KAN's supreme pop music, ballads, and hidden gems

Let’s talk with the clouds sometimes.KAN

Sometimes, let’s talk with the clouds / KAN

This is a famous song sung by KAN, known for “Ai wa Katsu.” It’s an uplifting anthem for office workers: when you’re worn out from work, you climb a hill, gaze slowly at the sky, and talk with the drifting clouds to soothe your heart.

It’s an encouraging song that turns the often negative image of a cloudy day into a source of comfort.

Sakura Night FeverKAN

Sakura Night Fever

A song that approaches cherry blossoms—one of spring’s iconic sights—through a disco tune.

Released in February 2015 as the 35th single.

Its pop sound, with an 80s-inspired beat, is pleasantly catchy, and Sho Wada (TRICERATOPS) joins as a guest guitarist.

From the perspective of a cherry tree, it also takes a socially conscious stance, questioning today’s “sakura fever.” The lyrics wryly poke fun at the rowdiness of the hanami season, eliciting a chuckle and showcasing KAN’s signature playful spirit.

It’s a track that prompts you to reconsider the beauty of cherry blossoms—a perfect pop tune for your hanami BGM!

Happy BirthdayKAN

Happy Birthday

If you want to celebrate a loved one’s birthday with a stylish, warm vibe, we recommend a number by KAN.

Featured on the album “Yakyu Senshu ga Yume Datta,” released in July 1990, it’s a medium-tempo pop song with a pleasantly resonant piano sound.

Influenced by overseas pop, the melody is urbane and sophisticated.

The song’s charm lies in its affectionate lyrics that conjure up a happy party scene with the guest of honor at the center.

The heartfelt congratulations, expressed in friendly, down-to-earth words, gently resonate in the heart.

It’s the perfect track to serve as the soundtrack that makes an intimate birthday gathering with friends or a partner feel even more special.

BRACKETKAN

Bracket

A buoyant, dancing piano and KAN’s slightly mature, smoky vocals make this a track that lifts your spirits with its rhythmic melody.

The lyrics, depicting the end of summer and love, were written by Rio Nagashima.

Although it’s a pre-breakthrough work from his second single in 1987, its jazz-tinged moodiness is incredibly cool! The scat singing in the interlude and the stylish brass arrangements sound delightful and absolutely top-notch.

It’s a standout song where you can savor KAN at his coolest!

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KAN Peacock

Unusual for KAN, he’s singing while dancing.

I only had the image of him playing the piano, so I was honestly surprised.

He looks striking with the headset mic, almost like Janet Jackson in her prime.

Swayed by rock ‘n’ rollKAN

Swayed by rock 'n' roll

A life sung along to a bouncing melody.

This track, placed at the very end of the 2016 album “6×9=53,” features co-written lyrics with singer-songwriter Toshihide Baba, known for “Start Line.” Baba’s signature, road-movie-like storytelling that weaves through different eras shines throughout, and the layered vocals—Baba’s refreshing tone and KAN’s deeply expressive delivery—add richness and depth.

It’s a song that will likely resonate more and more as you grow older.

A masterpiece that gently accompanies many different ways of living.

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As Scheduled by Chance (with ASKA)KAN

As Scheduled by Chance (with ASKA)

A rare duet song by KAN, collaborating with the esteemed ASKA.

The lyrics and composition were co-written by KAN and ASKA, making this track truly a dreamlike crystallization of two golden talents.

The lyrics—encouraging us to “think a lot about the universe, the future, and love”—carry the pair’s feelings from many angles.

ASKA’s passionate vocals, reminiscent of CHAGE and ASKA, are supremely energetic.

The full-length version of this song is included on the album “Kanchigai mo Hanahadashii Watashi no Jinsei” (“My Life of Monumental Misunderstandings”).

It’s a track we hope even non-fans will give a listen!