Thrilling to Cool Showa-Era Tunes! Classic Songs from Female Singers and Artists of the Showa Period

Showa-era songs are now loved by the younger generation too.

Many people probably think they’re “cool,” don’t they?

No wonder—there were so many timeless hits by female stars radiating overwhelming charisma, like Momoe Yamaguchi and Akina Nakamori.

Beyond their outstanding vocal ability, you can’t help but be drawn to their astonishing allure.

From Showa kayō and enka to rock and city pop, and more.

This is a playlist featuring cool Showa-era tracks across genres!

Playlist

Thrilling to Cool Showa-Era Tunes! Classic Songs from Female Singers and Artists of the Showa Period
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Mi Amore [Meu amor é… / My love is… ]Nakamori Akina		Akina Nakamori succeeds with her unique idol style
2	Playback Part 2Yamaguchi Momoe		Momoe Yamaguchi’s classic song “Playback” is timeless.
3	Midnight Door ~ Stay With MeMatsubara Miki		Miki Matsubara’s hit song is hugely popular overseas
4	Sexy NightMihara Junko		Junko Mihara, a multi-talented and independent woman
5	Plastic LoveTakeuchi Mariya		Mariya Takeuchi’s classic, a sophisticated love song
6	Actress in the MirrorNakahara Meiko		A signature song by Meiko Nakahara, a city pop masterpiece
7	Blue Light Yokohamaishida ayumi		Ishida Ayumi’s classic song that portrays Yokohama’s nightscape
8	Friday ChinatownYasuha		Yasuha thrives as a singer-songwriter.
9	Super Love LotionKamo Harumi		Depicting the magic of love in an iconic anime song
10	Bye-bye, Jewelshibata hatsumi		A sophisticated jazz-soul track that expresses the feelings of love
11	Summer ConnectionOhnuki Taeko		Taeko Onuki’s songs that color the brilliance of summer
12	DESIRE -Passion-Nakamori Akina		Akina’s bold track showcased with a traditional-style bob
13	Keiko’s Dream Opens at NightFuji Keiko		Keiko Fuji’s signature song, a masterpiece of sorrow and despair
14	Midnight DriverYoshida Minako		Music that colors the night city with loneliness and a sense of speed
15	vibrationKasai Kimiko		Kimiko Kasai’s classic song, with an urban sound
16	Lament of ResentmentKaji Meiko		Singing a woman's grudge, a new breeze in enka
17	Boy And GirlWada Akiko		Wada Akiko’s powerful early signature song
18	Angel’s TemptationMayuzumi Jun		A famous song by Jun Mayuzumi representing the Showa era
19	HOLD ME TIGHTraji		A classic of urbane, sophisticated sound, the poignancy of love
20	Just a JokeKokubu Yurie		City pop, a classic song that sings about the pain of heartbreak
21	Simple LoveOhashi Junko		A quintessential city pop classic, brimming with urban charm
22	bullseyeYamamoto Rinda		An iconic and provocative female singer of the Showa era
23	Light Blue RainYagami Junko		Junko Yagami’s Latin pop hit song
24	WOMANAn Ruisu		A classic song by Ann Lewis from the ’90s that portrays a strong woman.
25	Roppongi Junjō-haOginome Yōko		Yoko Oginome of the bubble era, the Roppongi legend
26	Crossing Amagi PassIshikawa Sayuri		Sayuri Ishikawa’s “Amagi-goe” is a song of passionate emotion.
27	telephone numberOhashi Junko		Junko Ohashi’s captivating telephone song, Silhouette
28	RASPBERRY DREAMRebekka		Rebecca’s signature 80s song, with a fresh appeal
29	Lullaby of the Holy MothersIwasaki Hiromi		The idol Hiromi Iwasaki’s classic has become her signature song.
30	The Fugitive in the WaterSHOW-YA		Cool band for a crime drama theme song
31	Forbidden TelepathyKudō Shizuka		Shizuka Kudo’s 1987 debut song, lyrics by Yasushi Akimoto
32	Lady Xpinku redii		A passionate love song by Pink Lady
33	You Are the One Who Rings That BellWada Akiko		Akiko Wada's classic song, with lyrics written by Yū Aku.
34	Summertime BluesSakurada Junko		A female idol singer who represents the Showa era
35	Fall in LoveKobayashi Akiko		Forbidden love, a heart-stirring classic
36	Oneway GenerationHonda Minako		From idol singer to star of the musical theater world…
37	Love is overŌyō Fifi		Innovative breakup lyrics by a singer from Taiwan
38	TAXISuzuki Kiyomi		Seimi Suzuki’s classic song “TAXI” portrays a reunion after a breakup.