Inoue Yosui’s classic and popular songs
Let me introduce you to the works of Yosui Inoue, a heavyweight of the J-pop world and a defining artist of the Showa era.
Speaking of Yosui Inoue, he has many famous songs such as “Shonen Jidai” (A Boy’s Summer), “Riverside Hotel,” and “Yume no Naka e” (Into a Dream).
In particular, many people may have sung “Shonen Jidai” during elementary school music class.
Inoue, whose music is deeply ingrained in the Japanese music scene, was apparently a well-known Beatles fanatic in his student days, and some of his songs show that influence.
Incidentally, his real name is the same as his stage name, “Yosui,” but it’s read as “Akimi.” He changed the reading to “Yosui” for his stage name, reportedly to create a strong impact to rival Takuro Yoshida—his contemporary and sort of rival—whose name “Takuro” had a striking ring to it.
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Inoue Yosui’s classic and popular songs (41–50)
evening showerInoue Yosui
Yudachi is a very strange and interesting song, characterized by the way Yosui Inoue sings as if he’s talking directly to the listeners.
It has a mood that feels like you’ve wandered into a maze, and both the shifting tone and the non-uniform lyrics are very characteristic of Inoue, making it a great song.
Night busInoue Yosui
“Night Bus” is a song that truly makes you feel as if you’re traveling on an overnight bus.
Since it’s from Yosui Inoue’s younger days, it conjures the image of a young man filled with hope setting out on a journey.
I’d love to listen to it while actually riding a night bus.
When My Daughter TwistsInoue Yosui
“When My Daughter Twists” is my favorite song among Yosui Inoue’s tracks.
The title is unique and fun, and of course the song itself matches Inoue’s distinctive voice and lyrics perfectly—I can’t help thinking what a wonderful song it is.
This is exactly what a Yosui Inoue song should be!
Two People Who Can’t Go HomeInoue Yosui
The song “Kaerenai Futari” brings to mind an image of two lovers walking hand in hand late at night.
With its relaxed tempo, Inoue Yosui’s supple voice blended with the melancholic lyrics creates a unique and beautiful piece.
Heart patternInoue Yosui
Kokoro Moyou has a gentle, mellow tone and feels a bit melancholic.
It’s the kind of song you’d want to listen to at night with a drink, thinking about someone you love.
It almost conjures up images of Yosui Inoue’s real-life romantic episodes.
East and WestInoue Yosui
Higashi e Nishi e is a song composed by Yosui Inoue when he was young, so it has a youthful feel.
It’s like an anthem for young people.
With its clear, driving tone, it feels as if Inoue is telling the youth to keep giving their all while dashing east and west.
Gray fingertipsInoue Yosui
The song Gray Fingertips has a dark, slow tempo, and its lyrics feel strangely like Yosui Inoue is speaking to everyone about a lonely man.
Just like the title suggests, it conjures up an image of a young man working so hard that the tips of his fingers turn gray.