RAG MusicBand
A wonderful Japanese music band

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!

Playlist

Songs by BEGIN. BEGIN’s classic hits and recommended popular tracks.
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1eastOrion Beer, Okinawa’s prideBEGIN
Orion Beer, Okinawa’s prideBEGINplay_arrow
A bright me... that conveys Okinawa’s cheerful vibe
2eastIrayoi Tsukiyo BeachBEGIN
Irayoi Tsukiyo BeachBEGINplay_arrow
The intro begins with the distinctly Okinawan sound of the sanshin…
3eastSanshin FlowerBEGIN
Sanshin FlowerBEGINplay_arrow
When it comes to BEGIN, this is the song that comes to mind…
4eastNational Route 508BEGIN
National Route 508BEGINplay_arrow
Created to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Okinawa FamilyMart…
5eastOur Wonderful WorldBEGIN
Our Wonderful WorldBEGINplay_arrow
When you find yourself questioning the very act of living...
6eastFrom here to the futureBEGIN
From here to the futureBEGINplay_arrow
With a gentle singing voice and a beautiful melody, about my hometown...
7eastOathBEGIN
OathBEGINplay_arrow
An anthem of encouragement for the courage to keep moving forward without giving up
8eastBe Nankuru-kunBEGIN
Be Nankuru-kunBEGINplay_arrow
A soul-stirring song by a band from Okinawa
9eastYugafu IslandBEGIN
Yugafu IslandBEGINplay_arrow
Recalling my memories and reminiscences from when I went to Okinawa...
10eastIslanders’ TreasureBEGIN
Islanders' TreasureBEGINplay_arrow
If you had to name BEGIN’s signature song, you’d pick this one…
11eastYunta, the perm shopBEGIN
Yunta, the perm shopBEGINplay_arrow
With a warm melody, I'll gently speak to you...
12eastTears Flowing EndlesslyBEGIN
Tears Flowing EndlesslyBEGINplay_arrow
Lyrics by Ryoko Moriyama, created by BEGIN...
13eastKeep smilingBEGIN
Keep smilingBEGINplay_arrow
BEGIN and Akashiya Sanma, as well as many from Yoshimoto…
14eastMe for youBEGIN
Me for youBEGINplay_arrow
A song of gratitude and farewell to someone dear
15eastJust as there are stars in the skyBEGIN
Just as there are stars in the skyBEGINplay_arrow
Entrusting the bittersweet pain of heartbreak to the beauty of nature, my heart…
16eastA moth flying into the flameBEGIN
A moth flying into the flameBEGIN
A unique title that plays on a Japanese proverb…
17eastGrandma Obaa’s Signature Bomb Hot PotBEGIN
Grandma Obaa's Signature Bomb Hot PotBEGINplay_arrow
This work explores Okinawa’s food culture through Obaa’s homemade cooking...
18eastSouseiBEGIN
SouseiBEGINplay_arrow
BEG, who are strongly associated with a smooth, emotive singing style...
19eastBalloonBEGIN
BalloonBEGINplay_arrow
Based on the Brazilian music style "Marcha," it was crea...
20eastVoice of the SeaBEGIN
Voice of the SeaBEGINplay_arrow
In au’s commercial, the actor Kiritani, who poses as Urashima Taro…
21eastThe scenery I saw at the breakwaterBEGIN
The scenery I saw at the breakwaterBEGINplay_arrow
A melody that evokes a sense of nostalgia…
22eastlightBEGIN
lightBEGINplay_arrow
A powerful yet gentle singing voice, with beautiful guitar and piano…
23eastGrandpa’s proud Orion BeerBEGIN
Grandpa’s proud Orion BeerBEGINplay_arrow
BEGIN Okinawa Reversion 50th Anniversary Commemorative Song
24eastWhat was born at that timeBEGIN
What was born at that timeBEGINplay_arrow
The importance of family, the importance of connection, slowly...
25eastFlower of the sanshinBEGIN
Flower of the sanshinBEGINplay_arrow
The sound of the sanshin and thoughts of my hometown resonate in my heart.
26eastOrion Beer that Mom puts up withBEGIN
Orion Beer that Mom puts up withBEGINplay_arrow
Fun in just one go, BEGIN’s cheerful and enjoyable...
27eastBirthday SongBEGIN
Birthday SongBEGINplay_arrow
To someone special, with heartfelt congratulations, tru...
28eastBlue SnowBEGIN
Blue SnowBEGINplay_arrow
The lonely heart of a bittersweet Christmas song
29eastforever; for good; indefinitelyBEGIN
forever; for good; indefinitelyBEGINplay_arrow
A timeless song that sings about a future built with someone you cherish.
30eastBe my bride.BEGIN
Be my bride.BEGINplay_arrow
The immortal ... released by Yuzo Kayama in 1966
31eastThe Konohana of KunibunBEGIN
The Konohana of KunibunBEGINplay_arrow
Set to the gentle tones of the sanshin, heartfelt feelings for a loved one...
32eastKankara Sanshin UmushirumunBEGIN
Kankara Sanshin UmushirumunBEGINplay_arrow
Expressing family harmony with a cheerful sanshin melody
33eastSunBEGIN
SunBEGINplay_arrow
From the profound sorrow of losing a loved one, a new hope...
34eastChildren of the SunBEGIN
Children of the SunBEGINplay_arrow
