Yutaka Ozaki Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

I LOVE YOUOzaki Yutaka1rank/position

Yutaka Ozaki – I LOVE YOU (Official Music Video)

Released in 1983, this is Yutaka Ozaki’s signature love ballad—so famous that almost everyone knows it.

I’ve taught “I LOVE YOU” in lessons several times, and I feel it’s a tough song for people who struggle with falsetto; many students actually used this song to practice it.

You shouldn’t need to change the key—the original should be comfortable to sing.

Since some people aren’t confident with falsetto, let’s review the key points.

If you’ve mostly been singing in chest voice, you’re probably used to pushing with just your voice without using much breath.

To use your breath properly, humming is important.

Do a nasal hum to create nasal resonance so the sound vibrates in your nose.

Be careful not to force it with your throat.

After a light hum, keep the resonance in the same place and let your singing voice become thinner and lighter.

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For me to be myselfOzaki Yutaka2rank/position

[Official] Yutaka Ozaki “To Be Who I Am” (LIVE CORE IN TOKYO DOME 1988-09-12) [Track from the 1st album ‘Seventeen’s Map’] YUTAKA OZAKI / MY SONG

This is a song that powerfully sings about the importance of living true to yourself.

The candid, conversational lyrics and the warm, gentle melody resonate deeply.

The frictions and conflicts in relationships that everyone experiences, along with a strong desire for self-fulfillment, are sure to evoke profound empathy in listeners.

Included on Yutaka Ozaki’s debut album “Seventeen’s Map,” it has continued to be close to many hearts since its release in December 1983.

In 1997, it was used as the theme song for the drama “Boku ga Boku de Aru Tame ni,” and it has been covered by prominent artists such as Mr.Children.

It’s a heartwarming anthem I recommend to anyone standing at a crossroads in life, searching for their path ahead.

Night of 15Ozaki Yutaka3rank/position

Yutaka Ozaki - Fifteen's Night (with lyrics)

This is the debut single by Yutaka Ozaki, released in 1983 alongside the album “Seventeen’s Map.” It portrays the rebellious spirit and pursuit of freedom felt by a 15-year-old boy, and has long been loved as a song that speaks for the feelings of young people.

The structure, which builds gradually from a quiet, piano-centered atmosphere toward the chorus, evokes a rising swell of emotion.

The relatively low pitch and steady, unbroken lyrical tempo make it easy to sing, and the key is how you pour emotion into it.

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OH MY LITTLE GIRLOzaki Yutaka4rank/position

Yutaka Ozaki - OH MY LITTLE GIRL.mp4

Revisited as the theme song for Fuji TV’s 1994 Monday 9 PM drama “Kono Yo no Hate,” this love ballad has continued to be cherished across generations.

At karaoke, it’s a staple that gently lifts the mood—especially when men in their 50s sing it while reminiscing about their youth.

The overall vocal range is D#3 to A4, which should be relatively comfortable for male singers.

You can create the mood quickly by singing the verses (A-melo to B-melo) softly, almost like speaking.

The real climax comes right at the start of the chorus.

Take a solid breath beforehand and time your entry; you should find it feels great to sing.

Doing an impression can be fun, but definitely try aiming for a high score with your own voice!

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GraduationOzaki Yutaka5rank/position

Yutaka Ozaki – Graduation (Official Music Video)

This is a rock number by Yutaka Ozaki that vividly portrays the struggles and rebellious spirit of youth.

Its powerful melody, which voices feelings of suffocation and distrust, leaves a deep impression on listeners.

Released in January 1985, the song was produced as the lead single from the album “Kaikisen” (Tropic of Cancer) and reached No.

20 on the Oricon charts.

It is widely known as one of Ozaki’s signature works.

In 2016, it was featured as a tie-in song for a GU web commercial, resonating across generations.

It’s a track I recommend to anyone standing at a crossroads in life.

SherryOzaki Yutaka6rank/position

Yutaka Ozaki – “Shelly”

It’s a song that looks back on the painful path I’ve walked while contemplating an uncertain future.

It’s included on the album Kaikisen, released in 1985.

It’s said to be a song that frankly portrays the weakness in Yutaka Ozaki’s own heart as he felt it.

The explosive, emotional vocals over a simple acoustic guitar sound make it a deeply moving piece.

While the rapid-fire sections and bursts of emotion may seem challenging, the melody is basically simple, so I think the pitches are relatively easy to follow.

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street tree(s)Ozaki Yutaka7rank/position

Street Trees — Yutaka Ozaki

Singer-songwriter Yutaka Ozaki, who debuted as a teenage icon and achieved immense popularity, tragically passed away at the young age of 26 and became a legend.

Different from the Ozaki known for famous songs like “Graduation,” “Seventeen’s Night,” and “I LOVE YOU,” the title track of his masterpiece album “Gairoju” (Street Trees)—which clearly captures Ozaki in his twenties—was written based on his experiences while staying in New York.

The lyrics brilliantly liken the loneliness felt in a big city and the sight of people striving to live their lives to street trees.

The song is a magnificent masterpiece, beginning quietly in the first half and evolving into a grand arrangement with full orchestra and chorus in the latter half.

Those who only know Ozaki’s public image may be surprised by the mature melancholy that this track conveys.

Why not listen to it while watching autumn leaves drift down one by one?

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