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ELLEGARDEN's classic and popular songs

Each member is currently active in a different band.

Vocalist/guitarist Takeshi Hosomi once lived in the United States, is fluent in English, and has many songs with English lyrics.

ELLEGARDEN announced a hiatus in 2008 to much regret, but they resumed activities in 2018!

With new releases and a return to live touring, they have been drawing renewed attention.

This time, we’re spotlighting their hits and classic tracks.

As a fan myself, I’ve carefully selected these songs.

Tell me your favorites, too!

Enjoy!

ELLEGARDEN’s classic and popular songs (41–50)

GlimELLEGARDEN

Glim / ELLEGARDEN Acoustic cover
GlimELLEGARDEN

This is ELLEGARDEN’s unreleased song “Glim.” Strictly speaking, it was included on a six-track CD-R that was distributed for free as a promotion for their first full-length album, “DON’T TRUST ANYONE BUT US.” The first track on that CD-R is “Glim,” and that song remains unreleased.

It’s a gentle, conversational piece that addresses someone softly, and I really hope it gets an official release.

ELLEGARDEN’s classic and popular songs (51–60)

Pizza ManELLEGARDEN

[igup] ELLEGARDEN Pizza Man [Guitar]
Pizza ManELLEGARDEN

This is a song about the rather funny situation of chasing a man who stole a pizza.

The line “Maybe he plans to use it to study pie charts” followed by the comeback “So that’s why you ordered the pepperoni quattro” is hilarious.

The tempo is fast and it ends in a flash, so be sure to listen to it multiple times.

PunkELLEGARDEN

[All by myself] PUNK – ELLEGARDEN – Full Band Cover [One-person band] ELLEGARDEN #4
PunkELLEGARDEN

It’s “PUNK,” included on the first mini-album ELLEGARDEN.

This song really has that early ELLE vibe.

Even reading the Japanese translation of the lyrics, it feels very American.

The parts where he asserts his own legitimacy, that confident self-assertion—it’s a sensibility you don’t often find in Japanese music.

It’s a bold, assertive track that really drives that home.

BBQ Riot SongELLEGARDEN

ELLEGARDEN – BBQ Riot Song Lyrics Translation
BBQ Riot SongELLEGARDEN

On this tour, Mr.

Hosomi said, “Inside a live house, you can do whatever you want.

It’s nothing special—maybe it’s like a riot on a hotplate—but if we can spark a modest riot, that’s good enough.” The real highlight is the drumming that truly feels like a riot.

Good Morning KidsELLEGARDEN

ELLEGARDEN – Good Morning Kids – Lyrics / Japanese Translation
Good Morning KidsELLEGARDEN

It is included on the third album, “Pepperoni Quatro.” As the closing track of the album, it is a mid-tempo song brimming with emotion.

The lyrics, written as if speaking to newborn children, leave a poignant afterglow at the end of the album.

New Year’s DayELLEGARDEN

“New Year’s Day ELLEGARDEN Japanese-to-English Translation”
New Year’s DayELLEGARDEN

Included as the B-side to ELLEGARDEN’s signature song “Jitterbug” on the single is “New Year’s Day.” It’s a track imbued with the message that “life ends in the blink of an eye,” depicting memories of a certain New Year’s Eve.

With ELLEGARDEN’s trademark powerful punk sound, it’s definitely a number you can rock out to.

The band has fans across a wide range of ages, making it a perfect choice for karaoke!

InsaneELLEGARDEN

「Insane」ELLEGARDEN cover
InsaneELLEGARDEN

This is a rare acoustic ballad for ELLE, who usually have many rock numbers.

Since arpeggio playing is the main focus, it’s a song I’d definitely like beginners to try.

Also, the way you feel the rhythm is a bit different from what many people are used to, so please pay close attention to that as you practice.

If you can play this song without difficulty, you should be able to call yourself an intermediate player.