A classic Group Sounds song. A nostalgic GS hit.

From the nostalgic Group Sounds era, our studio staff present their recommended classics and fan favorites.

It’s a throwback playlist that’s sure to heat you up the moment you press play.

Playlist

A classic Group Sounds song. A nostalgic GS hit.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	girlfriendokkusu		A youthful love song for the debut single by The Ox
2	a girl with long hairZa Gōruden Kappusu		Mood-kayō-style songs from the GS era
3	Blue ChateauJakkī Yoshikawa to Burū Komettsu		1967 Japan Record Award-winning song
4	The setting sun is crying.Za Supaidāsu		A masterpiece that expresses heartbreak through a sunset and the sea
5	I love you, I love you, I love you.Za Kānabītsu		A love song covering a track by The Zombies
6	God, please.Za Tenputāzu		Many covers of The Tempters’ 1968 hit song
7	Beach of MemoriesZa Wairudowanzu		The Wild Ones’ debut single
8	Whenever I arrive, it’s always raining.Za Moppusu		The Birth of The Mops’ Biggest Hit
9	Love only for youZa Taigāsu		A massive hit of The Tigers' signature song
10	Pattaya of the SunMikkī Kāchisu to Za Samuraizu		A song by Mickey Curtis, with Pattaya as its theme
11	I want to see you.Za Jagāzu		Introduction of the Jaguars’ debut song
12	Young NightShaapu Hōkusu		Sharp Hawks Youth Rock
13	The Maiden with Flaxen HairVirejji Shingāzu		A song by the Village Singers was covered by Hitomi Shimatani.
14	Lover of the HeartZa Kūgāzu		The Cougars’ signature song themed around heartbreak
15	The Rock of SufferingZa Burū Inparusu		A song from the late period of Group Sounds
16	The one I still love even after we’ve broken upPāpuru Shadōzu		Purple Shadows' heartbreak song
17	rose-colored cloudsVirejji Shingāzu		Village Singers' love song a big hit
18	Memories of the RainTerauchi Takeshi & Burū Jīnzu		A classic song that portrays bittersweet memories of a rainy day
19	Tunnel HeavenZa Dainamaitsu		Guitar masterpieces by Yamaguchi Fujio
20	Tipsy Young Ladypinkiishikkusu		Introduction to the A-side track of Pinky & The Six’s 1968 single
21	Icarus’s StarZa Ravu		The Love is a skilled Group Sounds band.
22	Bang, bang, bangZa Supaidāsu		The Spiders’ classic songs Masahiro Sakai Hiroshi Kamayatsu
23	White Coral Reefzū nī vū		The B-side of “Tears Organ” was promoted to the A-side on the reissue.
24	No-No BoyZa Supaidāsu		The Spiders’ classic rock ballad
25	Sherry of MemoriesZa Sherīzu		A representative Group Sounds song that sings about memories of Shelly
26	Lovely ElsaZa Raionzu		The house band of the jazz cafe makes its debut, but it's not going well.
27	Walk freely and lovePYG		PYG is a famous song from the Group Sounds boom.
28	Flower NecklaceZa Taigāsu		The Tigers’ biggest hit song
29	Small snackPāpuru Shadōzu		Purple Shadows debut single
30	Swan’s Tearsokkusu		A kayōkyoku-style song released by Ox in 1968
31	A One-Day LoveAuto-kyasuto		The GS Group’s capabilities have not waned and are being reassessed.
32	Old Testamentadamasu		Adams is the second Tigers
33	Dancing Seventeenokkusu		The Ox’s second single, with horns
34	Hometown of the WindZa Kippāzu		A nostalgic song that sings of Hokkaido’s scenery and feelings for one’s hometown
35	silver-colored glassZa Gōruden Kappusu		The signature song of a skilled GS group: Silver Glass
36	The lights of Sakhalin do not go outZa Jenoba		The politically charged classic by The Genova
37	Sad unrequited loveZa Fenikkusu		The Phoenix is a band renowned for its guitar technique.
38	Hey, Mr. BluebirdZa Burakku Sutōnzu		Their 1967 debut single didn't sell, so they changed their name.
39	Seaside stone stepsJakkī Yoshikawa to Burū Komettsu		It has a pleasant Showa-era sound, but sales are not growing.
40	Sun punkbanīzu		An electric song with a comfortable Showa-era tempo
41	Live for loveReo Bītsu		The group was named after the Seibu Lions and was active in Latin rock.
42	Sky and seaZa Kingusu		A signature song by The Kinks that depicts nature and emotion
43	Teku-Teku HeavenZa Kūgāzu		A love song that satirizes the rise in traffic accidents
44	Forever and everZa Sabeji		The Savage’s 1966 debut song
45	Two Shores of UsZa Shaawuddo		The Sherwood’s youthful love song. A romance unfolding on the beach.
46	Ballad of the RainZa Suingu Uesuto		A rockabilly band that changed its style
47	Seaside BoundZa Taigāsu		The Tigers' classic second single
48	I can’t wait until morning.Za Moppusu		The Mops’ debut single, Psychedelic
49	SunflowerTerauchi Takeshi & Banīzu		Takeshi Terauchi creates Japan’s first electric band
50	The Song of KemekoZa Dātsu		The darts version was released in February 1968.
51	Graduation seasonZa Bureizu		The Braves Youth Kayō Band
52	Cry Cry Cryji edowāzu		The Edwards’ debut song
53	To You in the Starry SkyFō Nain Ēsu		A GS group that debuted in 1967, active in Sendai
54	Oh, beaverokkusu		The Ox became famous for their activities in Osaka during the Group Sounds era.
55	frillyTanabe Shōchi to Za Supaidāsu		A classic debut song by The Spiders that reflects its era
56	A world without youZa Bībāzu		The Beavers’ heartbreak rock song
57	Blind BirdZa Moppusu		The Mops’ pioneering psychedelic debut
58	I don’t want to let go.Za Yangāzu		The Youngers’ signature coming-of-age love song from 1968
59	With the setting sunZa Wairudowanzu		Refreshing Blue Sky Group Sounds Classic
60	Hot sandZa Van Doggusu		A band with a dog that transitioned from rockabilly to GS
61	Dancing Lonely NightZa Jagāzu		A young man's passion to forget the pain of heartbreak through dance
62	I’ve had enough of love.Za Dainamaitsu		Fujio Yamaguchi’s guitar technique shines.
63	Jongara Go-GoZa Toīzu		Singing the Aomori festival go-go
64	What you wantZa Hapuningusu Fo		Performing a love song without a guitar
65	Silver ChainZa Rindo & Rindāzu		The Lind is hit by a silver chain
66	The Princess’s PearlJi Appuru		The Apple is an idol group from Shizuoka Prefecture.
67	Ballad of the SwanZa Sani Faibu		A musical piece that expresses the elegance and melancholy of a swan
68	Walkin’ the BalconyFō Nain Ēsu		The 3rd single by 491, released in 1967
69	On the way home in midwinterZa Ranchāzu		Yuzo Kayama's band goes independent and makes its debut
70	a dark sandy beachVirejji Shingāzu		A GS with a favorable impression from their 1966 debut single
71	Sun punkTerauchi Takeshi & Banīzu		Insert song of Takeshi Terauchi’s second group
72	Live for todayZa Tenputāzu		A song characterized by a distinctive guitar
73	Loving La La LaZa Fenikkusu		Debut song in 1968, popular at jazz cafés
74	Tales of Fallen LeavesZa Taigāsu		Kenji Sawada's vocal ability stands out.