Chiharu Matsuyama’s masterpieces and popular songs

A song I made for youMatsuyama Chiharu

A song I made for you

This is the title track from Chiharu Matsuyama’s debut album, released in 1977.

With its simple melody and straightforward lyrics about love, this song leaves a very positive impression, and both the tune and the words are easy to remember.

Singing it can give the impression that you’re earnest and single-minded, so it’s best to perform it without embellishment or affectation—just as you are.

Strongly associated with Matsuyama’s youth, it’s an irresistible track for longtime fans.

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Sing a SongMatsuyama Chiharu

Yes Coke Yes Chiharu Matsuyama ♪SING A SONG

Nowadays, when you think of a singer from Hokkaido known for his shaved head and sharp tongue, it’s Chiharu Matsuyama.

Back when he still had a full head of hair, his song “Sing a Song” was chosen as the image song for the 1983 “’83 Coca-Cola” campaign and was also used in a commercial in which he appeared himself.

GraduationMatsuyama Chiharu

Graduation / Chiharu Matsuyama

The intro of the song “Sotsugyo” flows slowly, as if looking back on memories from school days, and then shifts to an up-tempo, refreshing feel that expresses a heart buoyed by dreams for the future.

It’s included as the B-side of the sixth single “Mado,” released in March 1979.

To youMatsuyama Chiharu

You (Chiharu Matsuyama) Chiharu Takamatsu

Nicknamed the “Flame Stopper,” Tsuda Tsunemi, a former Hiroshima Toyo Carp star, fired up the ballpark with his passionate performances.

While still an active player, he was struck by illness and forced into a battle for his life.

The song “Kimi ni” is sung by Chiharu Matsuyama with heartfelt emotions for Tsuda Tsunemi.

A song I made for youMatsuyama Chiharu

A Song I Wrote for You Chiharu Matsuyama

With a beautiful melody played by the violin, the prelude begins; “A Song Made for You” is a warm, heartfelt love song.

It is a track from Chiharu Matsuyama’s first album, A Song Made for You, released in June 1977.

Look at meMatsuyama Chiharu

Look at me (again)

“Look at Me” is a beautiful, passionate song that makes the most of Chiharu Matsuyama’s signature high, pure voice, and fervently conveys the sincere, single-minded feelings of a woman who lives for love.

The song was included on Chiharu’s second album, “Konna Yoru wa,” released in January 1978.

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Town Chiharu Matsuyama

“Machi” is a song I recommend listening to when you feel lonely and alone.

Despite being an outstanding student who graduated at the top of her class in high school, Chiharu grew up in a family that was not well-off and gave up on university to help her struggling family.

After graduating, she went to the city to work with the help of relatives, experiencing many hardships and pains.

“Machi” delicately captures the scenery of a lonely, aching heart amid the bustle of the big city.