Songs sung by Downtown: classic tracks released as solos or by units
Masatoshi Hamada and Hitoshi Matsumoto of Downtown have left an indelible mark on Japanese television history and continue to captivate many fans to this day.
While the two are strongly associated with their image as comedians, did you know they have also pursued musical activities? Their songs brim with a variety of charms, from tracks filled with humor to ones with heartwarming lyrics.
In this article, we’ll introduce songs released under the Downtown name, each of their solo works, as well as tracks from the units they’ve participated in.
Playlist
| Songs sung by Downtown: classic tracks released as solos or by units | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | boyGEISHA GIRLS | play_arrow | Ryuichi Sakamoto and GEISHA GIRLS’ nostalgic classic |
| 2east | WOW WAR TONIGHT ~Sometimes You Gotta Make a MovementH Jungle with T | play_arrow | Hamada and Komuro’s hit song throws a stone into everyday life |
| 3east | Welcome Down Towndauntaun | play_arrow | A heartwarming pop tune from the '80s |
| 4east | Metrodauntaun | play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the loneliness and wistfulness of the city |
| 5east | Can you be alone?dauntaun | play_arrow | Melancholy of a man’s heart: the inner feelings sung by Downtown |
| 6east | Love letterHamada Masatoshi | play_arrow | A masterpiece depicting Masatoshi Hamada’s friendship and dreams |
| 7east | Be happyHamada Masatoshi | play_arrow | A masterpiece whose Hamada’s heartrending vocals resonate in the heart |
| 8east | Is spring here yet?Hamada Masatoshi | play_arrow | A song produced by Tamio Okuda that expresses the feelings of waiting for spring. |
| 9east | chicken riceHamada Masatoshi / Makihara Noriyuki | play_arrow | A Christmas Song Depicting Hitoshi Matsumoto’s Poverty-Stricken Days |
| 10east | Hilarious lifeShōnan no Kaze feat. Hamada Masatoshi | play_arrow | A fiery reggae and a Kansai-dialect cheer song |
| 11east | Grandma Is Still AliveGEISHA GIRLS | play_arrow | Downtown manzai, a techno remix by Ryuichi Sakamoto |
| 12east | Live, Benjamin (ver. H. Matsumoto)Matsumoto Hitoshi | play_arrow | A quiet tale of heartbreak told by a houseplant |
| 13east | Why the heck, geez!?Hamada Bamyubamyu | play_arrow | An idol song originating from a variety show |
| 14east | Live, Benjamin (ver. M. Hamada)Hamada Masatoshi | play_arrow | Masatoshi Hamada’s powerful solo song, Courage to Live |
| 15east | Sunset Familydauntaun | play_arrow | A heartwarming song from Downtown |
| 16east | Ojapamendauntaun | play_arrow | A parody song of a Korean track from a Downtown TV show |


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