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

A Color Without a Nameaobouzu

[PV] aobozu “Color Without a Name”

Aobozu is a four-member band from Kanagawa Prefecture.

These days, each member is also actively pursuing individual projects.

This song features a gentle, mellow melody, vocals that are both tender and powerful, and relatable lyrics that blend into a beautiful harmony.

It’s a classic that has long been beloved by fans.

Laura’s Scarred BodyGōruden Bonbā

Golden Bomber “Lola no Kizudarake” MV

Golden Bomber is a visual-kei “air band” consisting of four members: Sho Kiryuin, Yutaka Kyan, Jun Utahiroba, and Kenji Darvish.

This song is their 15th single, a play on Hideki Saijo’s “Kizudarake no Laura.” It bears little resemblance to the original and features a stalker theme.

Yuko’s Four SeasonsMori Masako

Yūko’s Four Seasons — Masako Mori

It was released in 1979 as Masako Mori’s 30th single.

The lyrics were written by Yuu Aku, and the song is a gentle, beautiful piece that differs from her previous work.

At the time, Mori was 20 years old, and both her singing and expressions convey a mature tenderness distinct from her teenage years.

Selfish JulietBOØWY

Wagamama Juliet

Set to a romantic kayō-style melody, this classic song dramatizes the feeling of being in love.

Released by BOØWY in February 1986 as the lead single from the album “JUST A HERO,” it weaves pure affection with bittersweet longing in its lyrics, which pair the gentle phrase “Don’t cry” with a powerful devotion to a loved one.

From the guitar-led intro to the melodious development and chord progression that exudes a romantic mood, the track seems to capture the heart-fluttering excitement of a girl in love.

It peaked at No.

39 on the Oricon Singles Chart and became a pivotal number, performed at every BOØWY concert up until their breakup.

An eternal masterpiece best enjoyed while thinking of someone special.

I’ll call your name.SUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER “I’ll Call Your Name” MV (Theme Song for the Film ‘Tokyo Revengers’)

A powerful rock ballad that passionately sings straight from the heart to someone special.

Released in July 2021 as the theme song for the film Tokyo Revengers, the way the music unfolds—almost as if it transcends time—beautifully synchronizes with the movie’s story.

It’s a recommended track for those who want to empathize with feelings for someone or to feel the bond with someone important.

YosakuKitajima Saburō

It was released in 1978 as Saburo Kitajima’s 69th single.

As one of his signature songs, it is highly popular, and he performed it on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen for two consecutive years, in 1978 and the following year, 1979.

It was also used as an insert song and the ending theme in the 2014 Japanese film Thermae Romae II.

Mary AnnTHE ALFEE

Mary Ann THE ALFEE

THE ALFEE is a band that debuted on August 25, 1974 with the single “Natsu Shigure.” “Marianne” is famous as their first major hit.

Its wistful melody, which evokes a touch of the overseas, is especially palpable in the acoustic version.

*The link is to the acoustic version.