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[The Legend of Heisei and Makuhari] GLAY’s Best Collection of Popular Songs and Hidden Gems

Across Japan, especially throughout the 1990s and 2000s, the nation was swept up in GLAY fever.

At their outdoor concert held at Makuhari Messe in 1999, they set an unprecedented record by drawing 200,000 attendees, etching their name forever as a nationally beloved rock band.

Even as time has passed since then, many people find that whenever songs like “BELOVED,” “Yuuwaku,” and “HOWEVER” play, memories of their youth come flooding back.

In this article, we revisit GLAY’s iconic tracks that blazed through the Heisei era and explore their timeless appeal.

[Heisei and Makuhari Legends] GLAY’s Popular Songs and Hidden Masterpieces Best Collection (71–80)

Thank you for your loveGLAY

This is a song that TERU originally released as a personal acoustic performance on Twitter for victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake, later arranged and distributed as a GLAY charity single.

It marks the first time a song composed by a member other than TAKURO has been released as a single.

It is included only on the Taiwan edition of the album “GLAY.”

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Don’t look back in angerGLAY

It’s a cover of the legendary British rock band Oasis, but GLAY’s soulful performance gives it a new brilliance.

Included on the album “rare collectives vol.4,” released in March 2011, this song is a moving piece that sings of the courage to move forward without being bound by the past.

GLAY’s signature powerful sound and vocalist TERU’s emotionally rich singing capture the spirit of the track perfectly.

You’ll be amazed at how GLAY, a four-piece band from Hakodate, Hokkaido, has made this British classic so thoroughly their own.

Also featured in the film “BECK,” this is a must-listen not only for fans of the original but also for fans of GLAY.

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the other end of the globeGLAY

GLAY / the other end of the globe (short ver.)
the other end of the globeGLAY

This song is included on GLAY’s 14th major original album and was released in 2017.

It was chosen as the theme song for the MBS/TBS drama “Final Fantasy XIV: Dad of Light.” Composed by TERU with lyrics co-written by TERU and TAKURO, it showcases a new frontier for GLAY.

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[The Legend of Heisei and Makuhari] GLAY’s Best Collection of Popular Songs and Hidden Gems (81–90)

fƒGLAY

It’s “Zutto Futari de” by GLAY.

It’s a very famous song for weddings, isn’t it? It’s extremely popular among people in their late 30s to early 40s, and the lyrics are so lovely that just listening to it can make you feel happy—it’s that kind of song.

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One Million KissesGLAY

Many of GLAY’s songs have passionate lyrics, and “A Million Kisses” is no exception.

But after a fight, this kind of fiery affection is probably just what you need.

If you’re kissed a million times, you can’t help but forgive, right?

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BEAUTIFUL DREAMER / STREET LIFEGLAY

A track with strings in the background.

It’s refreshing, upbeat, and easy to groove to.

The pop feel pairs perfectly with vocalist TERU’s powerful high-tone voice, and I imagine many GLAY fans love this song.

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CHILDREN IN THE WARGLAY

CHILDREN IN THE WAR Live From HIGHCOMMUNICATIONS 2003
CHILDREN IN THE WARGLAY

A number imbued with the tragedy of war and a prayer for peace.

From the perspective of a flower blooming in the desert, it questions the futility of war; the inner turmoil of a soldier who has shot someone for the first time and the feelings toward a city reduced to ash are deeply moving.

Composed by GLAY’s leader TAKURO in response to the Iraq War and first performed on their 2003 tour, this piece was included on the album “UNITY ROOTS & FAMILY, AWAY,” showcasing GLAY’s diverse musicality.

It’s the perfect song for times when you want to reflect on peace or turn your eyes to global issues.

Its resonant lyrics and powerful melody will leave a lasting mark on the listener’s heart.

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