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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.”

Playlist

Keizo Nakanishi’s approachable hit songs and fan favorites
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1eastYou And INakanishi Keizō
You And INakanishi Keizōplay_arrow
Funky eighth single
2eastBoyoyon MarchNakanishi Keizō
Boyoyon MarchNakanishi Keizōplay_arrow
The Boyoyon March is a classic beloved by both children and adults.
3eastChoo Choo TRAINNakanishi Keizō
Choo Choo TRAINNakanishi Keizōplay_arrow
Keizo Nakanishi composed Choo Choo Train
4eastA.C.E.Nakanishi Keizō
A.C.E.Nakanishi Keizōplay_arrow
A tribute song to Jackson 5's ABC
5eastGlory DaysNakanishi Keizō
Glory DaysNakanishi Keizōplay_arrow
The Yoyogi Seminar TV commercial song from the album “Steps.”
6eastRAINSCAPENakanishi Keizō
RAINSCAPENakanishi Keizōplay_arrow
Funky guitar and high-pitched vocals
7eastKiss,Merry X’masNakanishi Keizō
Kiss,Merry X'masNakanishi Keizōplay_arrow
A love song that feels like Christmas
8eastWomanNakanishi Keizō
WomanNakanishi Keizōplay_arrow
A signature song by Keizo Nakanishi that serves as a cheer song for women
9eastSleepless longingNakanishi Keizō
Sleepless longingNakanishi Keizōplay_arrow
Keizo Nakanishi's love ballad
10eastshooting starNakanishi Keizō
shooting starNakanishi Keizōplay_arrow
A song that sings of love for a precious person
11eastA Whiter Shade of PaleNakanishi Keizō
A Whiter Shade of PaleNakanishi Keizōplay_arrow
A nostalgic medium-tempo ballad of memories
12eastNext dreamNakanishi Keizō
Next dreamNakanishi Keizōplay_arrow
A song included on the album “Genetic”
13eastOnly one loveNakanishi Keizō
Only one loveNakanishi Keizōplay_arrow
A fine song with a heartrending chorus melody
14eastLight it at nightNakanishi Keizō
Light it at nightNakanishi Keizōplay_arrow
A ballad that sings of bittersweet feelings for you
15eastTimingNakanishi Keizō
TimingNakanishi Keizōplay_arrow
Keizo Nakanishi covers a song by Black Biscuits
16eastTicket To ParadiseNakanishi Keizō
Ticket To ParadiseNakanishi Keizōplay_arrow
Praising the vocal prowess in Keizo Nakanishi’s pop songs
17eastI won’t forget that sky.Nakanishi Keizō
I won't forget that sky.Nakanishi Keizōplay_arrow
A song seeing off the girlfriend I broke up with for my dreams
18eastTomorrow will surely be a good day.Nakanishi Keizō
Tomorrow will surely be a good day.Nakanishi Keizōplay_arrow
A Song of Courage to Rise from Failure
19eastLove is a Heart of FireNakanishi Keizō
Love is a Heart of FireNakanishi Keizō
Keizo Nakanishi’s upbeat songs
20eastThe Heartless StairsNakanishi Keizō
The Heartless StairsNakanishi Keizōplay_arrow
A love song that sings about feelings for the person you like
21eastEternal NameNakanishi Keizō
Eternal NameNakanishi Keizōplay_arrow
The captivating low and high tones of Keizo Nakanishi’s singing voice
22eastUnrequited Love BirthdayNakanishi Keizō
Unrequited Love BirthdayNakanishi Keizō
A unique vibe with slap bass technique
23eastThe Last RainNakanishi Keizō
The Last RainNakanishi Keizōplay_arrow
For many years, it had become synonymous with men’s heartbreak songs, and then…
24eastYou sting my eyesNakanishi Keizō
You sting my eyesNakanishi Keizōplay_arrow
A catchy song about bittersweet love
25eastTiny PlanetNakanishi Keizō
Tiny PlanetNakanishi Keizōplay_arrow
Someone who loves the scenery of Tokyo wants to show it to someone special.
26eastSleepless ThoughtsNakanishi Keizō
Sleepless ThoughtsNakanishi Keizōplay_arrow
Released in 1993 as Keizo Nakanishi’s 9th single…
27eastBoyoyon March (With Mother)Nakanishi Keizō
Boyoyon March (With Mother)Nakanishi Keizōplay_arrow
The children’s program on NHK Educational TV, “Okaasa…
28eastThe star where you areNakanishi Keizō
The star where you areNakanishi Keizōplay_arrow
A synth track. The desire to protect the one I love.
29eastearly springNakanishi Keizō
early springNakanishi Keizōplay_arrow
In a love song, instilling a resolve for love
30eastWhy GoodbyeNakanishi Keizō
Why GoodbyeNakanishi Keizōplay_arrow
A pleasant song with male–female harmony
31eastAs time goes byNakanishi Keizō
As time goes byNakanishi Keizōplay_arrow
Many of Kenji Sawada’s famous songs
32eastEternal Missed ConnectionsNakanishi Keizō
Eternal Missed ConnectionsNakanishi Keizōplay_arrow
Funky vocals and an up-tempo track
33eastTangerine EyesNakanishi Keizō
Tangerine EyesNakanishi Keizōplay_arrow
Introduction to Keizo Nakanishi's debut song
34east2 A.M.Nakanishi Keizō
2 A.M.Nakanishi Keizōplay_arrow
A song where the singing seeps into the rhythm of the second hand
35eastFEEL MENakanishi Keizō
FEEL MENakanishi Keizōplay_arrow
Keizo Nakanishi’s groove-filled singing
36eastPrecious LoveNakanishi Keizō
Precious LoveNakanishi Keizōplay_arrow
A song that sings of my love for you, my dear
37eastDiamond RainNakanishi Keizō
Diamond RainNakanishi Keizōplay_arrow
A song that builds excitement
38eastLove is nowNakanishi Keizō
Love is nowNakanishi Keizōplay_arrow
A funky song with a message
39eastWish Upon a StarNakanishi Keizō
Wish Upon a StarNakanishi Keizōplay_arrow
A song about regret and the limits of imagination