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


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