Even that overseas musician!? Popular cover versions of 'Itoshi no Ellie'
Southern All Stars’ classic ballad, “Itoshi no Ellie.” Keisuke Kuwata’s husky voice pairs beautifully with the gentle, soothing melody—truly a masterpiece among masterpieces! It’s a signature song of the J-pop scene, but it’s also remarkably popular overseas.
Believe it or not, it’s been covered by Ray Charles and The Ventures! Of course, many top-tier musicians in Japan have covered it as well, and the versions introduced in this article are all outstanding.
Be sure to listen through to the end.
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| Even that overseas musician!? Popular cover versions of 'Itoshi no Ellie' | |||
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| 1east | Ellie My LoveRay Charles | play_arrow | Ray Charles produced a cover version |
| 2east | My Dear EllieBENI | play_arrow | BENI’s clear yet powerful singing voice in English |
| 3east | My Dear EllieATSUSHI | play_arrow | A cover of Eri that showcases ATSUSHI’s vocal prowess |
| 4east | My Dear EllieUru | play_arrow | Covering “Eri” with Uru’s gentle singing voice |
| 5east | My Dear EllieHirahara Ayaka | play_arrow | Ayaka Hirahara creates a new world with jazz arrangements |
| 6east | My Dear EllieNOKKO | play_arrow | Introduction to cover songs by NOKKO |
| 7east | My Dear EllieMiyamoto Hiroji | play_arrow | Hiroji Miyamoto covers the song with his own unique interpretation. |
| 8east | My Dear EllieKoyanagi Rumiko | play_arrow | The supple singing voice of Rumiko Koyanagi is captivating. |
| 9east | Ellie My LoveThe Ventures | play_arrow | The Ventures play “Itoshi no Ellie” on guitar |
| 10east | My Dear EllieYashiro Aki | play_arrow | Aki Yashiro sings “Eri” in an enka style |
| 11east | My Dear EllieFukuyama Masaharu | play_arrow | Masaharu Fukuyama's passionate vocal prowess |
| 12east | My Dear EllieHirai Ken | play_arrow | Ken Hirai expresses earnest love through a ballad |
| 13east | My Dear EllieIshii Tatsuya | play_arrow | The version performed on the program hosted by Tatsuya Ishii as the personality |
| 14east | My Dear EllieRickie-G | play_arrow | Covered in acoustic reggae by Rickie-G |
| 15east | My Dear EllieHirose Kōmi | play_arrow | Kohmi Hirose performs a cover song rhythmically |
| 16east | My Dear EllieShimizu Shota | play_arrow | Shota Shimizu’s passionate vocal ability |
| 17east | My Dear EllieSaijō Hideki | play_arrow | Hideki Saijo covers a Southern All Stars song |

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