Momoe Yamaguchi’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Beyond the SmileYamaguchi Momoe21rank/position

Momoe Yamaguchi - Beyond the Smile (with lyrics)

This is a song released in 1980 by Momoe Yamaguchi, who is still remembered as a star singer.

It’s filled with warm messages from an older sister to her younger sister, who is about to get married.

The younger sister has somehow become a grown woman, yet to the older sister she’s the same girl she used to fuss over, so she can’t help but worry and say all sorts of things.

The sister in this song almost feels like a mother.

But you can feel how precious her younger sister is to her, and how deeply she wishes for her happiness.

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sasashina

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Beyond the smileYamaguchi Momoe22rank/position

Momoe Yamaguchi - Beyond the Smile

The title of Momoe Yamaguchi’s final single was “Beyond the Goodbye,” wasn’t it? It was released in August 1980, while “Beyond the Smile” is a track from the album “Harutsugedori,” released in February 1980.

As I recall, Momoe actually has a younger sister named Yoshie, so her sister would still have been quite young at that time.

Perhaps she sang it with thoughts of the future in mind.

The hot wind of Santa MariaYamaguchi Momoe23rank/position

Momoe Yamaguchi – The Hot Wind of Santa Maria

A number with an exotic mood.

It’s included on Momoe Yamaguchi’s 1978 album “Dramatic.” Written and composed by Shinji Tanimura, it’s striking for the contrast between the powerful chorus and the calm, gently settled melody.

Within an unfulfilled love, the world it paints vividly conjures the image of someone dancing alone.

With a touch of tragic tone yet passionate, even masculine elements, Momoe Yamaguchi’s intensity and expressiveness portray it brilliantly and are undeniably cool.

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KEI

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Village of Fallen LeavesYamaguchi Momoe24rank/position

Momoe Yamaguchi - Village of Fallen Leaves

Legendary idol Momoe Yamaguchi’s song “Ochiba no Sato” was included as the B-side to the single “Zettai Zetsumei,” released in 1978.

The lyrics were written by lyricist Yoko Aki, and the music was composed by Ryudo Uzaki of the Down Town Boogie-Woogie Band.

It reached No.

3 on the Oricon singles chart.

With the line “I still can’t return to you,” “Ochiba no Sato” is a classic that exudes the mature mood that is Yamaguchi’s hallmark—definitely a song to enjoy in autumn!

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Hamada Takuya

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Beyond the farewellYamaguchi Momoe25rank/position

Beyond Goodbye [Momoe Yamaguchi]

Here’s a song I recommend if you want to make someone stop and listen.

Still, Momoe Yamaguchi—she was only in her twenties at the time… Even from the perspective of people now in their thirties or forties, she gives off a distinctly mature, slightly wistful air.

“The Other Side of Goodbye” was her last single, released in 1980.

It’s loved by a wide range of generations, and many artists have covered it.

It’s the kind of song that, no matter the age group you’re with at karaoke, everyone ends up listening, enraptured.

Blue fruitYamaguchi Momoe26rank/position

Momoe Yamaguchi - Blue Fruit

You can’t leave out the Showa-era songstress Momoe Yamaguchi when it comes to karaoke! In particular, if you want to make a man’s heart race, you absolutely need to know “Aoi Kajitsu” (Blue Fruit).

This song, her first to break into the Oricon Top 10, became a hot topic at the time thanks to its heart-pounding opening lyrics.

Somehow, women who can sing Momoe Yamaguchi’s songs just seem so cool, don’t they? Whether you’re feeling bold and ready to go for it today, or you haven’t confessed your feelings yet, borrow Momoe Yamaguchi’s power and sing it with daring!

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Kado(guchi) Shichigatsu

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Dad is my boyfriendYamaguchi Momoe27rank/position

Momoe Yamaguchi - Papa Is My Boyfriend

This gem of a song, sung with a gentle voice that expresses love for a father, carefully portrays the warm bond between father and daughter.

Momoe Yamaguchi’s clear, transparent vocals blend beautifully with the emotionally rich accompaniment.

The calm, melodic ballad evokes cherished moments that deepen the father–daughter connection.

Released in 1973 as the theme song for the TBS drama “Kao de Waratte” (“Smile with Your Face”), it is also known as a duet with Ken Utsui.

It’s a piece that lets you share nostalgic memories and spark conversations about family.

In music activities at adult day services and other senior facilities, it can serve as a catalyst for communication among participants.

It’s also an excellent choice to include in a Father’s Day program.

Summer Unfolds YouthYamaguchi Momoe28rank/position

Momoe Yamaguchi - Youth Opening in Summer

When it comes to Momoe Yamaguchi’s classic summer song that captures the bittersweet, slightly precocious feelings of a 16-year-old girl in love, many people are sure to recall it.

Beyond the poetic image of a budding romance blooming in summer, its mature worldview—portraying a poignant farewell within an equal relationship—is truly captivating.

Released in June 1975 as her ninth single, many may remember her performing it at that year’s 26th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

It was later included on the album “Sasayakana Yokubō.” When you want to bask in sparkling summer memories while savoring a touch of bittersweetness, this song will gently stay by your side.

Sea of the BoyYamaguchi Momoe29rank/position

Momoe Yamaguchi - Sea of Boys

A song where the scent of the sea and the brilliance of youth surge together as one.

A boy heading out to fish and a young ama diver’s gaze are portrayed over a gentle cantabile.

Woven with tactile words that capture the roar of the tide, the wind, and the sparkle of the waves, it leaves the freshness of vows and hesitation lingering in your heart.

This track appears on the May 1975 album “Theme of a Sixteen-Year-Old” and serves as the theme song for the film “Shiosai” (The Sound of Waves).

The setting is Kamishima in Toba City, Mie Prefecture.

Momoe Yamaguchi’s spoken passages deepen the storytelling, and with each listen the island’s scenery rises before your eyes.

Kazuya Senke’s lyrics, Shunichi Tokura’s melody, and Yuyu Hoshiguchi’s delicate arrangement bring together Kamishima’s everyday life and pure love with a lucid touch.

As a local song rooted in Mie, its charm lies in how it evokes both wanderlust and nostalgia at once.

It’s perfect for seaside travels or nights when you want to think of home.

Wednesday’s CuoreYamaguchi Momoe30rank/position

Momoe Yamaguchi - Wednesday's Cuore

Featured on Momoe Yamaguchi’s album “A Face in a Vision,” released in April 1979, this piece brings together lyrics by Yoko Aki and music by Takao Kisugi.

It depicts a scene of being absorbed in a book amid the quiet of a library, and its primarily acoustic sound crafts a gentle, fairytale-like world.

The whimsical story, which evokes the pure feelings we nearly forget as we grow up and the sparkle of first love, is sure to bring calm as the week moves into its latter half.