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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.

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Songs sung by Downtown: classic tracks released as solos or by units
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1eastWOW WAR TONIGHT ~Sometimes You Gotta Make a MovementH Jungle with T
WOW WAR TONIGHT ~Sometimes You Gotta Make a MovementH Jungle with Tplay_arrow
Hamada and Komuro’s hit song throws a stone into everyday life
2eastMetrodauntaun
Metrodauntaunplay_arrow
A classic song that sings of the loneliness and wistfulness of the city
3eastCan you be alone?dauntaun
Can you be alone?dauntaunplay_arrow
Melancholy of a man’s heart: the inner feelings sung by Downtown
4eastchicken riceHamada Masatoshi / Makihara Noriyuki
chicken riceHamada Masatoshi / Makihara Noriyukiplay_arrow
A Christmas Song Depicting Hitoshi Matsumoto’s Poverty-Stricken Days
5eastboyGEISHA GIRLS
boyGEISHA GIRLSplay_arrow
Ryuichi Sakamoto and GEISHA GIRLS’ nostalgic classic
6eastWelcome Down Towndauntaun
Welcome Down Towndauntaunplay_arrow
A heartwarming pop tune from the '80s
7eastLove letterHamada Masatoshi
Love letterHamada Masatoshiplay_arrow
A masterpiece depicting Masatoshi Hamada’s friendship and dreams
8eastBe happyHamada Masatoshi
Be happyHamada Masatoshiplay_arrow
A masterpiece whose Hamada’s heartrending vocals resonate in the heart
9eastIs spring here yet?Hamada Masatoshi
Is spring here yet?Hamada Masatoshiplay_arrow
A song produced by Tamio Okuda that expresses the feelings of waiting for spring.
10eastHilarious lifeShōnan no Kaze feat. Hamada Masatoshi
Hilarious lifeShōnan no Kaze feat. Hamada Masatoshiplay_arrow
A fiery reggae and a Kansai-dialect cheer song
11eastGrandma Is Still AliveGEISHA GIRLS
Grandma Is Still AliveGEISHA GIRLSplay_arrow
Downtown manzai, a techno remix by Ryuichi Sakamoto
12eastLive, Benjamin (ver. H. Matsumoto)Matsumoto Hitoshi
Live, Benjamin (ver. H. Matsumoto)Matsumoto Hitoshiplay_arrow
A quiet tale of heartbreak told by a houseplant
13eastSunset Familydauntaun
Sunset Familydauntaunplay_arrow
A heartwarming song from Downtown
14eastWhy the heck, geez!?Hamada Bamyubamyu
Why the heck, geez!?Hamada Bamyubamyuplay_arrow
An idol song originating from a variety show
15eastLive, Benjamin (ver. M. Hamada)Hamada Masatoshi
Live, Benjamin (ver. M. Hamada)Hamada Masatoshiplay_arrow
Masatoshi Hamada’s powerful solo song, Courage to Live
16eastOjapamendauntaun
Ojapamendauntaunplay_arrow
A parody song of a Korean track from a Downtown TV show