Yutaka Ozaki Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Fragments of the SunOzaki Yutaka15rank/position

Fragments of the Sun — Yutaka Ozaki

This is the single that marked Yutaka Ozaki’s return to activity, released in 1988.

It remained uncollected on albums for a long time, but in 2007 it was included on “Street Trees +2” within the CD box set “71/71,” which compiled his work during his lifetime.

It’s also noteworthy that the song is described as conveying a sense of loneliness drawn from personal experience and a deep love directed toward someone important.

The gentle vocals and sound, as if quietly facing one’s own heart, also convey a warmth.

If you imagine speaking the words with care, it may not only make the song easier to sing but also bring out its atmosphere more strongly.

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CityscapeOzaki Yutaka16rank/position

Yutaka Ozaki - City Scenery

It’s a song included as the first track on the album “Seventeen’s Map,” which marked his 1983 debut, and is said to have been written in the early period of Yutaka Ozaki’s musical career.

It depicts a boy stepping out into the town, and powerfully conveys the anxiety of an uncertain future.

One of the song’s major appeals is the sense of determination to move forward without being beaten by new places or by adults.

While the phrasing is distinctive, the melody and pitch are straightforward, so aim to sing it clearly while firmly grasping the words.

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Scrambling Rock’n RollOzaki Yutaka17rank/position

Yutaka Ozaki Cover - Scrap Alley ~ Scrambling Rock ’n’ Roll (Cookies 2013)

Over a rock ’n’ roll track driven fiercely by the bass, Ozaki lets out a scream.

The song focuses on the question of what freedom is.

It was Yukichi Fukuzawa who said that one should act on one’s own reasons, and this track lets you grasp the importance of continuing to do what springs from within yourself.

dance hallOzaki Yutaka18rank/position

Yutaka Ozaki – Dance Hall

This song paints a scene in a dance hall and the diverse backgrounds of the people there.

It was included on the 1985 album “Kaikisen” and later released in 1991 as the B-side to “I LOVE YOU.” It’s said to be themed around an incident that occurred at a disco, and the vocals, which convey a gentle nostalgia and sadness, are particularly striking.

The straightforward melody and conversational singing style make it easy to perform; honor the lyrical world of the song and articulate each word clearly as you sing.

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TownscapeOzaki Yutaka19rank/position

Yutaka Ozaki “Town Scenery”

Yutaka Ozaki’s song “Townscape” vividly portrays the sterile atmosphere of the city and the loneliness of youth.

With most of the song arranged in a low register—aside from part of the chorus—it’s easy to sing even for those who are older.

The track is included on the 1983 album “Seventeen’s Map.” Despite being his debut album, it was highly acclaimed, reaching No.

2 on the Oricon charts.

When you’re worn out by everyday life or feel like you’re losing sight of life’s meaning, why not give this song a listen? You’re sure to find new hope.

Eternal BosomOzaki Yutaka20rank/position

Eternal Bosom

Included on the 1990 album “Tanjō” (Birth).

Born in 1965.

A singer-songwriter from Tokyo.

The English title is “Eternal Heart.” Ozaki himself handled the artwork for the single’s jacket.

Against a mid-tempo, powerful rock sound, Ozaki’s voice steadily pours out the feelings he put into the lyrics, and it’s impossible to hold back the emotions that well up as you listen.

COOKIEOzaki Yutaka21rank/position

Yutaka Ozaki “COOKIE”

Yutaka Ozaki, a singer-songwriter who released numerous classic songs, also created a track with a food-related title: “COOKIE.” In the song, the everyday scene of eating cookies with milk is depicted as a symbol of peace.

Although the lyrics were written with the unstable social climate of 1990 in mind, they still resonate today.

Give it a listen and let your thoughts wander to the many issues in our world.

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