Great covers of classic and popular songs sung by male artists
What songs come to mind when you hear the word “cover”? Popular hits, timeless classics that are often sung, standout tracks by artists who focus on covers… Through changing times, countless masterpieces have been passed down in song.
In this article, we’ve carefully selected profoundly moving cover songs performed by male artists.
You might discover something fresh even in your usual favorites.
Each one is a wonderful cover—be sure to give them a listen.
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Great cover versions of classic and popular songs sung by male artists (21–30)
I can’t put it into wordsEXILE ATSUSHI
This song, a cover of Kazumasa Oda’s classic, stays true to the original’s world while blending in ATSUSHI’s own unique sensibility.
It’s sung with great care, making it popular both among younger listeners and those who grew up with the original, and it became a major hit.
ATSUSHI’s sweet voice is truly captivating.
Listening to OliviaHanaregumi
Ami Ozaki, Anri, and other great artists have sung this song, and it still resonates in many people’s hearts.
Their cover of this track has brought a fresh breeze once again, transforming it into an incredibly cool piece! The stylish sound that evokes a southern island makes me feel faint with delight.
There’s always tomorrowUrufuruzu & Re:Japan
This song, sung by Ulfuls along with several comedians from Yoshimoto Kogyo, is still often performed on comedy shows and the like, so I think many people of all ages know it and can sing it.
The lyrics are so positive that just listening to it can instantly lift your spirits, and if you sing it at a party, everyone will get fired up together.
It’s also recommended for men who aren’t confident in their singing.
Darkening RoomElefanto Kashimashi
Here is Elephant Kashimashi’s cover of Yumi Arai’s classic song “Kageriyuku Heya” (“A Darkening Room”).
His straightforward, unadorned vocals—almost admirable in their simplicity—create an intriguing cover that seems to reveal a new world distinct from Yumi Arai’s original version.
If I can see you in my dreamsSuzuki Masayuki (Rattsu & Sutā)
This is a legendary masterpiece that has been used in many ways up to the present, including as the theme song for a Fuji TV–hosted event and as the departure melody on trains.
Its sweet, beautiful melody resonates deeply when you listen to it.
It’s popular not only among people in their forties and older, but also among younger listeners these days.
Be sure to pay attention to the harmony parts as well.
Plastic Lovetofubeats
One of the tracks included in Mariya Takeuchi’s sixth album, “VARIETY,” released in 1984, is the original song.
As you listen, the electronic sounds and tofubeats’ impassive vocals really start to grow on you, don’t they? With the revival of the city pop boom and this track trending among DJs around the world, it’s worth giving different versions a listen and comparing them!
Snow BlossomRin Yūchun
This is a cover of a classic by Mika Nakashima.
Many artists have covered this song, but this version makes it completely their own with an exceptionally beautiful voice and atmosphere that are on another level compared to other covers.
The Japanese pronunciation is also very good, which makes it sound even better.