RAG MusicJapanese Songs
Lovely nursery rhymes, folk songs, and children's songs

Take flight like a bird! A song with a bird motif. A track for the Year of the Rooster.

Like a bird soaring high in the sky, doesn’t everyone dream of freedom in their hearts? From Bob Dylan’s “Blowin’ in the Wind,”

From [Alexandros]'s "Wataridori" to Spitz's "8823," great artists across eras and borders have created moving songs inspired by birds. Ranging from laid-back jazz to energetic rock, their diverse musical styles and profound lyrics invite our hearts to soar into the open sky. Shall we take off together into a world of gem-like songs that resonate with the soul?

Take off like a bird! A song themed around birds. Songs for the Year of the Rooster (31–40)

The Condor Flies Away / El Condor PasaSimon&Garfunkel

Originally a song widely sung in South America, it was covered by the popular folk duo Simon & Garfunkel and became a worldwide hit.

The quena, a traditional vertical flute, is used, and its breathy tone and melancholy melody evoke a sense of nostalgia.

Gokigen Bird ~crawler is crazy~SOPHIA

A hit song by the band SOPHIA, which gained popularity in the 1990s and 2000s.

It’s an interesting track with a uniquely flat sound design.

The lyrics are quite sarcastic, and for people with jobs, the theme is probably very relatable.

Mountain Musicians

This is a children’s song based on a German folk tune, and in the second verse there’s a scene where a “little bird” plays the flute.

The video features a version sung by the singer UA on a children’s TV program, with a unique arrangement that highlights the characteristics of the animals.

Pink Spiderhide with Spread Beaver

hide with Spread Beaver – Pink Spider
Pink Spiderhide with Spread Beaver

A hit song released under the name hide with Spread Beaver by hide, who debuted as a member of X JAPAN for his solo work.

After the release of this song, he sadly passed away.

A yearning for freedom is depicted through a unique worldview.

Bye Bye BlackbirdEimī Wainhausu

Amy Winehouse – Bye Bye Blackbird (TRIBUTE)
Bye Bye BlackbirdEimī Wainhausu

Amy Winehouse, who passed away suddenly at the young age of 27, covered this song that has also been sung by artists like Diana Krall.

Although she’s strongly associated with a bluesy image, the mellow, intimate feel of jazz suits her voice as well, and it makes you want to keep listening forever.

Take off like a bird! A song themed around birds. Year of the Rooster songs (41–50)

The sky where canaries singToukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutora

Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra is collaborating with guest vocalist Yusuke Chiba (The Birthday; formerly THEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT, ROSSO).

Beyond that hillMisora Hibari

It became a huge hit along with the film of the same name starring Hibari Misora.

In the lyrics, the lonely protagonist identifies with a wild goose and a shrike.

It’s easy to see why she already had the charisma of a national singer—even at just fourteen or fifteen, her voice is astonishing.