Top Inoue Yosui Songs Ranking [2026]

Gray fingertipsInoue Yosui29rank/position

Inoue Yosui Gray Fingertips

In Inoue Yosui’s unique world, it sounds as if he’s satirizing society through the story of a single man working in press fabrication.

The man’s fingerprints have disappeared after endlessly doing assembly-line work, yet even if one man’s fingerprints fade away, what remains for him is, after all, that assembly-line—what a difficult song.

White shipInoue Yosui30rank/position

Yosui Inoue White Ship

It’s a lyrical song by Yosui Inoue that poignantly depicts a farewell scene at a harbor.

A celebrated track showcased on his debut album “Danzetsu,” it was released in May 1972.

With a calm, understated portrayal of the harbor and the inner feelings of someone seeing a loved one off, the piece unfolds to a beautiful melody.

As the protagonist’s gaze follows a white ship quietly receding into the distance, you can almost picture them standing still, hiding an uncontainable sadness of parting deep within their chest.

This song gently accompanies those facing a farewell or bidding goodbye to someone dear.

Noh Kojima’s Unrequited LoveInoue Yosui31rank/position

Unrequited Love of Nokonoshima

This song, included on Yosui Inoue’s 1972 release Yosui II: Sentimental, is titled Nokonoshima no Kataomoi.

Nokonoshima is a remote island floating in Hakata Bay, famous for its flowers.

The island, known as a floral destination, conjures images of lush, beautiful nature.

It’s a love song that feels quintessentially Yosui Inoue—laid-back and unhurried, evoking a gentle sense of time.

The tender feelings for a cherished person come through softly, making you hope that this unrequited love will be fulfilled.

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Blue sky, all aloneInoue Yosui32rank/position

Yosui Inoue - All Alone Under the Blue Sky

It was released on November 25, 1975.

It’s also included on the album “An Invitation-less Show.” This album was the first release from For Life Records, the label launched by Takuro Yoshida, Shigeru Izumiya, Hitoshi Komuro, and others.

This song, featured on that milestone album, powerfully captures the poetic world of Yosui Inoue in a single track—it’s a cool classic.

If you can nail just the chorus—the part about the blue sky and being all alone—it’ll look effortlessly cool.

Before I knew it, the girl had…Inoue Yosui33rank/position

Before I Knew It, the Girl Was (Live at Shibuya Public Hall, 1979) / Yosui Inoue

Before I knew it, this song had become the kind I want to listen to alone while driving, with a sad atmosphere.

It feels like a mysterious piece that lets you feel as if you’ve reunited with a young girl you once knew, now grown up.

It has a relaxed tempo, and it’s the kind of song I want to hum along to.

Coffee RumbaInoue Yosui34rank/position

Coffee Rumba Yosui Inoue cover by karaokeZ

When it comes to Latin-inspired Japanese music, this one is indispensable.

Originally a famous Venezuelan song, it was given Japanese lyrics in 1961 and has been sung by many artists since.

The worldview of the lyrics and Yosui Inoue’s vocal delivery match exquisitely, making it a mysteriously delightful track.

Clockwork Rhinoceros BeetleInoue Yosui35rank/position

13_Clockwork Rhinoceros Beetle

Clockwork Rhinoceros Beetle is a song that really feels like a quintessential folk tune, with uniquely phrased lyrics blended with Yosui Inoue’s voice to create something truly wonderful.

The guitar’s tone adds to the atmosphere, making it the kind of song you’d want to listen to alone at night.