Kazuyoshi Saito Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Don’t be love feat. Kazuyoshi SaitoShishido Kafuka × Saitō Kazuyoshi64rank/position

Shishido Kavka “Don’t be love feat. Kazuyoshi Saito” MV / Short Ver.

This song was written specifically for the TV drama “Doctors’ Love Affairs.” The composition is by Kazuyoshi Saito, with lyrics by Kazuyoshi Saito and Shishido Kavka.

It’s a slightly wistful mid-tempo ballad that vividly captures the drama’s worldview.

The duo’s sultry vocals are addictively appealing.

2020 DIARYSaitō Kazuyoshi65rank/position

Kazuyoshi Saito – 2020 DIARY [Music Video]

Singer-songwriter Kazuyoshi Saito, whose subtly wistful vocals and melodies have earned him support across generations.

The track “2020 diary,” included on his 21st album “55 STONES,” is, as the title suggests, a number that recounts events of 2020 from a musician’s perspective.

Its lyrics, which reflect on the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic that threw the world into turmoil and ask what we should be doing now, feel calm and on point when viewed from the vantage point of time passed.

It’s a soulful pop tune that, precisely because of difficult times, prompts each of us to consider how we ought to be.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Happy Birthday to you!Saitō Kazuyoshi66rank/position

Happy Birthday to you!

This song is packed with the spirit of celebrating birthdays.

Set to a powerful rock sound characteristic of Kazuyoshi Saito, it sings of blessings and gratitude for the person celebrating their birthday.

The lyrics, filled with hope and anticipation for the year ahead, are sure to resonate with listeners.

Included on the album “Kazuyoshi,” released on October 23, 2013, this track is a meaningful piece commemorating the 20th anniversary of Saito’s debut.

Play this song when celebrating a loved one’s birthday, and it will surely become a special memory.

As a side note, Tatsuya Nakamura played drums and KenKen played bass on this recording!

Little Painter Ragtime Blues (Saito Mix)Saitō Kazuyoshi67rank/position

Kazuyoshi Saito “Little Painter Ragtime Blues (Saito Mix)” / Soko multi-track recording

Included as the B-side on their 21st single, “On the Other Side of the Moon,” released in 2001, is this track: “Little Painter Ragtime Blues (Saito Mix).” Its warm message—“Let’s paint just the way we want”—soothes both heart and body, with a charm that makes you want to listen with your eyes closed.

Since the melody mainly repeats short phrases, you’ll probably be able to remember a good portion of it after a few listens.

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Araki Jakkan

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NO BLUESSaitō Kazuyoshi68rank/position

Kazuyoshi Saito NO BLUES cover

I think singer-songwriter Kazuyoshi Saito strikes a good balance between pop rock songs and bluesy numbers.

By not leaning too heavily to one side and creating both, it feels like his value has risen even more.

If a young person wants to sing the blues seriously at karaoke, starting with songs like his would be a good choice.

Stick to fun! Tonight!Saitō Kazuyoshi69rank/position

Kazuyoshi Saito – Stick to fun! Tonight! [SHORT Ver.]

A song written by Kazuyoshi Saito in 2010 for a collaboration commercial between Space Shower TV and Pocky.

His co-starring appearance with actress Umika Kawashima, as well as the “Pocky Guitar” designed with the Pocky package that was used in the commercial and the promotional video, also became a hot topic.

The song features a rock-based melody characteristic of Saito, and the lyrics, sprinkled with slightly nonsensical phrases, are great fun.

It’s an overwhelming showcase of Saito’s talent—who would have thought you could create such a cool rock track with a single Pocky stick as the theme!

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hiyori

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tokyo bluesSaitō Kazuyoshi70rank/position

Kazuyoshi Saito_tokyo blues solo performance (voice and guitar), Takaragaike Stadium

“tokyo blues” is an early masterpiece by Kazuyoshi Saito that’s perfect for acoustic solo performance.

It’s included on his debut album, “Under the Blue Sky…,” which leans especially heavily into the blues among his works.

That fresh yet husky voice is irresistible, isn’t it? The light, brisk tempo of the acoustic guitar feels great and makes it seem easy to sing.

While it’s a song that portrays the so-called “male wishful thinking,” it also showcases Saito’s signature stance of “things will work out—just go with the flow,” which is wonderful.

Even if you can’t play guitar, it’s fun to sing at karaoke.

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KEI

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