[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.

Playlist

[The Legend of Heisei and Makuhari] GLAY’s Best Collection of Popular Songs and Hidden Gems
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	TemptationGLAY		GLAY’s intense 1998 guitar rock song
2	gloriousGLAY		Introduction to GLAY’s breakthrough single
3	A person who loves springGLAY		A masterpiece that sings of the changing seasons and the preciousness of life
4	BuddyGLAY		GLAY “Partner,” a depiction of the bond with longtime companions
5	STREET LIFEGLAY		The resolve to face forward while carrying old scars
6	The End of the TrajectoryGLAY		A classic rock ballad that portrays loneliness and love
7	Miyako-wasure (Japanese asters)GLAY		A hidden gem by GLAY, a ballad that contemplates the passing of seasons and the past
8	pure soulGLAY		A moving masterpiece that pierces the heart, pure soul, emotional
9	HOWEVERGLAY		The beginning of GLAY’s first million-seller legend
10	BELOVEDGLAY		GRAY's beautiful melodic masterpiece
11	Missing YouGLAY		A cool ballad themed around karma
12	The strength to keep livingGLAY		The final song to lift the spirits of the disaster-hit area after the earthquake
13	Winter, againGLAY		A moving masterpiece depicting a winter scene
14	Her “Modern…”GLAY		Early signature rock popular in live performances
15	Together forever…GLAY		Early ballad masterpiece(s) by GLAY
16	SOUL LOVEGLAY		A classic that dominated both No. 1 and No. 2 alongside GLAY's “Temptation.”
17	MUSIC LIFEGLAY		The title track of the 20th debut anniversary album
18	TWO BELL SILENCEGLAY		A rock song by GLAY brimming with primal impulse
19	fatalismGLAY		A heartwarming human ballad themed around everyday gratitude.
20	BEAUTIFUL DREAMERGLAY		A rock song featuring strings
21	Run, Future!GLAY		The rock number opening theme of Ace of Diamond
22	Curtain callGLAY		Recommended when you're unsure: GLAY's hidden gems
23	I’m in LoveGLAY		GLAY’s popular happy song
24	SPECIAL THANKSGLAY		An emotionally stirring, impactful single
25	MERMAIDGLAY		A guitar rock song with an appealing drum solo
26	Dead Or AliveGLAY		GLAY’s theme song for “Record of Ragnarok III”
27	THINK ABOUT MY DAUGHTERGLAY		A GLAY song that portrays a father's love
28	bewildermentGLAY		AKB48’s 20th single, containing two tracks
29	a Boy ~I’ll never forget~GLAY		NHK “Pop Jam” theme, a powerful ballad
30	southeasterly windGLAY		A pop festival song by Kuzu/YUKI
31	Their HOLY X’MASGLAY		A heartwarming song depicting a winter Christmas
32	White RoadGLAY		A pre-release ballad single inspired by Hakodate
33	Back Home With Mrs.SnowmanGLAY		A heartwarming song depicting GLAY’s love for their hometown and family
34	The theme of SHUTTER SPEEDSGLAY		GLAY’s first song composed by JIRO, with an impressive bass
35	Tapestry Weave ~so far and yet so close~GLAY		GLAY love song, expressing feelings toward fans
36	HAPPINESSGLAY		Theme song of a drama, with an impactful gospel chorus
37	VERBGLAY		GLAY’s fast-paced, exhilarating rock song
38	NatsuneGLAY		A moving summer ballad with an impressive anime PV
39	ikigai (a reason for living; the thing that gives one’s life meaning and purpose)GLAY		A song characterized by impressive guitar developments
40	ANSWERGLAY feat. KYOSUKE HIMURO		Collaboration song by Kyosuke Himuro and TERU
41	Bewilderment / SPECIAL THANKSGLAY		It rapidly rose to become one of Japan’s leading rock bands...
42	BLEEZEGLAY		A refreshing summer rock for GLAY's 20th anniversary
43	I’m looking for ‘I LOVE YOU’.GLAY		GLAY theme song, a gentle ballad
44	Way of DifferenceGLAY		The theme song of the romance reality show “Ainori”
45	SurvivalGLAY		A danceable rock song included on the video single
46	lipsGLAY		A fast-paced single brimming with a rock vibe
47	BE WITH YOUGLAY		The love song that’s the theme of “Tabloid,” with striking lyrics about love
48	GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONGLAY		The single of the rock tune “ONE LOVE”
49	LAYLAGLAY		A timeless masterpiece that resonates across generations
50	Somewhere, not hereGLAY		Attractive theme songs from Masaharu Fukuyama’s dramas
51	Bilibili Crush MenGLAY		The popular song “More and More” composed by JIRO
52	Endless peak, boundless soulGLAY		Double A-side single, eight regional editions released
53	SCREAMGLAY × EXILE		The collaboration song with EXILE is hugely popular.
54	Winter，againGLAY		This is GLAY’s 16th single. Intro…
55	Blue JeanGLAY		A refreshing summer song with a beautiful melody that resonates in the heart
56	A hundred flowers in full bloomGLAY		A sharp rock band song that satirizes modern society
57	all standard is youGLAY		Album “UNITY ROOTS FAM…”
58	The Door of MidsummerGLAY		GLAY's 1994 single
59	Droplets of TimeGLAY		A mellow, heartwarming winter ballad
60	CHILDREN IN THE WARGLAY		A na… imbued with the tragedy of war and a prayer for peace
61	HEART SNOW ~The Snow That Falls on the Heart~GLAY		An inspiring song that layers winter’s snow with love
62	A Million KissesGLAY		Convey the depth of love and the feeling of support
63	I am xxxGLAY		A powerful new song commemorating the 15th anniversary
64	ROCK’N’ROLL SWINDLEGLAY		Rock tune “G4”, with a hard sound
65	A thousand knives pierce my chestGLAY		GLAY’s indie masterpiece, high-quality sound and full of youthful vibes
66	Strange Dream ~THOUSAND DREAMS~GLAY		GLAY’s quirky songs: the appeal lies in their arranging prowess and beautiful choruses
67	For the sky to be a blue skyGLAY		Anime theme song, singing of hope for the future
68	heartbeatGLAY		Movie theme song, an unconventional piece in 3/4 time
69	COLORSGLAY		A moving song with the theme of the bond between father and child
70	HEROESGLAY		GLAY sings a passionate message in their 52nd single
71	canaryGLAY		GLAY’s classic song “Canary” resonates with the heart.
