Eikichi Yazawa Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Rainy WayYazawa Eikichi22rank/position

A rock ballad released in October 1980, distinguished by its bluesy guitar tone.

Set on a rain-soaked highway, it lyrically portrays the pain of heartbreak.

The protagonist’s pent-up emotions overlap with the scene of the relentless, cold rain, tightening the listener’s chest.

Included on the classic solo compilation THE ORIGINAL EIKICHI YAZAWA SINGLE COLLECTION 1980‑1990 and performed at the 1994 Nippon Budokan concert, this song has continued to be loved across generations.

Its wistful melody gently accompanies a sentimental mood.

Signs of early winterYazawa Eikichi23rank/position

Going on a ride to feel the signs of early winter.

A track included on the 1989 album “Affair.” It sings of the bittersweet feelings upon learning that an ex-girlfriend is getting married.

The title reads “Fuyu” (early winter), and in Chinese it also refers to the time when frost begins to fall in the early winter.

It’s a perfect title to convey the ineffable melancholy of hearing that an old flame is happy.

Beneath the sadness lies the lingering feeling of still loving her… So bittersweet!

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SAKI

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YOKOYazawa Eikichi24rank/position

YOKO (Remastered 2022)

A ballad included on the 1986 album Tokyo Night.

It’s a sweet, urban, and luxurious love song that praises a woman named “YOKO,” like Eikichi Yazawa’s version of “Wonderful Tonight.” It’s unclear whether the name refers to Yazawa’s daughter, Yoko Yazawa, but since she was born in 1985, there are rumors that the song celebrates the birth of his beloved daughter.

I love you, OKYazawa Eikichi25rank/position

I LOVE YOU, OK / Eikichi Yazawa (Cover)

After the rock band Carol—who enjoyed great popularity—broke up, Eikichi Yazawa released “I Love You, OK” in 1975 as his solo debut single.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to alone at night, quietly and reflectively.

Yazawa has mentioned in interviews that it’s a deeply personal piece he composed in his teens before forming Carol.

Unlike the straight-ahead rock ’n’ roll of the Carol era, this is a ballad meant to be listened to, and it’s often regarded as a mature song that has ripened even more now than at the time of its release.

Bourbon LifeYazawa Eikichi26rank/position

Eikichi Yazawa - Bourbon Life (AG Ver.) COVER .MP3

Among corporate commercials, Eikichi Yazawa especially has many songs that perfectly suit refined, high-quality scenes like beverages and cars.

While songs featuring this kind of sexy vocal style have become less common nowadays, the nostalgic “Bourbon Jinsei” lets you fully savor every facet of his voice and makes you exclaim, “As expected of YAZAWA.”

evening showerYazawa Eikichi27rank/position

Sudden Shower Eikichi Yazawa J’z TV #15

The track “Yuudachi,” included on the 6th album KAVACH—which also drew attention when a remastered edition was released in 2022 to mark the 50th anniversary of the debut—features a melody woven with a bluesy ensemble and a gritty, mature vocal that really sticks in your ears.

The melodic flow is quite relaxed, and the key is low with a narrow vocal range, so it should be relatively easy to sing even for those who aren’t very confident singers.

However, there’s an arrangement in the middle where the vocal feel shifts dramatically, so don’t let your guard down and keep your focus through to the end.

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Hoshino Takashi

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A Fickle Afternoon RainYazawa Eikichi28rank/position

A Fickle Afternoon Rain (Remastered 2022)

Eikichi Yazawa probably likes the Beatles and was influenced by them, but you wouldn’t sense that from his melodies or performance.

If anything, he leans more toward the Rolling Stones and Black music, placing emphasis on rhythm and relying more on vocal dynamics than on melody.