[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 April (151–160)
Homeward Road in MarchHirai Dai
It’s a warm song that captures the feeling of spring’s arrival.
Dai Hirai’s gentle vocals, together with piano and strings, weave a beautiful melody that vividly depicts the scenes of graduation season.
Released in February 2022, the track was created as part of the “Sunday Goods” project, which unveiled a new song every three weeks.
The lyrics, filled with memories of youth and the excitement of new beginnings, resonate deeply with listeners.
It’s a perfect song for moments when you want to look back on memories with someone special while watching cherry blossoms dance on the spring breeze.
the first strong spring windMayumura Chiaki
A song that carries a warm atmosphere, as if heralding the arrival of spring.
It’s included on the album “SAI,” comprehensively produced by Chiaki Mayumura.
Created through a tie-in with Ito En’s “Oi Ocha” New Haiku Contest special project, this piece features lyrics sprinkled with the beauty of haiku that leave a lasting impression.
It’s a fresh yet bittersweet track that gently accompanies those embarking on a new season or facing life’s milestones.
Released in May 2023, this song beautifully colors a moment of spring.
It’s a must-listen for those starting a new chapter in life or experiencing a parting with someone dear.
Cherry blossom petalsAKB48
A moving song that portrays cherry blossom petals fluttering in the air while singing about parting and new beginnings.
Released in February 2006 as AKB48’s debut single, it reached No.
10 on the Oricon Singles Chart.
Chosen as the theme song for the TBS drama “Desu yo ne.” and as an NTT docomo commercial song, this work features a warm melody that evokes the arrival of spring and lyrics filled with hope that resonate in the heart.
Loved by many as a song you want to listen to at life’s milestones—such as graduation and school entrance ceremonies—it continues to endure.
When you need the courage to take a new step forward, give it a listen.
It will surely give you a gentle push.
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!”
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.
HarukaYOASOBI
This is the season when our hearts feel buoyant with the arrival of spring.
YOASOBI’s song is a perfect fit for such a springtime.
Released as a digital-only single in December 2020, it has captured the hearts of many listeners.
The track was inspired by the novel “Tsuki Ōji” (Moon Prince), written by broadcast writer Osamu Suzuki.
Its up-tempo, bright melody suits the cheerful spring atmosphere perfectly.
The warmth and gratitude expressed by YOASOBI resonate deeply, as if felt through the skin.
It’s a recommended song for those starting a new chapter in life or wanting to express their appreciation to someone special.
[Spring Songs] Classic tracks to listen to in April. Standard songs that color the month of April (161–170)
late springsadamasashi
This is “Zanshun,” released by Masashi Sada in 2014.
It’s the main theme song for the film “Sakura Saku.” The song has a soft, spring-like atmosphere, vividly expressing flowers in full bloom and a strong resolve to face the future.
It conveys a sense of praise and admiration for the fleeting nature of blossoms that scatter in an instant, and for the way the cherry trees live on with strength nonetheless.