Special Feature: Name Songs — Masterpieces with Names Sung by Artists
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!
Playlist
| Special Feature: Name Songs — Masterpieces with Names Sung by Artists | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Merry LouSIX LOUNGE |  play_arrow | The signature song of the rock band SIX LOUNGE... |
| 2east | AmyTHE ORAL CIGARETTES |  play_arrow | This song is THE ORAL CIGARET... |
| 3east | My Dear EllieSazan Ōrusutāzu |  play_arrow | It was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Fuzoroi no Ringo-tachi” (Odd Apples)… |
| 4east | Beautiful nameThe Back Horn |  play_arrow | While holding the hand of my beloved who keeps sleeping, my eyes... |
| 5east | UCHIDA 1GINTA & ODAKEi |  play_arrow | Two artists with the same surname joined forces, and in their surname… |
| 6east | JunkoNagabuchi Tsuyoshi |  play_arrow | The classic released by Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi from his folk era... |
| 7east | LeoYuuri |  play_arrow | A heartwarming message song depicting a bond with a dog |
| 8east | AnnaKai Band |  play_arrow | Kai Band's ba... released in 1979 |
| 9east | Heartbroken over JuliaChekkāzu |  play_arrow | A single released in 1984, Che... |
| 10east | SherryOzaki Yutaka |  play_arrow | The legendary singer-songwriter, Mr. Yutaka Ozaki... |
| 11east | Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS |  play_arrow | A song that, once you hear it, no one can help but get pumped up… |
| 12east | A Kiss to MaryTHE YELLOW MONKEY |  play_arrow | The Yemon name song was relea… in 1995 |
| 13east | SilviaJanne Da Arc |  play_arrow | Janne Da …, portrayed with the theme of romance |
| 14east | Nanakariyushi 58 |  play_arrow | Name song “...” sung by Kariyushi 58 from Okinawa |
| 15east | Laura Covered in ScarsSaijō Hideki |  play_arrow | A famous song with lyrics by Daizo Saito on the theme of love… |
| 16east | MyraTani Yuuki |  play_arrow | A gem of a love song depicting the collapse of a romance |
| 17east | Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number |  play_arrow | I’ve fallen in love with someone who feels out of my reach… |
| 18east | walnutMr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr.Children debuted in 1992 and... |
| 19east | KayoGOING STEADY |  play_arrow | A youth punk band, GOING STEAD… |
| 20east | Surfing JohnnyKuwata Keisuke |  play_arrow | Keisuke Kuwata’s classic love rock song achieves million-seller status |
| 21east | Cynthiayoshida takurou & kamayatsu hiroshi |  play_arrow | Ko… sung by Takuro Yoshida and Hiroshi Kamayatsu |
| 22east | Yoko of the Port, Yokohama, YokosukaDaun Taun Bugiugi Bando |  play_arrow | Downtown Boogie-Woogie Band led by Ryudo Uzaki… |
| 23east | my nameback number |  play_arrow | back number released their 1st... in 2009 |
| 24east | Heaven’s NameMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto |  play_arrow | Momoiro Clover Z debu… |
| 25east | EMMANEWS |  play_arrow | As the 21st single by NEWS, 201… |
| 26east | Eris with Azure Eyesanzenchitai |  play_arrow | Released as Anzen Chitai’s 10th single in 198... |
| 27east | MayumiKAN |  play_arrow | KAN is a singer-songwriter, and... |
| 28east | RemPorukadotto Sutingurei |  play_arrow | Carrying anxiety about parting with someone important or about changes... |
| 29east | YukoMurashita Kōzō |  play_arrow | Kozo Murashita, whose poetic and beautiful expressions are so compelling... |
| 30east | Call my name.kinoko teikoku |  play_arrow | Kinoko Teikoku made their indie de— in 2012... |
| 31east | Mary Janetsunoda☆hiro |  play_arrow | His signature song, “Mary Jane.” Originally... |
| 32east | SACHIKObanba hirofumi |  play_arrow | Although a folk singer, he is also a radio personality... |
| 33east | Mari-ko from aboveAKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB48 is an idol group produced by Yasushi Akimoto… |
| 34east | EleutheriaGRAPEVINE |  play_arrow | GRAPEVINE debuted in 1993… |
| 35east | Nameless MonsterEGOIST |  play_arrow | EGOIST is the unit that provided the theme songs for the TV anime “Guilty Crown”… |
