Classic songs about boys. Recommended popular tracks.

ForeverSorimachi Takashi

Takashi Sorimachi - Forever (Beach Boys OST)

It was their debut single released in 1997 and was used as the theme song for the drama Beach Boys.

The unique vocal style and passionate lyrics bring back memories of who I was at that time.

Richie Sambora’s guitar is also a major highlight.

A fiery anthem of youth.

I LOVE YOUOzaki Yutaka

I LOVE YOU – Yutaka Ozaki (Full)

One of his signature songs that is synonymous with Yutaka Ozaki: a masterpiece delicately rendered through his emotional vocals, setting lyrics about a sorrowful romance to a dark, quiet melody.

Many people surely still carry this song in their hearts.

the only personbakudan jonii

Bakudan Johnny “Yui Hitori (tadahitori) [Music Clip]”

A refreshingly pure punk song that starts with a scream and ends with a scream—something rare these days.

A high-energy track that feels like it puts young people’s impulses directly into song.

The theme song for the TV anime Ping Pong.

Shadows of Youthchūrippu

Shadows of Youth

A song included on Tulip’s 1974 album TAKE OFF (Ririku, “Takeoff”).

It sings about a relationship between a man and a woman shifting from romance to love.

It may not depict the so-called typical “youth” of one’s junior and senior high school days.

However, this song teaches us that the very days spent protecting someone important to you are what truly constitute ‘youth.’

SummerHisaishi Joe

Joe Hisaishi – Summer

It’s the song that serves as the main theme of the film “Kikujiro,” characterized by a wonderfully wistful melody.

Combined with the film’s theme, it evokes the feeling of summer.

While it differs somewhat from the usual notion of youth, if one were to express an adult kind of youth in music, it would surely be this song.

Teenage in GlassHikaru GENJI

Hikaru GENJI - Teenage of Glass (TV ver.) Full High Quality

It was their second single, released in 1987, and it’s also sung at Johnny’s Jr.

concerts.

It’s a famous song used in various settings, from graduation ceremonies to brass bands at Koshien.

The youthful days when we found ourselves drawn to fragile things become nostalgic once they’ve passed.

youthMorita Kōichi to Toppugyaran

Koichi Morita and Top Gallant “Youthful Days” 1976 (original audio)

Released in 1976, this masterpiece of Showa-era pop became a million seller within six months.

Akuyu’s lyrics portray the various worries and struggles of young people, making it a song that resonates with listeners of every generation.