“Cherry” Popular Cover Songs
Spitz is one of Japan’s leading rock bands, with their songs even appearing in music textbooks.
One of their signature songs is “Cherry,” right?
It’s a staple not only for karaoke but also as a go-to piece for practicing guitar.
Given how this track can be considered a standard number representing Japanese pop/rock, it’s been covered by many artists!
In this article, we’ll introduce various covers of “Cherry” by different artists.
You might be surprised—“Wait, that artist covered it too?!”—so please look forward to listening and enjoy!
[Cherry] Popular Cover Songs (1–10)
cherryBando Tomiko
Spitz’s hit song “Cherry.” This is an arranged version sung by Tomiko Van.
When you hear the intro, you might wonder, “Is this really ‘Cherry’?” But once the vocals start, you’ll think, “Ah, it is ‘Cherry’.” Riding a light reggae rhythm, her powerful yet refreshing voice shines through.
The arrangement has a strong summertime feel—very captivating.
cherryaiko
Aiko has covered Spitz’s hit song “Cherry.” It features a gentle arrangement with just piano and vocals.
“Cherry” sung in Aiko’s voice—how lovely.
With her outstanding vocal skills, Aiko creates a world all her own.
It’s a song that always brings a sense of calm.
Highly recommended for women—give it a listen.
cherryieiri reo
Leo Ieiri singing Spitz’s “Cherry.” Outstanding vocal ability with a powerful, bright tone.
It’s a perfect match for “Cherry,” arranged close to the original.
Listening to Leo Ieiri’s “Cherry” will fill you with energy—highly recommended for all generations.
Be sure to give it a listen.
cherrySOTTE BOSSE
“Cherry” is a big hit by Spitz.
SOTTE BOSSE performs it with a reggae rhythm.
It’s a refreshing arrangement that makes you want to listen to it at the beach in summer.
The vocalist’s crystal-clear voice paired with the reggae groove—“Cherry” is a wonderful track you’ll want to play again and again.
cherryPolysics
POLYSICS’ rendition of Spitz’s “Cherry.” It’s arranged in such a way that you can’t help but want to ask, “Is this really ‘Cherry’?” It’s an amazing arrangement that makes you think it could be techno music—or even game music.
Spitz sang it with a fresh, breezy feel, while POLYSICS’ distinctive arrangement sounds like it could blast off into outer space.
It’s a joy to listen to.
CherryBENI
Speaking of BENI, she’s popular for her series of English covers of J-pop songs.
They have a stylish vibe that works for weddings, café BGM, and just about any scene, which makes them outstanding as cover works.
Especially the choruses—the lyrics make great use of Japanese vowels while still making perfect sense in English—are incredibly satisfying to listen to.
Whoever came up with this concept is truly amazing.
cherryALLISTER
Allister’s arrangement of “Cherry.” In the original by Spitz, the song is played gently.
Allister turns it into an intense rock number.
The electric guitars, drums, and vocals all come together in a powerful, cool arrangement.
It ends beautifully with a mellow piano section.
cherryPUFFY
There are many things to love about Cherry’s songs, but if you boil down their soft, dreamlike atmosphere, would it turn into a cover like this? Sung incredibly slowly, with PUFFY’s signature languid vocals, this cover really stands apart from the rest.
Since it’s included as one track on a covers album, it might sound different when heard in the flow of the album, but listened to on its own—what is it, shoegaze already?
cherrykinmokusei
A cover by Kinmokusei, who were influenced by kayōkyoku and New Music and are committed to staying within the realm of pop.
You can really feel the meticulous attention to the arrangement in this track! While they’re best known for the huge hit “Futari no Akaboshi” with its soaring vocals, this song features double vocals.
The guitars have a choppy, jittery feel, giving it a more danceable vibe.
It’s a kind of pop that differs from Spitz’s.
cherrykurisu haato
A cover by Chris Hart, an artist who, despite being American, became a sensation for covering Japanese kayōkyoku and J-pop.
He really is such a great singer.
I’ve heard he originally played in a metal band, and that brings out the appeal of Spitz’s band sound really well here.
He has two children, and he’s known to be an incredibly nice person—this cover lets you feel that kindness.