Eikichi Yazawa Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

YES MY LOVEYazawa Eikichi11rank/position

YES MY LOVE / Eikichi Yazawa

Among Eikichi Yazawa’s songs, this piece is especially known for being easy to sing.

It was released in July 1982 and was also used as a Coca-Cola commercial song.

Combining strength and familiarity, it’s a popular karaoke staple.

The lyrics portray the fragility of a brief romance, expressing the cycle of meetings and farewells.

Its melody, which makes the most of the low–mid range, creates a pleasant resonance, making it a great choice for those who want to add depth to their voice.

Practicing with attention to the rests between phrases will lead to a better performance.

ChinatownYazawa Eikichi12rank/position

Eikichi Yazawa 'Chinatown' / EIKICHI YAZAWA CONCERT TOUR 2023 'Welcome to Rock’n’Roll'

Eikichi Yazawa has produced many classic songs over the years.

There are likely many men in their 60s who have been fans since the Carol era.

Among his tracks, one I especially recommend is Chinatown.

The song’s vocal range is relatively narrow, from mid1 B to mid2 G#.

If you’re just following the pitch, it should be quite manageable.

However, because Yazawa employs a shout-infused singing style, trying to imitate that can make the difficulty skyrocket.

So, rather than sticking too closely to the original, aim to sing it in a comfortable key for you.

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Ryo

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In the shade of the palmYazawa Eikichi13rank/position

In the shadow of palm trees — Eikichi Yazawa & MIAMI VICE

The song “In the Shade of the Palms,” included on the 12th album E’, features a husky vocal laid over a light, upbeat sound and rhythm, creating a soulful atmosphere reminiscent of Black music.

Its narrow vocal range and relaxed tempo make it relatively easy to sing, but be careful not to slip off pitch due to the characteristic leaps from Eikichi Yazawa’s signature shouts.

It’s a bittersweet number that’s perfect to add to your repertoire when you want to sing something cool and gritty at karaoke.

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Dry MartiniYazawa Eikichi14rank/position

Eikichi Yazawa “Dry Martini” 2007 ver. Guitar Cover

With lyrics by Takashi Matsumoto and music composed by Eikichi Yazawa himself, this song is a blues rock number with a breezy shuffle rhythm that feels great.

The protagonist’s dandyism—facing the lover of the present moment without being bound by the past—really resonates.

The track appears on the album “Anytime Woman,” released in June 1992.

Reuniting after 17 years, Matsumoto’s lyrics evoke a sweet scene of a couple nestled together by a hotel window.

It’s a chic, sophisticated mood that suits a city nightscape.

Listen to it on an evening spent with someone special, and it just might create an even more romantic atmosphere.

YOUYazawa Eikichi15rank/position

Eikichi Yazawa 'YOU' 1996 WILD HEART ver. Guitar Cover

This is a romantic rock number by Eikichi Yazawa, distinguished by a buoyant shuffle beat.

Even knowing he might get hurt, he can’t help but see her—he sings this love that transcends reason straight from the heart, with his signature sexy, emotionally rich voice.

The protagonist’s sweet yet heartrending feelings are enough to make your chest tighten.

Though the song had already been performed at his 1989 Tokyo Dome concert, it became widely known after being included on the best-of album “E.Y 80’S,” released in October 1997.

On sleepless nights when your feelings for someone special are overflowing, listening to this track just might give those emotions a powerful sense of affirmation.

TokyoYazawa Eikichi16rank/position

Tokyo Eikichi Yazawa cover

If you’re interested in moody songs, I recommend “Tokyo.” Works like this demand rich expressiveness, yet they tend not to require powerful volume or sustained long notes.

This piece is no exception: it doesn’t call for long tones or big projection.

So even when your voice starts to tire at a second party, you should still be able to sing it comfortably.

Rather than aiming for a pristine delivery, it actually shines more with deliberately husky, slightly blurred pronunciation—give it a try.

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Morning RainYazawa Eikichi17rank/position

Morning Rain (Remastered 2022)

You’ll probably be surprised at how young Yazawa looks in the video.

He’s got a great figure and looks really cool.

Many artists are unexpectedly short and not very good-looking, but Yazawa both looks good and has a great voice.

The impressive thing is that he’s attractive even from a man’s perspective.

New Grand HotelYazawa Eikichi18rank/position

Eikichi Yazawa “New Grand Hotel” / “STAND UP ’89” EIKICHI YAZAWA CONCERT TOUR

This is a mature rock number whose rebellious edge and wistful vocals by Eikichi Yazawa seep into the heart.

Released in September 1988 as his 27th single, the track appears on the London-recorded masterpiece “Accomplice.” It also became well known as the theme song for Ginza Jewelry Maki’s Camellia Diamond commercials.

The lyrics portray a worldview where frustration at being unable to stop someone from leaving mingles with resignation.

That aching emotion meshes perfectly with the sound—brisk yet tinged with a certain dampness—and with Yazawa’s distinctive vocal delivery.

MARIAYazawa Eikichi19rank/position

A straightforward love song by Eikichi Yazawa, whose powerful yet gentle vocals resonate in the heart.

Released as a single in May 1996, it also became well known as the song for Suntory BOSS commercials.

In July of the same year, an acclaimed album bearing this song’s title, “MARIA,” was released.

This piece sings of a timeless bond of fate to a cherished person smiling in a faded photograph.

It is said to reflect his feelings for his real-life partner, and its earnest expression of love is deeply moving.

Its universal message of love reminds us to feel grateful for those we hold dear.

ebb tideYazawa Eikichi20rank/position

The third single, released in 1976.

Although it appears on best-of and live albums, it was not included on any original studio album.

This song, a dramatic portrayal of heartbreak, is a poignant love ballad whose repeated arpeggios evoke the nuance of rippling waves.

The sound design brilliantly conjures up the image of an ebb tide along the seashore at dusk.