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 (51–60)
JealousyInoue Yosui
I think “Jealousy,” just as the title suggests, is a song that tells a story about jealousy in a man and woman’s love.
It feels like Yosui Inoue is singing while feeling jealous toward the woman he loves.
The musical style is sticky and lingering, and I think it’s a song where the feeling of jealousy comes through in full.
Premonition of LoveInoue Yosui
Among Yosui Inoue’s songs, Koi no Yokan has a rare, pure and innocent image.
It feels like a song he wrote while thinking of a woman he loves.
You can sense his desire to be with the woman he loves and the feeling of a man falling for a woman.
With its cool, refreshing tone, it’s a song you want to listen to while thinking of someone you love.
Ice worldInoue Yosui
“Ice World” is a song whose rhythm and lyrics convey Yosui Inoue’s burning passion.
It’s upbeat, and the harmonica that comes in partway through is stylish and lovely.
It’s a track I’d love to listen to while dancing with friends.
A White DayInoue Yosui
White Day is, just as the title suggests, a song that seems to sing about a simple, unchanging everyday life.
Rather than urban, it has a rural feel.
It’s the kind of song that makes you think of a distant countryside hometown, evoking a gentle, quietly lonely mood.
Inoue Yosui’s Masterpieces and Popular Songs (61–70)
Surrounded by the Month of No GodsInoue Yosui
Surrounded by Kannazuki, it’s a song whose lyrics were written by Yosui Inoue when he was young, so his worldview comes through in full, making it very unique and interesting.
To be frank, the lyrics don’t have any distinctive features, but I think that very lack of distinctiveness is what makes this song good.
From the Land of the Dark NightInoue Yosui
From the Land of the Dark Night is, for a song by Yosui Inoue, quite rare: it’s poppy, very bright, and super catchy.
The title may sound dark, but the actual song has no gloom at all.
It’s a track that makes you want to listen while dancing by yourself!