Kenji Sawada Popular Song Rankings [2026]

Parody of ‘Breathless’: ‘Retirement, Bring It On’sawada kenji43rank/position

[Sing this to the tune of “Do as You Please” – Parody Version: “Retirement, Just Bring It On.” Please enjoy it with a camper van and the Sea of Japan sunset as the backdrop. #parodysong #anthemforseniors #DoAsYouPlease #KenjiSawada]

Here are some ideas for a parody of the classic song “Katte ni Shiyagare,” titled “Teinen Kiyagare,” which captures emotions like missed connections with someone, regret, and a resolution forged in the heart.

While the original song focuses on the feelings at the moment of parting and one’s own version of love directed at the other person, “Teinen Kiyagare” features realistic lyrics that will resonate with those who, before retirement, are starting to think about life in their later years.

There’s no end to worries—about savings, about health—but its forward-looking lyrics offer encouragement.

Check in with you.sawada kenji44rank/position

Check in with you.

36th single release.

The first title from the newly established “Julie Label” within Polydor Records.

The jacket reads “SONGS by KENJI SAWADA with EXOTICS,” reflecting a stance that places greater emphasis on the backing band.

He performed wearing a white Native American feather headdress and Native American-style face paint.

Goodbye with a winksawada kenji45rank/position

Goodbye with a wink

The 16th single.

With lyrics provided by Yumi Arai, who was approaching the peak of her career as an artist, it turned into a light, upbeat pop number with rhythms and choral work reminiscent of “Rouge no Dengon.” Incidentally, it was Katsumi Kahashi, a former ally of Sawada’s, who gave Yumi Arai the opportunity to debut as a composer when she was 17.

Long Good-byesawada kenji46rank/position

Kenji Sawada “Long Good-by” & lyrics (in the description)

A message song sent to drummer Minoru Hitomi, with whom contact had been lost since The Tigers disbanded on January 24, 1971.

In 2008, after Sawada performed it on NHK’s “SONGS” to mark his 60th birthday, Hitomi returned three years later and The Tigers reunited.

The lyrics are a continuous appeal to Hitomi, interwoven with real events, and there’s an anecdote that Hitomi, having heard about the program by word of mouth, was so moved that he began to consider returning.

Only you are enough.sawada kenji47rank/position

Kenji Sawada / Only You (Nothing But You) (1972)

This was his third solo single, released in 1972, featuring a striking cover with a close-up of Julie holding a rose.

The performance is by the Takayuki Inoue Band and the Kenny Wood Orchestra.

With trumpet prominently featured, the sound has a classical finish.

My love for yousawada kenji48rank/position

Kenji Sawada / Love For You (1973) - Preview No. 4

This is his fifth solo single released in 1973.

It’s a warm love ballad with a Western-style sound, featuring slide guitar and a horn section.

Julie’s vocals, which still retain a boyish charm, are absolutely heart-fluttering.

Darlingsawada kenji49rank/position

Kenji Sawada – Darling [stage mix]

23rd single.

He passionately belts out a song with an intense rhythm while wearing a sailor-style outfit.

The barrage of phrases in the chorus became one of the typical patterns of Sawada’s songs.

It became his fifth song to reach No.

1 on the Oricon weekly chart.