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)
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.
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!
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.
to youHAN-KUN
This is a cover of MONGOL800’s classic song “Anata ni” by HUN-KUN, the vocalist of the Japanese reggae group Shonan no Kaze.
While the original is a classic by a melodic hardcore band, this version is arranged with a reggae ska rhythm, making the melody stand out even more than in the original.
The call-and-response interjections also do a fantastic job of lifting the vibe!
Daydream BelieverTHE TIMERS
This is a song originally released by the Monkees in 1967, but among people who don’t know that era, some may think it’s a song by THE TIMERS led by Kiyoshiro Imawano.
Since it was used in many commercials, starting with 7-Eleven, it’s a song that tends to be remembered together with Kiyoshiro’s voice.
