THE BLUE HEARTS Popular Song Ranking [2026]

From the gallowsTHE BLUE HEARTS50rank/position

[Official] THE BLUE HEARTS 'From the Gallows' [7th Single (1991/4/10)] THE BLUE HEARTS / Kubitsuridaikara

A track from THE BLUE HEARTS’ album “BUST WASTE HIP,” released in April 1991.

It vividly portrays the stifling sense of stagnation and rebellious spirit felt by youth with no place to go, encapsulating the band’s appeal.

Hiroto Kōmoto’s resonant low vocals and the song’s driving pace make your body respond before you know it.

It carries a strong social message and brims with energy that shakes the listener’s heart.

It peaked at No.

13 on the Oricon charts.

The B-side, “Cinderella (From the Ashes),” was also used as the theme song for the film “Honki!” starring Noriyuki Higashiyama.

It’s a track that revitalizes a tired heart—why not add it to your playlist?

Touch That GirlTHE BLUE HEARTS51rank/position

[Official] THE BLUE HEARTS “Touch That Girl” [8th Single (1991/11/28)] THE BLUE HEARTS / Ano Ko ni Touch

Kohmoto Hiroto’s straightforward vocals capture the explosive happiness of that very instant when love begins—you can’t help but feel your heart skip a beat! The unwavering feelings are portrayed with grand metaphors—like a proposal that could “stop all the clocks in the world”—and it really hits home, doesn’t it? Released as a single in November 1991, this track served as a lead cut from the classic album HIGH KICKS, peaking at No.

24 on the Oricon chart, and it showcases the band’s pop side.

The pure urge to touch the one you love and that sweet-and-sour yearning are the very essence of sparkling youth.

If you haven’t felt the flutter of romance lately, why not listen to this song and flip your inner love switch back on?

while chewing gumTHE BLUE HEARTS52rank/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.

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.