ORIGINAL LOVE Popular Song Ranking [2026]

The road where the morning sun shinesORIGINAL LOVE8rank/position

ORIGINAL LOVE / The Road Where the Morning Sun Shines - AS TIME GOES BY -

This is one of ORIGINAL LOVE’s signature songs, and it was used in a shampoo commercial at the time.

The light blue leather jacket worn in the music video is quite striking and cool.

As the B-side to Golden Time, there’s an alternate arrangement of this track included, and that arrangement is also nicely done.

A Sweet and Dangerous ScentORIGINAL LOVE9rank/position

Sweet and Dangerous Scent (2004) / ORIGINAL LOVE

This is a cover of the classic track included as the B-side to Tatsuro Yamashita’s “Jounetsu no Bara.” Combined with the vocalist’s distinctive quirks, the richness of the voice stands out even more than in Yamashita’s original, yet you can clearly feel the respect for the song throughout.

The rhythm of the original has often been referenced by Shibuya-kei artists, but the ORIGINAL LOVE version is crafted with a different flavor, offering a glimpse of the genius of Takao Tajima.

LovermanORIGINAL LOVE10rank/position

ORIGINAL LOVE “Loverman”

Opening the 17th album, this track encapsulates the question “What is ORIGINAL LOVE?” in recent years.

Although the idea for the song had existed for a long time, the right moment to release it never came, and it finally saw the light of day in 2015.

It’s a Philly soul–style sweet love song, and while the rhythm is complex, the whole thing is tightly crafted as pop, leaving a very intriguing impression.

The more you listen, the more addictive this masterpiece becomes!

Like two handsORIGINAL LOVE11rank/position

Like Two Hands Original Love

It’s a melodic track included on the fourth album, “Hear the Wind Sing.” The guitar melody in the intro and the reverb-laden keyboards evoke songs by Curtis Mayfield and Stevie Wonder from the ’70s, but it doesn’t feel like a rip-off—rather, it’s full of respect.

It’s a song you never get tired of, even today.

your songORIGINAL LOVE12rank/position

ORIGINAL LOVE – Your Song – RAINBOW RACE

This is the third track on the 5th album, “RAINBOW RACE.” Rather than bossa nova, it’s closer to Brazilian popular music (MPB) — a number that evokes the summer! By the time the chorus ends, the flute’s tone makes you want to start playing an air flute!

IrisORIGINAL LOVE13rank/position

ORIGINAL LOVE Iris

Original Love is Takao Tajima’s solo project.

It’s known for its musical style shifting dramatically with each album.

This song was released in 1997.

There’s a hint of loneliness drifting through the sensual lyrics.

It’s almost suffocating with the mood of an intense, mature romance.

Emily is a playgirl.ORIGINAL LOVE14rank/position

Emily is a playgirl.

The legendary Japanese rock band, ORIGINAL LOVE.

Many music fans probably spent their youth with the songs they created.

In recent years, ’90s music has been drawing attention among young people, so some may have discovered them through that trend.

One of ORIGINAL LOVE’s hidden gems is Emily Is a Playgirl.

It’s a cover of the song of the same name performed by Pink Floyd.

If you compare the two, you’ll notice the ORIGINAL LOVE version has a stronger rock flavor.

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