The fiery soul and the roots of folk felt in Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s classic song

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Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi – Goddess Swing (from “ARENA TOUR 2010-2011 TRY AGAIN”)

“Megami no Swing” (“Goddess’s Swing”) is a song included on Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s 22nd album, “TRY AGAIN,” released in 2010.

The song is set in New York.

Its lyrics evoke a young person’s dream world, as if singing while standing in the heart of New York.

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Sakura

It’s a masterpiece that exudes the melancholy of a man feeling lonely on a night by himself.

It’s a song by Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi, a singer-songwriter from Kagoshima Prefecture, included on his 21st album “FRIENDS,” released in 2009.

There are times when you catch yourself thinking, “I’m jealous of the way that person lives,” right? And compared to that, you end up sinking into self-loathing.

It’s a piercing ballad that traces memories while reflecting on the night cherry blossoms.

Be sure to listen to it on a spring evening while taking a walk.

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Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi – Yuji (from ARENA TOUR 2010-2011 TRY AGAIN)

Life still has plenty left; we’re not playing a dead rubber, nor are we nearing the bottom of the ninth! From here, we can turn things around as much as we want! These are words that rouse everyone.

It’s fine to give up when you die—until then, you’ve got to keep running.

That’s what they make you feel.

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Sunset Song

It seems that sunsets make people feel longing.

I’ve started walking my own path alone, but a glimpse of the sunset suddenly makes me think of the one I love and want to see them.

Nagabuchi’s torn, aching voice makes the feelings for my lover even more poignant.

It feels as though the sunset has shown me my weary, real self.

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Mirai

It’s a single by Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi released in May 2013, which ranked 15th on the Oricon weekly chart.

It was used as the theme song for NHK’s broadcast “Shima no Sensei” (Island Teacher).

It’s a song that conveys the bonds between people.

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Carp streamers in June

A hidden gem by the legendary Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi.

Its appeal lies in the superb lyrics that portray the harshness of life and the fleeting, fragile days with a lover, likening them to a late-arriving koinobori (carp streamer).

While koinobori usually evoke a peaceful image, this song turns that on its head, instead inspiring an image of the strength to live against the current.

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Arashiyama in the Rain (Cover, Audio: Live Guitar + Programming)

“Ame no Arashiyama” was Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s debut single, released on February 25, 1977.

Back then, Nagabuchi had a strong folk influence, and unlike now, he was slender with a clear, translucent singing voice.

There’s even a rumor that he disliked that voice so much he gargled alcohol to ruin his throat…