Kiyoshiro Imawano’s classic and popular songs

Let me introduce songs by Kiyoshiro Imawano, one of Japan’s most iconic rock musicians, who passed away in 2009.

In addition to his solo work, Kiyoshiro Imawano was active in bands such as RC Succession and THE TIMERS, remaining a performer to the very end of his life.

He was memorable for his socially satirical songs and actions that often stirred controversy—classic rock in spirit—but that very stance was incredibly cool and captivated many fans.

His uniquely distinctive singing voice is truly one of a kind and his greatest appeal.

Please enjoy this playlist of Kiyoshiro Imawano, whose popularity shows no sign of fading.

Playlist

Kiyoshiro Imawano’s classic and popular songs
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	REMEMBER YOUImawano Kiyoshirō		A Song of Loss and Will That Leaves Memories
2	Two People Who Can’t Go HomeImawano Kiyoshiro & Inoue Yosui		The Allure of Inoue Yosui and Kiyoshiro’s Classic Songs and the Depth of Their Lyrics
3	phantomImawano Kiyoshirō		An impressive solo acoustic performance by Kiyoshiro
4	That girl and IRC sakuseshon		A love story of two people alienated from society
5	Where Have All the Flowers Gone?Imawano Kiyoshirō		Kiyoshiro Imawano’s anti-war song that questions the folly of war
6	Happy happinessHIS		HIS: a distinctive song sung by Fuyumi Sakamoto
7	The North Korea I admireZa Taimāzu		Kiyoshiro’s strange song about North Korea
8	Let’s slip out of the party.Imawano Kiyoshiro & Shinohara Ryoko		The duet with Ryoko Shinohara is striking.
9	MOTHERImawano Kiyoshirō		A tribute concert in memory of John Lennon
10	I can’t remember that song.RC sakuseshon		Kiyoshiro Imawano’s classic, a remnant from the Clover era
11	turning over in bedImawano Kiyoshirō		Kiyoshiro’s unconventional song, composed by Takao Kisugi.
12	Hand Clapping Rhumba 2000Imawano Kiyoshiro & Tin Pan		The band’s splendid performance and Kiyoshiro’s charm
13	I shall be releasedImawano Kiyoshirō		Album recordings from the RC Succession era
14	gone to wasterafiitafii		Kiyoshiro Imawano’s love songs: the pain of a broken heart
15	helicopterZa Taimāzu		A song by The Timers expressing anger about the earthquake disaster
16	Intense RomanceMitsukiyo		A rock song co-written by Mitsuhiro Oikawa and Kiyoshiro
17	Sunshine LoveImawano Kiyoshirō		First single since the transfer, performed frequently on television
18	SiM		A parody song work featuring memorable music from the Sims
19	Hide-and-seekImawano Kiyoshirō		Kiyoshiro Imawano’s poignant love classic
20	human scumImawano Kiyoshirō		Kiyoshiro’s banned song plays with a bright, upbeat tone
21	Coward (Bye-Bye)Imawano Kiyoshirō		A song by Kiyoshiro Imawano that gives you a push on the back
22	bento boxImawano Kiyoshirō		Kiyoshiro’s warm music, a masterpiece overflowing with kindness
23	Working PeopleImawano Kiyoshirō		Sing the pathos of work with rhythm and satire
24	Mom, please stop.Imawano Kiyoshirō		A Heart-Wrenching Cry Within the Home from a Child’s Perspective
25	naive; inexperienced; sheltered; ignorant of the ways of the worldImawano Kiyoshirō		Kiyoshiro’s classic—a moving track recorded in Memphis
26	Love and peaceImawano Kiyoshirō		Kiyoshiro Imawano’s Prayer Song for Peace
27	Japanese personHIS		HIS classic songs, the solitude and warmth of the city
28	CHILDREN’S FACEImawano Kiyoshirō		Kiyoshiro Imawano’s socially critical music
29	IDEAImawano Kiyoshirō		Kiyoshiro Imawano’s fiery songs that break through dead ends
30	KISSImawano Kiyoshirō		Kiyoshiro Imawano’s rock ’n’ roll spirit at full throttle
31	Marmalade SongImawano Kiyoshirō		A pop song by Kiyoshiro Imawano tinged with melancholy
32	Lucky BoyImawano Kiyoshirō		An outrageously cheerful cheer song by Kiyoshiro Imawano
33	Good citizenImawano Kiyoshirō		Kiyoshiro Imawano's rock and his gaze toward society
34	Full-moon nightImawano Kiyoshirō		A poignant song that sings of feelings that can’t be conveyed on a full-moon night
