Hit songs that colored 2011! Timeless tracks that bring back those days
A music scene like a mirror reflecting its era.
In 2011, Japan experienced the Great East Japan Earthquake, a momentous event that deeply influenced music.
From uplifting songs filled with messages of encouragement to positive tracks that helped us rediscover the joys of everyday life, the year produced many hits imbued with feelings unique to that time.
As we look back on those songs that left a deep imprint on the hearts of people who lived through that period, shall we once again reflect on the power and potential of music?
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Hit songs that colored 2011! Timeless tracks that bring back those days (41–50)
Full of memoriesMINMI
She is a full-fledged female artist like Namie Amuro.
I even felt her voice sounded somewhat similar.
With a powerful female vocal layered over a wonderful melody, this song is crafted into something special.
Younger listeners will surely relate to it and come to like it.
Let’s try againChīmu Amyūzu!!
This is a charity single by the talent agency Amuse for the Great East Japan Earthquake.
I think it’s unusual for a song like this to appear in the annual sales rankings.
Since this agency includes artists like Keisuke Kuwata of Southern All Stars, that likely had a positive influence.
Eternity begins with just a single second.JAY’ED×JUJU
This heartrending love ballad also reached second place on the cable music rankings.
I’m sure the general public and younger listeners are really looking for songs like this.
However, since you can listen to them online, fewer people buy them, so they don’t sell well.
In conclusion
2011 was also a landmark year in the music scene, when numerous hit songs were born.
Idol groups, led by AKB48, made remarkable strides as well.
In every era, music stays close to our hearts.
I hope the many hit songs from 2011—loved across time—become melodies that resonate with you.
And surely, more wonderful encounters with music are waiting for you ahead.