Southern All Stars Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

TSUNAMISazan Ōrusutāzu1rank/position

TSUNAMI

Speaking of wide vocal ranges, some of you might immediately think of Southern All Stars’ Keisuke Kuwata.

The song’s overall range is quite broad, from A2 to D5, and unless you consciously change your approach between the verses and the chorus, it’s a tough one to sing well.

“TSUNAMI” is also very popular in vocal training.

Many people tend to tense up on the high notes in the last chorus, so we practiced relaxation a lot.

If you suddenly push your voice, it strains your throat and produces a tight, uncomfortable sound.

Before you sing, open your throat to create a pathway for the breath, and then send the air with a quick, elastic motion.

It’s also important to lift your facial muscles!

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LOVE AFFAIR ~ Secret DateSazan Ōrusutāzu2rank/position

LOVE AFFAIR ~ Secret Date - Southern All Stars

Although it’s a song about an affair, the main melody is so clean and beautiful, and the man’s sense of guilt feels both heartrending and endearing.

Such a song is Southern All Stars’ signature track, “LOVE AFFAIR ~Himitsu no Date~.” Since its release in 1998, it has remained popular, and even some teenagers cite it as a favorite.

The lively piano and the strings, including a depth-giving violin, beautifully digest the theme of infidelity, resulting in a curious pop song that doesn’t leave a negative impression.

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Southern All Stars – Tokyo VICTORY [Official Music Video]

The song that Southern All Stars released in September 2014 was created with the Tokyo Olympics in mind.

It features a powerful melody and lyrics full of hope, uplifting listeners’ spirits.

It was used in Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation’s commercials and as the theme song for the 2014 Asian Games, and it became widely loved at karaoke as well.

The song is cherished not only in sports settings but also as an anthem that encourages people through life’s challenges.

It carries the message, “Let’s all strive together toward the future!”—making it perfect for times when you want to take on something new.

Suddenly, SinbadSazan Ōrusutāzu4rank/position

In 1990, a rare video from the bubble era is finally unveiled with great anticipation! “Katte ni Sinbad”

It’s a high-energy track where various words are sung to the melody of Southern All Stars’ “Katte ni Shindobaddo.” Although it’s a parody song, the parts that really trace the original melody are mainly the chorus; elsewhere, the words are strung together in a rapid-fire style.

It feels a bit like rap packed with dense wording, and it cleverly uses phrases that sound similar to the original lyrics, creating a playful rhythmic feel.

The juxtaposition of similar-sounding words that don’t necessarily connect in meaning also adds to the comedic flavor.

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My Dear EllieSazan Ōrusutāzu5rank/position

Southern All Stars – Itoshi no Ellie [Live at Southern All Stars Kickoff Live 2018 “A Slightly Naughty La-La Old Man”, 2018]

A supreme love ballad whose melody, rich with emotion, sings of aching love and sets listeners’ hearts ablaze! The lyrics, filled with the pain of missed connections and the frustration of feelings that can’t be put into words, yet still offering love to someone precious, are enough to move anyone to tears.

Although Southern All Stars initially had a strong comedic image at their debut, this song—released in March 1979 as their third single—showcased their true talent to the world.

It’s also famous as the theme song for the drama “Fuzoroi no Ringo-tachi,” and has crossed borders to be loved worldwide, even covered by Ray Charles.

It’s an immortal track we hope couples will choose—one that wishes for a long life together, side by side through rainy and windy days, bound by a deep bond.

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Southern All Stars – Peace and Highlight [Official Music Video]

Released in August 2013 as their first comeback work in about five years, this song is a socially conscious pop number befitting the milestone of their 35th debut anniversary.

A lively rock sound is embellished by a horn section, and the lyrics distinctively take a bird’s-eye view of tensions with neighboring countries and tangled historical perceptions.

It carries a message of reconciliation and peace through learning from the past and recognizing each other’s strengths, and it was also featured in a Volkswagen commercial.

The single reached No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Chart, achieving a historic first: topping the singles chart across four decades—from the 1980s to the 2010s.

It’s a track that remains keenly attuned to social currents while offering comfort to those who wish to cherish everyday life.

Tracks of HopeSazan Ōrusutāzu7rank/position

Southern All Stars – Tracks of Hope [Live at ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL, 2018]

Just hearing the lively piano phrase in the intro may wrap many listeners in a thrilling sense of uplift.

The worldview depicting a road where one runs toward their dreams and the seaside scenery of one’s hometown gives you the courage to look forward while feeling nostalgic for the past.

Created by Southern All Stars as a song featured in the film Inamura Jane, released in September 1990, the piece has continued to be beloved over the years, later serving as the theme for Fuji TV’s 27-Hour Television and as an insert song for the drama My Only Madonna.

It’s also a staple at live shows that unites the entire venue.

In the graduation season, when anxiety and anticipation intertwine, this truly hopeful anthem gives a powerful push to those taking their first steps into something new.