Enka singer who led the postwar pop scene! Hideo Murata’s most popular songs ranked
Originally active as a rōkyoku singer, Hideo Murata demonstrated his show-business talent from a young age, even becoming the leader of the Sakai Unbō troupe at the age of 14.
His singing voice and worldview, honed through rōkyoku, have been passed down as those of one of the leading enka singers of the postwar popular music scene.
From the 1980s onward, his appearances on television increased, and despite being a veteran, he also gained popularity among younger generations.
This time, we present a ranking of popular songs by the legendary enka singer Hideo Murata—be sure to check it out!
Playlist
| Enka singer who led the postwar pop scene! Hideo Murata’s most popular songs ranked | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | king (shogi piece)Murata Hideo |  play_arrow | A Showa-era classic, singing of a man's pride and dreams |
| 2 | The Life of Mutsu (Including “A Thousand Ryō of Guts”)Murata Hideo |  play_arrow | The life philosophy of Dokyo Senryo as sung by Hideo Murata |
| 3 | The Seasons of a Married CoupleMurata Hideo |  play_arrow | A signature song by Hideo Murata that portrays the bond between a married couple |
| 4 | The day I marryMurata Hideo |  play_arrow | A classic song of a father's love and blessings for his daughter's wedding |
| 5 | The Life of Matsu the UntamedMurata Hideo |  play_arrow | In addition to the smash hit “Ōshō,” they left behind numerous songs… |
| 6 | Ladies and gentlemenMurata Hideo |  play_arrow | The importance of expressing life's emotions honestly |
| 7 | Heisei 5/5 OndoMurata Hideo, Sakamoto Fuyumi |  play_arrow | A pop song celebrating the dawn of the Heisei era |
| 8 | Biwako OndoMurata Hideo, Komatsu Midori |  play_arrow | An enka-ondo celebrating the four seasons of Lake Biwa |
| 9 | A Man’s LifeMurata Hideo |  play_arrow | An enka singer from Tosa, Murata Hideo’s song |