Akina Nakamori’s classic and popular songs

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Akina Nakamori – “Rojo -Tierra-” Teaser

Akina Nakamori, who made a comeback on the Kōhaku Uta Gassen last year after 12 years and became a hot topic.

At the end of this September, she released her milestone 50th single, “unfixable,” and with this song in hand, she might appear again this year.

The video is for “Rojo -Tierra-,” released in January 2015.

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Dachcheese “Southern Wind” SG Hall

While a solo trip for a woman abroad is full of dangers, this song overflows with a tropical resort vibe.

Since it’s from 1983, it carries a somewhat luxurious atmosphere.

In this era, Akina tended to have a slightly plump figure, and the contrast between her soft, quiet speaking voice and her resonant low singing voice was part of her appeal.

Mi Amore [Meu amor é… / My love is… ]Nakamori Akina

[Official] Akina Nakamori / Mi Amore [Meu amor e…] (~Yume~ ’91 Akina Nakamori Special Live at Makuhari Messe, July 28 & 29, 1991)

Back when everyone was distrustfully wondering, “Can an idol who doesn’t smile sweetly even sell?”, there was a woman who stuck to the path of being an idol with her cool, stylish aura.

She was always positioned as the polar opposite of Seiko Matsuda—yes, Akina Nakamori.

Mi Amore was released in 1985 and swept virtually every award that year, including the Japan Record Award.

“Mi Amore” is Spanish for “My lover is…”.

Its lyrics—“I drift through foreign lands searching for my lover; I’m like a traveler”—even evoke the Showa-era classic Ihōjin (The Stranger).

In the soaring chorus, Nakamori’s cool delivery revealed a glimpse of her as a true singer.

Mi Amore [Meu amor é…]Nakamori Akina

[Official] Akina Nakamori / Mi Amore [Meu amor e…] (~Yume~ ’91 Akina Nakamori Special Live at Makuhari Messe, July 28 & 29, 1991)

Songs with a Latin vibe are so cool, aren’t they? The one I want to introduce is “Mi Amore [Meu amor é…].” It’s her 11th single and is also known for winning the Japan Record Award.

Its biggest attraction is the melody crafted by Latin musician Naoya Matsuoka.

The key is how well you can ride that melody as you sing.

When you actually try singing it, you might get flustered because there’s some foreign language mixed in, but if you listen closely, you’ll notice the tempo isn’t all that fast.

So in fact, it’s a song that’s easy to groove to and easy to sing.

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What a romantic night.Nakamori Akina

Akina Nakamori – It’s a Romantic Night (HQ)

EPO, who scored hits as a singer-songwriter with songs like “Saturday Night is Paradise” and “U, Fu, Fu, Fu,” is a leading artist of 1980s J-pop.

Here is a song she provided to Akina Nakamori.

With both lyrics and music by EPO, this track gives the impression of stylish, urban sophistication characteristic of the era.

The alternating sections—some with a driving beat and others with a floating, airy feel—likely make it easier to express yourself when singing it at karaoke.

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Akina Nakamori Popular Songs ♪♪ J-POP BEST Hit Medley ♪♪ List of the Best Japanese Songs

This is a best-of medley by Akina Nakamori, who debuted as a popular idol singer and, with her artistic sensibility and ever-growing vocal ability recognized, has matured into a true female artist.

Contrary to her cool demeanor, her charming smile continues to captivate many people even today.

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(Official) Akina Nakamori / Futari Shizuka — from “The Murder Case of Tenka Legend” (~Yume~ ’91 Akina Nakamori Special Live at Makuhari Messe, July 28 & 29, 1991) Futari Shizuka

Akina Nakamori, who is now treated like a legendary singer, also released a hit song this year.

I didn’t know this song, but her uniquely clear, transparent voice is still intact, and it reminded me again what a wonderful artist she is.