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Hitoshi Baba’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Toshihide Baba is a singer-songwriter whose warm, comforting voice has healed many listeners.

He has also written many songs for artists including Yo Hitoto and Fumiya Fujii, and his wide-ranging activities continue to draw attention.

From his catalog, we’ll introduce his most popular songs in a ranking format.

Hitoshi Baba’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Starting Line ~ A New BreezeBaba Toshihide8rank/position

It’s a poignant ballad that was played during documentary segments on the hugely popular sports program “Netto Koshien.” The artist also appeared on that year’s Kohaku Uta Gassen, so the song is beloved by a wide range of age groups.

The chorus with the line “I’m sure that’s how it is…” is especially memorable.

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The dog doesn’t want to become a lion.Baba Toshihide9rank/position

Toshihide Baba “Dogs Don’t Want to Be Lions” LIVE at Osaka Castle Outdoor Music Hall, 2012-07-21
The dog doesn’t want to become a lion.Baba Toshihide

“I Don’t Want the Dog to Become a Lion” is Toshihide Baba’s 21st single, released in 2012.

The song actually runs nine minutes.

He started by writing the lyrics and couldn’t cut anything, so it ended up this length.

It’s a song he feels very strongly about.

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Kamo RiverBaba Toshihide10rank/position

Kamo River (Live Recording) ♪ Toshihide Baba ☆ Photo Movie
Kamo RiverBaba Toshihide

Speaking of the Kamo River, it’s a famous Kyoto landmark known for the legend that couples sit evenly spaced along its banks.

Here is a song by lovers who turned that very river into a place of sorrowful parting.

From the lyrics, it can even be read as a forbidden love.

The more you listen, the more vivid scenes come to mind.

With Toshihide Baba’s gentle voice sinking into the heart, it’s a hidden Kyoto masterpiece.

Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)
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