Classic songs about romance. Recommended popular tracks.
Looking up “romance” in the dictionary, you’ll find: 1) a story or incident concerning affection between a man and a woman; 2) an (adventurous) tale or legend that seldom occurs in reality.
Songs with “romance” in the title are packed with tracks that unfold dramatic love stories.
There are plenty of impactful songs too, so give them a listen.
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Classic songs about romance. Recommended popular tracks (21–30)
promiseHirose Kōmi
A love ballad crafted by Kōmi Hirose, where passionate Latin tones intertwine with wintry northern landscapes.
Amid the biting cold and blustering north wind, two people feel each other’s warmth and vow eternal love—a romantic story that resonates deeply.
Released in November 1997, the song was featured in commercials for the sporting goods retailer Alpen and reached No.
4 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
It was also included on the album “rhapsody,” and its soaring high notes and passionate melodic lines left a lasting impression.
It’s a perfect song for those who want to deepen their love with someone special while wrapped in the chill of winter.
God of RomanceHirose Kōmi
A classic winter song and one of Kōmi Hirose’s signature tracks.
Released in December 1993, it became a hit, selling over 1.7 million copies.
It has been covered by various musicians, including Haruko Momoi and Professor Sakamoto.
Classic songs that sing of romance. Recommended popular tracks (31–40)
True RomanceKinniku Shoujo Tai
This is a single by Muscular Girl Band released in March 1996, featuring the Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra horns on the recording.
It was used in a commercial for Namco Wonder Egg, a theme park formerly operated by Namco, and a musical based on the song was also produced.
Bus RomanceChatmonchy
This is the B-side track to Chatmonchy’s single “Joshi-tachi ni Ashita wa Nai,” released in April 2007.
It was used in a Lotte commercial.
The song was performed at lyricist Kumiko Takahashi’s wedding.
Its highest position on the Oricon chart was 17.
ROMANCEDREAMS COME TRUE
This is a single released by DREAMS COME TRUE in October 1995, which reached number one on the Oricon weekly chart.
It was used as the theme song for the TV drama “Chōnan no Yome 2.” The music video is included on the album “LOVE UNLIMITED∞.”
Roller Coaster RomanceKinKi Kids
This is KinKi Kids’ third single, released in April 1998.
It reached number one on the Oricon chart and became a million-seller.
It was used as a campaign song for ANA.
It was re-released in December 2007.
RomanceIwasaki Hiromi
It was Hiromi Iwasaki’s second single, released in July 1975.
It reached No.
1 on the Oricon charts and won various awards, including the New Artist Award at the Japan Record Awards and the Broadcast Music New Artist Award at the Japan Kayō Awards.
It was also performed at that year’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.