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Akina Nakamori Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Akina Nakamori, whose singing ability and innate charm more than make up for her low voice and narrow range, produced a string of hit songs and even won the Japan Record Award.

She continued to thrive afterward with major successes like best-selling cover albums, but she has since fallen ill and is currently on a break to rest.

Akina Nakamori Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (61–70)

A little trip with my eyes closedNakamori Akina61rank/position

Close Your Eyes, a Little Excursion / Akina Nakamori — I Tried Singing It #3
A little trip with my eyes closedNakamori Akina

A track included on the album “Fantasy (Fantasia).” It’s a breezy pop song that captures the feelings of a woman who has broken up with a cheating man, reminiscing while apologizing for still being in love.

Autumn has a pastel touchNakamori Akina62rank/position

Akina Nakamori – Autumn is a Pastel Touch (HQ)
Autumn has a pastel touchNakamori Akina

It might not be widely known, but this song was actually composed by none other than Masayoshi Takanaka, the renowned guitarist.

It’s an exciting collaboration between a fusion legend and the queen of pop.

The briskly played guitar riffs over the period’s programmed sound, as well as the tone and melody of the solo at the end, are quintessential Takanaka—naturally.

The lyrics were written by Etsuko Kisugi, which is another highlight you can’t overlook.

Perhaps to match the fusion vibe of the track, Akina delivers her vocals with a lighter touch than usual.

The red bird ran away.Nakamori Akina63rank/position

Red Bird Escaped / Akina Nakamori (with lyric subtitles)
The red bird ran away.Nakamori Akina

This is a piece with the same melody as the signature song “Mi Amore,” but with different lyrics—a different-title, same-melody track.

Because the original lyrics of “Mi Amore” were introspective, they were rewritten to adopt lyrics that sing of a more passionate heartbreak.

It enjoys enduring popularity among fans as a hidden gem that maximizes the appeal of its Latin style.

Since the title is different, people who don’t know it are surprised to hear it’s the same as “Mi Amore” when they expect a completely different song.

I highly recommend singing it at karaoke because it’s sure to spark conversation.

In the chorus, it sounds great if you sing crisply and with clear articulation.

stationNakamori Akina64rank/position

A heartrending love song that begins with an unexpected reunion at a station where people pass each other by.

Akina Nakamori’s delicate vocals beautifully capture the complex emotions of a woman bewildered by a chance encounter with her former lover.

Released in December 1986 and included on the album “Crimson,” this gem was written by Mariya Takeuchi.

One of its charms is that you can enjoy both Nakamori’s version and Takeuchi’s self-cover, each with its own captivating voice.

It’s a song that gently nudges those who, while carrying the pain of heartbreak, are trying to lift their heads and move forward.

Dear FriendsNakamori Akina65rank/position

This is a friendship song by Akina Nakamori, who exuded a commanding presence as a quintessential tough idol of the Showa era and influenced students as well.

Its content perfectly fits the current boom of Showa nostalgia, and the gentle sound creates a moody atmosphere.