Nagori-yuki: Popular Cover Song
Released in 1974 as a song by the folk group Kaguyahime, “Nagori Yuki” remains one of those timeless classics that’s still being sung today.
Folk singer Iruka covered the song in 1975, which propelled “Nagori Yuki” to even greater popularity.
Since then, this masterpiece has been loved and continually covered by many artists! In this article, we’ll introduce some of those versions.
The song has been covered across genres—enka, rock, and pop—so be sure to compare them and find which artist’s cover you like best!
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‘Nagori-yuki’ Popular Cover Songs (11–20)
Lingering SnowHirahara Ayaka
It can only be described as outstanding.
Beyond her remarkable vocal ability, Shozo Ise, who composed “Nagori Yuki,” was a major hit-maker of the time.
Although it’s a classic from the Showa era, it still shines in Reiwa, and I imagine it will continue to be covered by many artists, including Ayaka Hirahara.
It’s truly a beautifully subdued and refined performance.
Highly recommended.
Lingering SnowKawamura Ryuuichi
This is a cover by Ryuichi Kawamura, the vocalist of LUNA SEA.
While it’s arranged in a rock ballad style and incorporates piano, it brilliantly preserves the beauty of the original.
It’s packed with charms not found in the original, such as his distinctive, slightly idiosyncratic vocal delivery and sultry vibrato.
The vocals are, of course, very compelling, but the guitar is also incredibly cool—be sure to give that a close listen as well.
Lingering SnowMei Jei & Minami Kousetsu
Even if they know “Nagori Yuki,” many people probably don’t realize it’s a song by the band that included Kōsetsu Minami.
This cross-generational collaboration is just wonderful.
Kōsetsu Minami’s ageless, lovely voice and May J.’s clear, translucent vocals are a perfect match.
It’s an outstanding performance—I highly recommend it.
Lingering Snowaiko & kiroro
This is a cover by two popular singers who have performed on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
I think the selling point of this cover is the harmonies that only these two can create.
The harmony woven by their gentle voices is truly beautiful.
You can almost see the poignant scene of falling snow.
Lingering SnowMoriguchi Hiroko
Yasuko Moriguchi is strongly associated with lively kayōkyoku pop songs.
But in this cover, she delivers a gentle, heartfelt ballad.
It’s a song that showcases her glossy, tender voice.
Her expressive power in “Nagori Yuki” wonderfully draws out the poignancy.
It grabs your heart and is so captivating that before you know it, you’ve listened all the way to the end.
In conclusion
I introduced many covers of Kaguya-hime’s classic song “Nagori Yuki.” You might have been surprised to see such a star-studded lineup of artists covering it.
It moved me again to realize just how loved and often sung this song is.
Since the covers are arranged in a variety of styles, please be sure to listen and compare each one!