Kiyohiko Ozaki Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Until we meet againOzaki Kiyohiko1rank/position

Until the Day We Meet Again / Kiyohiko Ozaki (with lyrics)

Kiyohiko Ozaki, who took the Showa-era pop scene by storm with his overwhelming vocal ability and rich voice.

Released in March 1971, “Mata Au Hi Made” is an enduring masterpiece with lyrics by Yu Aku and music by Kyohei Tsutsumi, and it won the 13th Japan Record Award that same year.

Though it depicts the parting of a man and woman, it never turns maudlin; instead, its powerful message of stepping into the future while believing in a reunion is truly moving.

The following year, 1972, it was also chosen as the entrance march for the spring National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament, making it perfectly suited to a season of new beginnings.

Why not let the spring warmth inspire you to reminisce about your youthful days? If older listeners hum along together with friends, it’s sure to create a warm moment filled with fresh, beaming smiles.

Goodbye once moreOzaki Kiyohiko2rank/position

Sayonarawo Mouichido

A gem of a medium-tempo ballad that portrays parting lovers from a forward-looking perspective.

It’s a masterpiece that resonates with the bittersweet sorrow and resolve of two people who must choose separation in order to walk their own important paths.

Kiyohiko Ozaki’s emotionally rich vocals beautifully express both the loneliness of farewell and the hope of meeting again.

Released in July 1971, the song reached No.

2 on the Oricon Singles Chart and was also included on the album “Kiyohiko Ozaki Second Album.” In the 1999 film “Nodojiman,” Naoto Takenaka performs the song on screen, revealing a new facet of its appeal.

This is a track we highly recommend to anyone who has experienced parting from someone dear and wants to keep those memories as nourishment while moving forward.

Innocent WorldOzaki Kiyohiko3rank/position

Kiyohiko Ozaki Innocent World (Mr. Children cover)

This is a rare recording of Kiyohiko Ozaki, a giant of the kayōkyoku genre, singing a smash hit by Mr.Children.

The skillful structure—starting with a conversational tone in the first half and building up to a climactic finale—really lifts your spirits.

His crisp pronunciation of “innocent world” and “Mr.

myself” shows true professional dedication.

Dawn of PartingOzaki Kiyohiko4rank/position

Kiyohiko Ozaki - Dawn of Parting (1970)

This is the first single by singer Kiyohiko Ozaki, who made his solo debut after his stint with The Wonders, a group that disbanded after just two years from 1967.

Although the song, which features his trademark dynamic vocals, garnered attention, it is known as an ill-fated track that couldn’t boost its sales because he was caught up in a traffic accident and unable to promote it.

Beginning with a melancholic string intro and building with his expansive, soulful voice, the arrangement must have astonished many music fans at the time.

Moody yet powerful, it’s a number that exudes a gravitas hard to believe for a debut track.

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Summer LoveOzaki Kiyohiko5rank/position

Kiyohiko Ozaki / Summer Love 1987/3/21

This is a single released by Kiyohiko Ozaki in 1987.

With his refreshing vocals expressing a summer romance, the lyrics—depicting boating under dappled sunlight and a single-minded love—blend perfectly with the pop sound of the ’80s.

Regarded as a signature work from the middle period of Ozaki’s career, it became a popular song frequently featured on music programs.

It is also included on the album “Memories of Summer Love.” Highly recommended for those who want to look back on the bittersweet memories of their youth—listen to it by the summer seaside, and your heart is sure to dance.

Embraced by the EarthOzaki Kiyohiko6rank/position

Composed by Yuichiro Oda, “Embraced by the Earth (Hoshi)”; Vocals: Kiyohiko Ozaki

Kiyohiko Ozaki is a singer from Kanagawa Prefecture.

His distinguished beard is his trademark, and due to his voice and vocal ability that seem beyond typical Japanese standards, he was also called the “Japanese Tom Jones.” This song was composed for the Yuji Koseki Memorial Music Festival.

He delivers this challenging piece with outstanding vocal prowess.

It snows.Ozaki Kiyohiko7rank/position

Snow Is Falling Kiyohiko Ozaki (composed by Adamo) Tombe la neige (Salvatore Adamo)

A single released in 1971.

The singer was born in 1954 and is from Tokyo.

The song was originally a number released by Salvador Adamo, an Italian-born Belgian singer, and there’s even a version where Adamo himself sings in Japanese.

The lyrics of this song differ slightly from Adamo’s Japanese version.

His voice fits it perfectly—it’s absolutely enchanting to listen to.