Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

GOOD-BYE YouthNagabuchi Tsuyoshi8rank/position

Dad’s singing with guitar: “GOOD-BYE Youth” / Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi

I heard this song on the Sakurajima DVD and grew to love it.

I remember the tempo and lyrics getting stuck in my head and listening to it over and over.

This footage is old, but personally I prefer and feel more at ease with the versions Tsuyoshi has sung more recently (lol).

MyselfNagabuchi Tsuyoshi9rank/position

Myself

“Myself” is a track included on Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s 1990 album “JEEP,” which was also the first album he released in the 1990s.

While it’s not a particularly flashy song, its lyrics—reflecting Nagabuchi’s gentle gaze toward ordinary people—and its simple, beautiful melody make it a hidden gem that quietly moves the listener.

If you sing the verses in a conversational tone and pour more emotion into the chorus, you can bring out the atmosphere this song holds.

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JunkoNagabuchi Tsuyoshi10rank/position

Junko

“Junko,” a masterpiece that defined Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s early career, was released as a single in 1980 and became a huge hit, topping the Oricon charts for eight consecutive weeks.

The lyrics—an unbroken stream of a heartbroken man’s bitter lament—are both achingly lonely and somehow a bit comical, while the wistful melody showcases Nagabuchi’s exceptional talent as a singer-songwriter.

Though the melody has a folky vibe, the sound arrangement bounces with a funk-like flair.

It’s also a karaoke staple, so be sure to master it and get the crowd going!

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It’s nothing good.Nagabuchi Tsuyoshi11rank/position

It's nothing good.

The lyrics, sung over a simple 8-beat with lively acoustic guitar backing and a striking piano tone, depict the unique conflicts and restlessness of the teenage years, capturing young hearts across generations.

Released as a single in August 1987, this song served as the theme for the drama “Oyako Zigzag,” starring Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi himself.

It’s a classic with tremendous impact, featuring an ultra-famous chorus that’s practically beyond words and a section where he explodes with emotion and shouts the title.

It’s also a karaoke staple, so many people probably pick this one when they sing a Nagabuchi song.

Since it doesn’t require extremely high notes and is relatively easy to sing, it’s all the more important to go all-in and channel Nagabuchi as you perform!

My Very Own Merry ChristmasNagabuchi Tsuyoshi12rank/position

My Own Merry Christmas (Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi) – Reina [Cover] (13 years old)

A heartwarming ballad told from a child’s perspective, portraying warm Christmas scenes.

Through imagery like a 100 cm fir tree, powdery snow, and candles, it evokes family warmth and modest happiness.

It’s a rare Christmas-themed work for Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi, with lyrics by Goro Matsui.

Included on the album “HEAVY GAUGE,” released in June 1983, it was later chosen as the theme song for the TBS drama “Mama! Merry Christmas” in December 1984.

Centered on a simple arrangement of piano and strings, it’s easy to try as a solo performance—why not sing it on Christmas night as if speaking to someone special?

STAY DREAMNagabuchi Tsuyoshi13rank/position

Stay Dream

A powerful, gritty, and straightforward anthem that sings of the determination to keep moving forward without giving up.

It’s a song I want people to hear not only for the sake of dreams, but for anyone who has something they want to accomplish even when it’s tough.

It’s said to be an important song that became a turning point for Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi as well.

Captain of the ShipNagabuchi Tsuyoshi14rank/position

Captain of the Ship

Here’s one I want you to sing with grit and pour your soul into.

It’s by Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi, a singer-songwriter from Kagoshima, and it’s the title track of his album Captain of the Ship, released in November 1993.

Likening life to a voyage, it delivers a powerful message urging you to carve out your future with your own strength, and it shakes the listener to the core.

It’s a sprawling piece that runs over 13 minutes, yet the explosive emotions and soul-baring cries in the latter half are so overwhelming that it flies by in a flash because of its sheer intensity.

It’s also known as a legendary number in live performances, where the call-and-response with the audience unites the entire venue.

When fans of Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi get together, a karaoke box is guaranteed to be filled with the same feverish energy as a live concert!