RC Succession Popular Song Rankings [2026]

The Koshu Highway is already in autumn.RC sakuseshon8rank/position

RC Succession – Koshu Kaido Is Already Autumn (1976)

“Kōshū Kaidō wa Mō Aki Nanosā,” a song by RC Succession about the changing scenery along the Kōshū Highway as it runs from Tokyo through Yamanashi to Nagano, is included on their 1976 album Single Man.

Its melody, rich with a folk-like melancholy, also evokes the feeling of autumn.

The lyrics depict someone carrying a deep pain, driving along the Kōshū Highway and speaking reflectively about how autumn has already arrived.

If you’re feeling pent-up and want to blow off some steam, why not give it a listen?

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SAKI

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I can’t remember that song.RC sakuseshon9rank/position

The True Early RC Succession 2

This is a song from the Clover era, the predecessor of RC Succession.

Kiyoshiro Imawano wrote the lyrics, and at the time, fellow member Seiichi Takeda composed the music.

After the folk group Kaguyahime covered it on their first album, it was later included as a self-cover on the album HARD FOLK SUCCESSION.

Summertime BluesRC sakuseshon10rank/position

SUMMER TIME BLUES (We don't need nuclear power anymore!)

A number originally by Eddie Cochran, covered by the rock band RC Succession led by Kiyoshiro Imawano.

After the Chernobyl nuclear power plant accident that occurred in Russia during the Soviet era, this song sharply satirizes the safety of nuclear power plants and the advertising and PR campaigns claiming “Japan’s nuclear plants are safe.”

mysteryRC sakuseshon11rank/position

RC Succession – Mystic [1985 Live Version]

Included on the 1984 album “FEEL SO BAD.” A rock band from Tokyo formed in 1968.

Centered around Kiyoshiro Imawano, they are, needless to say, one of Japan’s most iconic rock bands, exerting a strong influence on later generations by establishing Japanese-language rock and a distinctive live performance style.

You know me.RC sakuseshon12rank/position

RC Succession – You Know Me

RC Succession’s “Kimi ga Boku o Shitteiru” (“You Know Me”) was included as the B-side to their signature 1980 single “Ameagari no Yozora ni” (“In the Night Sky After the Rain”).

It’s a laid-back 8-beat track with a bright, uplifting rock feel.

The lyrics, which sing about having someone who truly understands you, are delightfully joyful and cute.

Having even one person who supports you no matter how hard things get can be a lifesaver.

It makes you wish you had someone like that yourself, and it’s a number that helps you recognize how precious such a presence is.

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Hamada Takuya

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SUMMER TOURRC sakuseshon13rank/position

Summer Tour

This is one of RC Succession’s signature songs, depicting the feeling of summer and a passionate romance.

Released in 1982, it showcases the breadth of the artist’s musical range.

Centered on pop rock while incorporating elements of disco and soul, it features a captivating, genre-crossing sound.

In 1983, they delivered a legendary concert at Shibuya Public Hall titled “SUMMER TOUR ’83,” leaving an overwhelming impression.

With Kiyoshiro Imawano’s distinctive vocals and Reichi Nakaido’s guitar intertwining, the song overflows with a liberating summer vibe.

It’s a track you’ll want to play while driving or spending a fun time with friends.

My Favorite TeacherRC sakuseshon14rank/position

Kiyoshiro Memorial: My Favorite Teacher

RC Succession’s “My Favorite Teacher” is a song about a cherished teacher who supported the band during their school days.

By listing the teacher’s distinctive traits, it conveys a straightforward feeling of affection—for both the parts that seemed teacher-like and those that didn’t.

It’s also a song of gratitude with a certain sweetness to it.