Shigeru Izumiya’s classic and popular songs

Let me introduce the music of Shigeru Izumiya, a singer-songwriter who is also active as an actor.

He made his debut as a singer in 1971 and worked alongside artists like RC Succession, Yosui Inoue, and Takuro Yoshida.

Izumiya began his acting career in 1979, and these days many people may primarily recognize him as an actor.

Although he mainly sings folk songs, he originally played rock with an electric guitar.

However, in his teens, a fire destroyed all his equipment, including his guitar and amp, which led him to switch to an acoustic guitar and start performing folk music.

Now, please enjoy Shigeru Izumiya’s deep, rugged singing voice.

Playlist

Shigeru Izumiya’s classic and popular songs
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Ephemeral Creatures of the NightIzumiya Shigeru		A signature song by Shigeru Izumiya. Delicately expresses urban loneliness.
2	street cornerIzumiya Shigeru		Shigeru Izumiya’s classic folk-rock song
3	black bagIzumiya Shigeru		A masterpiece by Shigeru Izumiya that expresses a sense of loneliness
4	Song of the Elderly RevolutionIzumiya Shigeru		A protest song calling for the dignity of the elderly
5	puka-pukaIzumiya Shigeru		Shigeru Izumiya’s signature song, a masterpiece that sings of everyday happiness
6	Under the fluttering national flagIzumiya Shigeru		Shigeru Izumiya’s socially critical masterpiece
7	There was a manIzumiya Shigeru		A masterpiece that embodies Shigeru Izumiya’s rebellious spirit
8	Brown SalesmanIzumiya Shigeru		Shigeru Izumiya’s socially critical song depicting the anxieties of youth
9	Silver Shoes at Lightning SpeedIzumiya Shigeru		A signature song by Shigeru Izumiya. It celebrates freedom and liberation.
10	Bob LennonIzumiya Shigeru		A powerful song by Shigeru Izumiya imbued with a wish for peace
11	Lock of DIzumiya Shigeru		Shigeru Izumiya’s signature song “Rock”
12	Detroit pokerIzumiya Shigeru		A rock band's fiery live performance
13	Song of the Yoito-makeIzumiya Shigeru		A construction worker’s child learns from their mother and seizes success
14	Rock ’n’ roll costs money.Izumiya Shigeru		A passionate song with the spirit of Showa-era rock
15	A Letter from a Cold CountryIzumiya Shigeru		Expressing bonds and affection with a gentle melody
16	He and sheIzumiya Shigeru		A classic masterpiece depicting Shigeru Izumiya’s love
17	spring’s dry windIzumiya Shigeru		A Story of Life’s Changes and Hopes Carried on the Spring Breeze
18	Spring, Summer, Autumn, WinterIzumiya Shigeru		A masterpiece that depicts life through the four seasons
19	Island of FireIzumiya Shigeru		A song that symbolizes Shigeru Izumiya’s transition from folk to punk rock
20	Sleepless NightIzumiya Shigeru		Shigeru Izumiya's soulful masterpiece soothes the heart
21	Bastards Without WingsIzumiya Shigeru		Shigeru Izumiya’s socially critical rock song
22	A Long Journey to FreedomIzumiya Shigeru		The anti-establishment folk rock of Nobuyasu Okabayashi and Shigeru Izumiya
23	Ballad of the WildIzumiya Shigeru		Shigeru Izumiya’s soul cry in pursuit of freedom
24	stray dogIzumiya Shigeru		A masterpiece that portrays the feeling of social alienation, likened to a stray dog
25	To the beginning with a long-time friendIzumiya Shigeru		Shigeru Izumiya’s Deep-Dive Folk Rock of Life
26	In the night sky after the rainIzumiya Shigeru		On a post-rain night, quietly singing of heartbreak and life
27	Black Boat SongIzumiya Shigeru		A powerful and wistful masterpiece by Shigeru Izumiya
28	Blame it all on the timesIzumiya Shigeru		Shigeru Izumiya’s signature songs sharply depict social issues
29	Imjin RiverIzumiya Shigeru		A wish for peace that sings of the sorrow of divided families
30	Stay, time—thou art beautiful!Izumiya Shigeru		A representative ballad by Shigeru Izumiya themed around time
31	War DittyIzumiya Shigeru		A passionate sentiment imbued with irony toward war is abo...
32	GeGeGe no KitaroIzumiya Shigeru		The series has been adapted into a television anime five times so far, “...
33	Personal reasonsIzumiya Shigeru		Shigeru Izumiya’s classic song delivers an introspective message