Evokes the charm of the good old days. Showa-era inspirational songs that are still loved today.
When you hear the phrase “moving songs,” what kind of tracks come to mind?
In every era, music that stirs the emotions has enriched people’s hearts.
That said, the shape of what moves us today in the Reiwa era likely feels a bit different from what moved us in earlier times.
So this time, we’re introducing some moving songs that colored the Showa era.
From pieces with grand themes and sweeping ensembles to songs that sing of single-hearted devotion, we’ve compiled a wide-ranging list.
We hope you’ll enjoy these timeless tunes while feeling the breeze of their era.
Playlist
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| 1east | Lapis-Lazuli EarthMatsuda Seiko | play_arrow | As a top idol representing the 1980s… |
| 2east | Beyond the GoodbyeYamaguchi Momoe | play_arrow | Momoe Yamaguchi, who left a brilliant mark on the Showa-era pop music scene… |
| 3east | From the North Country: From the Distant Landsadamasashi | play_arrow | An impression of a melody that evokes Hokkaido’s great nature… |
| 4east | era; age; time; periodNakajima Miyuki | play_arrow | Released in December 1975, this work... |
| 5east | Lullaby of the Holy MothersIwasaki Hiromi | play_arrow | Comparing the city to a battlefield, gently embracing the wounded warriors… |
| 6east | Asakusa KidBīto Takeshi | play_arrow | Set in a downtown neighborhood of the Showa era, it portrays youthful dreams and friendship... |
| 7east | Until we meet againOzaki Kiyohiko | play_arrow | This, known as one of Kiyohiko Ozaki’s signature songs… |
| 8east | I can’t put it into wordsofukōsu | play_arrow | Still beloved by many as a classic song from the Showa era… |
| 9east | Let yourself go with the flow of timeTeresa Ten | play_arrow | The Singa..., known as a diva representing Asia, |
| 10east | You Are the One Who Rings That BellWada Akiko | play_arrow | Among the moving songs of the good old Showa era, overwhelmingly... |
| 11east | metropoliskurisutaru kingu | play_arrow | This work, released in November 1979, … |
| 12east | Love MemoryMatsuzaki Shigeru | play_arrow | Lyrics so vivid you can picture the scenes, with a touch of nost… |
| 13east | EnchantedJudi Ongu | play_arrow | As a piece that evokes the winds of the Aegean Sea, in 19… |
| 14east | My Dear EllieSazan Ōrusutāzu | play_arrow | Since their debut, with a diverse musicality they have captured a wide range of li… |
| 15east | CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi | play_arrow | Included on Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s third album… |
| 16east | A Tearful RequestChekkāzu | play_arrow | The Checkers’ hype tracks |
| 17east | Only My LoveMatsuda Seiko | play_arrow | Expressing the crisp winter air through Seiko Matsuda’s hidden gem of a song |
| 18east | Listening to OliviaAnri | play_arrow | Anri’s classic ballad that heals the pain of heartbreak |
| 19east | That wonderful love once moreKatō Kazuhiko, Kitayama Osamu | play_arrow | An earnest longing for lost love and youth |
| 20east | One day, suddenlyToa e moa | play_arrow | A love song that portrays the feelings of shifting from friendship to romance |


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