Songs by BEGIN. BEGIN’s classic hits and recommended popular tracks.
Speaking of BEGIN, they have classics like “Shimanchu nu Takara” and “Koishikute,” but what’s your favorite song?BEGIN is a three-member band, all from Okinawa.
Their break came when they appeared on the TV show “Miyake Yuji no Ikasu Band Tengoku” (aka Ikaten), which helped ignite Japan’s band boom.
At the time, they performed “Koishikute,” which later became their debut single, and received rave reviews.“Nada Sousou,” sung by fellow Okinawan artist Rimi Natsukawa, was composed by BEGIN.
Natsukawa and BEGIN have known each other for a long time, and in fact, Natsukawa’s older sister and a member of BEGIN were classmates.We researched fan favorites based on BEGIN listeners’ voices, highlighting songs that bring out emotions like wistfulness and warmth.Please take a look!
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Songs by BEGIN. BEGIN’s classic and recommended popular tracks (21–30)
lightBEGIN
The powerful yet gentle singing voice, the beautiful sounds of guitar and piano, and the warm melody put me in a very calm state.
When I listen to it when I’m feeling down, light shines into my dark, sunken heart, and I gain the energy to face forward and move on once more.
What was born at that timeBEGIN
This is a song that slowly soaks in the importance of family and connection.
When you live apart, it’s easy to go without seeing each other’s faces, but it’s still a masterpiece that reminds you of the deep bonds that tie you together and makes you suddenly want to pick up the phone.
Blue vacuum tubeBEGIN
Although it’s rarely performed live, this track is considered a masterpiece among fans.
Its lyrics, which bring back memories of school days and friends, may offer a certain sense of calm.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to at night with a drink.
Flower of the sanshinBEGIN
A beloved classic by BEGIN, where the gentle tone of the Okinawan traditional instrument, the sanshin, softly touches the heartstrings.
Sparked by a keepsake from a grandfather one had nearly forgotten, the lyrics vividly revive warm family memories and feelings for one’s hometown, leaving a deeply nostalgic impression.
Released in October 2006, this song has remained in many people’s hearts as an insert song for the film “Tears for You” (Nada Sōsō).
Its bittersweet yet powerful melody deepens the emotions we hold for those dear to us.
For those working hard far from home, it will surely bring their family’s faces to mind.
It’s the perfect track for moments when you want to spend some heartwarming time.
Blue SnowBEGIN
A wistful, blues-tinged Christmas song that blends into the city nightscape.
Released in December 1990 as BEGIN’s second single, it became an early classic, peaking at No.
25 on the Oricon charts.
The track is also included on their second album, GLIDER.
From the lyrics, you can glimpse the solitary figure of the protagonist, standing alone on a glittering street corner with unspoken feelings that never reach their destination.
The melody, which sings of a love that vanishes as fleetingly as snow, brings a quiet poignancy to the listener’s heart.
Perhaps many will relate to those aching emotions that well up unseen precisely because the season is so festive.
Don’t abandon loveBEGIN
The masculine yet gentle, smoky vocals and lively rhythm pleasantly stir the heart.
It’s a song that brightens the gloom of heartbreak and fills you with a positive spirit, as if urging you to take a new step forward to seek your next fateful encounter.
Gondola in SpringBEGIN
Used as the theme song for the film “Tabidachi no Shimauta ~Jūgo no Haru~” (Song of Departure: Spring at Fifteen), its beautiful, slightly wistful melody and uplifting lyrics brighten your mood and fill you with positivity.
It’s a perfect song for moments of new beginnings.