Shiina Ringo’s Best and Most Popular Songs: From Hit Singles to Hidden Gems, All in One Guide!

Moon on pampas grassShiina Ringo

Ringo Sheena – The Moon on the Pampas Grass

Ringo Sheena’s “Miscanthus and the Moon” is actually a cover—the original song is “Gypsy” by the three-piece band Appa! The rock piano is super cool, and you can listen on YouTube, so definitely check out both versions! Like the original, Ringo Sheena’s version also has a very wide vocal range, from A2 to D5, so it might be fun for two people to split the low and high parts and sing together! Also, the low notes in the C section are quite challenging for an average female voice… This is your moment, dear reader! Give it a try and memorize it!

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IdentityShiina Ringo

Identity

It kicks off with a barrage of drums, then launches into a fierce guitar riff and a scream from the vocals.

This must be Ringo-style rock.

It’s all about the riff, as if to say chord progressions are unnecessary.

The melody in the chorus is quintessentially Ringo—perhaps you could call it pure identity.

Sid and DaydreamsShiina Ringo

Ringo Sheena – Sid and a Daydream {acoustic live, Nagoya ’99}

It seems the song was composed before she turned 19, and her talent is truly astonishing.

I recommend the version included on “Innocence Moratorium,” which has a very cool, rock-style arrangement.

Of course, this live version on YouTube is wonderful as well.

Run, NumberShiina Ringo

Ringo Sheena – Run, Number [Bass Cover]

Included on the 5th album “Hinode Tokoro.” It’s said the track was produced with the image of Masayuki Hiyzumi playing a Clavinet.

As always, the bass does a great job and makes you want to copy it.

The sixteenth notes are groovy and feel great.

SpicaShiina Ringo

Ringo Sheena (椎名林檎, Shiina Ringo) – “Spica” (スピカ, Supika)

The original song is by Spitz.

Female artists with distinctive personalities cover Spitz’s tracks, known for their clear, translucent vocals.

With a whimsical, fairytale-like arrangement that preserves a sweet-and-sour mood, Shiina Ringo’s vocals shine—usually delicate yet occasionally cutting.

In progress (experiment ongoing)Shiina Ringo

Ringo Sheena – In Experiment

This song carries a powerful message from Ringo Sheena: “Let’s use ourselves as test subjects and explore how to live better!” Released in July 2025 as the campaign song for Shiseido Ultimune, it resonates perfectly with the campaign’s ethos of breaking free from every constraint.

Set to an energetic rock sound, it’s an anthem to freely experimenting without fear of failure.

When you’re held back by others’ eyes or conventional wisdom and can’t take the first step, listening to this track will spark the motivation to say, “Let’s just try it.”

Even as the madder-red glow lights the road home…Shiina Ringo

Akane-tinged, though the homeward road is lit… (Sheena Ringo Cover).wmv

Included on Muzai Moratorium.

It was used as the CM song for Suntory’s “The Cocktail Bar: Orange Squeeze” commercial.

The “Irish girl” is said to refer to Dolores O’Riordan of The Cranberries.

It’s a very beautiful song, a rock ballad with a memorable piano.