Yumi Matsutoya Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Sweet premonitionMatsutōya Yumi71rank/position

Sweet Premonition / Ann Lewis

This is a track from the seventh album, OLIVE, released in 1979.

It was written for Ann Lewis, and later covered by Yosui Inoue.

With a very cute, bouncy feel, it sings about the feelings of a pure girl who’s just fallen in love.

The Beach Boys even make an appearance in the lyrics.

Snow reportMatsutōya Yumi72rank/position

A Letter From The Snow / Yuki Dayori

When it comes to timeless songs that delicately depict winter scenes of the ’80s, many people are likely to think of this one.

Included on Yumi Matsutoya’s 25th album, “SURF & SNOW,” this track was released in December 1980.

It’s a ballad that gently portrays the melancholy of heartbreak and the hope of reunion, themed around a chance meeting at a ski resort, expressing memories carried by the snow and the changing seasons.

The soft piano and string accompaniment are striking, and the gentle, medium-tempo melody resonates deeply.

It remains beloved by many as a mature love song perfect for quiet winter nights alone.

Graduation PhotoArai Yumi (Matsutoya Yumi)73rank/position

Yumi Matsutoya [Graduation Photo] 2000 Tokyo International Forum

This song, one of the signature works by Yumi Matsutoya, who has led the J-POP scene for many years, was released in 1975.

Loved by countless listeners as a graduation song, it remains a timeless classic even today.

The lyrics depict an adult looking back at their yearbook and reflecting on their school days, and for many, listening to this song rekindles memories of youth and stirs the heart.

It’s also an anthem that encourages you to carry the burning passion of your youth and keep moving forward.

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I’ll teach you how to mend a broken heart.Matsutōya Yumi74rank/position

I’ll teach you how to mend a broken love (Yumi Matsutoya)

A song where humor and heartbreak blend, as if teaching a curious “spell” to soothe the pain of a broken heart.

The lyrics, memorable for how Yumi Matsutoya depicts lingering attachment to a finished love through distinctive motifs like black magic and incantations, are striking.

It’s included on the classic album NO SIDE, released in December 1984.

Though not a single, it was selected for her 2018 best-of compilation, and even covered by Sachiko Kobayashi in 2008—cherished for years as a hidden gem.

When you’re wrestling with a wavering heart that longs to go back but can’t, its cynical worldview will, curiously, give you strength.

As Yuming’s own “prescription for love,” why not immerse yourself in its story-like, dramatic progression?

December RainMatsutōya Yumi75rank/position

December Rain / Jyunigatsu No Ame

This song was released in 1974 as Yumi Matsutoya’s fourth single.

It was also well loved as the early opening theme of the talk variety show “Osoku Okita Asa wa…”.

Members of Sugar Babe, including Tatsuro Yamashita and Taeko Onuki, took part in the backing vocals.

It was re-released as a CD single in 1989.

The Fourteenth MoonMatsutōya Yumi76rank/position

Yumi Matsutoya – The 14th Moon (All about POP CLASSICO)

This is a song that captures the thrill and exhilaration that shine the brightest precisely because it’s just one step before the full moon.

It’s a track by Yumi Matsutoya, known for numerous hits, included as the title song on her album “The 14th Moon,” released in November 1976.

Its appeal lies in a full-throttle band sound and exhilarating, fast-paced arrangement, making it a beloved staple for energizing the final stretch of concerts.

In 1991, its narrative-rich world was also acclaimed when it was dramatized within the TBS series “Rouge no Dengon.” It’s also known for covers by rock bands like Spitz.

It’s perfect for nights when you want to fill your heart with anticipation for tomorrow or as a driving soundtrack.

The sensibility of cherishing beauty just before completion is sure to lift the listener’s spirits.

7 TRUTHS 7 LIES ~ Beyond the Virgin RoadMatsutōya Yumi77rank/position

Yumi Matsutoya – 7 TRUTHS 7 LIES: Beyond the Virgin Road

A popular song by Yumi Matsutoya that weaves a tale of truth and falsehood.

Released in June 2001 as the lead single from the album “acacia,” it was also used as the theme song for the drama “Mukodono.” The song vividly portrays emotions that sway within complex human relationships: a deep yearning for a loved one and the inner conflict that comes with it, as well as the presence of those who offer support as the truth comes to light.

With Yumi Matsutoya’s characteristically delicate vocals and poetic worldview, this is a track that resonates deeply with listeners.