[1998 Japanese Hit Songs] A roundup of timeless classics that still live on in people’s memories!

SOUL LOVEGLAY

GLAY / SOUL LOVE

Here’s another song by GLAY.

It was released at the same time as “Yuuwaku,” and this one also became a million-seller.

In the music video, everyone—members and support members alike—looks friendly and close, which is heartwarming to watch.

Its pop feel and easy listenability are also appealing.

Timing ~Timing~Black Biscuits

Timing ~Timing~

A song by a unit formed on the TV show “Ucchan Nanchan no Urinari!”.

It was also released in vocalist Vivian Hsu’s home country of Taiwan, where it reached No.

1 on the weekly music charts.

It’s the kind of track that makes you want to sing along, especially when the chorus keeps repeating the word “Timing.”

Cold Flowerthe brilliant green

the brilliant green – Cold Flower (Live)

This is a song by The Brilliant Green that was a hit as the opening theme for TBS’s COUNT DOWN TV.

Tomoko Kawase’s vocals still have the same clarity as ever.

I truly think it’s amazing.

The slightly shadowy quality of the track might unexpectedly feel fresh to modern listeners.

Ride on timeMAX

Ride on time

This is the 10th single by MAX, the group that performed as backup dancers for Namie Amuro.

It’s a cool dance number with Latin rhythms.

They were one of the standout groups of the year, winning accolades such as the Japan Record Award for Excellence.

BE WITH YOUGLAY

GLAY / BE WITH YOU

I remember the performance on NHK’s special program “SONG” being outstanding.

It was the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Tabloid,” and it was quite a hit.

I heard that when the lyrics were completed, they thought, “This is my best work,” and I believe the song’s worldview and storyline are truly worthy of that name.