Tatsuro Yamashita Popular Song Rankings [2026]

Eternal Full MoonYamashita Tatsuro96rank/position

The fast-paced rhythm is perfect for a night drive.

On a full-moon night, rolling the windows all the way down and turning the volume up a bit while listening to this song on the road is the best.

Just be careful not to speed, since it’s an up-tempo track.

The Sound of WavesYamashita Tatsuro97rank/position

The Sound of Waves – Tatsuro Yamashita

Like the sound of waves that ebb and flow, this number gently resonates in the heart.

The refined atmosphere of city pop blends beautifully with the calm emotional depth unique to ballads, captivating listeners and never letting go.

The song was released to the world in April 1979 as the B-side to the single “Ai o Kakiite – LET’S KISS THE SUN -.” It was also included on the album “Moonglow” that same year, and in March 1985 a live recording was issued as the B-side to the single “Kaze no Kairō (Corridor),” cementing its status as a beloved classic over many years.

It’s the kind of piece that will gently accompany a romantic moment with someone special.

City TalesYamashita Tatsuro98rank/position

Railway PV Vol. 35 [City Story]

“Machimonogatari,” the 46th single, written specifically as the theme song for the TV drama Shinzanmono.

Its nostalgic lyrics and melody, together with an ensemble featuring percussive guitar cutting, evoke the drama’s world.

The high-pitched, intricately moving melody is challenging, but since the tempo is relaxed, stay calm and follow the pitch carefully.

There are also occasional leaps in pitch, so be mindful not to miss notes, including in the surrounding phrases.

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Queen of the RainYamashita Tatsuro99rank/position

Queen of the Rain – Tatsuro Yamashita

A common theme in Tatsuro’s songs is rain, yet each one ends up conveying a refreshing feeling that stands in stark contrast to the usual image of rain.

It’s curious that every one of them is a masterpiece, too.

Turner’s steam carriageYamashita Tatsuro100rank/position

Turner’s Steamroller

“Turner’s Steam Carriage” is Tatsuro Yamashita’s 22nd single and a track included on the album “ARTISAN.” It is a song completed by imagining a man and woman, seemingly in a stagnant phase of their relationship, sitting silently at a table—perhaps with a painting by the artist Turner hanging there.