Shogo Hamada’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Morning silhouetteHamada Shogo50rank/position

Morning Silhouette / Shogo Hamada (Single/1979)

A song by singer-songwriter Shogo Hamada, who made his major debut as the drummer of the rock band Aido and, even after going solo, is known for his extremely limited media exposure.

Included as the B-side to his 7th single “Kaze o Kanjite” (“Feel the Wind”), the track’s bluesy yet somehow refreshing arrangement evokes the image suggested by its title.

The rich chorus in the hook makes it a pleasure to sing at karaoke.

With lyrical lyrics and a soulful melody, it’s a tasteful number you’ll want to deliver with cool, understated finesse.

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Hoshino Takashi

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fireworksHamada Shogo51rank/position

[Cover: from the album “My First Love”] Fireworks / Shogo Hamada — cover by Tsuki

Sung from the perspective of a divorced father, it expresses his feelings for his children who live apart.

It is included on the 2005 album “My First Love.” This song is a counterpart to “I am a father,” which is written from the daughter’s point of view.

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Araki Jakkan

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BIG BOY BLUESHamada Shogo52rank/position

Big Boy Blues (ON THE ROAD 2023 Welcome back to The Rock Show youth in the “JUKEBOX”)

This is a song by Shogo Hamada that sings of the loneliness and emptiness lurking behind glittering success.

Have you ever been seized by a sense of futility just when you achieved a victory everyone would envy? The piece carries a scathing message aimed at Japanese society during the bubble economy.

Released in December 1985, it was used as the theme song for the drama “Hanayaka na Gosan” (“A Glamorous Miscalculation”).

Its solid, single-only arrangement—distinct from the version included on the classic album J.BOY—is another draw.

When you feel yourself being swept along by society’s values, this may be a song that makes you reflect on what it means to be true to yourself.

DANCEHamada Shogo53rank/position

DANCE (Scene of Recordings)

This is a rock number by Shogo Hamada that portrays a figure who resists life’s hardships and crushing loneliness by doing nothing but dancing.

The piece was included on the album “DOWN BY THE MAINSTREET,” released in October 1984, and had been issued earlier that year in August as a 12-inch single.

Its universal, powerful appeal continues to captivate people regardless of the era.

When you feel overwhelmed by an inescapable sense of stagnation, the exhilarating sound of this work may well rouse your spirit.

Snowbound Party -Tonight Visitors OK!-Hamada Shogo54rank/position

Snowbound Party -Tonight Visitors OK!-

A lively dance number that depicts a single night with a special someone met on a street corner as powdery snow falls.

It was included on the mini-album “CLUB SNOWBOUND,” released in November 1985, and later appeared on the album “CLUB SURF & SNOWBOUND.” The track features layered sounds reminiscent of oldies and doo-wop, with a pop arrangement that weaves in saxophone and backing vocals.

The lyrics intertwine the glamorous atmosphere of a Christmas party with the poignancy of parting, portraying a one-night, dreamlike romance.

Masakazu Itakura’s arrangement creates a three-dimensional sound image that simultaneously conveys the giddy cheer and bittersweetness of Christmas.

Crafted with a playful spirit by Shogo Hamada, this piece is perfect when you’re in the mood for upbeat rock ’n’ roll.

Thank youHamada Shogo55rank/position

[Cover: from the album 'MY FIRST LOVE'] Thank you / Shogo Hamada cover by Tsuki

Shogo Hamada’s 37th single, “Thank you,” released in 2005.

The unique lyrics are surprising, but you can feel Hamada’s kindness in the song.

And it’s fascinating how lines that would sound a bit cheesy and hard to say in everyday life can be conveyed so naturally through music.

I’m sure the person hearing them will feel the sentiment resonate directly in their heart.

It’s the perfect track to tell a close friend bound by a strong bond, “I’m the one who truly knows the real you—thank you.”

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Yuuko.S

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On this new morningHamada Shogo56rank/position

On This New Morning (ON THE ROAD 2022 Welcome Back to The Rock Show “EVE”)

With a light, spring-evoking intro and a pleasantly steady rhythm, this is an uplifting anthem.

Released in March 2021, the song marked Shogo Hamada’s first single in about six years, and the CD reached No.

6 on the weekly charts.

Beyond the long, unending slope lies a sky of boundless, soaring blue.

The lyrics conjure such timeless scenery and seem to carry a message of standing with those of us living through difficult times, offering strength to move toward tomorrow.

It’s a warm yet powerful piece that gently nudges anyone trying to start walking forward again.