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Hit and popular songs by My Little Lover

Here’s a song by My Little Lover, which is now the solo project of akko, who serves as the vocalist.

When the group first formed, they were a trio with official members on guitar and keyboards.

At that time, the keyboardist was Takeshi Kobayashi, who now also produces Mr.

Children, and My Little Lover’s music was hugely popular from their debut.

Whether you’re a longtime fan or a first-time listener, please take your time and give it a careful listen.

My Little Lover’s classic and popular songs (41–50)

Parasol (Japanese beauty?)Mairitoru Rabā

Released on April 18, 2001.

A song in My Little Lover’s signature style, like a clear summer sky.

It was used in a Calpis Water commercial.

Along with the previous single “shooting star,” it was a lead single for the album “Topics,” which was released in May of the same year.

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Man & WomanMairitoru Rabā

Their debut single, released on May 1, 1995.

The group initially started as a duo consisting of akko, a music college graduate, and guitarist Fujii, but producer Takeshi Kobayashi later joined as a member starting with their first album.

With the support of Kobayashi—who also produced Mr.

Children—the debut became a near-million-selling hit.

It peaked at No.

7 on the Oricon chart and sold 917,000 copies.

With its catchy melody, lyrics that resonated with young women, and husky vocals, it truly showcased My Little Lover’s essence.

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Private eyesMairitoru Rabā

Released on November 12, 1997.

It’s an experimental track with a strong techno flavor that begins with sampled vocals.

Around this time, I was trying different types of songs with each release.

It peaked at No.

8 and sold 98,000 copies.

It was the only single not included on the first best-of album released in 2001, though it was included on the second best-of album.

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contrailMairitoru Rabā

My Little Lover / Vapor Trail (Hikoukigumo)
contrailMairitoru Rabā

Released on October 12, 2011.

The theme song for the NHK drama “Last Money.” My Little Lover has quite a few songs that evoke a clear, refreshing sky, and this track is a ballad with that same feel.

It’s a different song from Yumi Arai’s “Hiko-ki Gumo,” but the coupling track includes a cover of a song by Yumi Arai.

It peaked at No.

40 and sold 1,000 copies.

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LabyrinthMairitoru Rabā

Released on March 12, 2008 (Heisei 20).

Peaked at No.

60, 2,000 copies sold.

Although it was used in a Bourbon commercial, it isn’t a bright song—in fact, as the title “Labyrinth” suggests, it has a rather melancholy feel.

It’s not slow, and it’s not unpleasant to the ear; many of My Little Lover’s recent songs have this kind of vibe.

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initialsMairitoru Rabā

Released on April 9, 2008 (Heisei 20).

The second in a consecutive release, it has a refreshing, light feel in contrast to the previous work.

Since it was used as the ending theme for TBS’s “Koisuru Hanikami,” it has an extremely positive vibe.

It peaked at No.

47, with sales of 2,000 copies.

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