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 hits, recommended popular tracks (31–40)
Okinawa Sunshine DayBEGIN
It’s an irresistibly cheerful summer tune that conjures up piercing blue skies and a pleasant sea breeze.
The buoyant rhythm that fuses ska and reggae naturally gets your body moving just by listening.
The track was inspired by guitarist Masaru Shimabukuro—who wrote both lyrics and music—after seeing his friends having a great time back in his hometown.
The lyrics convey the liberating feeling of driving under a cloudless sky and the positive vibe of surrendering to island rhythms and forgetting your worries.
Featured on Taiyo, the band’s first album in seven years set for release in July 2025, the song captures the warm, live energy of being recorded in one take on Ishigaki Island.
Perfect for summer drives, it also makes the ideal BGM whenever you want a quick mood refresh.
Song of the SeaBEGIN
It’s a lyrical ballad woven by BEGIN that conjures up the sea of one’s hometown and a sky full of stars.
The gentle tones of the sanshin and the calm vocals softly wrap around your heart.
It feels like it teaches us the true strength and kindness that await beyond the setbacks and sorrow we experience while growing up.
This track is the B-side to “Birthday Song,” released as a single in May 1997.
It carries a message that deeply resonates with those striving far from home, inspiring them to believe in hope for tomorrow.
On nights when your heart feels a little tired, listening to this song and feeling the warmth of home might be just what you need.
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.
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.
Songs by BEGIN. BEGIN’s classic hits and recommended popular tracks (41–50)
I miss you…BEGIN
BEGIN is an acoustic band from Okinawa.
Their debut single, “Koishikute,” is a ballad that has been covered by many artists.
The band’s warm sound conveys a sense of sentimentality.
The lyrics, which portray a straightforward and heartrending love story, are also a highlight.
Listening to this gently resonant love song will soothe your heart.
With its slow tempo and minimal pitch variation, it’s also recommended for karaoke beginners.
Why not let their gentle vocals, which remind you of human warmth, bring you comfort?
List Price BluesBEGIN
The lively, rhythmic parts really come through, and the cool, bluesy melody that kicks in partway creates a fresh feeling I’ve never had before.
It puts you in a happy mood when you listen, making it a perfect track for everyone to get excited together.