans.
It’s a stirring song perfect for a spring night, letting you savor the joy and bittersweetness of love at the same time.
[Spring Songs] Masterpieces to Listen to in April: Classic Tracks That Color the Month (101–110)
Young SongKawasaki Takaya
A pop tune by Takaya Kawasaki that gently embraces the hidden feelings in the hearts of adults living in the modern age.
It’s filled with the resolve to face the pure emotions of one’s youth in a daily life where the sense of happiness is fading, and to take the hand of someone dear and move forward together.
Included on the album “Calendar,” released in December 2021, it also aired nationwide as the commercial song for the National Federation of Light Motor Vehicle Associations starting in November of the same year.
With the refreshing sound of acoustic guitar and a clear, transparent vocal that resonates comfortably, this song gently encourages those who feel anxious about relationships in a new environment or weary from everyday life.
On nights when cherry blossoms flutter downMura Masa
This is “Sakura Mai Chiru Yoru wa” by the ska band Muramasa, which unfortunately disbanded in 2009.
True to a ska band, it’s a song overflowing with positivity and straightforward optimism.
It sounds like it would really get the crowd going if everyone sang it together at karaoke.
Spring is a season of meetings and farewells, but this is a super-energizing song that says, “Let’s enjoy even those moments!”
veekSPANGLE CALL LILLI LINE
The song is “veek” by Spangle call Lilli line.
Kana Otsubo’s vocals might be a perfect match for spring.
When I listen to her voice, I feel a powerful, enveloping warmth that makes me feel like I could stay in that space forever.
They come across as strongly art-oriented artists, but this track can be thoroughly enjoyed as springtime pop as well.
It Was Spring ’97THE GROOVERS
The Groovers, a veteran rock band respected by many younger musicians, cover the classic song that Takuro Yoshida released in 1972.
Their solid, thunderous guitar sound is the band at its very best.
It’s a superb cover brimming with the exhilaration of dashing through a spring landscape.
SAKURA DropsUtada Hikaru
A song that beautifully depicts the scenes woven by the four seasons and the transience of life.
Hikaru Utada’s delicate sensibility vividly expresses the pain of heartbreak and the hope of renewal through images of falling cherry blossoms.
Many listeners are captivated by this worldview where ephemerality and strength coexist.
Released in May 2002, it became a hot topic as the theme song for the drama “First Love.” The music video, directed by Kazuaki Kiriya, unfolds with dreamlike visual beauty.
A recommended classic for those who have experienced the joys of love and the sorrow of parting, or who are moved by the changing seasons.
Its profound poetic world and beautiful melodic lines leave a lingering resonance that sinks into the heart.