The Popular Cover of 'Daydream Believer' (Seven-Eleven’s Song)

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

Many of you have probably heard “Daydream Believer,” the song released in 1967 by the American rock band The Monkees, somewhere before, right?

That’s right! It plays in 7‑Eleven commercials and as in-store background music!

And the most famous cover of this song is the version sung by Kiyoshiro Imawano!

In fact, his cover is so well-known that some people might not even know The Monkees’ original.

This long-beloved classic has been covered by many artists besides Kiyoshiro Imawano!

In this article, we’ll keep introducing them—be sure to give them a listen.

[Seven-Eleven Song] Popular cover versions of Daydream Believer (11–20)

Daydream BelieverMori Megumi

Megumi Mori “Daydream Believer (The Monkees)”

Daydream BelieverMori Megumi

Here is Megumi Mori’s low-voiced rendition of “Daydream Believer.” It’s a cover that shows her respect for Kiyoshiro Imawano, with a simple arrangement that preserves the feel of the original, making it pleasantly dreamy to listen to.

As expected, this song really shines as an acoustic guitar solo performance with vocals.

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In conclusion

We introduced various artists’ versions of “Daydream Believer”—did you find a favorite cover? Many of you might have been surprised to learn that the familiar Japanese version is actually a cover.

It’s a classic with a gentle, happy atmosphere, and there have been many covers over the years.

Be sure to take your time and compare each one.