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 | Beautiful nameThe Back Horn |  play_arrow | While holding the hand of my beloved who keeps sleeping, my eyes... |
| 4east | JunkoNagabuchi Tsuyoshi |  play_arrow | The classic released by Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi from his folk era... |
| 5east | My Dear EllieSazan Ōrusutāzu |  play_arrow | It was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Fuzoroi no Ringo-tachi” (Odd Apples)… |
| 6east | UCHIDA 1GINTA & ODAKEi |  play_arrow | Two artists with the same surname joined forces, and in their surname… |
| 7east | AnnaKai Band |  play_arrow | Kai Band's ba... released in 1979 |
| 8east | Heartbroken over JuliaChekkāzu |  play_arrow | A single released in 1984, Che... |
| 9east | Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS |  play_arrow | A song that, once you hear it, no one can help but get pumped up… |
| 10east | SherryOzaki Yutaka |  play_arrow | The legendary singer-songwriter, Mr. Yutaka Ozaki... |
| 11east | A Kiss to MaryTHE YELLOW MONKEY |  play_arrow | The Yemon name song was relea… in 1995 |
| 12east | SilviaJanne Da Arc |  play_arrow | Janne Da …, portrayed with the theme of romance |
| 13east | LeoYuuri |  play_arrow | A heartwarming message song depicting a bond with a dog |
| 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 | Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number |  play_arrow | I’ve fallen in love with someone who feels out of my reach… |
| 17east | MyraTani Yuuki |  play_arrow | A gem of a love song depicting the collapse of a romance |
| 18east | walnutMr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr.Children debuted in 1992 and... |
| 19east | Cynthiayoshida takurou & kamayatsu hiroshi |  play_arrow | Ko… sung by Takuro Yoshida and Hiroshi Kamayatsu |
| 20east | Surfing JohnnyKuwata Keisuke |  play_arrow | Keisuke Kuwata’s classic love rock song achieves million-seller status |
| 21east | Yoko of the Port, Yokohama, YokosukaDaun Taun Bugiugi Bando |  play_arrow | Downtown Boogie-Woogie Band led by Ryudo Uzaki… |
| 22east | my nameback number |  play_arrow | back number released their 1st... in 2009 |
| 23east | KayoGOING STEADY |  play_arrow | A youth punk band, GOING STEAD… |
| 24east | Heaven’s NameMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto |  play_arrow | Momoiro Clover Z debu… |
| 25east | Eris with Azure Eyesanzenchitai |  play_arrow | Released as Anzen Chitai’s 10th single in 198... |
| 26east | MayumiKAN |  play_arrow | KAN is a singer-songwriter, and... |
| 27east | EMMANEWS |  play_arrow | As the 21st single by NEWS, 201… |
| 28east | YukoMurashita Kōzō |  play_arrow | Kozo Murashita, whose poetic and beautiful expressions are so compelling... |
| 29east | Call my name.kinoko teikoku |  play_arrow | Kinoko Teikoku made their indie de— in 2012... |
| 30east | Mary Janetsunoda☆hiro |  play_arrow | His signature song, “Mary Jane.” Originally... |
| 31east | RemPorukadotto Sutingurei |  play_arrow | Anxiety about parting and newfound courage |
| 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 | I’ll give it a name.supittsu |  play_arrow | Spitz’s second ... released in 1991 |
| 38east | Laura’s Scarred BodyGōruden Bonbā |  play_arrow | Golden Bomber consists of Sho Kiryuin, Yutaka Kyan, … |
| 39east | LAYLAGLAY |  play_arrow | GLAY’s 33rd single overall, “G4”… |
| 40east | A Nameless Birdpasupie |  play_arrow | Passepied is a band formed in 2009... |
