A classic by Tamio Okuda. A roundup of masterpieces that captivate with their natural, laid-back worldview!

Relax, but don’t let your guard down.Okuda Tamio

Tamio Okuda “Easy★Rider” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

These are words from Tamio Okuda, who debuted with the rock band Unicorn and also thrives as a solo artist.

It’s a very Tamio Okuda-like line that really shows his character.

He’s probably telling us that there’s no point in trying so hard that you get exhausted and fail—just make sure you keep your resolve strong.

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Tamio Okuda “Easy★Rider” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

Popular solo artist Tamio Okuda also uses a Les Paul as his main guitar.

A replica of his beloved vintage 1959 Les Paul was released by the Les Paul company in 2015 as the Tamio Okuda model, generating a lot of buzz.

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Tamio Okuda “Easy★Rider” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

Many men are drawn to Tamio Okuda’s worldview, and there are plenty who want to relate to the kind of freedom that comes with being an adult.

It’s a song packed with romance and dreams that only Okuda—who gives off a strong sense of going his own way freely regardless of age—could create.

Try singing it as if you were him.

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Hiroshima Drive

A vividly painted piece brimming with Hiroshima flavor that brings hometown scenery to life.

The lyrics overflow with Tamio Okuda’s love for his hometown, featuring one iconic Hiroshima spot after another, such as Mazda Stadium and the Hacchobori intersection.

Released digitally in October 2018, this track was created as a Hiroshima-dialect parody version of “Tokyo Drive,” with fellow Unicorn members from the same hometown joining in with rhythmic call-and-response.

The blend of the local dialect and a warm melody stirs a deep sense of nostalgia, making it a treasured song that offers comfort—not only to those from Hiroshima, but to anyone living away from their hometown.

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Man wo jishite LIVE/2015.11.3 @ Ichikawa City Cultural Hall, Large Hall

As a civilian release, this is the second song to serve as a theme for a Fuji TV drama.

It opens with a distinctive guitar riff, and as usual, the beginning is crafted with a sparse arrangement.

In the latter half, the guitar cutting goes on for quite a long time.

The lyrics are interesting, too.

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Worry and Learn / Tamio Okuda with Sparks Go Go

It has a hefty, weighty sound and lyrics.

Maybe it reflects what he himself was feeling at the time.

It also has a bit of a Tamio Okuda vibe from the UNICORN days—like “Ie (Home)” or “Springman’s Theme.” It seems to handle a somewhat heavy theme, but the lyrics never state it outright.

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103

It’s a song included on Tamio Okuda’s second album, “30,” released in 1995.

It was used as the ending theme for NHK’s “Pop Jam,” and it’s said that the title “103” comes from the fact that there are 103 instances of the syllable “pi” in the lyrics.