Seiko Matsuda’s Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Blue ChristmasMatsuda Seiko36rank/position

Seiko Matsuda Blue Christmas

Seiko Matsuda is a quintessential idol singer in the Japanese pop scene.

Among her many hits, the Christmas-themed song that stands out is Blue Christmas, included on the 1982 album Golden Ribbon.

It portrays a scene of spending Christmas Eve alone, feeling lonely, and sings of a bittersweet yearning while waiting for the person she loves to appear.

With bell chimes and clear, shimmering strings ringing through the sound, her vocals unfold with both strength and fragility.

A beautiful yet fleeting story that resonates as a moving Christmas song.

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Sazanami Wedding RoadMatsuda Seiko37rank/position

Seiko Matsuda - Ripple Wedding Road

A song with a soft, breezy atmosphere that makes you feel as if you can hear the sea breeze and the sound of waves.

Seiko Matsuda’s clear, expansive vocals reach your ears as pleasantly as gentle ripples.

Included on the album “The 9th Wave,” released in June 1985, this track stands out for its lyrics that tenderly embrace the calm love between two people.

You can almost picture a couple walking barefoot along the beach.

It’s a perfect song for those who want to share a special moment with someone dear.

Glass AppleMatsuda Seiko38rank/position

Seiko Matsuda - Glass Apple

It’s a masterpiece that seems to capture that fleeting shimmer as a girl turns into a woman.

Seiko Matsuda’s translucent voice sings of a love as delicate and precarious as glasswork.

You can almost feel the heroine’s confusion as she stands before a forbidden fruit, purity hiding something secret within.

Released as a single in August 1983, the song later became a double A-side when the original B-side, “SWEET MEMORIES,” drew huge attention from a commercial.

In November 1983, it achieved the remarkable feat of monopolizing the top two spots on the Oricon charts together with the follow-up single “Hitomi wa Diamond/Aoi Photograph.” Listen to it alone on a quiet night, and its almost sacred melody may revive the pure feelings you’d long forgotten.

Seiko Matsuda MedleyMatsuda Seiko39rank/position

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A medley of Seiko Matsuda, who debuted in 1980 and produced one hit after another, drawing widespread attention by sparking a boom with her then-signature hairstyle known as the “Seiko-chan cut.” Her talent is still recognized today, and she continues to shine as an eternal idol.

Tears just fall downMatsuda Seiko40rank/position

Tears just fall

Seiko Matsuda’s 68th single, released in May 2007.

A song about sinking into sorrow while thinking of a former lover.

It is one of her signature tracks since 2000, and her life—marked by repeated divorces and remarriages—seems to resonate with modern women.

On the Oricon charts it peaked at No.

38, with total sales of 7,000 copies.

White LoverMatsuda Seiko41rank/position

White Lover

Seiko Matsuda’s classic song that beautifully captures the winter season is included on her album “North Wind,” released in December 1980.

The lyrics, penned by Tokuko Miura, weave together the transience and fragility of love with wintry imagery.

Reflections of a tear-streaked face in a windowpane and memories of seasons gone by poignantly convey a heart aching with love.

This work, which portrays a summer fling and a winter’s love, captivated many as an emotionally rich love song.

It’s a perfect piece for those who want to recall warm memories in the cold season or who are troubled by love.

Paired with Matsuda’s clear, soaring vocals, it has long been cherished as a winter classic that resonates deeply with the heart.

The season of bare feetMatsuda Seiko42rank/position

The season of bare feet

Isn’t this the very song that launched Seiko’s brilliant career brimming with a fresh charm that instantly captivates the listener? In the lyrics, scenes like a white yacht drawing near as if heralding the arrival of summer, and the flutter of first love, are depicted so vividly you can almost see them unfolding before your eyes.

Released in April 1980 as her debut single, the track also became widely known as the theme for Shiseido’s “Ekubo” commercial.

There’s even the story that, although she failed the audition because she couldn’t make dimples, she still won the commercial song thanks to her singing—a testament to her talent, without a doubt.

It’s also included on her first album, “SQUALL.” Give it a listen when you want to feel the refreshing breeze of summer or to rekindle the sweet, bittersweet memories of youth.