Southern All Stars Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

The White LoversSazan Ōrusutāzu71rank/position

Shiroi Koibitotachi (Snow White) / Kuwata Keisuke - Piano Cover -

When it comes to Japanese Christmas songs, Keisuke Kuwata’s “Shiroi Koibito Tachi” is a must.

In the music video, Kuwata plays and sings at the piano, so the piano really stands out, and I imagine many people want to try playing that iconic intro.

It’s in G major, which uses only one black key, making it relatively easy to perform—that’s another selling point.

Start gently and make use of the higher register at the beginning, then in the chorus, incorporate the lower notes to widen the range for a cool effect.

It’s a number you often hear as Christmas approaches, so it’s a classic known across generations.

Give it a try!

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Hamada Takuya

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When I feel like seeing you, you aren’t here.Sazan Ōrusutāzu72rank/position

When I feel like I want to see you, you’re not here [2024 Remaster]

This is a commercial for AIRism, one of Uniqlo’s items that comes in handy during the hot summer months.

The ad features Haruka Ayase and Kohei Matsushita wearing AIRism in the heat; even as they sweat, their bright expressions underscore AIRism’s moisture-wicking and quick-drying qualities.

The song used is Southern All Stars’ “Aitaku Natta Toki ni Kimi wa Koko ni Inai” (“When I Want to See You, You’re Not Here”), whose refreshing sound and gentle vocals convey the breeziness of summer and the soft, comfortable feel of AIRism.

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kappamaki

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Bye Bye My Love (U are the one)Sazan Ōrusutāzu73rank/position

Bye Bye My Love (U are the one) (2024 Remaster)

A song that portrays deep feelings for a loved one and the pain of parting.

Set to the pop melodies of Southern All Stars, the poignant lyrics resonate with the heart.

Released in May 1985, this track is also included on the album “KAMAKURA” and has continued to be cherished by fans.

The sounds of the accordion and saxophone create a nostalgic atmosphere.

It’s a perfect song for those who have experienced heartbreak or are trying to overcome a farewell with someone dear.

Sing it at karaoke, and it’s sure to strike a chord.

CHRISTMAS TIME FOREVERSazan Ōrusutāzu74rank/position

CHRISTMAS TIME FOREVER [2024 Remaster]

A Christmas ballad by Southern All Stars enveloped in quiet majesty and prayer-like purity.

Included on the September 1992 album “Yonimanyo no Hana ga Saku Nari,” the song was never released as a single, yet it was used for Marui’s Christmas campaign.

It features the clear voices of a children’s choir and a calm, keyboard-centered arrangement.

The lyrics, which weave in images like stars in the night sky and fleeting life, depict a profound worldview that evokes longing and prayer amid the sparkle of Christmas.

It’s a song we especially recommend to those who cherish quiet moments with loved ones or are seeking a Christmas song with a deeply resonant message.

DIRTY OLD MAN ~Farewell, Summer~Sazan Ōrusutāzu75rank/position

Southern All Stars – DIRTY OLD MAN ~Farewell, Summer~ [Official Music Video] Short ver.

It skillfully expresses both the wistfulness of summer’s end and the inner conflict of a man who has grown older.

When sung at karaoke, it becomes a song that, amid the excitement, leaves a slightly bittersweet lyric lingering in your heart.

Released in August 2006, it was also chosen as the theme song for Fuji TV’s summer event “Odaiba Adventure King 2006.” It debuted at No.

1 on the Oricon Singles Chart and became a major hit, selling 133,000 copies.

It’s a recommended track for those who want to look back on summer memories or who feel they’re at a turning point in life.

It’s a moving song packed with the charm of Southern All Stars.

FRIENDSSazan Ōrusutāzu76rank/position

I tried singing FRIENDS

A song themed around deep affection and the importance of human relationships.

It sings of love for a younger sister, the comfort found in being together even when the night is frightening, and hope for the future.

The message “I was born into this world for the one I love” suggests that deep connections with others are the essence of life.

Released in October 2005, this track is one of the most emotionally resonant among Southern All Stars’ songs and continues to be cherished by many.

Keisuke Kuwata’s warm, husky voice conveys the depth of friendship with rich nuance.

It’s a song I highly recommend when you want to recall a friend or reaffirm your bond with someone special.

LOVE AFFAIR ~ Secret DateSazan Ōrusutāzu77rank/position

LOVE AFFAIR ~Secret Date~ [2024 Remaster]

Even knowing it’s a forbidden love, you can’t help but be drawn to it.

This Southern All Stars piece can be heard as a song about that dangerous longing, or as the anguish of having your heart stolen by someone else while you already have someone important.

Released in February 1998 as their 41st single, it also served as the theme song for the TBS drama “Sweet Season.” Set against the nightscape of Yokohama, the protagonist’s wavering feelings will deeply resonate with anyone who has ever harbored an impossible love.

If you listen on a night when you feel like surrendering to a sweet hell, it might gently envelop those complicated emotions.