Takuro Yoshida Popular Song Rankings [2026]

What the Beatles taught meyoshida takurou50rank/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.

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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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Ryo

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Appleyoshida takurou52rank/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.

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May Wind part II

This is the kind of track you’ll want to listen to in that season when you feel like heading out for a drive with a refreshing breeze on your face.

Featured on Takuro Yoshida’s concept mini-album “Radio no Yume,” released in November 2024, this piece is actually a song he originally co-wrote with Kazuhiko Kato in 1993, which he newly re-composed himself and recorded.

The band sound crafted by Satoshi Takebe is wonderfully comfortable, and it conveys a palpable sense of adult innocence and wistfulness.

Its worldview—where past quarrels fade away like a heat haze—will undoubtedly resonate deeply with listeners who have lived through many chapters of life.

How about taking a ride through fresh greenery while letting your mind wander to nostalgic memories? It’s a warm, highly recommended song that feels like a gift for everyone who loves radio.

Humans, you know…yoshida takurou54rank/position

Humans, you know…

This work offers an experience that overwhelms you with the tremendous energy of repeated words.

It’s the opening track of the album “Ningen Nante,” released in November 1971, and is known as one of Takuro Yoshida’s signature numbers.

It began as a short, stripped-down performance, but became legendary through live shows.

At the 3rd All Japan Folk Jamboree in August 1971, he kept singing through serious sound troubles, and the entire venue was swept into a frenzy.

In 1991, MICA covered the song, and it gained attention as the tune for the “Torabayu” TV commercial.

It’s a track you should listen to on nights when you want to get fired up without overthinking, or when you want to awaken emotions deep inside your heart.

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Otogizōshi

This is a live video of their signature song, Kusa Zoshi.

The way he plays the guitar is striking, as if Eric Clapton has possessed him; that alone makes it worth watching.

It’s a recommended song and video that adults can listen to with peace of mind.

My Pathyoshida takurou56rank/position

My Path

The straight, powerful classic “Boku no Michi” (“My Path”).

As the title suggests, it’s filled with the resolve to “live your own way,” “not be swayed by others,” and “keep moving forward,” expressing a distinctly masculine outlook on life.

It’s also recommended for when you want to switch your mindset or when you’re feeling down—the key is believing in your own path.

The vocal range isn’t high, so many people should find it easy to sing.

And since it’s a bit long at around six minutes, don’t go all-out from the start—pace yourself to keep balance to the end.

If you project your voice at the key moments, you’ll add contrast and keep the song engaging without letting listeners lose interest.

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Kubota Mami

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