[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] Japanese Classics That Colored the Music Scene of Heisei 7 (31–40)
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.
We have a tomorrowSMAP
This is SMAP’s 19th single, which was also used as the theme song for the TV drama “Jinsei wa Jōjō da” starring Takuya Kimura and Masatoshi Hamada.
The song has a very relaxed tempo and a calm atmosphere, and the lyrics convey a sense of hope for tomorrow.
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.
Rumored KissTOKIO
TOKIO’s 3rd single.
A lot of people probably remember it since it was also the ending theme for Kiteretsu Daihyakka.
You don’t see it much nowadays, but this song features twin vocals by vocalist Nagase and bassist Yamaguchi.
It made me realize that, without even noticing it, I’ve really loved TOKIO’s songs since back then.
I’ve just gotta polish my heartTOKIO
Personally, this was the first TOKIO single—their fourth—that I was able to sing all the way through.
I remember it vividly because, as a child at the time, it was the theme song for the NHK anime ‘Fly! Isami.’ Maybe thanks to its lively tune and easy-to-remember lyrics, I recall myself always humming it.
[1995 Hit Songs] Masterpieces of Japanese music that colored the Heisei 7 (1995) music scene (41–50)
CRAZY GONNA CRAZYTRF
This is the eighth single by TRF, a music unit emblematic of the 1990s, which was also used as the theme song for the TV drama “I Can’t Hold Back!” With 1.58 million copies sold, it’s TRF’s best-selling track and can be considered the group’s biggest hit.
Musically, it’s a danceable and refreshing song that embodies the group’s atmosphere.
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.