Akina Nakamori Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

A little trip with my eyes closedNakamori Akina61rank/position

Close Your Eyes, a Little Excursion / Akina Nakamori — I Tried Singing It #3

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)

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.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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The red bird ran away.Nakamori Akina63rank/position

Red Bird Escaped / Akina Nakamori (with lyric subtitles)

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.

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Kubota Mami

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stationNakamori Akina64rank/position

Eki

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

Akina Nakamori - Dear Friend

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.

GAIA ~Whispers of the Earth~Nakamori Akina66rank/position

Akina Nakamori – GAIA ~Whispers of the Earth~

Akina Nakamori is one of the most iconic idols of the 1980s.

She made her debut and gained popularity after appearing on the Nippon TV show “Star Tanjō!” In this song, she draws a parallel between a wounded Earth and her own battered self, yet sings of her determination not to give up on the future.

SAND BEIGE ~To the Desert~Nakamori Akina67rank/position

Akina Nakamori - Sand Beige – To the Desert –

This is Akina Nakamori’s 12th single, released in 1985.

It debuted at No.

1 and became the 7th best-selling song of the year.

Although she’s categorized as an idol, Akina Nakamori, who never made “cuteness” her main appeal, had truly cool vocals and fashion—and she still does today.

TATTONakamori Akina68rank/position

[Stage Mix] Akina Nakamori – TATTOO [1988]

Back when there were many music shows, didn’t you also look forward to the singers’ outfits? This is the song that became a hot topic for its red dress and Akina Nakamori’s great style.

Many young people dress up for Halloween, and it’s also a fun idea to sing this song in a costume you’d normally only wear for Halloween.

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Hito Sui

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Lingering SnowNakamori Akina69rank/position

Nagori-yuki Akina Nakamori

This song, which is also included on her own cover album, surprises you right from the start: a beat-driven “Nagori Yuki.” Isn’t this, in the truest sense, what a cover song should be? The faint voice that seems as if it might fade away at any moment might seem mismatched with the wistful yet rhythmic arrangement of “Nagori Yuki,” but it fits perfectly, becoming a version that only Akina Nakamori could sing.

Highly recommended.

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Ozaki Shunji

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Sand BeigeNakamori Akina70rank/position

SAND BEIGE -sabaku e- (2014 Remaster)

Akina Nakamori, who grew from an idol into an artist and achieved immense hits and popularity, has an autumn song that is an oriental piece singing of a desert at sunset.

Her stoic worldview draws you in first, and many surely came to admire her presence.

The voice of the eternal songstress lingers in our ears.