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[Beyond the Goodbye] Popular Cover Song
Momoe Yamaguchi’s signature song “Sayonara no Mukōgawa” (Beyond the Goodbye).
It’s famously known that she sang it as the very last song at her final concert at Nippon Budokan, and after finishing, she placed the microphone on the stage and walked away.
A gentle, tender, love-filled slow ballad, it seeps quietly into the listener’s heart.
In this article, I’ll introduce covers of this wonderful classic.
From a cover famous as a commercial jingle to the rendition by her son, Yutaro Miura, these are all must-hear tracks!
[Beyond the Goodbye] Popular Cover Song
Beyond the GoodbyeMiyamoto Hiroji
A cover by Hiroji Miyamoto of Elephant Kashimashi.
It starts off very gently, sung with the care of handling something fragile.
The build-up into the chorus feels natural and is really pleasant to listen to.
That way of singing that keeps his usual aggressiveness simmering beneath the surface is irresistible for fans.
It’s a cover that preserves the original song while adding his own originality.
Beyond the GoodbyeToshi
Believe it or not, X JAPAN’s Toshi has covered this song.
Despite being a male vocalist, his bright, resonant high notes are beautiful, and his voice has an open, soaring quality that’s truly captivating.
Though it’s a breakup ballad, the performance lifts you up and makes you feel positive.
The song’s delicacy pairs perfectly with Toshi’s piercing, powerful vocals.
Beyond the GoodbyeYagami Junko
This is a cover song performed for a Momoe Yamaguchi tribute album.
She is a highly skilled female singer who has been immersed in music since childhood, and her unwavering, stable vocals convey a strong foundation.
Junko Yagami is known for her soaring high notes, but it’s impressive that she can also sing the more difficult low notes with clarity.
Beyond the Goodbyetsuruno takeshi
A track included on Tsuyoshi Tsuruno’s cover album “Tsuru no Oto.” While he’s often seen as a variety show personality, he has actually released numerous CDs.
His solid, at times rough-edged vocal delivery is striking, resulting in a much more powerful rendition than Momoe Yamaguchi’s.
Beyond the GoodbyeKōda Kumi
The low register is a challenging range for women, but Kumi Koda delivers a stable performance from low to high notes with her signature robust, full-bodied voice.
It’s an excellent cover song that preserves the song’s gentle atmosphere while showcasing Kumi Koda’s unique color.
Included on the 2010 release ETERNITY ~Love & Songs~.
Beyond the GoodbyeTokunaga Hideaki
When it comes to love ballads sung by men, Hideaki Tokunaga is indispensable.
This track is included on his 2015 cover album “VOCALIST 6.” His signature husky voice is showcased to the fullest, giving the song a captivating, sensuous allure.
Sung gently at a relaxed tempo, it’s soothing to listen to.
Beyond the GoodbyeTen
Covered by TeN, the vocalist of A Hundred Birds.
Many of you may recognize it from the Asahi Kasei commercial.
As you’d expect from someone who fronts an orchestral band, her solid technique shines through, holding its own against the rich, full-bodied arrangement.
Her softly enveloping voice carries a sense of gravitas.