Seiko Matsuda’s Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

SQUALLMatsuda Seiko57rank/position

Seiko Matsuda SQUALL 2009 Concert

Released on August 1, 1980, “SQUALL,” the third track on Seiko Matsuda’s debut album SQUALL, is a poppy, cute rock ’n’ roll tune! Its briskly unfolding sound and beat, crystal-clear vocals, and fun vibe will have you clapping along before you know it.

It’s a heart-leaping, feel-good Seiko-chan power song!

SWEET MEMORIES ~Sweet Memories~Matsuda Seiko58rank/position

SWEET MEMORIES ~Sweet Memories~ Music Video (YouTube Edit)

Seiko Matsuda, an idol singer from Kurume City in Fukuoka Prefecture who debuted in 1980.

Appearing in the entertainment world after Momoe Yamaguchi’s retirement left it without a top idol, she possessed real ability, such as strong vocal skills, while also putting the hallmarks of an idol—costumes, hairstyles, choreography—front and center, establishing an unshakable position in the 1980s.

Later, even after marrying and having a child, she continued her career in show business, and many female fans likely found an ideal to aspire to in her.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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SmileMatsuda Seiko59rank/position

SEIKO MATSUDA 「Smile」Music Video from「SEIKO JAZZ」

It’s not all that unusual for major singers who made their name outside jazz to try their hand at it, and in recent years the eternal idol Seiko Matsuda has released full-fledged jazz albums as well.

These are not mere one-off projects; they’re filled with the genuine commitment of an artist with a career spanning over 40 years.

Released in 2017, SEIKO JAZZ features heavyweight figures from the jazz world on the recordings and stands as a superb jazz album that lets you fully savor “jazz singer” Seiko Matsuda’s voice as she masterfully interprets standard numbers.

It won the Planning Award at the 59th Japan Record Awards.

The album was also released in the U.S.

through the prestigious jazz label Verve and received high acclaim.

In 2019, she released a follow-up, SEIKO JAZZ 2, so be sure to listen to them together!

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KOH-1

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StardustMatsuda Seiko60rank/position

Seiko Matsuda / Stardust

In celebration of her 45th anniversary, a lavish collaborative work by Seiko Matsuda and Yumi Matsutoya was released in May 2025.

Featuring a gentle melodic line and a comfortable rhythm, the piece is rooted in pop while blending with Matsutoya’s delicate lyrical world to create a more profound ballad.

It offers an exquisite musical experience woven by two legends of the Japanese music scene—irresistible for fans.

The track is also included on the album “Eternal Idol, Eternal Youth, Seiko Matsuda.

~45th Anniversary Ultimate All-Time Best~,” set for release in June, where it can be enjoyed alongside her signature songs.

It’s a perfect tune for moments when you want to sink into music with a calm heart or revisit precious memories.

Sweet MemoryMatsuda Seiko61rank/position

SWEET MEMORIES

“Sweet Memory” is Seiko Matsuda’s 14th double A-side single, released on August 1, 1983.

It is included on the best-of album “Seiko Plaza,” released on November 11, 1983.

The song is a gently sung, ballad-style track.

I want to see you.Matsuda Seiko62rank/position

SOLIDEMO / I Want to See You (Seiko Matsuda cover)

A poignant love song by Seiko Matsuda, released in 1996.

The lyrics, which sing of a lost romance, vividly depict the loneliness of waking up in the middle of the night and the memories shared with a former lover.

Seiko Matsuda’s soaring vocals and melodious sound further amplify the bittersweet emotion.

The song was also used as the later opening theme for the TV Asahi anime Kaitou Saint Tail.

With many relatable lines, it has strong support from women.

It’s a great pick for reunions or year-end parties—one that everyone of the same generation can sing together and get excited about.

How many dawns must I count?Matsuda Seiko63rank/position

How many dawns must I count? ♪ Seiko Matsuda ♪ cover

This is Seiko Matsuda’s 75th single.

It suits her vocal ability very well and became her first hit in a while.

It was also used as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Team Batista 2: The Return of General Rouge.”