Shogo Hamada’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Goodbye GameHamada Shogo57rank/position

Goodbye Game (Flash & Shadow)

Released on September 30, 1996 as the 27th single.

It was used as the ending theme for a late-night music program.

This rock ’n’ roll track portrays a man’s feelings as he rejects society’s gloom and everyday tedium, casts aside both past and future, and first tries to lure you out on a journey.

My HometownHamada Shogo58rank/position

My Hometown

This is a song by Shogo Hamada that sings of the restless mix of hope and despair felt by young people living in a rapidly developing city.

Set in a uniform new town, the protagonist’s struggle—caught between the passion of chasing a dream and an unyielding reality—is deeply moving.

Released in November 1982 as his 16th single, the song also opens the acclaimed album “PROMISED LAND ~Yakusoku no Chi.” In 2004, a cover by Bank Band brought renewed attention to the song’s social message.

When you’re troubled by the gap between dreams and reality and feeling a bit suffocated, this song may be the one that stays close to your heart.

Last DanceHamada Shogo59rank/position

Last Dance (ON THE ROAD 2011 “The Last Weekend”)

This song’s poignant melody and lyrics seep into the heart.

Depicting the final moments of a fading love, it exudes sorrow and wistfulness, continuing to resonate with many listeners.

Showcasing Shogo Hamada’s profound sensitivity and expressive power, the piece delicately portrays the struggle to accept a farewell and the feelings of looking back on a love that has passed.

It’s a perfect track for those sensing the end of a romance or who have experienced parting with someone dear.

Recommended for listening alone on a quiet night.

Summer for TwoHamada Shogo60rank/position

[Produced by Shogo Hamada] The Two’s Summer (Flash & Shadow)

Shogo Hamada’s “Futari no Natsu” (“Our Summer”) is a song about a tender summer romance at the age of twenty.

Released in 1987, it’s a cover of a number by Aido, the band in which Hamada served as the drummer.

Aiming to create a song with a cool, breezy feel, they arrived at this refreshing melody.

The somewhat objective lyrics depict memories of spending time on the beach with a lover at twenty.

Give it a listen while reminiscing about the fresh summer loves of your youth.

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Traveling SongwriterHamada Shogo61rank/position

Traveling Songwriter (Music Video / Short Version)

The title track from the 18th album.

It’s a lively, cheerful pop song that begins with an opening reminiscent of a profound ballad.

The lyrics suggest that love isn’t only about staying by someone’s side; it can also be about traveling and thinking of them from afar.

Generation without TomorrowHamada Shogo62rank/position

Generation Without Tomorrow (Welcome Back to the 80’s / Short Version)

Set to a driving rock sound, this is a song by Shogo Hamada that powerfully voices the pains of youth and a spirit of rebellion against society.

The lyrics are said to reflect the inner conflict born from the intense social upheaval he witnessed in the summer of 1969, when he was a high school student.

Released in July 1980 as his tenth single, the song also appears in a different version on the acclaimed album Home Bound.

Even while struggling against an unreasonable reality, you can’t quite give up hope for tomorrow.

When you’re carrying that kind of pent-up frustration, listening to this track might just give voice to the cry in your heart.

Tokyo / TOKYOHamada Shogo63rank/position

Tokyo / TOKYO (ON THE ROAD 2022 LIVE at Budokan)

This is a song by Shogo Hamada that sharply portrays the dazzling lights of the big city and the loneliness lurking behind them.

Set to a driving rock sound, it sings of weary faces swayed in packed commuter trains and young people seeking fleeting relationships in the night streets.

The track is included on the masterpiece Home Bound, completed in October 1980 after recording in the United States.

Its message remains timeless, so much so that the lyrics were sometimes changed to reflect the times when performed live.