Miki Imai’s classic and popular songs
Let me introduce some songs by Miki Imai, a popular singer who is also active as an actress.
Her charm lies in her clear and beautiful singing voice, which is as captivating as her appearance.
Speaking of Miki Imai, she is the wife of the famous guitarist Tomoyasu Hotei.
Among Miki Imai’s songs, there are some for which Hotei wrote the lyrics and composed the music, and their close relationship can also be seen in their joint performance at the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen.
Now, please relax and be soothed by Miki Imai’s beautiful voice.
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Miki Imai’s classic and popular songs (11–20)
A weekend close to the skyImai Miki
It’s a song included on Miki Imai’s first best-of album, Ivory, released in 1989.
It became a long-running hit, staying on the Oricon album chart for over 100 weeks, and was her first million-seller.
It was also used in a commercial for Asahi Life Insurance.
PrideImai Miki
A smash hit by Miki Imai.
People sometimes say it’s ideal for women to take a step back and support men, but even such women carry a certain inner strength—and this song makes me feel that’s truly wonderful.
Beautiful melody and lyrics.
A heartwarming, happy song.
Take me to DRIVE.Imai Miki
Featured as the CM song for House Foods’ “Ripe Tomato, Eggplant, and Curry,” it has a pop sound that, true to its title, makes you want to go for a drive, and its cute lyrics lift your spirits.
It remains a long-standing favorite among longtime fans.
If I’m wrapped in kindnessImai Miki
Miki Imai made her debut as a singer in 1986.
The song she sings, “PRIDE,” is very well known as a hit.
There’s a story that she was obsessed with Yumi Matsutoya in her teens, and she has released an album covering only Matsutoya’s songs.
Including “Yasashisa ni Tsutsumareta Nara,” you can enjoy classic tunes reborn with her clear, translucent voice.
Blue RainImai Miki
A track from Miki Imai’s 20th original album, “Sky,” released in June 2018.
It’s a very gentle, mellow ballad, sung quietly as if murmuring or whispering, so it may be one of the best choices for women in their 40s to sing.
It’s true that when you really pursue this kind of “soft singing,” it can be more difficult to master than songs that call for belting, but if you’re just enjoying it at your usual karaoke, there’s no need to worry that much.
Christmas AloneImai Miki
A heartrending winter classic by Miki Imai, included on the album “fiesta” released in December 1988.
It stirs up a warm sense of nostalgia, and it’s a song you want to hear when Christmas comes around.
You can easily imagine it playing not only on the radio but also out in the streets or in a café.
The way it layers delicate emotions over Christmas scenes really tightens your chest.
As a song from the ’80s, it has that lovely balance of simple beauty and wistfulness—an elegant Christmas song for grown-ups.
I also recommend it as a track that keeps you company when you spend Christmas on your own.
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A place where you can see the sunsetImai Miki
Included on the 2004 album “She is.” Born in 1963, a singer and actress from Miyazaki Prefecture.
Composed by her husband, musician Tomoyasu Hotei, this beautiful track is a gentle, slow ballad delivered with a clear, translucent voice.