Takuro Yoshida Popular Song Rankings [2026]

It was spring, wasn’t it?yoshida takurou8rank/position

It Was Spring 2014 Takuro Yoshida

It’s a track that you find yourself wanting to hear at the turn of the seasons—a number whose driving band sound and bittersweet lyrics strike straight to the heart.

Based on postcards sent in by late-night radio listeners, this song is memorable for the way Takuro Yoshida’s powerful voice and words flow together in striking phrases.

Released in July 1972 as the opening track of the classic album “Genki Desu,” its rock-oriented arrangement transcended folk and sent the youth of the time into a frenzy.

Although it never had any major tie-ins, it has long been a live staple and an indispensable favorite among many fans.

It’s a masterpiece that gives you a push forward in those moments when you look back on days gone by yet still want to face ahead.

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Until today and from tomorrow

A masterpiece by Takuro Yoshida that portrays an honest, life-sized figure moving forward step by step while carrying doubts and inner conflicts.

Its calm reflection on one’s own way of living gently resonates with listeners.

Released as a single in July 1971, the song originally appeared on the 1970 album “Seishun no Uta” (Poem of Youth).

Not only was it used in the 1972 film “Tabi no Omosa” (The Weight of the Journey), but it was also featured in the 2001 movie “Crayon Shin-chan: The Storm Called: The Adult Empire Strikes Back,” so many people across generations may have heard it.

Its stance of simply continuing to live gives us a gentle push forward.

Why not listen to it when you need energy for tomorrow? It’s a song I’d like to cherish forever as an anthem for life.

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biting my lip

Released as a single in 1982, this song was written specifically as the theme for the film Detective Story, starring Tetsuya Takeda.

Its lyrics, written entirely in the Hiroshima dialect, mirror the protagonist—awkward yet striving earnestly—and stir the listener’s heart.

The emotions expressed in unadorned words carry a unique warmth and melancholy that standard Japanese can’t quite capture.

The vocals, which swallow frustration and love while gazing straight ahead with quiet strength, are quintessentially Takuro Yoshida.

It’s a deeply moving masterpiece you’ll want to listen to when you stand at a crossroads in life or are grappling with feelings too complex to put into words.

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meteor

Amid the heyday of New Music, this is a quiet yet undeniably passionate ballad by Takuro Yoshida that has continued to be loved.

Instead of building to a flashy chorus, its calmly woven words seep into the heart.

It portrays the bittersweetness of choosing honesty over correctness, and many listeners may feel their hearts swell each time they hear it.

Released as a single in May 1979, it was used as the theme song for the TBS drama “Otoko Nara!” In 1983, it was also featured as an insert song in the film “Detective Story 2: Ringo no Uta,” further endearing it to audiences.

It’s a song to play on nights when you want to quietly face your inner self, or when you’re spending a moment thinking of someone dear.

Its restrained melody and vocals keep you company in loneliness and gently embrace a weary heart.

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Outside, it’s a night of white snow.

With lyrics by Takashi Matsumoto and music by Takuro Yoshida, it’s a story depicting a breakup between a man and a woman in a café.

The lyrics alternate between the perspectives of the man and the woman, using symbols like snow, cigarettes, and tears to delicately portray the complex emotions of a selfish man and a woman who accepts everything, as well as their world drifting apart.

It’s a song that continues to be performed live.

It feels far more natural to “narrate” than to “sing.” Because the tempo is a bit quick, I think it’s easier to ride the rhythm and sing if you shape each phrase in an arch right from the opening.

Don’t rush—sing as if you’re speaking the lyrics.

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TABI NO YADO by Takuro Yoshida

Singer-songwriter Takuro Yoshida, known for his refined musicality, has a large male fanbase.

Even today, many men in their 60s are surely still captivated by him.

Among Yoshida’s songs, the one I especially recommend is Tabi no Yado (Inn on the Journey).

It features a distinctly understated, mature sound, blending folk with elements of blues and kayōkyoku (Japanese popular song).

Since there are no high parts at all, it’s very manageable even for men who find high notes difficult.

Be sure to add it to your repertoire.

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I'm fine.

A bright yet bittersweet classic, “Genki Desu.” Just from the title, you can sense things like “a lot has happened,” “but I’m saying I’m okay,” and “I’m putting on a brave face.” As a song, the melody line is very simple and easy to follow, and it’s recommended for those who want to enjoy a full-length track rather than a short one.

The vocal range is steady overall, but the chorus goes slightly higher, so be careful not to strain.

If you clearly imagine the high notes beforehand and send your voice straight toward them, you’ll sing more smoothly.

Avoid suddenly pushing for the high notes, as that can put strain on your throat.

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