[1995 Hit Songs] Masterpieces of Japanese music that colored the Heisei 7 (1995) music scene
When you think of hit songs from 1995, what tracks come to mind? It was a landmark year when the release of Windows 95 had all of Japan buzzing, and the music scene saw a wave of great songs across diverse genres.
In this article, we’ll introduce the hit songs of 1995—nostalgic for those who spent their youth in that era, and fresh-sounding for those born after.
Even if you didn’t hear them in real time, there are plenty you’ve probably encountered somewhere! Enjoy to the very end.
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[1995 Hit Songs] Masterpieces of Japanese Music That Colored the Heisei 7 Music Scene (21–30)
For the futureDEEN
DEEN’s 7th single.
It was the image song for Pro Yakyū Gekikūkan ’95.
When former Chiba Lotte manager Bobby Valentine first came to Japan, he heard this song and became a huge fan of the band.
There’s also an anecdote that Shigeo Nagashima, the lifetime honorary manager, compared two candidate songs for the image song and immediately chose this one.
For some reason, it seems to have been a track favored by sportsmen.
MOTHERLUNA SEA
Originally the title track of the 4th album “MOTHER,” it was later released as the 5th single in a different version.
As a single, it was their first ballad, characterized by quietly resonant acoustic guitar and violin sounds.
[1995 Hit Songs] Japanese Classics That Colored the Music Scene of Heisei 7 (31–40)
Love CommunicationTHE YELLOW MONKEY
THE YELLOW MONKEY’s 5th single.
Even listening now, Yemon is still cool, isn’t it? I bet many people started playing instruments inspired by this band.
When their best-of album came out, I ran to the store on release day—those are nostalgic memories now.
An Uncompromising SummerTUBE
When it comes to summer, it has to be this group—yes, TUBE.
Whenever I listen to this singer, their passionate voice somehow makes me think of summer.
At this point, I almost want to look up their non-summer songs and start a thread just about those.
But still, this group suits summer way too well.
I can’t wait for a summer that fits TUBE to arrive.
Secret Night～It’s My Treat～WANDS
WANDS’ 9th single.
Its first-week sales were the highest among their singles, and it was their last work to reach No.
1 on the Oricon chart.
This song has a slightly curious anecdote of having three different PV versions.
Moreover, the mix used when it was first aired on TV differs from the one used at the time of release.
MAICCA ~ oh well / never mindEAST END × YURI
They are a hip-hop group formed in 1994.
They were the first hip-hop group to perform at the Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
This song has a very pop and approachable feel.
Seeing a hip-hop group on television at the time must have felt very fresh, don’t you think?
LOVE LOVE LOVEDREAMS COME TRUE
DREAMS COME TRUE’s 18th single.
It’s their signature song boasting the highest sales for DREAMS COME TRUE.
Countless artists have covered it, influencing not only listeners but also fellow musicians.
Even people who don’t know much about DREAMS COME TRUE have probably heard this song.