MARIA's Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Do-Re-Mi” (reprise)Maria, the Captain, and the children8rank/position

The Sound of Music – Do-Re-Mi (Reprise)

Do-Re-Mi is the song best known from this film, and in the latter half it is performed as their main number at the music festival, where the excitement peaks.

This version is arranged differently from the first picnic scene and is sung as a splendid choral piece.

Due to the way it’s edited, the song only plays from the latter half, but with Nazi soldiers looking on, the tense atmosphere surrounding Maria and Captain von Trapp, contrasted with the children’s innocent chorus, makes it fun to compare this rendition with the first version.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Edelweiss (reprise)The Captain, Maria, the Children and Chorus9rank/position

The Sound of Music – Edelweiss (Reprise)

In the film version, this song appears twice, and this is the second scene.

It’s treated like an encore number and is performed as a guitar-and-vocal solo by Captain von Trapp in front of the public.

Overcome with emotion, Captain von Trapp can’t continue into the second verse, so Maria starts singing to help him, and the children follow.

The audience then joins in as well, and a fervent patriotism swells among the people.

The irritated expressions of the Nazi officials are striking.

Imagining the feelings of the von Trapp family—loving their homeland yet having to leave—fills one with an indescribable emotion.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Soñar Contigo – Zenet || cover MARÍA JUMP

It was released in 2007 as the B-side to MARIA’s third single, “HEART☆BEAT.” MARIA was a six-member girls’ band that, regrettably, disbanded in 2009.

This song was used as the theme song for “Umaissho,” an instant ramen product from House Foods.

My Favorite Things (My Favorites)MARIA11rank/position

[English] My Favorite Things – The Sound of Music (Japanese Subtitles)

The von Trapp children were strictly disciplined by Captain von Trapp.

Maria, who became their governess, gently stayed by their side.

One day, when the children were frightened by thunder, she sang them this song.

It’s a song about recalling your favorite things to lift your spirits when you’re feeling down.

It was used for a long time in JR Central’s TV commercials, “Yes, let’s go to Kyoto,” so it’s a well-known song in Japan.

In jazz, John Coltrane’s soprano saxophone rendition of this piece is also popular.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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The Sound of Music (The Sound of Music)MARIA12rank/position

[English] The Sound of Music (Japanese Subtitles)

The Sound of Music has long been loved by people as both a musical and a film.

This title tune is used in the scene at the beginning of the story where Maria sings against the backdrop of the Salzburg mountains.

The beauty of the mountain scenery overlaps with Maria’s natural beauty, and the majestic landscape matches the song perfectly, leaving a deep impression.

Throughout the piece, the singing employs rubato—a free style without a steady tempo—which makes it sound like a breeze blowing through nature.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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So Long, Farewell” (reprise)Maria, the Captain, and the children13rank/position

The Sound of Music – So Long Farewell (Reprise)

The song that was performed at the Von Trapp family’s party is sung again as the final number at the music festival.

The Von Trapp family knows this song will become their true farewell before going into exile.

Though it appears to be just another performance, it reveals their firm resolve.

Unlike when the song first appears, both Maria and Captain von Trapp sing “goodbye” over and over.

Thinking about what they must be feeling makes it very complicated, doesn’t it? It’s a heart-pounding scene for viewers too, wondering whether their escape will succeed.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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