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.

Playlist

The fiery soul and the roots of folk felt in Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s classic song
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	MyselfNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		Gives you a push with classic songs
2	STAY DREAMNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		Encourages a sunk heart and helps you keep going
3	PrayerNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s soul-stirring ballad, the pain of loss.
4	intersectionNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A poignant song portraying the missed connections in a young man and woman's love
5	Let’s be happyNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		Nostalgic lyrics and a gentle melody
6	RUNNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A cool, rugged song that fits a father
7	to our placeNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A love song that cheerfully gets someone to forgive cheating
8	It’s nothing good.Nagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A masterpiece depicting Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s teenage struggles
9	CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		“Kanpai” is a signature song loved by a wide range of generations.
10	JunkoNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s heartbreak song “Junko” is a masterpiece.
11	CLOSE YOUR EYESNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		The warm theme song of the movie YAMATO
12	Soap bubbleNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		There’s a song I like more than “Tonbo.”
13	Nagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A commercial introducing a nature-rich cemetery visited by motorcycle
14	bare faceNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s early beautiful folk rock song
15	dragonflyNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		Tsuyoshi’s signature songs that were drama theme songs
16	Wandering Love SongNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		I like famous folk songs.
17	Song of the Old Man of Nishi-ShinjukuNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A heartwarming classic that sings about the life of a clumsy father
18	oneNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A song with a beautiful melody, warm lyrics, and charming falsetto after the transfer.
19	YujiNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		Introduction and appeal of Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s classic song “Yūji”
20	summer festivalNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		Inspired by Tsuyoshi’s guitar, it’s a cute song with a retro summer festival vibe.
21	sunflowerNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		Moved by the theme song of a nostalgic drama
22	You are in the middle of a shining life.Nagabuchi Tsuyoshi		Special words dedicated to students during the COVID-19 pandemic
23	cicadaNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		This song was also released after the transfer, and the PV is...
24	O beloved messengersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A song created after the earthquake disaster. A soothing piece imbued with strength and kindness.
25	FriendNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A song filled with feelings for a friend, marked by a gentle voice and memorable melody.
26	Dreams shatteredNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A song of setback, with broken dreams and the loss of someone dear
27	cicadaNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		The figure of a man who, out of weakness, takes a crooked path
28	You only live once, so if you’re going to be reborn, do it while you’re still alive.Nagabuchi Tsuyoshi		Debuting in 1977, they have worked on many famous songs...
29	A lone samuraiNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A memorable song I listen to on drives with my father
30	Hold Your Last ChanceNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		Get back up again no matter how many times you fail
31	Toward TomorrowNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A powerful message of support to believe in your true self and move forward
32	Crying hoodlumNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		An upbeat track that really shines live
33	fierce loveNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		The poignant guitar sound of a movie theme song
34	bondNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A shock from the toughest, most powerful rock-style song in history
35	It’s nothing good.Nagabuchi Tsuyoshi		Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s classic song “Rokuna Mon ja Nee”
36	Goodbye TrainNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		The fourth album released in 1981...
37	My Very Own Merry ChristmasNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		The album “HE…” released in June 1983
38	Someday’s BoyNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A ballad of a boy who bears hardships
39	LoserNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi cheer song that sings the fighting spirit of losers
40	NEVER CHANGENagabuchi Tsuyoshi		The previous work to this song is 'Kanpai.' 'NEVER…'
41	SUPER STARNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		Among Nagabuchi’s songs, this might be one of the more minor/lesser-known ones…
42	He-La He-LaNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A 1987 song by Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi that expresses conflict with society
43	GraduationNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A bittersweet youth song for graduation season
44	a long uphill slopeNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A popular singer-songwriter from Kagoshima Prefecture...
45	familyNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A Song of Love and Bonds for Family
46	JEEPNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A Man’s Resolve and Advance Before Dawn
47	Golden LionNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s fiery rock—songs that stir the soul
48	OrangeNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		Warm nature and thoughts for loved ones
49	It doesn’t matter if it’s clumsy or awkward. What’s important is that I want to convey my feelings to you—this pure emotion, and nothing else.Nagabuchi Tsuyoshi		Since their debut in 1977, they have continued to be active...
50	I’m glad it wasn’t a sneeze.Nagabuchi Tsuyoshi		Although the musical style is complex, the content is cute and up-tempo. The chorus is memorable.
51	Our NiraikanaiNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A lovely, warm song with an Okinawan musical style
52	SakurajimaNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		In this song about Sakurajima, Tsuyoshi sings with great intensity.
53	Mother’s SongNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A warm song that reflects on a mother’s support when moving to Tokyo
54	injured birdNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A song that heals the heart and lifts your spirits
55	12-color crayonsNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A song whose yearning and love for someone bring tears
56	Captain of the shipNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		In Go's long song, a fervent, heartfelt longing for the times is powerfully poured in.
57	GOOD-BYE YouthNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		I was captivated by the song on the Sakurajima DVD.
58	Salty crescent-moon nightNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A movie theme song, a soothing track with a wistful tone
59	Serenade of TearsNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		I like the bittersweet song I listened to while driving
60	Hang in there!Nagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A compelling song that encourages in dialect
61	Silent AfghanistanNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		The terrorist attacks that occurred simultaneously in the United States in 2001…
62	Nagabuchi Tsuyoshi		Packed with the masculine, gutsy charm of Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi
63	You only live once, so if you want to be reborn, do it while you’re alive.Nagabuchi Tsuyoshi		If you were to be reborn, cherish and live in the present.
64	Goddess SwingNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A track from Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s album set in New York.
65	cherry blossomNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A classic by Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi. A piercing ballad that portrays loneliness and self-loathing.
66	It’s not the bottom of the ninth inning in life yet.Nagabuchi Tsuyoshi		There's still plenty of life left, so don't just play out a dead rubber...
67	Sunset SongNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A heart’s cry of love for the sunset
68	futureNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s “Island Teacher” theme song, a song of bonds
69	Carp streamers in JuneNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A hidden gem by the legendary Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi. Life’s worl…
70	Rainy ArashiyamaNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		“Ame no Arashiyama” is Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s debut single...
71	The way homeNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		From the days when I was singing hard-core folk songs…
72	Tokyo Youth Dawn StoryNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		Sing along to your favorite song
73	youthNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		I started liking it after hearing it live.
74	Land of FujiNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A song by Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi themed on Mount Fuji
75	Woman, sorry.Nagabuchi Tsuyoshi		Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi is among the top 10 manly men in Japan...