A classic of Japanese blues. Japanese blues that lets you get drunk on the sound and vocals.
What songs come to mind when you think of the blues?
Originally, it was music born from African peoples who had immigrated to America, beginning with songs that expressed the sorrow and laments of the poor.
Compared to jazz, which is centered on instruments, I think the blues has a special appeal in that you can enjoy it mainly with guitar and vocals.
Japanese blues is very rich in flavor and is perfect for listening to at a relaxed pace!
That groove that makes you drunk on the sound and the singers’ emotive expressiveness—blues moves the heart in every era.
- Classic and popular blues songs to sing at karaoke
- Ranking of popular blues songs
- A collection of enka songs with “Blues” in the title: masterpieces that sing of sorrow
- The Appeal of Japanese Blues Rock: A Collection of Classic Japanese Blues Rock Albums
- Blues masterpieces—from prewar blues to blues rock
- Masterpiece Japanese Blues Albums: Must-Listen Recommendations
- The soul’s cry woven into Japanese elegies: unraveling supreme masterpieces that resonate with the heart.
- Today's recommended ballads: A carefully curated selection of heartwarming, gem-like masterpieces!
- A Japanese blues band. The roots music of contemporary pop.
- [Tear-Jerking] Classic and Recommended Love Ballads
- A classic Japanese song that sings of sorrow
- [Western Music] Classic Blues Rock Songs: A Summary of Recommended Popular Tracks
- [2026] A Collection of Classic Japanese Ballads with a Jazz Flavor
A classic of Japanese blues. Japanese blues to get lost in the sound and vocals (61–70)
Nagasaki BluesAoe Mina
This was a single by Mina Aoe released in July 1968, which reached No.
2 on the Oricon weekly chart.
Aoe performed this song at the 24th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
A film inspired by the song was also made, starring Hiroki Matsukata.
Night Fog Bluesdikku mine
It’s a hit song by Dick Mine released in 1947.
It was used as the theme song for the film “Face of Hell,” in which Dick Mine himself also appeared.
A movie starring Yujiro Ishihara was also made based on this song.
Cover versions by Tetsuya Watari and Frank Nagai also exist.
Niigata BluesKurosawa Akira & Rosu Purimosu
It’s a song released by Akira Kurosawa and Los Primos in July 1967, notable for featuring Niigata landmarks and stations in its lyrics.
Incidentally, a version sung by Kenichi Mikawa was also released that same year.
It has also been covered by Ichiro Toba and Aki Yashiro.
In conclusion
There were a variety of tracks, weren’t there? As I listen, I sense a certain refined, understated charm and the rhythm of good old sounds.
The wonderful groove that makes you want to get lost in the music and vocals is truly lovely, and it seems like it would keep you company when you want to listen at a leisurely pace.