RAG MusicBand
A wonderful Japanese music band

[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 Best Collection of Popular Songs and Hidden Gems (91–100)

Winter Moon Winter StarsGLAY

A GLAY song that evokes the chill of winter while kindling a flame in the heart.

Featured on the album “FREEDOM ONLY,” this track portrays the anxieties and loneliness of modern society while powerfully singing of human bonds and hope.

Its lyrics vividly depict the beautiful contrast between a bleak winter nightscape and the warmth of human sentiment.

Released in October 2021, the song is packed with GLAY’s passion for music.

It was performed during the GLAY ARENA TOUR 2021–2022, captivating fans.

A heartwarming winter song to listen to when you feel overwhelmed by the cold or want to connect with someone.

Report a problem

everKrackGLAY

A work by GLAY, the four-piece rock band that has set numerous milestones—such as CD sales and concert attendance—and continues to lead the J-POP scene at the forefront.

It’s the opening track of their 43rd single, “G4・II -THE RED MOON-,” and it drew attention for being an A-side single composed by a member other than TAKURO, who had been the main composer since their debut.

With effects-laden, noisy backing and a brief yet impactful fast solo, the track showcases a depth to GLAY as a band that isn’t typically associated with a technical image.

It’s a number that differs from their pop and melodious songs, and one that really fires up the crowd live.

Hoshino Takashi
Report a problem

summer FMGLAY

I tried playing GLAY/summer FM.
summer FMGLAY

A song by GLAY that depicts the scenery of Inage Beach, from their legendary outdoor concert in Makuhari in 1999 that drew 200,000 people.

It’s a track with a exhilarating sense of speed, evoking a run along the seaside road from Inage to Kaihin-Makuhari, with a refreshing breeze washing over your whole body.

Report a problem

Live my life with youGLAY

GLAY / Living My Life With You (YouTube Music Night with GLAY)
Live my life with youGLAY

“Anata to Ikite Yuku” is a song filled with a warm message to a lifelong partner.

It’s the title track of the EP released in 2017 by GLAY, a band with nationwide recognition.

Its gentle, compassionate melody overflows with love.

The lyrics, depicting a couple deciding to marry and reaffirming their love for each other, are sure to bring tears.

It’s a grand love song that reminds you that you are who you are today because that special person has been by your side.

Why not listen to it in moments when your heart is brimming with happiness?

mutō
Report a problem

somedayGLAY

The poignant rock number GLAY released in February 2003 portrays earnest feelings toward a lost love and memories of the past.

It marked a return to a rock sound and was chosen as the theme song for the TBS drama “Detective Ichiro.” The phrase “Surely someday, somewhere down the road, I’ll meet you again” leaves a strong impression.

While recalling happier times, the lyrics also convey a sense of the coldness and loneliness of reality.

Because it depicts lonely nights anyone can relate to and the determination to get through tough periods, it’s sure to resonate with those who have experienced heartbreak or parting.

It’s a quintessential GLAY track, captivating with its deep emotional expression and powerful melody.

Report a problem

Somewhere, not hereGLAY

GLAY / To Somewhere, Not Here
Somewhere, not hereGLAY

This is the 17th single released as an advance single from the 5th album, HEAVY GAUGE.

It was also used as the theme song for the drama Perfect Love!.

The song has a refreshing feel that conveys a sense of hope, as if moving forward.

Report a problem

SakurabitoGLAY

It’s a heartfelt ballad filled with the feelings of people who live alongside the cherry blossoms.

It carefully portrays the choices and struggles of those who leave their hometown and those who remain.

Written by GLAY for a Fukushima reconstruction support project, the song was included on the bonus CD of the album “MUSIC LIFE,” released in November 2014.

It was later chosen as the ending theme for the information program “Joho Live Miyaneya.” At a concert in February 2015, the four members performed an acoustic version by themselves, said to have played it with their thoughts turned toward Tohoku.

As spring arrives and you begin life in a new environment, why not listen to this song and draw some courage from it?

Report a problem
Read morechevron_right
canaryGLAY