Kazuyoshi Saito’s masterpieces and popular songs

Ode to JoySaitō Kazuyoshi

Kazuyoshi Saito – Song of Joy [Music Video Short ver.]

This is a song released in 2003 by Kazuyoshi Saito, known for his signature tracks “Utautai no Ballad” and “Wedding Song.” The music video featured Matsuko Deluxe, a prominent cross-dressing TV personality, which became a hot topic at the time.

Listening to the opening lyrics, you might think the protagonist has lost something precious and is in despair, but in the latter half, the tone shifts to a hopeful resolve to start over.

It’s not a bright, happy song, but it conveys the joy of difficult days coming to an end and a new beginning taking shape.

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sasashina

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It’s okaySaitō Kazuyoshi

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This is a song included on Kazuyoshi Saito’s fourth album, FIRE DOG, released on February 28, 1996.

The laid-back lyrics, which help take the pressure off people who are trying their best, really hit home, and it’s a characteristically free-spirited work from Saito.

“It’s okay—things will work out, so for now, set down what you’re carrying and take it easy.” That message naturally brings a smile to people’s faces.

Because it’s a cold winterSaitō Kazuyoshi

Because It's a Cold Winter by Kazuyoshi Saito

How about a slightly jazzy tune for an adult Christmas? It’s a cool track featuring Kazuyoshi Saito’s sultry acoustic guitar playing and vocals.

It has a mature flavor that you might not fully appreciate when you’re younger, and the witty lyrics make it all the more charming.

It’s a song that lets you enjoy a stylish mood, a little different from your usual Christmas.

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Murakami Shinpei

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MovingSaitō Kazuyoshi

Kazuyoshi Saito / Moving

When we think about moving, we tend to focus on the new life waiting afterward, but in Kazuyoshi Saito’s “Hikkoshi” (Moving), he reflects on the memories that have accumulated up to that point.

The few belongings you had when you first came to this room have multiplied by the time you move out, and each one seems to hold a precious memory—surely that’s something you can relate to.

The tug-at-your-heart feeling before a move likely comes from the memories packed into the room—the time spent with friends and lovers.

How about spending just that last night savoring a touch of sentimentality with this song?

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Hane Keisuke

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Come for loveSaitō Kazuyoshi

Kazuyoshi Saito – Come for Love [Music Video Short ver.]

This is a passionate love song that depicts the heart of a woman who lives for love.

“Come to Love,” included on the 12th album I ♥ ME released in 2007, is a mid-tempo track that was featured in UHA Mikakuto’s e-ma throat lozenges commercial.

Pairing the straightforward lyrics of “I want to see you” with an understated musical feel is very characteristic of Saito.

It’s great for karaoke, of course, and I think it’s also perfect for solo performances on guitar or piano.

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Araki Jakkan

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Let’s go on the offensive.Saitō Kazuyoshi

Let’s go on the offensive!

Kazuyoshi Saito’s single “Semete Ikōze!” released in 2015—also featured as the jingle for House Foods’ ‘Ukon no Chikara’ commercial—is a song we especially want those who’ve lost confidence to hear, whether from making mistakes at work or feeling nervous under the weight of a big project.

With the laid-back vibe characteristic of “the Kazuyoshi Saito style,” yet powered by very strong lyrics, it’ll give you a solid push forward if you’re facing a nerve-wracking moment on the job.

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utatane

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The Far Side of the MoonSaitō Kazuyoshi

Kazuyoshi Saito – The Far Side of the Moon [Music Video Short ver.]

Singer-songwriter Kazuyoshi Saito’s “The Far Side of the Moon.” A ballad that begins quietly with piano and vocals, its gentle singing voice seeming to seep softly into the heart.

Then, in a complete turn, it grows gradually more dramatic toward the chorus, and with powerful strings, it suddenly plunges into another world—a mysterious song indeed.

It’s as if you’re flying to the far side of the moon.

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Housui Sachiyo

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