Keizo Nakanishi’s approachable hit songs and fan favorites
Singer-songwriter Keizo Nakanishi is known for composing signature songs like “Woman,” ZOO’s hit “Choo Choo TRAIN” (later covered by EXILE and a social phenomenon), and Black Biscuits’ “Timing.” His clear, resonant voice blends elements of Black music such as R&B and soul, while remaining catchy, approachable, and effortlessly cool—one of his key charms.
His 2006 song “Boyoyon March,” released for NHK’s Okaasan to Issho, is also beloved.
Here, we’ll introduce Keizo Nakanishi’s celebrated and popular tracks that embody his motto of “bringing energy through song.”
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Keizo Nakanishi’s friendly hit and popular songs (11–20)
TimingNakanishi Keizō
Here is a song that Keizo Nakanishi composed for the TV program unit Black Biscuits.
After Black Biscuits released it and it became a hit, the composer Keizo Nakanishi later released it as a self-cover.
The Nakanishi version features a tighter arrangement with a horn section, giving it a more stylish feel, in my opinion.
Ticket To ParadiseNakanishi Keizō
It’s an ultra-catchy, pop, and high-energy track that just screams “This is Keizo Nakanishi!” I’m blown away by his vocal control—he hits the high notes without hesitation, exactly as intended.
And that chorus? Irresistible—you can’t help but hum along and dance to it!
I won’t forget that sky.Nakanishi Keizō
This is a song about seeing off a girlfriend you parted with so she could pursue her dreams, released as the sixth single in 1992.
It instantly makes you feel as if you’ve slipped back in time.
Bittersweet yet nostalgic memories come flooding back, and you can’t help but wonder, “I hope she’s doing well.” If only we could be the kind of people who support our loved ones’ dreams with such a generous heart.
It’s a ballad filled with the kind of warmth and magnanimity characteristic of Mr.
Nakanishi, with a clear, uplifting atmosphere that feels like it’s pushing the two of them toward their future.
The days we spent together surely will never fade.
Tomorrow will surely be a good day.Nakanishi Keizō
As the positive title suggests, both the vibe and the lyrics are bright and forward-looking.
Even if you mess up at work or feel down after a fight with your partner or friends, listening to this song might give you the courage to take that first step! It’s a highly recommended track for someone like you!
Love is a Heart of FireNakanishi Keizō
Although it’s medium-tempo, as you’d expect from Keizo Nakanishi, it has great rhythm and an infectious groove.
The chorus gives a huge sense of uplift that makes you want to sing along with everyone, and it almost feels like listening to Western pop.
It’s the kind of song I’d love to keep on repeat while driving!
The Heartless StairsNakanishi Keizō
A track overflowing with feelings for a loved one.
Released as a single in 1994, it features Toshinori Yonekura as a guest vocalist.
The call-and-response between Nakanishi and Yonekura creates a sophisticated, adult mood.
It’s a love song packed with the emotions of a man who wants to dash down the emergency stairs to stop his girlfriend as she rides the elevator away.
While Nakanishi is often associated with ballads, his outstanding vocal ability makes these groove-driven, subtly sultry songs incredibly cool as well.
It’s the kind of track you’ll want to play on a drive.
Keizo Nakanishi’s Friendly Classics and Popular Songs (21–30)
Eternal NameNakanishi Keizō
For a Keizo Nakanishi song, this one keeps the vocals relatively low; while his high tones are captivating, the gentle, resonant lows give it a calm, reassuring feel.
That said, right before the final chorus you still get to fully enjoy his signature voice! Personally, I’ve never found a song that mentions “shooting star” to be a miss.