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Char's Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Char has been an active Japanese rock guitarist since the 1970s.

Many guitarists likely started playing because they admired him.

His signature song is “Smoky,” but in this article we’ll introduce a ranked list that includes other tracks as well.

Char's Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Blue ChristmasChar8rank/position

When it comes to Christmas songs by Char, one of Japan’s premier guitarists, you can’t leave out Blue Christmas.

It’s a danceable track with a distinctly Christmassy feel and a pop sound that just about anyone can enjoy.

The guitar parts—featuring percussive cutting and bluesy bends—are quintessential Char through and through.

Saitō Ayumu
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Change the WorldChar & Satō Chikuzén9rank/position

Here’s the song that was used in Nissan’s corporate commercials aired in 1997.

“Change the World” is a track released in 1996 by Wynonna Judd.

The version sung by Eric Clapton, featured in the 1996 film Phenomenon, is particularly well-known.

In this commercial, that classic is covered by Chikuzen Sato and Char.

Compared to Clapton’s rendition, their arrangement has a more relaxed feel and is very pleasant to listen to.

After being used in the commercial, the song was included on Sato’s 2002 album CORNERSTONES2.

Hane Keisuke
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SmokinChar10rank/position

The Juciest Brisket on the Char-Griller Smokin Champ
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A song by Char, the Japanese guitarist admired worldwide who also works as a music producer and singer-songwriter.

It starts with a 16-beat offbeat groove that can be tricky for Japanese listeners to feel, and it’s a number where you can fully enjoy bluesy vocals and guitar.

The guitar solo also shows a strong blues influence, with soulful, bend-heavy phrases and triplet licks used as accents.

The guitar playing rides the groove of the track as-is, building an arrangement that boosts the listener’s excitement.

Hoshino Takashi
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