Masterpieces That Sing of Rainbows: A Selection of Recommended Popular and Latest Songs
What kind of image do you have when you hear the word “rainbow”? The word rainbow is often used in song titles and lyrics because it evokes positive ideas like peace, bonds, and hope.
There are also many masterpieces in J-POP that use rainbows as a theme.
In this article, we’re highlighting works themed around rainbows—introducing popular songs related to rainbows, from timeless classics to the latest tracks.
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[Classic Songs About Rainbows] A Selection of Recommended Popular and New Tracks (61–70)
rainbowSPYAIR
“Niji” is a single by SPYAIR released in 2013.
It was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Sennyu Tantei Tokage” and was written specifically for the show.
The song is a grand rock ballad whose lyrics, as if speaking for today’s youth, strike a chord with listeners.
Over the Rainbowtenchi mari
This is a single by Mari Amachi released in September 1972, which reached number one on the Oricon weekly chart.
A film of the same name was also made, starring Mari Amachi.
In 1973, it was used as the entrance march for the National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament.
Pocket of the RainbowGLAY
This is a single by GLAY released in November 2013, which was used as the commercial song for Ice Guard Five.
It had been available for early digital distribution since September.
It reached No.
4 on the Oricon weekly chart.
Let’s go! Muttsu go! ~Six-colored Rainbow~ROOTS66
“Let’s Go! Muttsu Go! ~Six-Color Rainbow~” is a song by ROOTS66 released in 2017.
It was used as the ending theme for the anime Osomatsu-san.
ROOTS66 is a group of musicians born in 1966, and the song likens the six Osomatsu-san brothers to a six-colored rainbow.
Incidentally, there are two versions—Hayamatsu 66 ver.
and Osomatsu 66 ver.—with different members singing in each.
It’s a very lavish and rare lineup.
monochrome rainbowTommy heavenly6
“monochrome rainbow” is a single by Tommy heavenly6 released in 2011.
Monochrome and rainbows seem to be opposites, but while the rainbow once seen with a loved one was seven-colored, now it’s monochrome.
Even so, by recalling that rainbow, the song conveys a powerful resolve to surpass the monochrome rainbow.