35	Theme of the TraitorImawano Kiyoshirō		A hard-hitting rock song based on Kiyoshiro’s real-life experiences
36	Magica Demiur Star TourImawano Kiyoshirō		A parody song that gets the crowd going at a live music venue
37	In the night sky after the rainImawano Kiyoshirō		Kiyoshiro Imawano’s masterpiece: the appeal of his emotionally rich songs
38	Song of HealingImawano Kiyoshirō		Healing type; Kiyoshiro appears in a TV commercial.
39	The third most important thingRC sakuseshon		Romantic feelings matter, but they’re the third priority.
40	Take it easy.Imawano Kiyoshirō		An uplifting classic by Kiyoshiro Imawano
41	Slow BalladImawano Kiyoshirō		Mr. Kiyoshiro Imawano, who formed RC Succession…
42	In the night sky after the rainImawano Kiyoshirō		Among Kiyoshiro Imawano’s many cheer/encouragement songs...
43	Kadokawa BluesImawano Kiyoshirō		Expressing Kenji Miyazawa’s world in a Kiyoshiro-style
44	pet phrase; habitual saying; catchphrase; verbal ticrafiitafii		A good song planned to be offered to an idol
45	S.FImawano Kiyoshirō		A variety show collaboration between Sky PerfecTV! and Kiyoshiro
46	Even though I went to the police,rafiitafii		Kiyoshiro Imawano’s song that criticizes society in response to the Okegawa stalking case
47	Elementary school children are passing by the road in front of my house again this morning.Imawano Kiyoshirō		A masterpiece whose melancholic melody by Kiyoshiro Imawano stirs the heart
48	crowdImawano Kiyoshirō		I recommend Kiyoshiro Imawano’s blues song “Zattō.”
49	Hymn for NobodyImawano Kiyoshirō		A timeless masterpiece that touches the heart, portraying love and hope
50	IMAGINEImawano Kiyoshirō		Speaking of songs that wish for peace, John Lennon's...
51	Call it the talent of believing in yourself or just conviction, but anyway, people who think “I might not be good enough” or “I’m just okay” are clearly weaker than those who think “I’m the strongest.” Without that kind of confidence, I don’t think I could’ve made it this far.Imawano Kiyoshirō		One’s own abilities are quite difficult to judge.
52	Live your life to the fullest!Imawano Kiyoshirō		Kiyoshiro Imawano was a rock star representing Japan...
53	I want to brag about it to people all over the world.Imawano Kiyoshirō		A heartwarming song that sings about Kiyoshiro Imawano’s feelings of pride
54	BoyhoodImawano Kiyoshirō		Kiyoshiro Imawano sings a reggae-arranged song by Yosui Inoue
55	Heavy rainImawano Kiyoshirō		Kiyoshiro’s passionate classic “Hageshii Ame” (“Heavy Rain”)
56	You only need to think about today, tomorrow, and the day after.Imawano Kiyoshirō		It sounds like living day to day. However, …
57	Rock that sells millions of copies isn’t really rock.Imawano Kiyoshirō		Rock sells out, panders to listeners, and becomes mainstream...
58	Baby#1Imawano Kiyoshirō		Release of an unreleased album by Kiyoshiro Imawano
59	JUMPImawano Kiyoshirō		Kiyoshiro’s signature song “JUMP,” a lively and exhilarating classic
60	Oh! RADIOImawano Kiyoshirō		A nostalgic final work by Kiyoshiro
61	ROCK ME BABYImawano Kiyoshirō		Kiyoshiro’s catchy rock ’n’ roll song
62	Cycling BluesImawano Kiyoshirō		Kiyoshiro Imawano’s love of bicycles set to a bluesy melody
63	Daydream BelieverImawano Kiyoshirō		RC Succession masterpiece, a song that resonates with Kiyoshiro’s heart
64	Daddy’s SongImawano Kiyoshirō		The classic song “Papa’s Song,” which sings of love for one’s father
65	Strange WorldImawano Kiyoshirō		Kiyoshiro Imawano has consistently taken an anti-war stance...
66	salarymanImawano Kiyoshirō		A drama from the employment ice age era, Kiyoshiro's classic song
67	STAND BY MEImawano Kiyoshirō		Covered by many artists around the world…
68	Let’s meet at the racetrack.Imawano Kiyoshirō		It was tied in as the JRA commercial song in 1994...
69	Frank loveImawano Kiyoshirō		Kiyoshiro’s band after RC Succession
70	In the night sky after the rainImawano Kiyoshirō		Kiyoshiro’s signature work—emotional and easy to sing