Like something that brings back the feeling of summer vacations from my boyhood, where...
35eastBeautiful in the past, beautiful nowBEGIN
Beautiful in the past, beautiful nowBEGINplay_arrow
The soothing tones of the sanshin permeate the heart, BEGIN’s warming…
36eastOkinawa Sunshine DayBEGIN
Okinawa Sunshine DayBEGINplay_arrow
A summer tune blending blue skies and ska reggae
37eastSong of the SeaBEGIN
Song of the SeaBEGINplay_arrow
A lyrical ballad by BEGIN, singing of longing for their hometown
38eastBlue vacuum tubeBEGIN
Blue vacuum tubeBEGINplay_arrow
Although it’s not often performed live...
39eastDon’t abandon loveBEGIN
Don't abandon loveBEGINplay_arrow
A manly yet gentle, soulful singing voice and a lively rhythm...
40eastGondola in SpringBEGIN
Gondola in SpringBEGINplay_arrow
The theme song of the film “Tabidachi no Shimauta: Jūgo no Haru” (Island Song of Departure: Fifteen Springs)…
41eastI miss you…BEGIN
I miss you…BEGINplay_arrow
BEGIN’s love ballad resonates with the heart.
42eastList Price BluesBEGIN
List Price BluesBEGINplay_arrow
Rhythmic and really conveys a cheerful vibe…
43eastdragon boatBEGIN
dragon boatBEGINplay_arrow
The song title has changed, and things like prayers for safety at sea...
44eastsugar tempuraBEGIN
sugar tempuraBEGINplay_arrow
Sata andagi, a famous Okinawan confection...
45eastI miss youBEGIN
I miss youBEGINplay_arrow
Famous as a classic heartbreak song, it's beautiful and ele—
46eastWonderful TonightBEGIN
Wonderful TonightBEGINplay_arrow
A Japanese song covered by Eric Clapton...
47eastTwo bottles and chocolateBEGIN
Two bottles and chocolateBEGINplay_arrow
A complete switch from the Okinawan sound to chic jazz…
48eastPlease protect my voice.BEGIN
Please protect my voice.BEGINplay_arrow
A blend of Okinawan vibes and a waltz-like sound...
49eastLet’s form a band.BEGIN
Let's form a band.BEGIN
As the title “Let’s form a band” suggests…
50eastGood job.BEGIN
Good job.BEGINplay_arrow
When I listen to it after getting worn out from the daily grind, it’s like, “Ma…
51eastKariyushi NightBEGIN
Kariyushi NightBEGINplay_arrow
A perfect song for celebrations and happy occasions…
52eastOnce we meet, we’re familyBEGIN
Once we meet, we’re familyBEGINplay_arrow
Stitch from Disney animation and BEGIN…
53eastUruma MelodyBEGIN
Uruma MelodyBEGINplay_arrow
A tropical atmosphere that evokes a warm climate…
54eastAsadoya YuntaBEGIN
Asadoya YuntaBEGINplay_arrow
A song that covers a traditional piece from Okinawa, and...
55eastThe islands are pure and serene.BEGIN
The islands are pure and serene.BEGINplay_arrow
Against the backdrop of Okinawa’s blue sea, looking as if enjoying it comfortably…
56eastA breakup that doesn’t even get caught in the netBEGIN
A breakup that doesn’t even get caught in the netBEGINplay_arrow
The masculine singing voice pairs well with the wistful melody...
57eastLook up at the stars in the nightBEGIN
Look up at the stars in the nightBEGINplay_arrow
This song, which is also one of Kyu Sakamoto’s signature tracks, BE…
58eastYOUBEGIN
YOUBEGINplay_arrow
A gentle, warm melody and a masculine...
59eastI want to fall in love.BEGIN
I want to fall in love.BEGINplay_arrow
With a strong Okinawan vibe, distinctive lyrics, and di…
60easttwilightBEGIN
twilightBEGINplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that expresses longing for one’s hometown
61eastFlower of AlohaBEGIN
Flower of AlohaBEGINplay_arrow
A relaxed island-style music vibe
62eastInk of the HeartBEGIN
Ink of the HeartBEGINplay_arrow
A song of gratitude to parents by the Okinawan band BEGIN
63eastYour song is a waltzBEGIN
Your song is a waltzBEGINplay_arrow
A three-member band from Okinawa with nationwide popularity.
64eastShibuya Centennial Grand DanceBEGIN
Shibuya Centennial Grand DanceBEGINplay_arrow
A three-piece acoustic band from Okinawa, ...
65eastLove runsBEGIN
Love runsBEGINplay_arrow
As the title says, once you hear it, you’ll feel like running…
66eastIslanders’ TreasureBEGIN
Islanders' TreasureBEGINplay_arrow
One of BEGIN’s signature songs is also the co...
67east12-string guitar of meteorsBEGIN
12-string guitar of meteorsBEGINplay_arrow
A track included on an early album. From Okinawa, Sa...
68eastLet’s meet on Taketomi Island.BEGIN
Let's meet on Taketomi Island.BEGINplay_arrow
This one also goes well with whistling, Orion beer, and dancing…
69eastFlowerBEGIN
FlowerBEGINplay_arrow
A cover of Shoukichi Kina’s “Hana,” which many...
70eastseedlingBEGIN
seedlingBEGINplay_arrow
Released as an Okinawa-exclusive single, Oki…
71eastO wind,BEGIN
O wind,BEGINplay_arrow
Riffs played on the sanshin, percussion, and so...