Songs popular among men in their 40s. Timeless classics that bring back memories.

summer festivalJITTERIN’JINN

Summer Festival – Whiteberry (Full)

This is a signature song by JITTERIN’JINN, a female vocal band that took the J-POP scene by storm around 1990.

Incidentally, the song became even more famous when it was covered by the band Whiteberry in 2000.

As a result, it’s been loved by a wide range of generations, and many people in their 30s know it as well.

With its very catchy, easy-to-remember melody and its lyrics packed with the summer tradition of the “summer festival,” it’s one of the all-time great summer songs.

It’s also popular because it’s fun to sing together at karaoke.

Summer Days of 1993class

Summer Day of 1993 (Original full PV, contemporary anecdotes by Takanori Hiura, formerly of class)

It is class’s debut single and their biggest hit.

When they held their “10th Anniversary Debut Live” in 2003, ten years after its release, the song was performed and its popularity was rekindled as it was featured across various media such as TV, radio, and cable broadcasts.

In fact, many people likely sang it as a duet at karaoke, just like class.

Just by you being herekome kome CLUB

Kome Kome Club – Just Having You Here

When you have someone who believes in you, it gives you confidence, doesn’t it? I think everyone lives supported by others, and we each probably support someone without even realizing it.

For many people of a certain generation, this song may come to mind as Kome Kome Club’s signature track.

Released as their 13th single in 1992, it became their biggest hit, selling 900,000 copies at the time.

Until this breakthrough, Kome Kome Club had an image as a band with an underground vibe, but this song quickly raised their profile.

I don’t want to let go.T-BOLAN

T-BOLAN “I Don't Want to Let Go” Music Video

This is one of T-BOLAN’s signature songs, beloved by many men born in the 1970s through the 1980s.

It was this song that cemented T-BOLAN’s popularity.

Although its initial chart performance wasn’t particularly strong, for many people, when they think of T-BOLAN, this is the song that comes to mind.

The repeated phrases in the chorus give it the feel of a passionate love song with a masculine edge.

While they built an era as a popular rock band, their ballads are, if anything, the ones that tend to be most popular.

huge nuisanceUNICORN

Unicorn - “Great Nuisance”

UNICORN is a rock band from Hiroshima led by Tamio Okuda.

They debuted in 1987 and were once referred to as one of the “Big Three” bands alongside THE BLUE HEARTS and JUN SKY WALKER(S).

Although they disbanded once, they reunited in 2009 and have been active again since then.

Hello, Again ~A place that has existed since long ago~My Little Lover

My Little Lover "Hello, Again ~A Place That’s Been There Since Long Ago~

My Little Lover’s smash hit “Hello, Again ~A Place That’s Always Been~.” The female vocalist’s distinctive, sweet voice was so cute.

The high notes in the chorus really strike a chord in your heart.

The bittersweet sadness and strength of the lyrics fit the melody perfectly, making it a refined song.

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My Dear EllieSazan Ōrusutāzu

Southern All Stars – Itoshi no Ellie [Live at Southern All Stars Kickoff Live 2018 “A Slightly Naughty La-La Old Man”, 2018]

This song is the Southern All Stars’ third single, released in 1979.

It was a hit in Japan, and after being covered by Ray Charles in 1989, it became famous worldwide, so many people of that generation are likely very familiar with it.

There’s an anecdote that Keisuke Kuwata even sang it at his own wedding, which helped make it popular as a perfect fit for wedding scenes.

However, it’s said that before their marriage, Kuwata wrote the song to express an apology to Yuko Hara.

Be sure to listen closely to the lyrics.