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 and recommended popular tracks (41–50)
Children of the SunBEGIN
This is a song by BEGIN that paints a nostalgic scene reminiscent of summer vacations from childhood.
Its gentle acoustic sound, imbued with the breeze of Okinawa, and the soft vocals perfectly match memories of those carefree days spent running around.
From the lyrics, you can clearly imagine a straightforward wish for peace: if only everyone could keep a childlike, pure heart, there would be no conflict.
The song was included on the album “GLIDER,” released in March 1991, and later selected for the best-of compilation “BEGIN BEST 1990-2000,” making it a fan favorite.
When you’re worn out by the noise of daily life, listening to this track will warm your heart and bring you a sense of calm.
Beautiful in the past, beautiful nowBEGIN
A heartwarming island song by BEGIN, filled with the soothing tones of the sanshin that seep into your soul.
The lyrics lovingly depict the everyday lives of our grandparents’ era and the island’s abundant nature, stirring a deep sense of nostalgia in listeners.
Carried by a gentle melody, the message to cherish both the timeless beauty of the past and the beauty that exists here and now comes through clearly.
First included on the album “Ongaku Brigades II,” released in June 1997, the song was later featured on “BEGIN no Shimauta ~Omoto Takeo~.” It’s perfect for those moments when, living far from home, you suddenly find yourself longing for the old days.
When you seek peace of mind amid a busy life, why not lend an ear to these tender tones?
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.
Wonderful TonightBEGIN
This is a cover of Eric Clapton, and since BEGIN often covers Japanese songs, it’s a relatively rare example of them covering Western music.
Its simple sound, gentle melody, and tender vocals really resonate.
It’s the perfect song for spending a relaxing time with your partner.
twilightBEGIN
A track released for streaming on New Year’s Day 2021.
It’s a soothing song whose spaciousness evokes majestic nature and the gentle atmosphere so characteristic of BEGIN.
It stirs up feelings of nostalgia and longing for home, as if rising with the sunset.
Higa’s vocals, radiating warmth and compassion, are deeply moving and seem to smooth the rough edges of everyday life.
It leaves you with the comforting sense of having returned to your hometown.
Let’s meet on Taketomi Island.BEGIN
This is another song that goes perfectly with whistling, Orion Beer, and dancing.
Listening to it will definitely make you want to visit not only Okinawa but also Taketomi Island at least once.
It makes you want to go fishing while soaking up Okinawan time by the blue sea.
Two bottles and chocolateBEGIN
Shifting away from the Okinawan sound, this track takes on a stylish jazz vibe.
Still, it retains the warmth of Okinawan music, making it undoubtedly a masterpiece.
It might be a song born precisely from the connections between Okinawa and the United States.