[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.
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[Heisei and Makuhari Legends] GLAY’s Best Collection of Popular Songs and Hidden Gems (31–40)
HAPPINESSGLAY
It was a song included on HEAVY GAUGE that later became the theme song for the TBS drama Lovers on Friday and was re-released as the 18th single HAPPINESS -WINTER MIX-.
The gospel-style chorus is very striking.
VERBGLAY
Their 38th single.
This song became the opening theme for ‘ONGAKU SENSHI MUSIC FIGHTER’ and is a quintessential GLAY-style rock number.
From the intro, the guitar riff and harmonics showcase HISASHI’s signature flair.
It’s a track brimming with a sense of speed.
NatsuneGLAY
When you think of GLAY, you often picture winter ballads, but this song is a summer ballad that dispels that image.
Unusually, the music video is animated, and its unfolding story draws you in.
The grand string arrangement enhances the song’s appeal.
ikigai (a reason for living; the thing that gives one’s life meaning and purpose)GLAY
This one is also included on HEAVY GAUGE.
It was later featured on the best-of album DRIVE.
The song opens with a slow, emotional guitar and then unfolds with a bright melody and rhythm—an intro that leaves a strong impression.
ANSWERGLAY feat. KYOSUKE HIMURO
A collaboration song with Kyosuke Himuro, whom TERU deeply admires.
TERU holds immense respect for Himuro, and it’s clear he’s been greatly influenced by his live performances and singing style.
A collaboration with the man himself—there’s no way it isn’t a masterpiece.
[The Legends of Heisei and Makuhari] Best Collection of GLAY’s Popular Songs and Hidden Gems (41–50)
Bewilderment / SPECIAL THANKSGLAY
GLAY, which had rapidly risen to become one of Japan’s leading rock bands, maintained steady popularity in 2000.
This song ranked 13th on the annual singles chart, sold over one million copies, and has become one of their signature tracks.
BLEEZEGLAY
It serves as a commemoration of their 20th debut anniversary and 50th single—branded as GLAY 20th Anniversary 50th SINGLE—and is the theme song for “GLAY EXPO 2014 TOHOKU 20th Anniversary.” It’s a refreshing, summer-like rock number that has become a new live staple for GLAY.