[1970s] Classic and hit songs of Japanese rock that blazed through the dawn era
When it comes to the era that laid the foundation for Japanese rock music, isn’t it the 1970s? The musicians and bands that emerged during this time had a tremendous impact on later Japanese rock.
Here, we introduce supreme masterpieces that colored the 1970s.
From famous bands everyone knows to musicians known only to the initiated, we’ve picked a wide range—so please find the tracks that suit you.
Now, please sit back and enjoy!
Playlist
| [1970s] Classic and hit songs of Japanese rock that blazed through the dawn era | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Haikara Hakuchihappiiendo | play_arrow | Happy End influenced the history of Japanese rock. |
| 2 | Funky Monkey BabyCAROL | play_arrow | Carol’s classic song “Funky Monkey Baby” |
| 3 | I am the wind.Karumen Maki & OZ | play_arrow | Hard rock by Carmen Maki & OZ |
| 4 | on the brink of explosionyoninbayashi | play_arrow | Progressive rock by Yoninbayashi |
| 5 | Kingsnake BluesSanhausu | play_arrow | A classic 1970s blues rock song by Sunhouse |
| 6 | HERO ~When You Become a Hero, That Time Is Now~Kai Band | play_arrow | A hit song from the 1970s, a classic by Kai Band |
| 7 | YOU MAY DREAMSHEENA&THE ROKKETS | play_arrow | Sheena & The Rokkets’ signature song, a masterpiece depicting love. |
| 8 | Step!RC sakuseshon | play_arrow | RC Succession, who perfected punk rock. |
| 9 | Purple HighwayCOOLS | ![]() | The appeal of COOLS, their unchanging musicality |
| 10 | Please, Time MachineSadisutikku Mika Bando | play_arrow | A masterpiece by Sadistic Mika Band |
| 11 | Make Upfurawā toraberin band | play_arrow | A piece of progressive rock fusion |
| 12 | lemon teaSon House | play_arrow | The classic song “Lemon Tea” by the blues-rock band Sun House |
| 13 | HEART’S ON FIREBOWWOW | play_arrow | BOWWOW, the band that changed Japan’s rock scene in the ’80s. |
| 14 | So alluring it makes you faintChar | play_arrow | Char’s classic hit “Kizetsu Suru Hodo Nayameshii” is captivating. |
| 15 | Ah!murahachibu | play_arrow | The individualistic rock band Murahachibu (Village Eight) from 1969–73 |
| 16 | The Devil and the Eleven ChildrenBurūsu Kurieishon | play_arrow | Satanic worship culture in the 1960s rock scene |
| 17 | Flowers, Sun, RainPYG | ![]() | PYG, the three-band group sounds |
| 18 | Pick up the gun.zunou keisatsu | play_arrow | Brains Police, outstandingly energetic musicality |
| 19 | Counterfeit YOUShirubā Sutāzu | play_arrow | Masked band draws attention with original/innovative music |
| 20 | BABYFanī Kanpanī | play_arrow | The rock band Funny Company, which built a legend in a short period |
| 21 | I don’t buy lottery tickets.RC sakuseshon | play_arrow | RC Succession, a classic song that sings the value of love |
| 22 | Yellow Magic CarnivalTin Pan Aree | play_arrow | YMO’s pioneering musical activities and influence |
| 23 | Somehow todaySUGAR BABE | play_arrow | A masterpiece by virtuoso bands like Tatsuro Yamashita |
| 24 | perpetual motionThe Mops | play_arrow | The Mops, Hiro Mitsu Suzuki’s psychedelic band |
| 25 | Monkey MagicGodiego | play_arrow | Godiego’s signature song “Monkey Magic.” |
| 26 | Time TravelHarada Shinji | play_arrow | Motoharu Sano, a classic that influenced the rock scene |
| 27 | That girl’s window lightSENTIMENTAL CITY ROMANCE | play_arrow | A rock band of the West Coast sound |
| 28 | SATORI PART2FLOWER TRAVELLIN’ BAND | play_arrow | An Asian-inspired music band produced by Yuya Uchida |
| 29 | Double Dealing Womanmurasaki | play_arrow | The origins of Murasaki, a band from Okinawa |
| 30 | One timeKaneko Mari & Bakkusu Banī | play_arrow | Janis of Shimokita: Mari Kaneko’s Captivating Songs |
| 31 | Hell’s AngelsLAZY | play_arrow | The talented idol band, Lazy |
| 32 | It’s the person we met at the museum, right?P-MODEL | play_arrow | P-MODEL is Susumu Hirasawa’s progressive rock band. |
| 33 | triggertsuisuto | play_arrow | TWIST led by Masanori Sera, pioneers of Japanese hard rock |
| 34 | Ramblin’ Ridermentanpin | play_arrow | A band with a Men-Tan-Pin concept and a twin-drum lineup |
| 35 | Yoko of the Port, Yokohama, YokosukaDOWN TOWN BOOGIE WOOGIE BAND | play_arrow | Ryudo Uzaki’s band, Yokohama-Yokosuka, goes platinum. |
| 36 | Fantasy of the White Balltoranzamu | play_arrow | PL cheering song by Chito Kouchi's band |
| 37 | Love on the Seibu Shinjuku Lineainu | play_arrow | Seibu Shinjuku Line of Love and Hamada Shogo’s Band |


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