Top Ueki Hitoshi Songs Ranking [2026]

Sūdara-bushiUeki Hitoshi1rank/position

Hitoshi Ueki “Sūdara-bushi” ANALOG RECORD MUSIC

A quintessential Showa-era classic, beloved for its distinctive melody and playful lyrics.

Released in 1961, its humorous portrayal of everyday mishaps and setbacks resonated with many and became a major hit.

In 1984 it was also used in an Asahi Beer commercial, and its popularity has never waned.

Frequently featured in films and TV dramas, it’s loved by people of all ages.

A perfect pick to liven up a karaoke session—sing it together and you’re sure to have a great time.

Okay, that’s it.Ueki Hitoshi2rank/position

Hitoshi Ueki “Hai, Sore made yo” | Hitoshi Ueki “Hi, Soremadeyo (Alright, that’s the end of it)” (1962, Toshiba Records, Japan)

Set to a lively rhythm, the lyrics deftly portray the ironies and missteps of life.

Released in July 1962, the song was included as the B-side to “The Irresponsible One,” the theme song for the film The Irresponsible Era of Japan from the same year.

It’s a track brimming with the charm of Hitoshi Ueki, a trailblazer who fused comedy and music.

Why not try singing it the next time you enjoy karaoke with friends? It’s sure to bring back fond memories and create a fun time for everyone.

Grandpa Harikiri’s Rock ’n’ RollUeki Hitoshi3rank/position

ED3 – Grandpa Harikiri’s Rock ’n’ Roll

A cover of Sheb Wooley’s “The Purple People Eater,” it served as the ending theme for the anime Chibi Maruko-chan.

Its bright, cheerful melody made it very popular among children at the time.

With lyrics inspired by Maruko’s grandfather, it conveys Momoko Sakura’s unique worldview.

Alright, that’s it.Ueki Hitoshi4rank/position

Okay, that's it.

Speaking of legends of comic groups, there’s the well-known Hitoshi Hana and the Crazy Cats.

Among their comic songs, the main figure was of course Hitoshi Ueki.

They have many amusing tracks, but ‘Hai, Sore Made yo’ is particularly popular.

The Irresponsible Counting SongUeki Hitoshi5rank/position

Hitoshi Ueki / The Irresponsible Counting Song.

The B-side of “Shut Up and Follow Me,” released in 1964 during Hitoshi Ueki’s heyday.

It’s the theme song for the Toho film ‘Hora-buki Taikōki’ (The Boastful Chronicle of the Regent).

Although it’s called a “counting song,” the way it casually skips ‘5, 6, 7’ in the lyrics is a charming touch by the lyricist, Yukio Aoshima.

Sūdara LegendUeki Hitoshi6rank/position

Sudara Legend — Hitoshi Ueki

This is a legendary video featuring a medley of songs by Hitoshi Ueki, the most popular member of Hana Hajime and the Crazy Cats.

It goes from “Sudara-bushi” to “The Unreliable Man,” then from “Don’t-bushi” to “Shut Up and Follow Me,” and ends with “Hai, Sore Made yo”—a nonstop set of incredibly uplifting tunes.

Now Japan can rest easy!Ueki Hitoshi7rank/position

A pop song by Hitoshi Ueki, the singer of Sudara-bushi, which enjoyed a renewed boom on TikTok.

Many of Ueki’s works seem to reflect the atmosphere of their era, and he became a major film star as an optimistic figure who projected the bright future and hopes of people in the postwar period.

Although This Means Japan Is Safe Now is a song from 1979, the people depicted in its lyrics are almost the same as those in Japan today.

It’s a track that teaches us the importance of living brightly and joyfully, with a smile, in any era.

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