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 classic and popular songs (21–30)
MiraclesHirai Ken
Released in February 2001.
It was used as the commercial song for Kikkoman Manjo Shochu, and Ken Hirai himself appeared in the ad.
It’s a romantic and mature love song—seductive and heart-wrenching, the kind that makes your chest tighten when you listen.
Very popular with women!
Missin’ you ?It will break my heart?Hirai Ken
It was released in January 2002.
This is a collaboration with Babyface, the R&B singer and music producer.
It’s a popular song featuring gentle, soothing, laid-back R&B music paired with a clear, translucent, beautiful vocal.
The lyrics express a poignant longing for someone special.
Ken Hirai’s classic and popular songs (31–40)
POP STARHirai Ken
Released in October 2005, this hit song topped the Oricon chart and was the theme for the drama “Kiken na Aneki.” It’s a poppy, up-tempo love song with a cute, feel-good vibe that makes you happy just by listening, featuring a beautiful, comfortable mixed voice.
RingHirai Ken
Released in November 2002, this hit song topped the Oricon charts that year and was used as the ending theme for the Nippon TV drama Psycho Doctor.
Set to flowing orchestral music, its beautiful, translucent vocals make it a lovely song that seems to soothe wounded, sorrowful hearts.
WhyHirai Ken
This song is packed to the brim with Ken Hirai’s appeal as an R&B singer.
It’s a poignant love song for adults, with lyrics that portray the feelings of a couple in a lull.
Hirai’s soaring, beautiful vocals and the groovy track evoke the taste of bittersweet love.
with youHirai Ken
This is a beautiful ballad that conveys Ken Hirai’s unadorned, exquisite vocals, accompanied by his ally Dai Suzuki on piano.
He sings, in a way only Ken Hirai can, about the warmth and kindness one seeks precisely because of having experienced sorrow and hardship.
The persuasive power of the final whispered words, “I want our loneliness to overlap,” is immeasurable.
You are my friend.Hirai Ken
It was chosen as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Wonderful Life.” Ken Hirai takes on the challenge of a solo a cappella performance using only his body, including the instrumental parts of the backing track, special sound effects, STOMP, and the main vocals.
It’s a heartwarming song brimming with friendship, mutual encouragement, independence, and hope.