Takuro Yoshida Popular Song Rankings [2026]

The Young Lady from the Neighboring Townyoshida takurou41rank/position

The Young Lady from the Neighboring Town c/w Flowing: Takuro Yoshida Works Collection III

Since it’s a song from 1975, Takuro’s signature style really shines.

You could read it as a heartbreak song, but it also feels like the sophisticated, city-scented person he admired never took him seriously from the start.

He describes his feelings as the end of summer and the tart, mandarin-orange color of love—seasonal images that evoke a tender, slightly sympathetic kind of romance.

Why am I so sad?yoshida takurou42rank/position

Why do I feel so sad?

Its hallmark is universal lyrics that the folk generation of the 1970s could easily relate to their own circumstances.

There’s an episode in which someone rushed to a friend whose company had gone bankrupt and sang this song in front of them; the feeling of “still wanting human connection” amid life’s setbacks and loneliness resonated with many.

It’s truly a quintessential folk song! The melody is very simple and easy to remember, making it great for everyone from karaoke beginners to those who want to sing in earnest.

When singing, deliver the A verse more like spoken word without pushing your voice too much—especially in the first verse, where it takes a while to reach the chorus and the talk-like elements may feel long, but if you sing the following chorus solidly to bring the energy up, you can capture the mood of the song nicely.

Try to sing with care for the lyrics!

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flutteringyoshida takurou43rank/position

fluttering

A gentle, life-tinged masterpiece, “Hirahira.” Its tempo is relaxed, smoothly singing of “time that flows on” and “feelings you can’t grasp.” It isn’t flashy, but it quietly sinks in.

The overall vocal range is quite calm, from A#2 to F#4.

Since the low register is a hallmark, be mindful not to let the pitch drop too much.

If the pitch sinks into the throat, the lows get muffled, making it harder to sing and harder to listen to—so focus on resonance! When you let your body resonate, the chest and head resonate more.

The low notes naturally resonate in the chest, so if you add resonance in the head, your volume will increase, you’ll hear your own voice better, and it’ll be easier to sing! Raising your hand toward your head while singing helps your head resonate more, so it’s recommended!

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In a corner of Asiayoshida takurou44rank/position

In a corner of Asia

It’s a more-than-12-minute epic by Takuro Yoshida, one of Japan’s quintessential folk singers.

One notable point is that only live recordings exist—most famously from his 1980 concert at the Nippon Budokan.

The sound has a dark atmosphere that seems to express sorrow and suffering, which in turn heightens the message of the lyrics.

The words embody the core of folk music: feelings of rebellion and discontent voiced by the powerless.

The dynamic, tempo-shifting vocal delivery is key, conveying a song in which emotions move and evolve in many directions.

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I won’t push myself, but that should be fine.yoshida takurou45rank/position

I won’t push myself, but that should be fine.

It’s a life song that gently teaches you “You don’t have to push yourself” and “You don’t have to try so hard,” helping your shoulders naturally relax.

Once the singing starts, the melody keeps going, and breathing might be tough when you sing it, so be mindful to sing each phrase carefully.

The song itself repeats the same phrases and melody, making it catchy and easy to remember.

Especially up to the chorus, as long as you can clearly hit the opening notes, you’ll get natural dynamics.

In the chorus, sing smoothly, but as if conveying the lyrics—like you’re asking someone a question—and it will really resonate.

Try singing while picturing someone important to you, putting your heart into the words, “Don’t push yourself.”

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Cynthiayoshida takurou46rank/position

Cynthia... Takuro Yoshida

It’s a warm, comforting song that conveys how your hometown will always welcome you back with kindness.

Released as a duet credited to Hiroshi Kamayatsu, it has also often been performed by Takuro Yoshida as a solo.

The spacious sound and vocals, which evoke thoughts of distant landscapes and people, really convey human warmth.

The gentle rhythm—classic folk at its finest—makes it easy to sing, though the way Yoshida packs in the words, a hallmark of his style, may require some technique.

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What the Beatles taught meyoshida takurou47rank/position

What The Beatles Taught Me — covered by Takuro Yoshida

I didn’t know there was a song with such a bold title.

But the song itself is pure American folk and doesn’t evoke the Beatles.

No matter where you start listening, it’s a Takuro Yoshida song through and through, with the saxophone standing out alongside the guitar.

Bourbon on Penny Laneyoshida takurou48rank/position

Takuro Yoshida “Bourbon on Penny Lane” [High Quality Audio]

Takuro Yoshida, a pivotal figure who elevated folk music and rock—once minor genres in the 1970s—into the pop scene.

He is known for having many songs with strong messages.

“Bourbon on Penny Lane” is crafted with lyrics about trying to drown dissatisfaction with the economy and politics in alcohol.

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Mark IIyoshida takurou49rank/position

Mark II - Takuro Yoshida

This is the B-side to a debut single whose title and motif were inspired by a heartbreak experienced at a café in Hiroshima and by a Toyota Corona Mark II that passed by right in front of them.

Rather than fitting neatly into the folk genre, it’s a bluesy sound where the beautiful melody and instrumental tones convey an urban, nighttime, adult sense of loneliness.

It would really click and convey the mood if sung by an older man or someone with a lot of life experience.

The song itself might work best sung a bit coolly.

When you sing it, focus on the drum rhythm and it’ll land stylishly! Be sure to keep up the cool vibe all the way to the end!

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Kubota Mami

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Appleyoshida takurou50rank/position

Ringo / Takuro Yoshida ’88 Live at POWER STATION

This is a video from a 1988 live performance.

It seems the song has a live-specific arrangement, and the comments section is full of praise.

I’m not very familiar with this song, but even after just a few listens, its appeal comes through—it’s a simple, powerful track.