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	PrayerNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s soul-stirring ballad, the pain of loss.
3	STAY DREAMNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		Encourages a sunk heart and helps you keep going
4	intersectionNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A poignant song portraying the missed connections in a young man and woman's love
5	to our placeNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A love song that cheerfully gets someone to forgive cheating
6	RUNNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A cool, rugged song that fits a father
7	Let’s be happyNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		Nostalgic lyrics and a gentle melody
8	You are in the middle of a shining life.Nagabuchi Tsuyoshi		Special words dedicated to students during the COVID-19 pandemic
9	JunkoNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s heartbreak song “Junko” is a masterpiece.
10	CLOSE YOUR EYESNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		The warm theme song of the movie YAMATO
11	CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		“Kanpai” is a signature song loved by a wide range of generations.
12	Soap bubbleNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		There’s a song I like more than “Tonbo.”
13	Song of the Old Man of Nishi-ShinjukuNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A heartwarming classic that sings about the life of a clumsy father
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	summer festivalNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		Inspired by Tsuyoshi’s guitar, it’s a cute song with a retro summer festival vibe.
18	sunflowerNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		Moved by the theme song of a nostalgic drama
19	oneNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A song with a beautiful melody, warm lyrics, and charming falsetto after the transfer.
20	YujiNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		Introduction and appeal of Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s classic song “Yūji”
21	It’s nothing good.Nagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A masterpiece depicting Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s teenage struggles
22	cicadaNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		This song was also released after the transfer, and the PV is...
23	FriendNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A song filled with feelings for a friend, marked by a gentle voice and memorable melody.
24	O beloved messengersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A song created after the earthquake disaster. A soothing piece imbued with strength and kindness.
25	cicadaNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		The figure of a man who, out of weakness, takes a crooked path
26	Goodbye TrainNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		The fourth album released in 1981...
27	A lone samuraiNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A memorable song I listen to on drives with my father
28	JEEPNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A Man’s Resolve and Advance Before Dawn
29	fierce loveNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		The poignant guitar sound of a movie theme song
30	bondNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A shock from the toughest, most powerful rock-style song in history
31	a long uphill slopeNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A popular singer-songwriter from Kagoshima Prefecture...
32	GraduationNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A bittersweet youth song for graduation season
33	Dreams shatteredNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A song of setback, with broken dreams and the loss of someone dear
34	Golden LionNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s fiery rock—songs that stir the soul
35	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...
36	My Very Own Merry ChristmasNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		The album “HE…” released in June 1983
37	LoserNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi cheer song that sings the fighting spirit of losers
38	familyNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A Song of Love and Bonds for Family
39	Toward TomorrowNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A powerful message of support to believe in your true self and move forward
40	Serenade of TearsNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		I like the bittersweet song I listened to while driving
41	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.
42	Hold Your Last ChanceNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		Get back up again no matter how many times you fail
43	OrangeNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		Warm nature and thoughts for loved ones
44	Mother’s SongNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A warm song that reflects on a mother’s support when moving to Tokyo
45	injured birdNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A song that heals the heart and lifts your spirits
46	12-color crayonsNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A song whose yearning and love for someone bring tears
47	GOOD-BYE YouthNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		I was captivated by the song on the Sakurajima DVD.
48	Crying hoodlumNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		An upbeat track that really shines live
49	youthNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		I started liking it after hearing it live.
50	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...
51	cherry blossomNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A classic by Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi. A piercing ballad that portrays loneliness and self-loathing.
52	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...
53	SUPER STARNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		Among Nagabuchi’s songs, this might be one of the more minor/lesser-known ones…
54	Rainy ArashiyamaNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		“Ame no Arashiyama” is Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s debut single...
55	Tokyo Youth Dawn StoryNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		Sing along to your favorite song
56	He-La He-LaNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A 1987 song by Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi that expresses conflict with society
57	Woman, sorry.Nagabuchi Tsuyoshi		Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi is among the top 10 manly men in Japan...
58	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.
59	Our NiraikanaiNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A lovely, warm song with an Okinawan musical style
60	SakurajimaNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		In this song about Sakurajima, Tsuyoshi sings with great intensity.
61	Captain of the shipNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		In Go's long song, a fervent, heartfelt longing for the times is powerfully poured in.
62	Salty crescent-moon nightNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A movie theme song, a soothing track with a wistful tone
63	It’s nothing good.Nagabuchi Tsuyoshi		Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s classic song “Rokuna Mon ja Nee”
64	Silent AfghanistanNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		The terrorist attacks that occurred simultaneously in the United States in 2001…
65	Hang in there!Nagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A compelling song that encourages in dialect
66	Nagabuchi Tsuyoshi		Packed with the masculine, gutsy charm of Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi
67	Goddess SwingNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A track from Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s album set in New York.
68	Someday’s BoyNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A ballad of a boy who bears hardships
69	Sunset SongNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A heart’s cry of love for the sunset
70	futureNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s “Island Teacher” theme song, a song of bonds
71	NEVER CHANGENagabuchi Tsuyoshi		The previous work to this song is 'Kanpai.' 'NEVER…'
72	Carp streamers in JuneNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A hidden gem by the legendary Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi. Life’s worl…
73	The way homeNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		From the days when I was singing hard-core folk songs…
74	Land of FujiNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A song by Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi themed on Mount Fuji