| 41east | ALICEMy Little Lover |  play_arrow | The fourth release by MY LITTLE LOVER... |
| 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 | Selfish JulietBOØWY |  play_arrow | A romantic classic by BOØWY that portrays love |
| 45east | I’ll call your name.SUPER BEAVER |  play_arrow | Theme song of a movie, strong feelings for someone precious |
| 46east | Yuko’s Four SeasonsMori Masako |  | As Masako Mori’s 30th single, in 1979… |
| 47east | Mary AnnTHE ALFEE |  play_arrow | THE ALFEE was on August 25, 1974... |
| 48east | Your nameYamazaki Masayoshi |  play_arrow | Masayoshi Yamazaki made his debut in 1995... |
| 49east | elementSuiyōbi no Campanella |  play_arrow | Wednesday Campanella has been active since 2012, and… |
| 50east | YosakuKitajima Saburō |  | Released as Saburo Kitajima’s 69th single in 197... |
| 51east | YOKOYazawa Eikichi |  play_arrow | Eikichi Yazawa’s 14th studio album “... |
| 52east | HattoriUNICORN |  play_arrow | Released by UNICORN in June 1989... |
| 53east | Robinsonsupittsu |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the bittersweetness of spring and memories of youth |
| 54east | Takashi-kunMoriyama Naotaro |  play_arrow | Naotaro Moriyama’s concept album “Re…” |
| 55east | Dear John Lennon,Magokoro Burazāzu |  play_arrow | In the form of a letter to a legendary musician, it... |
| 56east | Ms. YoshikoKuwata Keisuke |  play_arrow | As the 16th single by Mr. Keisuke Kuwata, 2... |
| 57east | MOMOKOKondō Masahiko |  play_arrow | Masahiko Kondo’s seventh single, “High Teen…” |
| 58east | ErikaKOKIA |  play_arrow | KOKIA’s original album “song…” |
| 59east | my nameback number |  play_arrow | A love song by back number that connects hearts just by calling your name |
| 60east | NameHanbureddāzu |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that portrays affection for a loved one |
| 61east | JulianPurinsesu Purinsesu |  play_arrow | A poignant ballad by Princess Princess |
| 62east | I’ll call your name.rakkuraifu |  play_arrow | A heartwarming ballad by Luck Life that sings about human connections |
| 63east | Sergio EchigoRin to shite Shigure |  play_arrow | Many people are captivated by songs that weave people’s names into them... |
| 64east | Akiko of the Starry SkyHikawa Kiyoshi |  play_arrow | As the fifth single by Kiyoshi Hikawa, 2... |
| 65east | The wind gives no name.Makihara Noriyuki |  play_arrow | Spun by Noriyuki Makihara, with the wind as its motif… |
| 66east | Please call my name!paipai dekami |  play_arrow | Paipai Dekami, with her impactful name and... |
| 67east | Marilyn in 1986Honda Minako |  play_arrow | The sin… that Minako Honda released in 1986 |
| 68east | JuliaKawamura Ryuuichi |  play_arrow | As Ryuichi Kawamura’s seventh single, in 2001… |
| 69east | Deceived by a guy like HiroshiTakada Mizue |  play_arrow | As Mizue Takada’s 21st single, released in 19... |
| 70east | Nameamazarashi |  play_arrow | amazarashi is Akita, who lives in Aomori Prefecture… |
| 71east | A Nameless BirdYamazaki Masayoshi |  play_arrow | The album “HOME,” released in 1997… |
| 72east | AkikoKudō Shizuka |  play_arrow | Shizuka Kudo’s eighth single overall, “Kōsa (Yellow Sand)…” |
| 73east | ReikoNakamura Ataru |  play_arrow | Ataru Nakamura made her major debut in 2006… |
| 74east | Alice in the Country of TimeMatsuda Seiko |  play_arrow | As Seiko Matsuda’s 17th single, 198... |
| 75east | O-Shichi and the Night Cherry BlossomsSakamoto Fuyumi |  play_arrow | As the 12th single by Fuyumi Sakamoto, 199... |