Masterpieces and popular songs by Keisuke Kuwata

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A Distant Street Corner (The Wanderin’ Street) Keisuke Kuwata cover

It’s a nostalgic piece that brings back memories.

It’s a solo song by Keisuke Kuwata, the vocalist of Southern All Stars, one of Japan’s leading rock bands.

It was included on the album “Keisuke Kuwata,” released in 1988.

Since it was used in a Fujifilm commercial, many people in their 50s likely find it nostalgic.

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One million years of happiness!!Kuwata Keisuke

Keisuke Kuwata – 1,000,000 Years of Happiness!! (Short ver.)

The ending theme song of Chibi Maruko-chan, which brings a happy vibe to living rooms from 6 p.m.

on Sundays.

It’s a solo track by Keisuke Kuwata, the vocalist of Southern All Stars.

Elementary school students must have listened to this song a lot.

Be sure to sing it at karaoke!

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Keisuke Kuwata – Wakai Hiroba (Full ver. + “Garakuta” album trailer)

Keisuke Kuwata’s song “Wakai Hiroba” was used as the theme song for NHK’s morning drama series “Hiyokko.” This year marks the 30th anniversary of Kuwata’s solo career.

People say he might appear every year, but especially with the morning drama connection this year, I really hope he performs “Wakai Hiroba.”

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Tsunami – Southern All Stars

This solo single by Keisuke Kuwata took the world by storm.

It was so popular that there’s hardly anyone who doesn’t know it.

Since it’s a song he performs as Keisuke Kuwata, not with Southern All Stars, I really want you to give it a listen.

Practice it and sing it at karaoke.

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Keisuke Kuwata – Let Me Hear the Poem of the Wind (Short ver.)

Since all of Keisuke Kuwata’s songs are masterpieces, there may not be many so-called “hidden gems,” but if I had to pick one, it would be this song.

The music video is simple: Kuwata himself rides a bicycle, singing as he pedals through various places.

It fits the song’s nostalgic mood perfectly.

It’s a song that simply expresses the wish to see someone who has gone to heaven again.

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Keisuke Kuwata – Darling (Short ver.)

It’s a bright, glamorous song that’s so typical of Kuwata-san, but when you really read the lyrics, it’s actually a heartbreak song.

Even so, it’s crafted with such an upbeat tone that you don’t feel the sadness.

That, in turn, only heightens the poignancy—but taken all together, it should feel “comforting.”

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Southern All Stars – Firefly [Live at Miyagi Stadium, 2013]

It was also used as the theme song for a movie.

Keisuke Kuwata often writes lyrics about things like love and romance, but he’s amazing when he sings songs like this, too.

I feel that the older he gets, the more persuasive and cooler he becomes.

I’d love to become a suave guy like that.