The fiery soul and the roots of folk felt in Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s classic song
Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi continues to breathe a fiery soul into the Japanese music scene.
Since his 1977 debut, he has freely expressed profound messages through his powerful voice and moving lyrics.
The hope embedded in “Kampai” and “Himawari,” the heartrending feelings in “Gekiai,” and the deep love for “Family”—each song carries messages that continue to resonate with our lives.
Here, we present the gems of Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s music, forged as he has carved out new horizons with a vocal style often described as a cry from the soul.
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The fiery spirit and the roots of folk felt in Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s masterpieces (51–60)
It’s not the bottom of the ninth inning in life yet.Nagabuchi Tsuyoshi
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.
Rainy ArashiyamaNagabuchi Tsuyoshi
“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…
Tokyo Youth Dawn StoryNagabuchi Tsuyoshi
A song I used to listen to a lot while driving.
Before I knew it, every time the chorus came on, I found myself singing along, and even as someone from Tokyo I sang like I totally got it (lol).
This song is an upbeat, positive track that really sticks in your head.
youthNagabuchi Tsuyoshi
I heard this song live for the first time and instantly fell in love with it! I’m pretty sure Tsuyoshi also provided this song to TOKIO.
When the original artist Tsuyoshi sings it himself, the coolness is on a whole different level (lol).
This song is also perfect for driving—so cool!
Woman, sorry.Nagabuchi Tsuyoshi
I think Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi ranks among the top ten most masculine men in Japan.
I used to think, “Even Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi apologizes to women, huh,” but actually that makes him even more manly.
The way he casually, almost playfully apologizes fits perfectly with the cool image Japanese men aspire to.
Among Nagabuchi’s songs, I think this is an easy-to-listen-to, upbeat number.