72	Limit BreakGLAY		GLAY’s powerful rock songs give me the courage to face difficulties
73	Only One,Only YouGLAY		Twenty years as a visual kei rock band...
74	Thank you for your loveGLAY		Charity song for the earthquake disaster, first one composed by someone other than TAKURO
75	Don’t look back in angerGLAY		GLAY conveys their emotions through a cover of an Oasis song.
76	the other end of the globeGLAY		GLAY’s 14th major original a…
77	fƒGLAY		GLAY’s wedding song
78	One Million KissesGLAY		Many of GLAY's songs have passionate lyrics...
79	BEAUTIFUL DREAMER / STREET LIFEGLAY		An exhilarating, catchy pop song that uses strings
80	DARK RIVERGLAY		Sing of a love that cannot escape the past
81	DIAMOND SKINGLAY		A heartrending love song that portrays the complex emotions of an affair
82	Father&SonGLAY		It took the J-POP scene of the 1990s by storm, and…
83	Freeze My LoveGLAY		Signature song of SPEED POP, popular at karaoke
84	GLAY MedleyGLAY		A medley that showcases GLAY’s diverse musicality and the vocalist’s singing ability.
85	Good Bye Bye SundayGLAY		First lyrics on bass, warm acoustic guitar
86	HAPPY SWINGGLAY		The fan club’s popular song, “HAPPY SWING”
87	INNOCENCEGLAY		The soft, low-pitched “INNOCENCE” is easy to tackle.
88	RAINGLAY		A calm, rain-like melody—a song that heals loneliness
89	RUNGLAY		GRAY's 15th anniversary commemorative new song
90	SAY YOUR DREAMGLAY		A hopeful GLAY cheer song
91	Supernova Express 2016GLAY		JR Hokkaido Hokkaido Shinkansen image song…
92	Winter Moon Winter StarsGLAY		Wrap winter anxieties in a song of hope
93	everKrackGLAY		GLAY’s new song features an unconventional, rock-style sound.
94	summer FMGLAY		The exhilarating feeling of GLAY at Inage Seaside
95	Live my life with youGLAY		A love song walking together with someone precious
96	somedayGLAY		A poignant rock song by GLAY that expresses heartbreak and loneliness
97	Somewhere, not hereGLAY		A song of hope, expressing a forward-moving spirit
98	SakurabitoGLAY		Cherry blossoms painting the longing for home and the courage to live
99	canaryGLAY		GLAY songs that remind me of my hometown in the cold season
100	curtain callGLAY		GL, a rock band loved by a wide range of generations…
101	JealousyGLAY		GLAY's captivating classic with jealousy as its theme
102	Her “Modern…”GLAY		A fierce tempo and a sound brimming with speed…
103	Her “Modern…”GLAY		GLAY, a four-member rock band from Hokkaido
104	loveGLAY		A poignant song that portrays the bonds between people
105	Praying to the MoonGLAY		An impressive early masterpiece by GLAY, brimming with charm
106	Wings of IceGLAY		GLAY's TERU has a captivating singing voice.
107	Pocket of the RainbowGLAY		GLAY's single songs
108	Live for someone elseGLAY		GLAY's love-themed rock is popular among middle school students.
109	Moon BlueGLAY		A love song released by GRAY in 2020
110	TMIGLAY		Introducing GRAY’s hit song “TMI”
111	하기나 해 (Feat. Loco)GLAY		A support message song by a music producer
112	Just a little longer until graduationGLAY		GLAY’s moving song that looks back on their school days
113	Into The WildGLAY		GLAY’s new song with a memorable chorus
114	An angel’s shareGLAY		GLAY’s classic song, a moving portrayal of an adult love story
115	YOU MAY DREAMGLAY		Featured in a commercial for GLAY's album track
116	ShareGLAY		IT is being used in various aspects of everyday life...
117	A second that calls itself eternityGLAY		Introduction to Seicomart’s Christmas cake commercial
118	LET ME BEGLAY		I think it could be called one of GLAY’s hidden masterpieces...
119	yes, summer daysGLAY		A visual-kei rock band that represents Japan, …
120	Always the two of usGLAY		This song was created by the leader, TAKURO...
121	runaway runawayGLAY		You could say it’s practically the most fast-paced in GLAY.
122	Critical HitGLAY		With a pop, straightforward track that leaves listeners...
123	lipsGLAY		GRA, who has released numerous hit songs…
124	PRECIOUSGLAY		The fourth overall release, released on September 8, 2010…
125	I’m In LoveGLAY		The best-of album was a huge hit, selling close to 4.9 million copies...
126	Super Nove Express 2016GLAY		The Hokkaido Shinkansen opened in March 2016 and...
127	See you here again.GLAY		GLAY's songs are kind of like love songs...
128	Always the two of usGLAY		"Always the two of us..." is TERU's sister, who is getting married...
129	She is a zombie.GLAY		A classic Halloween costume, themed around zombies...