Old songs from the Showa to Heisei eras: a collection of timeless classics loved across generations
These days, thanks to the widespread use of Spotify and Apple Music, people of all ages can easily listen to a wide variety of songs.
Social media platforms like TikTok have also sparked an increase in older songs becoming revival hits among young people.
In this article, we’ll be showcasing a selection of hit tracks from the Showa and Heisei eras all at once!
There are plenty of timeless masterpieces that haven’t lost their charm, so take this opportunity to give them another listen.
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Old songs from the Showa to Heisei eras. A collection of timeless classics loved across generations (91–100)
draft (cold air seeping through gaps)Sugi Ryōtarō
This song, with its nihilistic vocals tinged with mature allure and melancholy, is filled with a gentle kindness that softly teaches warmth to those who’ve been betrayed and can no longer trust, so they can live humanly again.
It’s a Showa-era classic that will surely bring solace to modern people who are easily hurt by human relationships.
Do whatever the hell you want.sawada kenji
This is a song that continues to be loved as a quintessential Showa-era pop classic.
Its striking chorus sticks in your ears and resonates with your heart every time you listen.
It portrays the complex emotions of a heartbroken man with a chic, mature melancholy, showcasing Kenji Sawada’s charm to the fullest.
Released in May 1977, it spent five consecutive weeks at No.
1 on the Oricon weekly chart and ranked fourth on the year-end chart.
It became a massive hit, selling 890,000 copies.
It’s a must-listen not only for those nursing a broken heart, but also for younger listeners who admire adult romance.
Why not let yourself be intoxicated by Kenji Sawada’s captivating vocals?
Old songs from the Showa to Heisei eras. A collection of timeless classics loved across generations (101–110)
HERO (The time to become a hero is now)Kai Band
This is a signature song by Kai Band that was featured in a watch commercial and even reached No.
1.
Back then, there was a trend among rock and new music artists to avoid appearing on music programs.
Kai Band, too, would only appear via remote broadcasts from separate locations and wouldn’t speak directly with the MC—an approach to appearances that seems a bit unusual today.
Mischief of the spring breezeYamaguchi Momoe
A classic Showa-era song suffused with poignancy and fragility.
Momoe Yamaguchi’s clear, translucent voice beautifully conveys the feelings of a girl who, after quarreling with her lover, is overcome by loneliness.
Released in March 1974, the song reached No.
11 on the Oricon charts and was also included on the album “15-sai no Theme: Momoe no Kisetsu.” Its lyrics strikingly depict the complex emotions of a girl in love as spring arrives.
The solitude and anxiety after a fight, and the longing for her lover, ride on the spring breeze to reach listeners’ hearts.
Highly recommended for those troubled by love or anyone wishing to feel the arrival of spring.