| 36east | Nancy of Summer ColorsHayami Yū |  play_arrow | As Yū Hayami’s fifth single in 1983… |
| 37east | elementSuiyōbi no Campanella |  play_arrow | Wednesday Campanella has been active since 2012, and… |
| 38east | LAYLAGLAY |  play_arrow | GLAY’s 33rd single overall, “G4”… |
| 39east | A Nameless Birdpasupie |  play_arrow | Passepied is a band formed in 2009... |
| 40east | ALICEMy Little Lover |  play_arrow | The fourth release by MY LITTLE LOVER... |
| 41east | I’ll give it a name.supittsu |  play_arrow | Spitz’s second ... released in 1991 |
| 42east | Call my name.kusō iinkai |  play_arrow | The band Kuusou Iinkai made their major debut in 2014… |
| 43east | A Color Without a Nameaobouzu |  play_arrow | aobozu is a four-piece band from Kanagawa Prefecture... |
| 44east | Laura’s Scarred BodyGōruden Bonbā |  play_arrow | Golden Bomber consists of Sho Kiryuin, Yutaka Kyan, … |
| 45east | Yuko’s Four SeasonsMori Masako |  | As Masako Mori’s 30th single, in 1979… |
| 46east | Selfish JulietBOØWY |  play_arrow | A romantic classic by BOØWY that portrays love |
| 47east | I’ll call your name.SUPER BEAVER |  play_arrow | Theme song of a movie, strong feelings for someone precious |
| 48east | YosakuKitajima Saburō |  | Released as Saburo Kitajima’s 69th single in 197... |
| 49east | Mary AnnTHE ALFEE |  play_arrow | THE ALFEE was on August 25, 1974... |
| 50east | Robinsonsupittsu |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the bittersweetness of spring and memories of youth |
| 51east | Your nameYamazaki Masayoshi |  play_arrow | Masayoshi Yamazaki made his debut in 1995... |
| 52east | YOKOYazawa Eikichi |  play_arrow | Eikichi Yazawa’s 14th studio album “... |
| 53east | NameHanbureddāzu |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that portrays affection for a loved one |
| 54east | JulianPurinsesu Purinsesu |  play_arrow | A poignant ballad by Princess Princess |
| 55east | Deceived by a guy like HiroshiTakada Mizue |  play_arrow | As Mizue Takada’s 21st single, released in 19... |
| 56east | MOMOKOKondō Masahiko |  play_arrow | Masahiko Kondo’s seventh single, “High Teen…” |
| 57east | HattoriUNICORN |  play_arrow | Released by UNICORN in June 1989... |
| 58east | my nameback number |  play_arrow | A love song by back number that connects hearts just by calling your name |
| 59east | I’ll call your name.rakkuraifu |  play_arrow | A heartwarming ballad by Luck Life that sings about human connections |
| 60east | Sergio EchigoRin to shite Shigure |  play_arrow | Many people are captivated by songs that weave people’s names into them... |
| 61east | Dear John Lennon,Magokoro Burazāzu |  play_arrow | In the form of a letter to a legendary musician, it... |
| 62east | ErikaKOKIA |  play_arrow | KOKIA’s original album “song…” |
| 63east | Takashi-kunMoriyama Naotaro |  play_arrow | Naotaro Moriyama’s concept album “Re…” |
| 64east | Akiko of the Starry SkyHikawa Kiyoshi |  play_arrow | As the fifth single by Kiyoshi Hikawa, 2... |
| 65east | Please call my name!paipai dekami |  play_arrow | Paipai Dekami, with her impactful name and... |
| 66east | Marilyn in 1986Honda Minako |  play_arrow | The sin… that Minako Honda released in 1986 |
| 67east | Ms. YoshikoKuwata Keisuke |  play_arrow | As the 16th single by Mr. Keisuke Kuwata, 2... |
| 68east | JuliaKawamura Ryuuichi |  play_arrow | As Ryuichi Kawamura’s seventh single, in 2001… |
| 69east | Nameamazarashi |  play_arrow | amazarashi is Akita, who lives in Aomori Prefecture… |
| 70east | A Nameless BirdYamazaki Masayoshi |  play_arrow | The album “HOME,” released in 1997… |
| 71east | AkikoKudō Shizuka |  play_arrow | Shizuka Kudo’s eighth single overall, “Kōsa (Yellow Sand)…” |
| 72east | ReikoNakamura Ataru |  play_arrow | Ataru Nakamura made her major debut in 2006… |
| 73east | Alice in the Country of TimeMatsuda Seiko |  play_arrow | As Seiko Matsuda’s 17th single, 198... |
| 74east | O-Shichi and the Night Cherry BlossomsSakamoto Fuyumi |  play_arrow | As the 12th single by Fuyumi Sakamoto, 199... |
| 75east | The wind gives no name.Makihara Noriyuki |  play_arrow | Spun by Noriyuki Makihara, with the wind as its motif… |