Eikichi Yazawa Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Subway ExpressYazawa Eikichi50rank/position

Subway Express (Remastered 2022)

This is a track included on his solo debut album “I LOVE YOU, OK,” released in 1975.

The music was composed by Eikichi Yazawa, with lyrics by Takashi Matsumoto, one of Japan’s leading lyricists and a former member of Happy End.

It’s a classic mid-tempo rock number, a masterpiece that brims with the masculine intensity, youthful energy, and hunger of a young Eikichi Yazawa.

Notably, it is sprinkled with names that evoke the Anglo-American world, such as Eleanor Rigby from a Beatles song, James Bond of 007, and the prematurely deceased actor James Dean.

Ballad, ForeverYazawa Eikichi51rank/position

Ballad Forever (Remastered 2022)

This song is also one of his signature tracks and a big hit at live shows.

It’s astonishing that Yazawa, who has sung countless love ballads, chose to title it “Ballad, Forever.” And of course, the song itself is a quintessential Yazawa ballad.

This is a place today’s rock bands could never reach.

Virtual Reality DollYazawa Eikichi52rank/position

Virtual Reality Doll (Remastered 2022)

It’s a song that charges forward with a tight, heavy, classic rock beat.

The lyrics are by Hisashi Kato, delivering a superbly sexy take on adult love.

During the tour at the time, Kyoji Yamamoto handled the guitar, and it was blisteringly cool.

I think the track was produced with large concert venues in mind.

Its solid, impactful style ensures the energy will absolutely rise at live shows.

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Funky Monkey BabyYazawa Eikichi53rank/position

Carol (Funky Monkey Baby)

A musician from Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, whose impact is so great that when people in Japan hear “rock ’n’ roller,” he’s the first that comes to mind.

After performing as the bass vocalist of the rock band Carol, which had a tremendous influence on Japan’s rock scene, he made his solo debut and is known for leaving behind numerous classics such as “Tomaranai Ha–Ha,” “I LOVE YOU, OK,” and “Jikan yo Tomare.” Beyond his musical style, he also helped elevate the status of rock in Japan by becoming the first rock singer to top the singers’ category in the 1977 income rankings, making him an artist who dramatically transformed the Japanese rock scene.

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Heavenly CruiseYazawa Eikichi54rank/position

Heavenly Cruise

A track included on the original 1999 album “LOTTA GOOD TIME.” Lyrics by Hisashi Kato of The Collectors.

With shaker-driven maracas rhythm, guitars cycling between cutting and wah-wah, and a bouncy bass line, it’s a glamorous cruising number that sprinkles Eikichi Yazawa’s signature urban mood over a tropical vibe.

Close your eyes and you’ll feel as if you’re on a cruiser, soaking up the sea breeze.

boyYazawa Eikichi55rank/position

Boy (Remastered 2022)

This is the quintessential Yazawa track, with an 80s sound that really highlights his signature style in full force.

It’s still popular among hardcore fans and I’m pretty sure it’s been performed at recent shows.

The way it first draws you in and then lets you get fired up at the chorus—now that’s classic.

Rustin GirlYazawa Eikichi56rank/position

Rustin Girl (Remastered 2022)

I think this is another hidden masterpiece.

I absolutely love it, and it’s one of those songs I could watch in live videos forever.

The music is always so fulfilling—whenever I listen, it feels fresh and just so good.

It’s a hidden gem by Yazawa that deserves to be counted among the classics.