Southern All Stars Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Relay ~ Forest PoemSazan Ōrusutāzu21rank/position

Southern All Stars – Relay ~ Mori no Uta [Official Music Video]

UNIQLO’s HEATTECH commercial “Love is Heat” is a heartwarming ad that showcases couples from around the world alongside the catchphrase, “You are my HEATTECH.” Every couple looks so close and happy that the commercial leaves viewers feeling warm inside.

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Hane Keisuke

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Sha-la-laSazan Ōrusutāzu22rank/position

Sha-la-la

That beloved song, cherished by many fans as a timeless classic that continues to shine in our memories.

It was released in November 1980 as the Southern All Stars’ 11th single.

Written and composed by Keisuke Kuwata and performed as a duet with Yuko Hara, it was also included on the cassette-only album “Early Southern All Stars.” The lyrics are striking for their message about a deep bond with a loved one and the feeling that your hearts remain together even when you’re apart.

It’s perfect for a winter night, listening while imagining time spent with someone special against the traditional charm of Yokohama as a backdrop.

And don’t miss the live performances!

LOVE AFFAIR ~Secret Date~Sazan Ōrusutāzu23rank/position

LOVE AFFAIR ~Secret Date~ [2018 Remaster]

Speaking of Southern All Stars’ signature songs, this has to be the one.

It’s a masterpiece whose poignant portrayal of a fleeting love really seeps into the heart.

Though it takes adultery as its theme, Keisuke Kuwata’s lyrics are delicate and beautiful, gripping listeners and never letting go.

Released in February 1998, it was also used as a TV drama theme and in commercials, and is included on the album Sakura.

With its mid-tempo groove, it’s a great pick for karaoke when you want to create a mature atmosphere.

It’s also perfect for when you want to bask in memories of love.

Dream Space TravelSazan Ōrusutāzu24rank/position

Southern All Stars – Dream Space Travel [Official Music Video]

Southern All Stars is a band that has remained at the forefront of the Japanese music scene for many years.

Whenever they release a new song, it still draws public attention, and their track “Yume no Uchū Ryokō” has racked up over 1.5 million views on YouTube.

This song has a relatively narrow vocal range for a Southern All Stars piece, with most of the vocals sitting in the low to mid register.

It might feel a bit low for men with naturally high voices, but those with an average vocal range should be able to sing it without any issues.

Consider adding it to your repertoire.

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Ryo

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HOTEL PACIFICSazan Ōrusutāzu25rank/position

HOTEL PACIFIC

Just hearing the passionate sound of the intro transports you straight to a midsummer beach! This is a classic of Latin kayō rock from Southern All Stars.

Released in July 2000 as their 45th single, the song is said to be infused with love for Chigasaki, Keisuke Kuwata’s hometown.

The music video is also memorable for Kuwata, sporting blond hair, performing a dance that incorporates a gag from the comedy trio Dachou Club.

If you’re in the mood to spend a passionate summer night, why not give it a listen?

I Want to Be Embraced in a Sea of Tears ~Sea of Love~Sazan Ōrusutāzu26rank/position

Southern All Stars – I Want to Be Held in a Sea of Tears ~SEA OF LOVE~ [Official Music Video] Short ver.

Released in 2003 as Southern All Stars’ 47th single.

Chosen as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.

drama “My Only Madonna,” it’s a summer-themed track that also carries a touch of wistfulness, and it reached No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

Bon-giri Love SongSazan Ōrusutāzu27rank/position

Southern All Stars – Bon-giri Love Song [Official Music Video]

A single packed with a fresh musical experience that colors the Japanese summer.

Released in July 2023, this work drew attention as the first installment commemorating Southern All Stars’ 45th anniversary.

With its fantastical sound and lyrics, it captivates listeners.

The lyrics, themed around Bon Odori, depict the bustle of summer festivals, romance, and lively gathering places.

The distinctive worldview that fuses Japanese tradition with Western culture is brimming with the unique charm of Southern All Stars.

It’s a song that makes you want to dance together and have fun, feeling the lively Bon Odori nights of summer and the romances that blossom there.

You are the star.Sazan Ōrusutāzu28rank/position

Southern All Stars – You Are the Star [Official Music Video]

This work is characterized by a rock sound brimming with exhilaration and a melody whose powerful message strikes straight to the heart.

Released by Southern All Stars in July 2004, the song drew attention as a cheer anthem for the Athens Olympics and as a campaign song for Toyota Motor Corporation.

Created as an encouragement song for Olympic athletes and listeners alike, it instills hope for a radiant future and the courage to take on new challenges.

In 2005, it was selected as the entrance march for the 77th National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament, powerfully supporting high school ballplayers as they fought with courage and passion.

It’s a quintessential cheer song that resonates not only with baseball lovers, but with everyone striving toward their dreams.

Kotodama of LoveSazan Ōrusutāzu29rank/position

Kotodama of Love ~Spiritual Message~

Summer, the sun…

I bet those words make many people think of Southern All Stars.

This is their 37th single, “Ai no Kotodama ~Spiritual Message~.” The phrase “summer melody” that appears in the lyrics conjures a passionate, sultry image of summer, doesn’t it? The uplifting, Latin-like rhythm is a joy to listen to, and the lyrics play with both English and Japanese; the interlude even brings in Indonesian, and on top of that, Keisuke Kuwata’s coined words make an appearance, giving the song an exotic flair.

The chorus’s words that sound like a foreign language are addictive too.

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Kado(guchi) Shichigatsu

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The bell of peace ringsSazan Ōrusutāzu30rank/position

The Bell of Peace Rings [2024 Remaster]

This is a song by Southern All Stars that, within a grand worldview, quietly yet powerfully sings a prayer for peace.

Its sound, combining warmth and stillness, gently embraces the listener’s heart.

Written and composed by Keisuke Kuwata, who was inspired by an NHK documentary program, the song uses words born from the color of a sky reflecting sorrow as a clue to depict the preciousness of life and dreams for the future.

Included on the album “Budou,” released in March 2015—the milestone year marking 70 years since the end of the war—it also became familiar as NHK’s 90th anniversary image song.