Akina Nakamori’s classic and popular songs
We would like to introduce songs by Akina Nakamori, a female singer who debuted in 1982.
Akina Nakamori made her debut with the song “Slow Motion” in 1981 after appearing on the popular TV show “Star Tanjō!” which produced many stars at the time.
She received high acclaim not only as a singer—winning the Japan Record Award—but also as an actress, starring in television dramas.
Just before her debut, when discussion arose about what stage name to use, her agency reportedly suggested the name “Mori Asuna.” However, she declined, saying she wanted to sing under her real name, which her parents had given her.
Now please enjoy the songs of Akina Nakamori, who was immensely popular in the 1980s.
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Akina Nakamori’s classic and popular songs (21–30)
I can’t dance well.Nakamori Akina
Included on the classic album “Utahime,” this piece is a song that fully showcases Akina Nakamori’s vocal prowess.
With lyrics imbued with Yosui Inoue’s profound poetic sensibility, it gently sings of loneliness, solitude, and inner turmoil.
Originally released by Mio Takagi in July 1982 and used as the theme song for TBS’s “Friday Mystery Theater,” the song was covered by Akina Nakamori in 1994.
By adding her own interpretation, she further heightened the work’s sense of melancholy and emotional depth.
It’s a track that seeps into the heart—one you’ll want to listen to alone on a quiet night.
Close your eyes for a little excursionNakamori Akina
A mellow love song, “Close Your Eyes for a Little Excursion,” is also recommended.
It’s a track included on their third album, “Fantasy (Fantasia).” The lyrics are notably rich in metaphor, depicting a woman reflecting on memories from her past.
Try singing it while imagining “What kind of feelings is she expressing?” Overall, it has a relaxed vibe, with few high notes or intense sections, so I think it’s easy to sing.
Dear FriendNakamori Akina
I think the life of the female idol Akina Nakamori, with all its twists and turns, could truly be made into a movie or drama.
Despite her overwhelming vocal talent and string of hit singles, she somehow always seemed unhappy, and her life continued to be tumultuous.
That’s why this song makes me feel nostalgic.
EVE to the TERMINALNakamori Akina
One of the tracks included in Akina Nakamori’s four-disc CD box set “AKINA,” which features a carefully selected collection from a vast body of work.
The song “TERMINAL made no EVE” originally appeared on a concept album produced by Shizuka Ijūin, and once you know that, it sounds like a scene lifted from a larger story.
Its slightly heartrending lyrics are also noteworthy: “an unstable Christmas that foreshadows a breakup, yet the woman still can’t let go…” When sung by Nakamori, the poignancy is all the more profound.
It may not be widely known outside of her fan base, but it’s a Christmas masterpiece.
Mi Amore [Meu amor é… / My love is… ]Nakamori Akina
![Mi Amore [Meu amor é... / My love is... ]Nakamori Akina](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jiYUOS4JxFM/hqdefault.jpg)
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
Songs with a Latin vibe are really cool, aren’t they? The one I’d like to introduce is “Mi Amore [Meu amor é…].” It’s her 11th single and is also known for winning the Japan Record Award.
Its greatest charm is the melody crafted by Latin musician Naoya Matsuoka.
The key is how you ride that melody when you sing.
When you actually try to sing it, you might panic because foreign languages are 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 get into and easy to sing.
Akina Nakamori MedleyNakamori Akina
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.