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When the Acacia Rain Stops by Sachiko Nishida

A classic that represents Showa-era kayōkyoku, this is one of Sachiko Nishida’s popular songs.

The acacia flowers beaten by the rain beautifully express the heartbreak of a lost love.

The melody is calm and unhurried, and the vocal range isn’t wide, making it an easy song to sing at karaoke.

Ever since its release in April 1960, it has been cherished for many years.

Why not sing it slowly at your own pace, imagining the deep emotions embedded in the lyrics? It’s sure to become a wonderful song that resonates in your heart.

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Coffee Rumba — Sachiko Nishida

When you hear a lively rhythm, many of you probably feel your heart lift a little.

This song, sung by Sachiko Nishida, who comes from a jazz background, has an irresistibly passionate, tropical atmosphere.

The exotic lyrics convey the thrill of romance carried on the aroma of coffee.

Released in August 1961 as the B-side to “Desire Blues,” this cover song later proved so popular that it was reissued as the A-side, and it was the piece Nishida performed when she made her first appearance on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen that same year.

Give it a listen in the afternoon, and it might put you in a wonderful mood!

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Tokyo Blues Sachiko Nishida

Released in 1964 by Sachiko Nishida, this song—done in a popular style—became a major hit and is said to have established her status as a “beautiful enka singer.” Its success also earned her a spot in the 15th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

The song is also featured in Studio Ghibli’s film “Only Yesterday.”

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Until the tears dry… Sachiko Nishida

This is the single released in December 1967 by Sachiko Nishida, known by the nickname “Satchin,” and it was performed at that year’s Kohaku Uta Gassen.

The following year, it ranked 27th on Oricon’s annual chart.

The lyrics were written by Shigeru Tsukada, and the music was composed by Hiroshi Miyagawa, who worked on numerous hit songs.

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Backstreet Tavern Hibari Misora

With her slender figure and coquettish style, the modern-tinged Sachiko Nishida took on a variety of songs.

This number, which features the conceit of her singing the feelings of a barmaid, was originally a hidden gem tucked away on the B-side, but today it has become a signature song invariably included on her best-of compilations.

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Kurenai Hotel – Sachiko Nishida

Released in 1969, this is an old song.

Sachiko Nishida is a singer known for numerous hits such as “When the Acacia Rain Stops” and “Until the Tears Dry,” but despite its wistful lyrics delivered with a light touch, this song, “Kurenai Hotel,” did not become a big hit.

That said, it has been cited as a favorite by later musicians like Ryuichi Sakamoto and Tatsuro Yamashita.

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In a New Town for the First Time — Sachiko Nishida (CM Version)

It was used as the commercial song for Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing starting in 1975 and was released in 1979.

In 2009, it was covered by the African American enka singer Jero.

Part of the lyrics was changed to “Kiku-Masamune” for the commercial, and the song is still used in the ads today, making it well known across a wide range of generations in Japan.