Eikichi Yazawa Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Old Love LetterYazawa Eikichi64rank/position

Old Love Letter (Remastered 2022)

A track from the second original album “A Day,” released in 1976.

The lyrics were written by folk singer Kyozo Nishioka.

It’s a sultry, lingering ballad marked by a weeping guitar, with Eikichi Yazawa’s emotionally charged shouts being sublime.

He sings about a love letter sent to a former lover, overflowing with lingering affection.

In the era before smartphones and email, many listeners likely related to the lyrics that depict the bitter memories of youthful love.

revolving doorYazawa Eikichi65rank/position

Eikichi Yazawa tribute band Still [Revolving Door]

It’s a simple rock ballad, but you can feel the unwavering conviction of continuing to do it the same way over the years.

Young people today might find it old-fashioned, but if those same youths listen to it ten years from now, they’ll surely understand its appeal.

I truly think it’s a great song.

Place of the AngelsYazawa Eikichi66rank/position

Place of Angels (Remastered 2022)

This is a track included on the B-side of the sixth single, “I say Good-bye, So Good-bye,” released in 1979.

Unusually for Eikichi Yazawa, it’s a number that features the ukulele.

The lyrics were written by Shigesato Itoi, the well-known copywriter from Hobonichi (Hobo Nikkan Itoi Shinbun).

In 1978, the autobiographical book “Nariagari” was published.

The planning, interviews, and editing for that book were handled by Shigesato Itoi, and it’s believed that connection led him to write the lyrics for this song.

In 1980, he also penned the lyrics for Kenji Sawada’s “TOKIO,” becoming a darling of the era.

The Realm of the SunYazawa Eikichi67rank/position

Solar Territory (Remastered 2022)

This song is packed with the essence of Eikichi Yazawa.

The title is suggestive, and you can sense his ambition to pioneer a new frontier for himself.

While its strengths aren’t fully on display yet, it seems he aimed for a distinctly Yazawa-style Japanese rock that breaks away from Western influences.

a cheap watchYazawa Eikichi68rank/position

Cheap Watch “New Recording Version” (Remastered 2022)

This song is also one of his early signature pieces and a classic.

At live shows it’s now a given: Yazawa pours his emotions into the performance, and it’s nothing short of superb.

With the rare accompaniment of a full symphony orchestra, that becomes the biggest highlight—so be sure to watch it at least once.

Oh, my heart’s flowerYazawa Eikichi69rank/position

Kokorobana (Tokimeki) yo (Remastered 2022)

It’s a special YAZAWA-style rock ballad.

There are really a lot of songs in this vein, but it’s still wonderful that he keeps singing them.

He must understand what he does best and what his fans want.

It’s a love song about romance for adults.

A fragment of eternityYazawa Eikichi70rank/position

A Fragment of Eternity (Remastered 2022)

The lyrics of this song are really excellent, and they resonate deeply with adults of a certain age.

There’s a kind of enka-style wabi-sabi to it, which is probably something Eikichi Yazawa excels at most.

I used to listen to it a lot back in the day, so even now it still hits me right in the heart.