A classic song covered by major artists: cover versions of Spitz’s “Kaede.”
“Kaede” is a very popular ballad by Spitz.
With its deeply moving lyrics, the song has been covered by many artists.
You probably thought of a few of the artists who have covered this song, didn’t you?
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of covers—including the much-talked-about versions and those featured on Spitz’s compilation albums.
There are covers by various artists and singers, so give them a listen and see which one you like best!
A famous song covered by major artists: Top 10 covers of Spitz’s “Kaede” (1–10)
MapleMatsutōya Yumi
Yumi Matsutoya, who is a great senior to Spitz, has also covered this song.
She sings it with Yumi’s distinctive vibe that could make you mistake it for one of her own songs.
The instrumentals also give off a stylish feel, offering a completely different way to enjoy it from Spitz’s version.
MapleKamisiraishi Moka
The actress who also drew attention in the Afternoon Tea commercial, the Moe Kamishiraishi version! While it has the fresh, innocent vibe of someone in their teens, the heartfelt way she sings is truly moving.
In line with the commercial’s tagline, her voice really makes you feel as though both your body and soul are being warmed.
MapleAsakura Saya
This is the Sayaka Asakura version—a singer-songwriter who also sings folk songs.
Since she has sung folk songs since childhood, the phrasing in the chorus especially evokes a folk-song vibe.
The overall feel of the performance flows with the same temperature as the original, reminiscent of a female version of Spitz.
However, the impact of the chorus instantly transforms it into distinctly her own song.
Maplesukotto māfī
This is the version by Scott Murphy, a singer-songwriter from Chicago who also performs as a member of MONOEYES alongside Hosomi from ELLEGARDEN.
It’s been transformed into a punkish number with a completely different vibe from the original! Even though the atmosphere is entirely different, the feeling embedded in the song rides firmly on the distinctive heat of punk.
MapleYo1ko2 featuring Uru
A collaboration version by Uru, who has performed theme songs for numerous dramas and anime, and Yo1ko2, who crafts custom, handmade music.
Despite its simple arrangement of just two voices and piano, it leaves a powerful impression on listeners.
As you listen, it makes you feel as if you are in a heavenly, pristine world untouched by any impurity.
MapleThe Winking Owl
A four-piece band with a female vocalist formed in 2010, The Winking Owl version.
It features a strongly acoustic arrangement, using a cajón instead of drums for the rhythm.
Against the gentle melody, vocalist Luiza’s heartrending voice that could bring you to tears is simply irresistible!
MapleSuperfly x Hata Motohiro
“Kaede,” performed in an irresistible collaboration for fans of Superfly and Motohiro Hata.
Like Spitz’s vocalist Masamune Kusano, both have warm singing voices, but each of the three has a different “temperature” to their sound, letting you enjoy the song in a new way.
Superfly’s soaring harmonies in the latter half are absolutely stunning.