Special Feature: Name Songs — Masterpieces with Names Sung by Artists

DancerFukkun:)Tatsuki Fukuda
Primarily active in Tokyo, I have experience as a backup dancer for artists, a music video dancer, and a commercial dancer. I continue to work as a dancer while also engaging in article production. After discovering Michael Jackson in junior high school, I began dancing in my second year of high school. Since starting dance, in addition to the J-Pop and Japanese rock I had been listening to, I began exploring Western R&B, rap, alternative music, and other tracks commonly used for dance. In elementary school, I spent three years in a choir, and because I love singing, I often go to karaoke for fun. These days, I enjoy a wide range of music, from Japanese rock and rap to K-pop.
Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

Timeless masterpieces with names woven into them—songs that resonate and that everyone has heard at least once.

From sweet love songs filled with feelings for someone special to tracks that reflect on the very idea of a name, they capture a wide range of emotions.

The hidden stories behind each song are captivating, too.

This time, we’re showcasing a curated selection of unforgettable songs that put “names” in the spotlight!

They’re all gems that will make you want to swap in the name of someone dear to you, so be sure to find your own favorite track!

[Name Songs Special] Masterpieces with Names Sung by Artists (61–70)

Sergio EchigoRin to shite Shigure

Sergio Echigo

Sergio EchigoRin to shite Shigure

While many people are drawn to songs that weave in personal names, this release from Ling tosite sigure presents a unique world by using the name of well-known soccer commentator Sergio Echigo as its title.

Released in July 2006 as a track on the album “Feeling your UFO,” the song captivates with poetic imagery born from abstract lyrics and intense guitar riffs.

Dusk-lit landscapes, regrets about the past, and a sense of loss are vividly portrayed through the twin vocals of TK and 345.

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Takashi-kunMoriyama Naotaro

Takashi-kun Naotaro Moriyama

Takashi-kunMoriyama Naotaro

It’s a song included on Naotaro Moriyama’s concept album “Rare Tracks vol.1,” released in 2010.

The album features newly recorded versions of songs that had previously been shelved, and this particular track is about Moriyama’s on-site manager, Takashi Sekiguchi.

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Dear John Lennon,Magokoro Burazāzu

Magokoro Brothers - Dear John Lennon

Dear John Lennon,Magokoro Burazāzu

A unique song written in the form of a letter to a legendary musician.

Released by Magokoro Brothers in June 1996, the track portrays a bygone superstar who championed love and peace, blending occasional irony with deep respect.

It was also included on the album “GREAT ADVENTURE” and reached No.

57 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.

Though some provocative expressions sparked controversy at the time, the song resonates with many listeners as a work imbued with a sincere devotion to music.

It’s a classic recommended for those who want to explore the history of rock music or seek timeless, universal messages.

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Akiko of the Starry SkyHikawa Kiyoshi

Kiyoshi Hikawa / Akiko of the Starry Sky [Official]

Akiko of the Starry SkyHikawa Kiyoshi

It was released in 2002 as Kiyoshi Hikawa’s fifth single.

The song reached No.

3 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and includes lyrics that reference famous sights in Kyushu, Hikawa’s hometown region.

With evocative, scenic imagery, it is considered one of Kiyoshi Hikawa’s signature songs.

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Nameamazarashi

amazarashi 'Name' Short Version.

Nameamazarashi

Amazarashi is a band centered around Hiromu Akita, who lives in Aomori Prefecture.

Their music is characterized by spoken-word-like vocals and lyrics that resonate with the heart.

This song features vocals with a strong will that contrasts with its relaxed tempo, and it helps you notice the important things you tend to lose sight of when you’re too worried about how others see you.

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