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Teresa Teng Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Teresa Teng was a singer loved not only in Japan but across the Chinese cultural sphere, as well as in Thailand, Malaysia, and many other places.

Her professionalism—asking producers and others repeatedly about the meaning of the lyrics until she fully understood them and refusing to proceed with recording until then—really comes through in her singing, doesn’t it?

Here is a ranked list of some of her popular songs.

Teresa Teng Popular Song Rankings [2026] (11–20)

Arctic MailTeresa Ten15rank/position

Teresa Teng, the popular singer known as the “Diva of Asia.” She’s the artist who gained fame with songs like Tsugunai and Aijin.

While Polar Express (Hokkyoku-bin) isn’t one of her major hits, it remains a beloved classic among fans.

It’s a song about parting with a lover, and the lyrics poignantly capture a woman’s aching heart.

The melody is equally heartrending, so if you’re interested, please give it a listen.

It’s perfect for when you want to indulge in a bit of sentimentality!

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Myth of LoversTeresa Ten16rank/position

The beautiful and elegant melody crafting by the renowned duo Toyohisa Araki and Takashi Miki—who supported Teresa Teng’s music career in Japan from the 1980s onward—shines in the classic ballad “Koibitotachi no Shinwa” (Myth of Lovers).

Released in 1988, this song was later featured on Saori Yuki’s cover album of Teresa Teng’s works.

It leans more toward kayōkyoku than enka, so techniques like kobushi don’t appear, but when singing it at karaoke, the soaring high notes in the chorus and natural vibrato may be challenging for beginners.

Be mindful of your breathing spots and focus your practice so you can master the song!

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Sad freedomTeresa Ten17rank/position

The piece “Sad Freedom,” known as an early hidden gem, begins with a piano intro that leads into a wistful vocal line.

Just when it seems the voltage will steadily rise, the chorus unexpectedly settles into a gentle, understated impression.

As a result, the vocal line ends up with relatively little contour.

The highlight is the contrast between the high-note phrase at the end of the chorus and the quiet A verse, so start by keeping your volume restrained when you sing.

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Dance with sorrowTeresa Ten18rank/position

With lyrics by Toyohisa Araki and music by Takashi Miki—a golden duo—“Kanashimi to Odorasete” is a single released by Teresa Teng in 1991.

It’s a masterpiece from the later period of her career, unveiled near the end of her life.

The mellow sound that straddles enka and kayōkyoku, though a product of the early Heisei era, is something I’d love younger listeners interested in Showa-era pop to hear.

While the chorus reaches slightly higher notes, the melody unfolds straightforwardly and the overall range isn’t that wide, so it’s very comfortable to sing at karaoke.

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Conditions for TearsTeresa Ten19rank/position

The famous song “Conditions for Tears” is memorable for its A-melody with a reggae-like rhythm.

You might expect it to continue in a reggae style, but from the B-melody, distinctly kayōkyoku (Japanese pop) phrases appear.

Because this transition is extremely natural, you won’t feel any awkwardness when singing.

Despite the song’s pronounced shifts in color, the vocal line is crafted to be rather simple.

Precisely because it’s simple, you need to create excitement through dynamics, so be mindful of balancing your volume between the A-melody, B-melody, and the chorus when you sing.

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Drunken TangoDeng Rikjun (Teresa Ten)20rank/position

A drinking song by Teresa Teng, the Asian songstress famous for “Toki no Nagare ni Mi o Makase.” Her voice glides over the gentle melody, creating a sophisticated, adult mood.

Rather than a lively, social vibe, it seems perfect for spending quiet time alone at home or in a stylish bar.

We all have those times when we don’t want to think about anything, right? There’s a touch of sadness, and it may really hit home on nights when you want to forget the bad things.

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