Mizue Takada Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

I am a piano.Takada Mizue1rank/position

I am a piano.

Mizue Takada, an idol singer who rose to popularity in the late 1970s.

She gained fame as the 18th Grand Champion on Fuji TV’s audition program “You Are the Star!” and went on to produce many classic songs, making full use of her vocal ability, which was among the highest even by idol standards of the time.

Among her works, the one I particularly recommend is “Watashi wa Piano” (“I Am a Piano”).

It’s a sultry piece, arranged overall in the lower-mid to mid vocal range.

Please give it a try and sing it.

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Ryo

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(cover) Glass Hill / Mizue Takada

Mizue Takada quickly released hit songs thanks to her exceptional vocal ability.

Her debut single proved her talent by winning a newcomer award, and her singing voice was more that of an artist than an idol.

Although she retired from show business, she has been active as the proprietress of a sumo stable.

Melody of the Sea BreezeTakada Mizue3rank/position

Mizue Takada 'Melody of the Sea Breeze / Music Box Dancer'

This song is a Japanese-lyric version by Hitomi Saito of Canadian pianist Frank Mills’s original piano piece “Music Box Dancer.” The version by Mizue Takada introduced here was released in August 1979.

Since the original was composed as an easy-listening piano piece, both the melodic development and rhythm are very clear, easy to remember, and quite memorable—most people could probably remember it after just a few listens.

It’s a very gentle melody that’s approachable even for those who aren’t confident singers, so try singing it in a comfortable, relaxed mood.

Even if you don’t memorize the lyrics, I think the rhythm and tempo make it easy enough to follow just by looking at the on-screen lyrics!

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Kei Takahata

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Mizue Takada - Autumn Winter

Singer Mizue Takada, who was crowned the 18th Grand Champion on the audition show “Kimi Koso Sutā da!” and made her major debut, released her 22nd single Akifuyu, a song that was recorded in competing versions by various artists between 1983 and 1984.

Its lyrics, which depict the sorrow of being unable to stop feelings that change with the seasons, make you feel as if you’re watching leaves turn color and then fall.

With melodies and ensembles steeped in melancholy and wistfulness that tighten the chest, it’s a classic gem of the Showa era.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Mizue Takada / Fooled by That Hiroshi (1983)

When it comes to sounds that evoke a faintly nostalgic summer scene, the classic sung by Mizuë Takada comes to mind, doesn’t it? Written by Keisuke Kuwata of Southern All Stars, this track features a GS-style arrangement with a delightfully twangy electric guitar that lifts your spirits just by listening.

The lyrics seem to portray the delicate feelings of a woman swayed between being drawn to a smooth-talking man and wondering, “Is this really okay?” Released in August 1983, the single reached No.

4 on TBS’s The Best Ten and won the Gold Prize at that year’s Japan Record Awards.

Put it on during a seaside drive or at a summer event, and the blend of nostalgia and freshness is sure to liven up the mood!

Tricked by a guy like HiroshiTakada Mizue6rank/position

Cover 111: “Sonna Hiroshi ni Damasarete / Southern All Stars” with lyrics — Kosugi Anko

A smooth-talking, stylish man’s lies tickle a woman’s heart and toy with her.

Even while thinking he’s a terrible guy, his charm is irresistible and she can’t help being drawn to him.

A song that captures feelings for such a playboy is one of Mizue Takada’s signature tracks, “Sonna Hiroshi ni Damasarete” (“Fooled by That Hiroshi”).

With lyrics and composition by Keisuke Kuwata, it brilliantly conveys the playboy vibe through both the words and the music.

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Mizue Takada, “Onna Tomodachi (Female Friends)”

Released on August 25, 1978 (Showa 53), this work is Mizuë Takada’s seventh single.

With lyrics by Takashi Matsumoto and composition by Kyōhei Tsutsumi, it is a gem of a song.

It beautifully portrays the delicate feelings of a woman placed in a complicated position through its poignant melody and lyrics.

It reached No.

19 on the Oricon chart and was also nominated for the Broadcast Music Award at the 9th Japan Kayō Awards, earning high praise in the music scene of the time.

It’s recommended for those who want to empathize with the feelings of a woman torn between friendship and love, or for anyone who wants to savor a classic of Showa-era idol pop.