Masterpieces to listen to on a cloudy day
There are countless songs that perfectly suit clear blue skies, unending rain, or swirling snow, but surprisingly, it’s hard to find ones that fit a cloudy day.
Here’s a playlist that matches that overcast, not-quite-clear, not-quite-sunny, but comfortably mild kind of weather.
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- Winter Songs: Classic tracks you want to listen to in winter. Songs you long for during the winter.
- Classic Japanese songs perfect for sunny days: comfortable tracks that match a blue sky.
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- A rainy love song. A love song perfect for a rainy day.
- Classic songs that sing of the sky. Recommended popular tracks that will make you long for the sky.
- A rainy heartbreak song. A collection of bittersweet love songs set against the backdrop of rain.
- Songs that put you in a calm mood. Classic and popular Japanese tracks.
Masterpieces to Listen to on Cloudy Days (81–90)
Clouds are white, apples are red.aiko
A lively, bright, pop, and cute love song sung by singer-songwriter aiko.
If you sing it at karaoke on a cloudy day, it will lift your spirits.
The title supposedly means expressing “I love you” as something obvious—like saying “clouds are white” or “apples (candy apples) are red.”
Cumulonimbus Graffitiryo (supercell) feat. Hatsune Miku
A song by ryo of the creative group supercell featuring the Vocaloid Hatsune Miku.
It is known as the opening theme for SEGA’s hugely popular game “Hatsune Miku -Project DIVA- extend.” The song depicts the refreshing early-summer scenery after the rain.
Ruby RingTerao Akira
This is the song that became the breakout hit for actor and singer Akira Terao.
Takashi Matsumoto’s lyrics are superb, vividly portraying a mature love affair with an abstract yet evocative touch.
At karaoke, try putting on sunglasses and delivering it with the same cool vibe as Terao.
madder-red cloudskawada tomoko
Akane-gumo by Tomoko Kawada, which left a powerful impression as the theme song for Shin Hissatsu Shiokinin.
Set to a nostalgic arrangement, it conveys a strong and weighty message of love.
It’s a Showa-era kayōkyoku song, but it can really hype up a karaoke crowd if sung well.
Try singing it with some kobushi (ornamental vocal turns).
Where the clouds goTakeda Tetsuya
The theme song of the Doraemon movie “Nobita and the Kingdom of Clouds” is sung by Tetsuya Takeda of Kaientai, with lyrics also written by Takeda himself.
It’s a lyrical song that lets your thoughts drift along with the passing clouds.
Perform it with a cool, mature tone in the style of Showa-era kayōkyoku and folk songs.
The Wind, the Clouds, and MeKumagai Sachiko
A song by singer-songwriter Sachiko Kumagai.
Up to that point, she hadn’t had any hits, but with her fifth single she finally scored one.
Her refreshing vocals and straightforward, positive lyrics resonate with listeners.
It was used as the theme song for the TV drama “Natsuko no Sake.”
Masterpieces to Listen to on Cloudy Days (91–100)
Umbrella of the HeartDIRTY OLD MEN
It’s a song with a gentle singing voice that becomes addictive.
I think it’s the kind of track that makes you feel like the clouds are gradually clearing up.
It’s very calming to listen to, so it’s one I’d recommend quietly enjoying on your own.