Debut song of an enka singer

Speaking of enka, it has long been cherished as the music of the Japanese heart, beloved by people of all ages.

It is also a genre that has produced countless star singers.

This time, we’re featuring the debut songs of such enka performers.

You can even catch glimpses of the fresh, early sides of singers who are now considered living legends.

Playlist

Debut song of an enka singer
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Grazioso LoveMegumi Sakino		The debut song of the graceful Megumi Sakino
2	Strait StoryKamon Ryo		A Woman’s Farewell and Reunion Across the Strait
3	Dream LightKitaoka Hiroshi		Hiroshi Kitaoka’s debut single wins the Newcomer Award
4	Tears the color of happinessOgata Daisaku		Daisaku Ogata’s emotionally rich song about first love
5	Love ShelterOwase Yoshito		Singing the feelings of lamenting a farewell in a tavern on a rainy night
6	Inn at Itakokawashima kazunari		Kazunari Kawashima’s Suigo Enka: a masterpiece that portrays travel sentiment and parting
7	I hate youMasaki Yūji		Gorō Shiranui sings of the remnants of love in his first enka song
8	Can you hear the swan song?Takeyama Akiyo		An enka of hope that encourages the loneliness of the northern land
9	Genkai SeaDandano		An enka song portraying a man's resolve to leave his hometown and the bond with his father
10	between menKoda Shin		Shin Koda, the enka debut song from Toru Funamura’s school
11	Maebashi BluesKitayama Daisuke		Daisuke Kitayama makes his singing debut at karaoke
12	Male NadaTakigawa Maiko		Maiko Takigawa’s debut song portrays the life of a fisherman.
13	Flower of LifeMaki Yufuko		Lyrics by Miyuki Ishimoto; debut Enka song
14	If it were you, seagull,Jinno Mika		Miki Kamino’s debut song: Feelings for the Seagull
15	Breakup loveWakayama Kazusa		Released in 1984, an enka ballad by Kazusa Wakayama
16	A woman’s life waits for no one.Chō Hoyūki		Naga Hoiuki’s debut song sings of chances at love and passion.
17	Rampaging DrumSakamoto Fuyumi		Fuyumi Sakamoto is a singer from Wakayama.
18	Woman of ShinjukuFuji Keiko		She quickly rose to fame for her beauty and her powerful voice.
19	Even if love diesYashiro Aki		Won the championship with their debut single and became a star
20	Women’s FestivalIchikawa Yukino		Singer trained under Shosuke Ichikawa, increased name recognition
21	Kanazawa Nostalgia SongMatsubara Takeshi		Takeshi Komatsubara holds a street live performance in Ishikawa Prefecture.
22	A Solo Journey NorthKusunoki Kohei		Kusunoki's classic song that sings of heartbreak
23	Woman’s DepartureMatsubara Nobue		Nobue Matsubara made a comeback thanks to a kidney transplant.
24	Migratory Bird Bearing TearsSuizenji Kiyoko		From a cross-dressing star to an actress, a singer’s career shift
25	Hakodate Main LineYamakawa Yutaka		Yutaka Toba is a singer and former auto mechanic.
26	Four o’clock flowerMizumori Kaori		Kaori Mizumori switched from aspiring to be a secretary to becoming a singer.
27	Yokohama TwilightItsuki Hiroshi		Hiroshi Itsuki excels at the All-Japan Kayō Championship
28	The wind blows.Tendō Yoshimi		Yoshimi Tendo’s Singing Career and Vocal Ability
29	Forget the woman.Kobayashi Akira (kabā)		Akira Kobayashi made his singing debut with “Kiso-bushi.”
30	Will you marry me?Niinuma Kenji		Kenji Niinuma made his enka debut on Star Tanjō! (Star is Born).
31	A Woman’s SighMori Shinichi		Shinichi Mori changed his voice for impact.
32	Hanjirō of the Hakone Eight RiHikawa Kiyoshi		Enka and J-pop coexist as Kiyoshi Hikawa surges ahead
33	I’ve fallen for you.Ishihara Junko		Ishihara Junko’s debut song “Horemashita”
34	Don’t leave mehana-goromo		Hanae’s emotional farewell song
35	That’s a problem.Miyako Harumi		Sayuri Ishikawa imitating/imitated Harumi Miyako’s singing style
36	Brother ShipsToba Ichirō		Ichiro Toba, raised by the sea, debuted after working on a deep-sea fishing vessel.
37	Bungacha-bushiKitajima Saburō		The reason the debut song was banned from broadcasting
38	Mist-bound feelingsYamauchi Keisuke		Scouted in Fukuoka at 17, debuted as an enka singer
39	A Flower of This WorldShimakura Chiyoko		Chiyoko Shimakura’s beautiful voice and pure soul
40	teacherMori Masako		How Masako Mori came to sing enka in earnest
41	Hide-and-seekIshikawa Sayuri		Momoe Yamaguchi makes her enka debut at the Tsugaru Strait
42	It’s nice, it’s nice.Takeshima Hiroshi		Hiroshi Takeshima, inspired by Fuyumi Sakamoto, became a singer.
43	Kappa Boogie WoogieMisora Hibari		Hibari Misora, lacking childlike innocence due to her prodigious vocal talent
44	Spring is SA-RA SA-RANagayama Yōko		Yoko Nagayama goes from idol to enka singer
45	Rain TavernKouzai Kaori		Debut as an enka singer based on folk song experience
46	one-way ticketKitayama Takeshi		Koichi Ohira rises to fame as an apprentice of Saburo Kitajima.
47	Eyeless ploverOkawa Eisaku		Became a disciple of Masao Koga and sang Koga melodies.
48	Migratory bird wearing hakamaShimazu Aya		Aya Shimazu’s “Wataridori”: the original source is a song by Kiyoko Suizenji.