Ken Hirai's classic and popular songs
Let me introduce you to songs by singer-songwriter Ken Hirai.
His charm lies in his high, beautiful vocals and rich expressiveness.
He has many famous songs, such as Rakuen, Hitomi wo Tojite, and Ookina Furudokei, which helped ignite his popularity.
He’s apparently a huge Southern All Stars fan, and it’s said that back in his student days he even delivered a demo tape to Keisuke Kuwata’s home.
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Ken Hirai’s famous and popular songs (11–20)
The RoseHirai Ken
The theme song of the 1979 American film The Rose.
Sung by the film’s star, Bette Midler, the song became popular for its beautiful melody and emotionally rich lyrics, and it continues to be covered by many artists today.
One such cover is by Ken Hirai, which was used in a Nescafé commercial and is included on his album Ken’s Bar.
Even if the day comes when we partHirai Ken
Precisely because we love, our hearts ache at the thought that a farewell will someday come.
Someday We’ll Have to Part, which captures that feeling, was released in 2008 and was chosen as the theme song for the film I Remember the Sky.
Its lyrics remind us that even happy days will one day end, which is why we should cherish the present and love the people we care about with all our hearts.
With its gentle melody and a range that isn’t too wide, it’s easy to sing.
Try singing it while thinking of someone precious to you.
What I like about youHirai Ken
‘Kimi no Suki na Tokoro’ sings about how you can’t help but notice every little gesture and word of the person you like.
It was released in 2007 by singer-songwriter Ken Hirai, who delivers a wide range of songs from ballads to pop.
When your feelings grow stronger, it can be embarrassing to face your true emotions head-on, right? This song embraces those feelings, depicting a love that makes your heart feel warm and full.
With a medium-tempo band arrangement that brightens everyday life, it’s a track that warms the heart.
Let yourself receive its gentle message that tenderly wraps around the bittersweet emotions of unrequited love.
Phew.Hirai Ken
It’s a ballad that gently embraces all the feelings that come after a fight.
Sometimes a small spat can escalate before you know it, right? When you end up saying too much, the tender yet warm melody and lyrics feel like they’re wrapping you up, and it really hits home.
Ken Hirai’s clear, translucent voice is irresistible, too.
As the saying goes, the more you fight, the closer you are—there are surely things you only realize after a quarrel.
Once you’ve calmed down, try sharing your honest feelings.
#302Hirai Ken
“#302” portrays a bittersweet love for a woman nursing a broken heart.
Released in 2019, the song was used as the theme for the drama “4-Minute Marigold,” and the music video features Yui Sakuma and Sho Kiyohara.
Although the rhythm is in 6/8, the melody laid over it is very simple, so as long as you follow the lyrics closely, you should be able to sing it without feeling too uneasy.
The chorus goes a bit higher, so if high notes aren’t your strong suit, I recommend adjusting the key to something more comfortable.
A Gift Without a StampHirai Ken
It’s included on the 2014 release Ken’s Bar III.
It’s a cover of Kazuo Zaitsu’s Kitte no Nai Okurimono (A Gift Without a Stamp).
It makes you realize that to live is to love and to part.
Ken Hirai’s gentle, soaring vocals blend perfectly with the jazz band, resulting in a heartwarming rendition.
It’s a tearjerker.
Ken Hirai’s classic and popular songs (21–30)
one earbud at a timeHirai Ken
The 1995 release “One Earbud Each” paints a lovely scene of sharing earphones with someone you like and listening to the same music.
Although Ken Hirai is often associated with gentle, ballad-like songs, this track is a bright, poppy, and fun number.
Its catchy groove makes it easy to sing along without overthinking.
The key is a bit on the higher side, so it’s comfortable as-is for many women, while men can lower the key a little to enjoy singing it, too.
Immerse yourself in the song’s world, ride the rhythm, and have fun singing!