THE BLUE HEARTS Popular Song Ranking [2026]

while chewing gumTHE BLUE HEARTS51rank/position

"While Chewing Gum" High-Quality Audio THE BLUE HEARTS Masterpiece

While feeling on the verge of being crushed by loneliness, one makes a desperate attempt to rebel against the world.

This is a punk number by THE BLUE HEARTS that sings of the heart of such clumsy, audacious youth.

Written and composed by Masatoshi Mashima, its fierce resolve to stay true to oneself without kowtowing to anyone shakes the listener’s soul to its core.

The track was included on the album “YOUNG AND PRETTY,” released in November 1987.

Though it had no tie-in, its straight-from-the-gut cry embodies the band’s early impulse itself! When you’re fed up with society’s absurdities, listening to it will clear the knot in your chest.

This song may well give you a powerful push to keep being yourself tomorrow.

Theme of The Blue HeartsTHE BLUE HEARTS52rank/position

THE BLUE HEARTS/The Blue Hearts' Theme

It’s a song that feels like a burst of raw early impulse—bearing the band’s own name—that was released independently after their major debut.

Many listeners were surely gripped by its message: a cry of alienation from society and a thirst for freedom, shouted over a breakneck punk sound that runs just about two minutes.

Hiroto Kōmoto’s rough yet straight-ahead vocals seem to bypass logic and set your soul on fire directly.

Originally released in August 1987 as a self-produced single, the track was later included on the commemorative best-of album “THE BLUE HEARTS 30th ANNIVERSARY ALL TIME MEMORIALS ～SUPER SELECTED SONGS～.” If you’re feeling stifled by the status quo or itching to scream at something unjust, listening to this will help unleash those pent-up emotions.

Across the lineTHE BLUE HEARTS53rank/position

THE BLUE HEARTS / Crossing the Line

This is a work where the lyricism that tightens your chest shines through the surge of punk rock woven by guitarist Masatoshi Mashima.

With his distinctive, raspy voice, he lays bare the suffocating routine of being jostled on packed commuter trains and the pain of hiding your true self.

Released in November 1987, the song appeared both on the classic album YOUNG & PRETTY and as a single.

Its portrayal of struggling between innocent childhood memories and the contradictions of real life feels as if it speaks the very cry in the listener’s heart.

When you feel bound by society’s rules and on the verge of losing yourself, this is a song that quietly gives you the courage to cross the borders of your heart.

typhoonTHE BLUE HEARTS54rank/position

THE BLUE HEARTS – Typhoon

A thrilling rock number that likens the absurdities swirling through society to a looming giant and belts them out with gusto.

The lyrics, written by guitarist Masatoshi Mashima, shine with a sharp gaze at a world misled by rumors and loud voices.

Praised by many fans as “lyrics that hit home” and “a refreshing listen,” this track appears on the classic 1993 February release STICK OUT and became widely known as the Honda “Dio” commercial song featuring actor Matt Dillon.

Give it a listen when you feel anxious about being swept along by others or when you need courage to face unreasonable reality.

Its simple, powerful sound and distinctive rhythm are sure to blow away the clouds in your heart.

Yearning for a heroTHE BLUE HEARTS55rank/position

THE BLUE HEARTS / Longing for a Hero

A frenzied punk number where heavy guitar riffs and Hiroto Kōmoto’s razor-sharp vocals pierce your eardrums.

Featured on the album “YOUNG AND PRETTY,” this track gives voice to defiance against a dull everyday life and a thirst for fleeting brilliance, shaking the listener’s soul to its core.

Released in November 1987, it’s also famous for being recorded almost in a single take—an anecdote that speaks to its raw, unfiltered energy, which may be its greatest allure.

If you feel suffocated by society’s rules and want to unleash the impulses you’ve kept inside, this is the song that will give you a powerful push forward.

Can’t Turn You LooseTHE BLUE HEARTS56rank/position

The Blues Brothers – Opening: I Can’t Turn You Loose (Live Version) (Official Audio)

The composer is Otis Redding, a great soul singer whose unique vocal style had a profound influence on soul music.

Although the lineup differs slightly from the film of the same name, this piece is used by the band as the opening for live performances.

Many artists in Japan have covered it.

Man of TearsTHE BLUE HEARTS57rank/position

Man of Tears (cover of THE BLUE HEARTS)

A punk rock masterpiece packed with aching emotion.

Created by the legendary band THE BLUE HEARTS, this song is a phantom classic that was performed only once in 1987.

Its fierce guitar riffs and heartfelt lyrics seize listeners and never let go.

Powerfully expressing the struggles and sorrows of life, it resonates with countless fans.

Precisely because it’s a rare track you can only hear live, its allure is immeasurable.

This work, which makes you feel the pains and joys of youth, is the very soul of rock music.

It’s a song we especially want those who feel lost in life or who wish to ignite their hearts to hear.

Green leafTHE BLUE HEARTS58rank/position

THE BLUE HEARTS – Green Herb

THE BLUE HEARTS is a punk band that delivers soulful songs that resonate with people’s hearts.

They’re also known for lyrics rich in themes and deep meaning.

“Midori no Happa,” included on their 1993 album DUG OUT, is a track that will lift your spirits.

Its snappy rhythm, highlighted by brassy tones, is addictively catchy.

Pay attention to the refrain in the chorus as you listen.

It’s a rock number that can brighten your mood even when you’re tired of pushing yourself.

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Longing to be a heroTHE BLUE HEARTS59rank/position

THE BLUE HEARTS / Longing for a Hero

It depicts someone who admires the warriors—heroes of a tumultuous era—and the emerging inner conflict of realizing that, in the peaceful times they now live in, they cannot become like those admired heroes.

The painfulness of their struggle, as they search for how they might become a hero and get hurt along the way, is palpable.

1001 ViolinsTHE BLUE HEARTS60rank/position

[Official] THE BLUE HEARTS “1000 Violins” [12th Single (1993/5/25)] THE BLUE HEARTS / 1000 no Violin

This is an arrangement of “1000 Violins” with orchestral accompaniment.

The song feels vastly different from the original, taking on a grand, expansive tone.

In commercials and similar media, it’s usually this arranged version, “1001 Violins,” rather than the original, that is used.