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

HEART SNOW ~The Snow That Falls on the Heart~GLAY

A song that gently wraps winter’s loneliness, layering the softly falling snow upon the heart.

It’s included on GLAY’s single “Precious,” released in September 2010.

TERU’s clear, translucent vocals and the tender, comforting melody leave a strong impression.

The lyrics, which sing of deep love and gratitude for a partner, carry a message that reminds us of the precious bonds we tend to lose sight of in our busy daily lives.

It’s the kind of song you’ll want to listen to on a quiet winter night while thinking of someone special.

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INNOCENCEGLAY

The song INNOCENCE, included as the B-side to the 3rd single “Her ‘Modern…’,” features a relaxed tempo and gentle melody that, in contrast to the title track, showcases the breadth of GLAY’s musicality.

Since the key is relatively low for a GLAY song and the vocal range isn’t very wide, it should be approachable to try.

However, because some high notes appear in the chorus, if the key doesn’t suit you, please adjust your device’s settings and give it a sing.

Hoshino Takashi
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RAINGLAY

This is a mid-tempo number with a soothing, mellow vibe that draws you in.

“RAIN” was their debut single, released in 1994, and it was used as the ending theme for the anime Yamato Takeru.

It also drew attention for having YOSHIKI from X JAPAN involved in the songwriting and composition.

The lyrics, which gently embrace a sense of loneliness, really resonate.

Since the melody is on the slower side, don’t rush—try singing it by carefully following each and every phrase.

Araki Jakkan
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RUNGLAY

GLAY / RUN (GLAY HALL TOUR 2009 THE GREAT VACATION)
RUNGLAY

A song that was released as a new track at the time on Disc 3 of GLAY’s best-of album “THE GREAT VACATION VOL.1 ~SUPER BEST OF GLAY~,” which came out in 2009.

At the large-scale concert held at Nissan Stadium in Kanagawa to celebrate the 15th anniversary of their major debut, it also drew major attention when vocalist TERU sang this song while running along the 360-degree runway surrounding the stage.

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SAY YOUR DREAMGLAY

“SAY YOUR DREAM” is GLAY’s 40th single, released in 2009.

It’s a 13-minute epic that TAKURO spent eight years creating.

The repeated chorus gives you a push and helps you stay positive.

It’s a quintessential GLAY rock tune packed with hope for the future.

Tani Satoko
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Supernova Express 2016GLAY

As the image song for the Hokkaido Shinkansen operated by JR Hokkaido, the rock band GLAY performed “Supernova Express 2016.” Written by guitarist TAKURO to coincide with the 2016 opening, its lyrics convey heartfelt feelings for his hometown of Hokkaido.

It’s a pop-rock tune quintessentially GLAY, featuring grand, fast-paced sounds that evoke the Shinkansen.

The music video, filmed across Hokkaido’s vast landscapes, is also something people from Hokkaido will especially enjoy.

Hamada Takuya
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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.

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