Off Course Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

In the crowdofukōsu29rank/position

Yasuhiro Suzuki - In the Crowd (2008 - live)

Released in April 1970, this was Off Course’s debut single.

Although it was unfortunately not included on any original studio album, it was first featured on their fourth best-of album, “BEST COLLECTION,” released in August 1985.

In their early days the band played mostly folk songs, but after adding new members in 1976, rock elements were incorporated.

As a result, this debut track has a strong folk flavor.

The night that passed byofukōsu30rank/position

Toori Sugita Yoru

It’s a gentle, floating song that praises a beloved person’s beauty and portrays being swept up by those very feelings.

After being released in 1978 as the B-side to “Yasashisa ni Sayonara,” it was later included on the best-of album SELECTION 1973-78.

The airy band sound is enriched by a deep, resonant organ tone, enhancing the sense of buoyancy and mood.

The lyrics are notable for affirming even the experience of being tossed around, conveying the strength of love through their acceptance of everything.

The melodic range isn’t very wide, so if you focus on the calm rhythm and relax, it should be a fairly easy song to sing.

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On a Rainy Dayofukōsu31rank/position

On a Rainy Day - Off Course (cover)

This is a song included on Off Course’s third original album, The Scent of Wine, released in 1975.

Lyrics and music by Kazumasa Oda.

The song and its lyrics exude a sense of melancholy—very characteristic of Oda.

His crystal-clear singing voice also leaves a strong impression.

Rain, beat downofukōsu32rank/position

Ame Yo Hageshiku

This song juxtaposes the pain of parting with the rain falling in that scene.

It was included on the 1975 album “Wine no Nioi” (“The Scent of Wine”).

Centered on acoustic guitar with bass and drums layered in, the straightforward band sound conveys a rock-like strength within a folk atmosphere.

The darker turns in the arrangement are also distinctive, giving the impression that both the depth of the anguish and the intensity of the rain are being emphasized.

The key point is the powerful singing in a generally lower register; if you focus on delivering the words with force, as if speaking directly to the listener, it should be easier to sing.

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The world has become smaller.ofukōsu33rank/position

Off Course / The Earth Has Become Smaller

Off Course is a band that debuted in 1970.

Kazumasa Oda served as the vocalist and produced numerous hit songs.

This song poignantly contrasts the feelings of someone who once longed to be a bird freely flying through the sky with those of someone who actually obtained an airplane and became able to fly.