An enka singer who blossomed on the fourth debut! Natsuko Godai’s popular song ranking
Although she debuted under the names Hiromi Hoshi, Yuki Kagawa, and Terumi Nakagawa without finding a hit, enka singer Natsuko Godai found the spotlight after her fourth stage name change.
Her debut single achieved an unprecedented double win in the enka world, earning both the Best New Artist Award at the 21st Japan Cable Awards and the Best New Artist Award at the 21st All Japan Cable Broadcasting Awards.
This time, we’ll be introducing a ranking of Natsuko Godai’s popular songs.
Even younger listeners who aren’t very familiar with enka might enjoy being captivated by the vocals of this veteran star.
Playlist
| An enka singer who blossomed on the fourth debut! Natsuko Godai’s popular song ranking | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Enduring RainGodai Natsuko |  play_arrow | Natsuko Godai’s signature song “Shinobu Ame” (Enduring Rain) |
| 2 | full moonGodai Natsuko |  play_arrow | The time that passes from dusk into night. Always… |
| 3 | Returning RiverGodai Natsuko |  play_arrow | Natsuko Godai’s enka “Modorigawa,” a heartrending love story |
| 4 | snowflowerGodai Natsuko |  play_arrow | Snowdrops: gratitude to my mother and a vow to my hometown |
| 5 | Naruto StraitGodai Natsuko |  play_arrow | Naruto Strait is Natsuko Godai’s 10th anniversary debut commemorative song. |
| 6 | Dream FireworksGodai Natsuko |  play_arrow | A love song that likens a woman’s unwavering feelings to fireworks. A track you’ll want to listen to in the summer. |
| 7 | Hourglass of LifeGodai Natsuko |  play_arrow | Natsuko Godai’s songs that convey the beauty of life |
| 8 | Shanshan PeonyGodai Natsuko |  play_arrow | Staying true to oneself in Natsuko Godai’s contemporary Japanese kayō songs |
| 9 | drinking aloneGodai Natsuko |  play_arrow | An enka masterpiece that expresses Natsuko Godai’s strength and loneliness |
| 10 | Shibuya Centennial Grand DanceGodai Natsuko |  play_arrow | Natsuko Godai covers a BEGIN song, expressing the charm of Shibuya |
| 11 | cornflowerGodai Natsuko |  play_arrow | Touching the hearts of many with a singing voice filled with delicate emotion… |