Ken Yokoyama’s greatest and most popular songs
Ken Yokoyama, who made his mark as the guitarist of Hi-STANDARD, the legendary three-piece band that built Japan’s melodic hardcore scene.
To showcase the coolness of rock bands and the guitar, he has actively appeared in media where such exposure was once rare, and continues to deliver fiery performances at festivals and live houses across the country.
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Ken Yokoyama’s Greatest and Popular Songs (11–20)
WhyKen Yokoyama
This is a track included on Ken Yokoyama’s third album, “Third Time’s A Charm,” released in 2007.
The simple riff rides a lively rhythm, creating an ensemble that makes your body sway naturally, and the lyrics—belting out straightforward affection—are irresistibly heart-fluttering.
Your Safe RockKen Yokoyama
This song is included on Ken Yokoyama’s fourth album, “Four,” released in 2010.
At under two and a half minutes, it races from start to finish and makes your body move instinctively.
It’s a track that conveys a strong message: “What I’m doing isn’t SAFE ROCK.”
A Beautiful SongKen Yokoyama
It’s a relaxed song with a calm tempo.
The carefully played guitar solo is excellent.
It’s quite different from Ken’s usual high-energy, wild tracks, and I think it truly lives up to the title “A Beautiful Song.”
Handsome JohnnyKen Yokoyama
This is a song included on Ken Yokoyama’s first album, “The Cost Of My Freedom,” released in February 2004.
The lyrics are very straightforward.
It sings about the road to war—a soldier’s song about heading into battle to reclaim freedom.
I LoveKen Yokoyama
This is a song included as the final track on Ken Yokoyama’s third album, “Third Time’s A Charm,” released in 2007.
Although the lyrics are in English, as the title suggests, it’s a warm song that expresses gratitude toward family, a loved one, and the people around him as the things he loves.
Maybe MaybeKen Yokoyama
Ken’s songs are all rich with strong messages, and each one powerfully conveys his love for music and his humanity.
The war-themed animation in the music video is largely unrelated to the song itself, but it’s still a track through which you can feel a sense of gratitude from the animation as well!
Ken Yokoyama’s Classic and Popular Songs (21–30)
Can’t take my eyes off youKen Yokoyama
This is a cover of The Four Seasons’ “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.” While Boys Town Gang’s version is probably the most famous, many artists have covered the song.
Ken Yokoyama’s cover is also highly polished and really showcases his strengths.