Iconic and popular songs sung by female artists: great cover versions
What songs come to mind when you hear the word “cover”? That famous hit.
A classic that’s often sung.
A standout track by an artist known for cover performances, and so on—so many great songs have been passed down through the ages as times change.
This time, we’ve carefully selected cover songs sung by women that really hit you in the heart.
You might even discover something new in your favorite tracks you always listen to.
Every one of these covers is wonderful, so please give them a listen.
Top 10 iconic and popular songs brilliantly covered by female artists (1–10)
May it be filled with kindnessFlower
JUJU’s 2009 release “Yasashisa de Afureru Youni” drew renewed attention when Flower covered it.
The song was used as the theme for the film “Evergreen Love” (Shokubutsu Zukan: Unmei no Koi, Hiroimashita) starring Takanori Iwata of Sandaime J Soul Brothers.
Flower’s gentle, sweet vocals give the cover a different feel from the original, captivating listeners.
DOWN TOWNtsuji ayano
The original songs are singles released by Sugar Babe in 1975 and 1982.
They were used as the opening theme for the TV anime “And Yet the Town Moves.” The track has a stylish vibe distinct from Sugar Babe’s version, packed with a heartwarming feel that’s quintessentially Ayano Tsuji.
Wherever you areUru
Uru, a female artist, covered ONE OK ROCK’s popular ballad released in 2010.
Originally a love ballad in which a man pledges eternal love to the woman he cherishes, Uru sings each word with gentle, conversational warmth.
How about sending this cover song to express a woman’s feelings of love to a man?
December Rainchay
The original song is the fourth single released by Yumi Arai in 1974.
It was used in a drama starring Satomi Ishihara.
Even though it’s arranged, it still gives off a somewhat retro vibe, making it a recommended track that anyone—young or old—can enjoy.
It’s easy on the ears, and you can listen to it forever, right?
KanadeSugawara Sayuri
Sayuri Sugawara, a female artist, covered Sukima Switch’s 2004 hit song.
Kanade, which expresses the bittersweet tenderness of seeing a long-distance lover off, resonates not only when sung by men but also deeply when sung by women.
It’s a great cover to use as a reference for women singing at karaoke.
LemonGIRLFRIEND
A song in which the girls’ band GIRLFRIEND covers Kenshi Yonezu’s smash hit.
With an arrangement that brings the band sound to the forefront more than the original, it achieves a track that feels weighty and powerful within a floating atmosphere.
Plus, having a female vocalist changes the nuance of the lyrics, making it a number that even fans of the original can enjoy.
LA LA LA Love SongBENI
As you know, the original is a classic by Toshinobu Kubota.
This version is sung entirely in English by a female vocalist, which makes it incredibly cool, and the timeless song feels fresh with a modern twist to its melody.
It’s also noteworthy that the English lyrics were carefully crafted using simple words to convey a meaning similar to the Japanese.