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Michiyo Azusa Popular Song Rankings [2026]

Michiyo Azusa Popular Song Rankings [2026]
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Michiyo Azusa, known for her signature song “Hello, Baby.” She is one of the female singers who represent the Showa-era kayōkyoku (Japanese pop) scene.

She also appeared in TV dramas and films as an actress.

Here, I’ll introduce her songs in a ranking format, ordered by popularity.

Michiyo Azusa Popular Song Rankings [2026]

Hello, baby.Azusa Michiyo1rank/position

A gently sung piece overflowing with boundless love for a baby, Michiyo Azusa’s crystalline voice sinks deep into the heart.

Its warm melody celebrating the birth of new life harmonizes beautifully with tender lyrics that express a mother’s profound love.

Released in 1963, the song won the 5th Japan Record Award that same year.

It became a massive hit, selling over 1.2 million copies, and went on to become one of Azusa’s signature songs.

Loved across generations, this work brings a sense of calm and is cherished by many older listeners as well.

With its easy-to-sing melody and bright atmosphere, it remains a popular choice for karaoke.

brideAzusa Michiyo2rank/position

It’s the theme song of the drama “Oyomesan,” sung by Michiyo Azusa.

I’ve heard it was quite popular as a work from the early days of the genre.

Even after television switched to color, a mountain of bride-themed dramas continued to be produced.

Señorina of the ShoreAzusa Michiyo3rank/position

Michiyo Azusa – Señorina of the Seashore
Señorina of the ShoreAzusa Michiyo

This is a song by Michiyo Azusa with an impression of a gentle atmosphere, as if it were depicting a love story connected to the sea.

The percussion that resonates throughout the track and the distinct overlapping choruses seem to further emphasize the song’s relaxed mood.

While the sound has a laid-back feel, the lyrics—evoking images of the Italian seaside—also give the impression of expressing a straightforward approach to love and the passion that lies within the heart.

Hey, PaulaTanabe Yasuo, Azusa Michiyo4rank/position

Hey Paula (cover) by Yasuo Tanabe & Michiyo Azusa
Hey, PaulaTanabe Yasuo, Azusa Michiyo

Hey Paula is a single by Yasuo Tanabe and Michiyo Azusa, released by King Records in 1963.

It is a cover of the hit song by the American duo Paul and Paula.

The gentle back-and-forth love song between Tanabe and Azusa gained popularity and became a major hit.

melancholyAzusa Michiyo5rank/position

“Melancholy” is a single by Michiyo Azusa released in 1976.

It won the Japan Record Award for Arrangement.

The composer is folk singer Takuro Yoshida.

Michiyo Azusa is a singer who debuted in 1962, best known for her hit “Konnichiwa Akachan” (“Hello, Baby”).

Drinks for twoAzusa Michiyo6rank/position

A bittersweet yet forward-looking breakup song about a couple choosing to end a cherished love.

Set to a gentle melody, it portrays the emotions of lovers who have resolved to part.

Released in March 1974, the song features lyrics by Michio Yamagami and music by Masayuki Hirao, and became a major hit, reaching No.

11 on the Oricon weekly chart.

Their promise to meet again and share drinks when they feel lonely conveys both gratitude for the memories they’ve built and hope for the future.

It’s a song that stays by your side when you want to overcome the pain of heartbreak and find a sense of calm.

Hello, baby.Azusa Michiyo7rank/position

When it comes to songs about babies that have been loved for many years, surely this one comes to mind.

When you’re worn out from childcare, it’s easy to get caught up in what’s right in front of you and feel irritated.

But if you listen to this song, won’t it remind you that your baby is a precious gift given to you and your partner, and bring back the emotion and relief of the day they were born, along with that warm, fuzzy feeling? It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you’ve gotten a bit too angry—one that deepens your love.