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Top Songs Ranking of Kiyotaka Sugiyama [2026]
Singer-songwriter Kiyotaka Sugiyama, known for the refreshing love song “Answer in the Water,” which evokes a southern island and also made waves as a commercial jingle.
This time, we’ll introduce his popular songs in a ranking format.
If you read to the end, you’ll surely understand the charm of his gentle, clear voice.
Kiyotaka Sugiyama Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (1–10)
Two People’s Summer Story – NEVER ENDING SUMMER –Sugiyama Kiyotaka & Omega Tribe1rank/position
A landmark of city pop by Kiyotaka Sugiyama & Omega Tribe, this song paints a sweet yet bittersweet love story set on summer shores.
Against backdrops of sandy beaches and marinas, the fleeting arc of a romance—from first meeting to parting—is rendered beautifully with an urbane, sophisticated sound.
Released in March 1985, it was featured in a JALPAK ’85 TV commercial for Japan Airlines, reached No.
5 on the Oricon charts, and achieved the remarkable feat of ranking No.
2 for the year on The Best Ten.
An eternal classic that pairs perfectly with summer memories, it’s a song to accompany seaside dates and quiet moments spent reflecting on an unforgettable love.
SUMMER SUSPICIONSugiyama Kiyotaka & Omega Tribe2rank/position
Omega Tribe was a band that enjoyed major success from the early 1980s to the early 1990s.
Like Southern All Stars and TUBE, they’re known for having many summer songs.
Before their debut, they changed their name to Kiyotaka Sugiyama & Omega Tribe and left behind many classic tracks.
SUMMER SUSPICION is their debut work.
While it has a refreshing vibe, it also conveys a mature atmosphere.
The song has a somewhat wide vocal range, but the melody line itself is Showa kayō-style and fairly simple.
Men in their 50s who don’t find the mid-to-high range taxing should definitely give it a try.
The Last Holy NightSugiyama Kiyotaka3rank/position
Kiyotaka Sugiyama’s song is a mature love ballad that poignantly portrays a final Christmas Eve with a lover.
Released in November 1986 as his second single, it later appeared on the albums “realtime to paradise” and “greatest hits.” and has become one of the signature tracks of Sugiyama’s solo career.
The lyrics weave together memories of summers gone by with deep affection, resulting in an emotionally resonant piece that lingers in the listener’s heart.
With imagery of gently falling powder snow, candlelight, and champagne glasses sparkling on Christmas night, you can almost see the couple spending their last evening together before parting ways.
This track is perfect for a Christmas party with an adult atmosphere or for moments when you want to sink into a calm, reflective mood.
Goodbye OceanSugiyama Kiyotaka4rank/position
Kiyotaka Sugiyama is a key figure you can’t leave out when talking about Japanese AOR and city pop.
In his early days he leaned toward rock, but later he grew interested in R&B and soul, which led him to sing city pop that suited his vocal range.
Among his songs, the one I especially recommend for men in their 50s is Sayonara no Ocean.
It features a characteristically city-pop, expansive vocal line, but the melodic contours are gentle, so as long as you find the right key, anyone can sing it with ease.
Your heart is marine blue.Sugiyama Kiyotaka & Omega Tribe5rank/position
This is a classic by Kiyotaka Sugiyama & Omega Tribe whose urban, sophisticated sound instantly transports you to a summer in the ’80s.
Listen to it and you’ll feel a tender love—a man gently embracing a wounded woman and trying to reclaim a lost love—sung over a shimmering arrangement.
The protagonist’s pure wish to return to those radiant summer days is deeply moving.
Released in January 1984 as their third single, the song also brightened living rooms as the theme for the TBS drama “Toshigoro Kazoku.” Its peak at No.
12 on the Oricon weekly chart speaks to how popular it was at the time.
It’s perfect not only for fans of ’80s city pop, but also for anyone who wants to sink into a slightly bittersweet mood on a summer drive.
NightmareSugiyama Kiyotaka6rank/position
A soothing melody and clear, transparent vocals that heal the heart—this is Kiyotaka Sugiyama’s music.
The lyrics are striking, reflecting on the past while embracing hope for the future.
Included on the album “FREEDOM,” the track was released in May 2023.
As the lead track from his first original album in three years, it has drawn significant attention.
The world woven by Sugiyama’s crystalline voice and the piano’s gentle melody resonates deeply with listeners.
It’s a perfect choice for winding down before bed or as quiet background music while you work.
If you’re looking to soothe a weary heart, give it a listen.
Two People’s Summer StorySugiyama Kiyotaka & Omega Tribe7rank/position
There aren’t many songs that capture the sparkle of a summer romance at its peak this stylishly.
Driven by the urban sound that defined the ’80s, SugiYama Kiyotaka & Omega Tribe deliver a true summer anthem for two people whose feelings have finally connected.
The song portrays a sweet moment between lovers, pledging eternity under the intense summer sun.
Its breezy melody line seems to make the thrill of love shine even brighter.
Released in March 1985, it became widely known as the CM song for Japan Airlines’ ’85 JALPAK campaign.
Remarkably, there’s even an anecdote that it was completed in just a few days—a miraculous masterpiece.
It’s also included on the album “ANOTHER SUMMER.” It’s the perfect track for two people who’ve just become a couple to listen to on a summer drive.