Yumi Matsutoya Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

September Blue MoonMatsutōya Yumi36rank/position

September Blue Moon Yumi Matsutoya [cover]

A classic from Yumi Matsutoya’s electro era, this track stands out with its dazzling, rapid-fire sound arrangement that hits your ears in quick succession.

Yet once Yuming’s signature vocals come in, it instantly becomes a full-on Yuming world—fun and familiar.

Set to a Latin rhythm with Japanese lyrics on top, it’s a rhythmically danceable, slightly quirky, and highly addictive number.

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Murakami Shinpei

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ambushMatsutōya Yumi37rank/position

Yumi Matsutoya – Machibuse

Written and composed by Yumi Matsutoya, this song “Machibuse,” which became a huge hit when Hitomi Ishikawa released it as a single in 1981, was later self-covered by Matsutoya herself and released as a single in 1996.

It sings of secretly harbored feelings and the unrequited emotion of having loved someone for a long time, making you realize the power of unwavering devotion.

At the same time, the lyrics can be a bit chilling—making you wonder, “Could this actually be stalking?”—making it a track where the word “obsession” feels perfectly fitting.

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utatane

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Dazzling sandlot baseballMatsutōya Yumi38rank/position

Blinding Sandlot Baseball / Yumi Arai [Tried Singing]

Released in 1980, this is a track from the 10th album, “SURF & SNOW.” He’s obsessed with sandlot baseball, flying off even on holidays and leaving me behind.

The first time I saw him like that, I understood why—under the blue sky, he shone.

That gentle change of heart soothes my feelings.

With cheers in the interlude, it’s a very pleasant song.

Surf Paradise, Ski ParadiseMatsutōya Yumi39rank/position

Surf Heaven Ski Heaven / Surf Tengoku, Ski Tengoku (2022 Ｍix)

This is a song by Yumi Matsutoya that instantly elevates the winter leisure mood.

The lyrics uniquely and lightly bridge summer and winter fun—surfing and skiing—while the sound brims with the thrill of heading to a resort.

Included on the album “SURF & SNOW,” released in December 1980, this track was reworked from a 1978 song she had originally written for another artist, and it became a major hit as the theme song for the 1987 film “Take Me Out to the Snowland.” An unfading classic that colored the ski boom of the ’80s, it’s perfect for the slopes where you’re snowboarding or for the drive with friends on the way there.

With this exhilarating pop number, let’s carve through the silver world to your heart’s content!

Dandelion ~ A Late-Blooming DandelionMatsutōya Yumi40rank/position

Yumi Matsutoya – Dandelion ~ A Late-Blooming Dandelion

The 19th single by Yumi Matsutoya, released on August 25, 1983.

It’s also a song she provided for Tomoyo Harada.

The idea that even the hurtful days were part of a continuing happiness—and being able to feel that way—came from meeting someone special.

With lyrics that depict the encounter with that special person and personal growth, it’s a warm yet heartrending love song!

In a Corner of the MetropolisMatsutōya Yumi41rank/position

Yumi Matsutoya – In a Corner of the Metropolis

Singer-songwriter Yumi Matsutoya, who continues to create legends—such as becoming the first in Oricon history to achieve No.

1 albums across six consecutive decades—remains a towering figure.

Her 21st single, “In a Corner of the Metropolis,” used as the Shiseido “Fairness” commercial song and the theme song for the TV drama ‘Unexpectedly Single Girl,’ features a refreshing, urban ensemble that feels exhilarating.

The lyrics evoke an image of someone striving to look forward even after a heartbreaking farewell, likely giving courage to anyone trying to overcome a challenge.

It’s an emotional pop tune that conveys the image of a woman growing stronger through experience.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Wind Across the PierMatsutōya Yumi42rank/position

Wind Crossing the Pier — 2004 Zushi Marina Last Live

This is the 12th single by Yumi Matsutoya, featuring a poignant melody set to a Latin-style arrangement.

At the long-running concerts held at Zushi Marina, this song was performed as the finale every time.

It is a timeless classic that embodies nostalgia and never fades with the passing of time.