[Beyond the Goodbye] Popular Cover Song

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

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 GoodbyeMiura Yutaro

Yutaro Miura – Beyond the Farewell (Live)

Beyond the GoodbyeMiura Yutaro

Momoe Yamaguchi retired at the height of her popularity, to the great regret of many.

Her own son, Yutaro Miura, delivers a gentle, heartfelt rendition.

Depending on the arrangement, doesn’t the song’s impression change quite a bit? Turning a song associated with the image of “retirement = sadness” into his own—now that’s the mark of a true professional singer.

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Beyond the GoodbyeUzaki Ryūdō

Sayonara No Mukougawa

Beyond the GoodbyeUzaki Ryūdō

A cover song by the composer themself.

With saxophone and a band sound that gives it a jazzy vibe while retaining the shape of Showa-era pop, it’s a cool arrangement! Included on the self-cover album “Flexibly, Tenaciously: To the Women.” It has been brilliantly transformed into a spicy, grown-up love song.

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Beyond the GoodbyeYuki Saori

Sayonara No Kawari Ni

Beyond the GoodbyeYuki Saori

Saori Yuki, who is active on the global stage, is a skilled vocalist capable of singing everything from children’s songs to commercial jingles.

She is a distinguished female singer who has even been awarded the Medal with Purple Ribbon.

In “Sayonara no Mukougawa,” she delivers vocals with rich vibrato.

Her joyful expression while singing is striking, and it’s a cover song filled with love for music.

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In conclusion

We introduced various artists’ versions of “Sayonara no Mukougawa.” In this way, Momoe Yamaguchi’s classic continues to be lovingly passed down through song even today. Each cover turned out to be one you can enjoy for its wonderfully captivating vocals, didn’t it? Be sure to listen to each one and find your favorite.