Masterpieces and popular songs by Keisuke Kuwata

aloeKuwata Keisuke

Southern All Stars – Aloe [Official Music Video] Short ver.

It’s a famous song by Keisuke Kuwata’s band, Southern All Stars, and their latest hit.

It’s amazing that after decades of activity, they’re still active and releasing tracks that establish a new paradigm for this kind of rhythm.

While incorporating programming, it can be called a modern, new song.

DarlingKuwata Keisuke

Keisuke Kuwata – Darling (Short ver.)

It’s a song that follows the classic pattern: a catchy, up-tempo intro that quickly shifts into Mr.

Kuwata’s soaring vocals.

The music video, where he sings from the bow of a fishing boat, is amusing, and that playful side is probably irresistible to fans.

It’s definitely worth a listen at least once.

Goodbye to youKuwata Keisuke

Keisuke Kuwata – Saying Goodbye to You (Short ver.)

One of Keisuke Kuwata’s defining traits is that even songs like this one—tracks that aren’t widely known outside his fanbase—are of very high quality.

From the very first listen you can immediately tell it’s a Keisuke Kuwata song, and that presence is remarkable.

Many recent bands sound similar and are hard to tell apart, and in that respect he stands in stark contrast to them.

Heaven on the BeachKuwata Keisuke

Southern All Stars – Heaven on the Beach [Official Music Video]

This is the song whose music video, featuring many celebrities including Guts Ishimatsu, became a hot topic.

As always, the melodic sense is outstanding, and it’s truly astonishing—almost miraculous—that they’ve continued creating songs like this for decades.

I’m sure they have fans across two or even three generations.

The Last Dance of HappinessKuwata Keisuke

Keisuke Kuwata – Last Dance of Happiness (Short ver.)

It’s a universally appealing love song for women.

When it comes to singing about themes like this, Mr.

Kuwata is unrivaled in Japan.

The fusion of a good melody with wordplay-like lyrics creates a unique charm.

It’s also the kind of track you’ll want to play while driving.

March Toward TomorrowKuwata Keisuke

Keisuke Kuwata – March to Tomorrow (Short ver.)

It’s remarkable to create a song this compelling with just simple guitar and vocals.

In a way, in Japan they’re an even greater presence to me than the Beatles or Bob Dylan, whom I respect, so this song reaffirms just how incredible they are.

It’s a track I can recommend even to those who aren’t fans.

Man of GloryKuwata Keisuke

Southern All Stars – Glory Man [Official Music Video] Short ver.

The real Bob Dylan has stuck to the same style for decades and basically doesn’t change.

But the Japanese Bob Dylan favors diversity and evolves with each work.

Both styles are valid and have won many fans.

I’d love to see them perform together someday.