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

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.

Fingerstyle singing and playing of the classic ‘Ito’Nakajima Miyuki

Wedding reception performance [piano and vocals] — “Ito” by Miyuki Nakajima

How about doing a guitar or piano sing-along of a well-known classic that fits the scene? A gentle, mellow song would be nice, and an upbeat one that gets everyone singing along would be great too.

Miyuki Nakajima’s “Ito” is also popular as a wedding song.

It’s loved across generations, so it’s a recommended choice for a sing-along.

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Stars on EarthNakajima Miyuki

Stars on the Ground / Miyuki Nakajima [Official]

From the very beginning, I’m drawn in by the powerful singing.

I’m still struggling to grasp Miyuki’s feelings in these difficult lyrics.

Are we stars? Can we become stars? I wish I could ask Miyuki.

I suppose the answer lies within this song…

wicked womanNakajima Miyuki

Reika Tomita “Wicked Woman” (Miyuki Nakajima) 2013.7.27 @ Nagoya Street

When I listen to this song, I’m instantly transported back to how I felt in high school.

It’s so quintessentially Miyuki: a sorrowful woman who can’t quite play the role of a “bad girl,” which even to my younger self felt heartbreaking.

The long hours spent in the hotel lobby… I was drawn into the lyrics, wishing that someday she would find happiness.

BirthNakajima Miyuki

Miyuki Nakajima “Birth” / Uotaka Michiru

It seems to be Miyuki Nakajima’s policy not to talk about how her lyrics came to be.

However, the song Tanjou (Birth) sounds like an encouragement anthem for people grieving over heartbreak or some kind of parting.

Even if it’s a broken heart, the song conveys the idea that by knowing love, a person truly becomes human in the deepest sense.

Fight!Nakajima Miyuki

Miyuki Nakajima Fight!!

A cheering song from Miyuki Nakajima to everyone who is living each day to the fullest.

It has been covered by a lineup of distinguished artists, including Takuro Yoshida, Noriyuki Makihara, and Masaharu Fukuyama.

This work was released in 1994 as a double A-side single together with the hit song “Sora to Kimi no Aida ni” (Between the Sky and You).

I’m totally head over heels for you.Nakajima Miyuki

Miyuki Nakajima – Bari Horetónze (Deeply in Love) Cover by XXkurage

This is a song by Miyuki Nakajima that portrays the fiery Hakata woman as imagined by people from other regions.

The slightly hard rock–like arrangement seems to stoke that heat.

The lyrics contain many voiced consonants, which give the song even more drive.

In any case, it’s a song that conveys an unstoppable surge of infatuation.

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