Kazuyoshi Saito’s masterpieces and popular songs

Happy Birthday to you!Saitō Kazuyoshi

Happy Birthday to you!

This song is packed with the spirit of celebrating birthdays.

Set to a powerful rock sound characteristic of Kazuyoshi Saito, it sings of blessings and gratitude for the person celebrating their birthday.

The lyrics, filled with hope and anticipation for the year ahead, are sure to resonate with listeners.

Included on the album “Kazuyoshi,” released on October 23, 2013, this track is a meaningful piece commemorating the 20th anniversary of Saito’s debut.

Play this song when celebrating a loved one’s birthday, and it will surely become a special memory.

As a side note, Tatsuya Nakamura played drums and KenKen played bass on this recording!

Little Painter Ragtime Blues (Saito Mix)Saitō Kazuyoshi

Kazuyoshi Saito “Little Painter Ragtime Blues (Saito Mix)” / Soko multi-track recording

Included as the B-side on the 21st single “On the Other Side of the Moon,” released in 2001, is “Little Painter Ragtime Blues (Saito Mix).” Its warm message—“Let’s paint just the way we want”—soothes both heart and body.

It has a charm that makes you want to close your eyes and listen.

Since the melody is basically a repetition of short phrases, you’ll probably be able to remember a good portion of it after a few listens.

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Over the SeasonSaitō Kazuyoshi

Kazuyoshi Saito – Over the Season [Music Video]

This song was featured as the CM tune for “Maruchan Akai Kitsune to Midori no Tanuki” in 2021 and was released as a digital single.

It’s a ballad that tenderly yet warmly portrays the changing seasons and the passage of time.

It’s perfect for when you want to sink into a nostalgic mood.

The expansive, richly layered sound arrangement is another highlight.

Since it isn’t a word-heavy piece, don’t rush—sing it while cherishing the meaning of each word.

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The Land of ‘Good Job’ (Otsukaresama)Saitō Kazuyoshi

Kazuyoshi Saito – Otsukaresama no Kuni [Music Video]

In the midst of our busy social lives with work and more, “Otsukaresama desu” has become a phrase we say almost without thinking.

This gently moving message song touches the hearts behind those words—please give it a listen.

Otsukaresama no Kuni was released in 2008 as the 35th single.

It was used in a commercial for Arinamin, so many of you may find it familiar.

The steadfast vocals and warm melody feel like they envelop your whole body.

I believe it’s a song that gives you the strength to face tomorrow.

Try singing it to cheer yourself up.

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I’ve always loved you.Saitō Kazuyoshi

Kazuyoshi Saito – I’ve Always Loved You [Music Video]

For those who find it hard to hit high notes or feel uncomfortable singing at karaoke, many tend to choose songs by male artists.

This song, “Zutto Suki Datta” by Kazuyoshi Saito, is very easy for women to sing as well, and its relaxed tempo makes it a great choice even for people who aren’t confident at karaoke.

Released in 2010 as Saito’s 38th single, it also drew attention for its music video, which pays homage to real Beatles footage.

It’s definitely a song that will get the crowd going if you sing it at a reunion!

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It was a lie all along.Saitō Kazuyoshi

It Was All a Lie / Kazuyoshi Saito YouTube Version (with lyrics)

This is an anti-nuclear song in which singer-songwriter Kazuyoshi Saito rewrote the lyrics to his own track “Zutto Suki Datta” (“I’ve Always Loved You”).

It delivers a biting message satirizing the nuclear accident from the Great East Japan Earthquake and the government’s response.

I’m astonished that Kazuyoshi Saito chose to film and distribute this piece on his own initiative.

tremoloSaitō Kazuyoshi

tremolo

If you want to make a moist, mature ballad your own, this is the song for you.

Tremolo is a track from the twelfth album, I ♥ ME, released in 2007.

It’s a heartfelt love song that pairs gently swaying guitar sounds with Saito’s tender vocals, drawing you in with its clear, transparent atmosphere.

As it’s a ballad, the melody is, of course, on the relaxed side.

You should be able to sing it calmly while seated.

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