A Collection of Heartfelt Guitar Love Songs [Great for Solo Acoustic Performances Too]
Singing about people in love… When you think about the nuance of the word “love song,” it feels kind of romantic, doesn’t it?
This time, I’ve gathered Japanese songs that are guitar-oriented love songs.
From relaxed, stripped-down vocal-and-guitar pieces to rock tunes that shout out love, there’s a wide range here.
Some of you reading this might be looking for a song to perform as a wedding reception surprise.
How about choosing from the tracks listed here?
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A Collection of Heartfelt Guitar Love Songs [Great for Solo Acoustic Performances] (21–30)
Whimsical Love SongTakahashi Yuu
It’s a straightforward love song, sung with thoughts of a life the two of them will walk together.
It’s a track by Yu Takahashi, a singer-songwriter from Yokota City in Akita Prefecture.
It’s included on his second album, “Kono Koe,” released in 2012.
You can feel the tightly packed, passionate emotions coming through.
bouquetback number
This is a song by back number, a three-piece band from Gunma Prefecture.
It was released in 2011 as their second single.
The gentle rhythm and soft vocals really sink into your heart.
It’s also a very popular wedding song.
I want to tell you how I feel (my love)aimyon
With its funky vibe, it makes you want to dance as you listen.
It’s a song by Aimyon, a singer-songwriter from Hyogo Prefecture.
It was released in 2017 as her second single.
The R&B-like melody matches the music video, giving it a stylish feel.
I bet a lot of people love this kind of atmosphere.
From Me to Youflumpool
How about a fast-paced rock number that evokes the sweet and bittersweet feelings of youthful love? It’s a song by the rock band flumpool, formed in 2007.
Released in 2010 as their fifth single, it was featured as the theme song for the film Kimi ni Todoke of the same name, garnering much attention.
The chorus, in particular, feels especially good to listen to.
I’ve always liked you.Saitō Kazuyoshi
Many people may find themselves humming the chorus before they even realize it.
This is a signature song by singer-songwriter Kazuyoshi Saito.
It was released in 2010 as his 38th single.
Chosen as a Shiseido commercial song, it became a hot topic.
His gentle vocals are soothing, aren’t they?
Night of the Tear-StarsLamp in terren
I can picture two lovers gazing up at the starry sky.
It’s a song by LAMP IN TERREN, a four-piece rock band from Nagasaki Prefecture.
It’s included on their third album, “fantasia,” released in 2017.
The guitar tone is so beautiful it’s almost breathtaking, and truly soothing.
Beautiful girlGateballers
This song’s lo-fi sound evokes 1970s folk rock.
It’s a track by Gateballers, a four-piece band formed in 2013 and active mainly in Tokyo.
It appears on their 2018 album “The all = Poem.” The guitar’s curious tone really lingers in your ears.
It’s a sweet, sweet mutual-love song.