Miyuki Nakajima’s Masterpieces: A Showcase of the Timeless Gems That Defined an Era

4.2.3Nakajima Miyuki

4.2.3.

This is “4.2.3.” from Miyuki Nakajima’s 1998 album “Become My Child,” by an artist known for many hit songs.

It was written with the Japanese embassy residence hostage crisis in Peru as its motif.

An unconventional work by Nakajima, it conveys the misery and powerlessness seen through the television screen.

It’s a highly message-driven song that faithfully reflects in its lyrics what she thought while watching TV.

the state of the worldNakajima Miyuki

World Affairs - Miyuki Nakajima Cover by XXkurage

I first heard this song when I was a student.

It starts with the chorus singing the refrain, without Miyuki’s voice, which gave me a strange feeling.

This song also became the reason I learned the word “Sprechchor” for the first time.

makeupNakajima Miyuki

Makeup Miyuki Nakajima - by soko -

I think this song perfectly captures a woman’s heart.

At the very, very end, when she’s decided to say goodbye, she still wants to be thought of as “beautiful”… It’s the feeling of: here stands the queen of heartbreak songs, Miyuki Nakajima! I once heard her manager say, “Miyuki is always in love,” and I’m sure that’s exactly right.

Airport LogNakajima Miyuki

Airport Log

Set in an airport where departures and farewells intersect, this memorable song by Miyuki Nakajima delicately portrays the drama of human emotion.

It was included as the B-side to the single “Namida -Made in tears-” released in October 1988.

Its warmth, reflecting the longing for one’s hometown and the bonds that keep hearts connected despite distance, resonates with the local pride of Hiroshima’s residents.

It is a song that quietly stays close to the hearts of those who have left their hometown and miss Hiroshima, or who are experiencing a farewell with someone dear.

Song of WheatNakajima Miyuki

Miyuki Nakajima “Song of Wheat” Music Video (Short Ver.) [Official]

This song, which takes wheat that grows after being trampled as its theme—I’m sure the theme was chosen to fit the drama—has a refreshing, pleasant feel that makes you want to become a person as straight and upright as the wheat.

I think it’s one of the cheering songs that Miyuki Nakajima is giving us “now.”

Tell Me，SisterNakajima Miyuki

Miyuki Nakajima - Tell Me, Sister Cover by XXkurage

Miyuki Nakajima’s “Tell Me, Sister.” There are sisters who, despite being born to the same parents, look completely different and have totally different personalities, aren’t there? In such circumstances, it might be inevitable for one of them to feel jealous.

How would you feel if someone told you, “You’re fine just the way you are,” at a time like that? Why not listen to the song and think about it yourself?

As if singing a Christmas songNakajima Miyuki

Like singing a Christmas song - Miyuki Nakajima [cover]

This is a Christmas song by Miyuki Nakajima, included on the album “Utadokoro (Uta-goyomi)” released in 1987.

It portrays Christmas as a very special day, and many people may find it relatable.

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