A love song that reminds those in their 60s of a forgotten romance

Let’s start from goodbyeSano Motoharu

Let's Start from Goodbye - Goodby Kara Hajimeyo / Motoharu Sano / cover by Hiroko Williams, sung by Hiroko Williams

A slow ballad with elegantly resonant strings that poignantly captures the moment of parting.

It’s said to be a song Motoharu Sano wrote and composed during his high school years.

The contrast between those who wave goodbye and the protagonist who cannot brings the lonely heart that struggles to accept the farewell vividly into focus.

Released in March 1983 as his 10th single, it was also included on the album No Damage, released in April of the same year.

Its steadily unfolding, lyrical melody quietly accompanies anyone who has experienced a departure or a goodbye, and is sure to evoke deep empathy.

The memories are too beautifulYagami Junko

Memories are too beautiful

Junko Yagami’s major-label debut song, which sings of a love forever out of reach, framed within beautiful memories.

A superb ballad where a sophisticated bossa nova-tinged melody intertwines with her lustrous vocals.

With lyrics that poignantly and beautifully depict a lost love, and a transparent, elegant sound, it can be considered the very essence of classic New Music.

Released in January 1978, it reached No.

25 on the Oricon chart.

It was also included on the album “Omoide wa Utsukushisugite” and selected as the theme song for Nippon Broadcasting’s “Cocky Pop.” This work is a timeless classic that gently accompanies hearts feeling the sorrow of parting with a loved one and the nostalgia for a past that can never return.

Recommended for those moments when you want to surrender to a soothing melody and immerse yourself in memories of days gone by.

I’m falling in love with you againSakamoto Fuyumi

Fuyumi Sakamoto – I'm Falling in Love with You Again

A gem of a love song by Fuyumi Sakamoto that gently portrays a rekindled romance blossoming between a long-married couple.

The serene melody and her emotive vocals weave a harmony that deeply resonates with listeners.

With warm, tender strokes, it depicts the precious affection found in everyday moments and gratitude for the many years overcome together.

Released in January 2009 as the coupling track to “Pirates of Asia,” the song also became beloved as the theme for Sanwa Shurui’s Mugi Shochu iichiko commercial.

It is included on the album “Love Songs ~ Mata Kimi ni Koishiteru ~,” and has earned support from a wide range of generations.

A recommended track for anyone wishing to rediscover the value of time spent with someone dear.

And then I’m at a lossŌsawa Yoshiyuki

And then I'm at a loss

This eternal heartbreak song that captures the very moment of parting strikes the heart through Yoshiyuki Osawa’s husky voice.

The complex emotions and helplessness after a lover leaves the room are portrayed with delicate nuance.

Natsuo Giniro’s poetic lyrics blend beautifully with the sophisticated melody that incorporates elements of R&B.

Released in September 1984 and peaking at No.

6 on the Oricon weekly chart, the track was included on the album “CONFUSION” and also drew attention as a commercial song for Nissin Cup Noodles.

In 2023, a newly arranged version was used as the ending theme for the film “And Then I Drifted Away,” starring Taisuke Fujigaya, bringing the song to a new generation.

It’s a piece that resonates deeply with anyone who has experienced parting with someone dear.

Friendanzenchitai

Anzenchitai “Friend”

A song released by Anzen Chitai in October 1986 that gained popularity on the TV show “Yoru no Hit Studio” was used in a Daio Paper commercial.

Featured on the album Anzen Chitai V, it drew strong response, reaching No.

7 on the Oricon chart and peaking at No.

2 on The Best Ten.

Koji Tamaki’s expressively rich vocals poignantly convey the delicate emotional shifts of a relationship transitioning from lovers to friends.

The beautiful melody, unfolding from a wistful piano intro into a grand orchestral arrangement, gently resonates with anyone feeling the loneliness of a changing bond with someone dear.

Wine Red Heartanzenchitai

Wine Red No Kokoro

A gem of a love song that portrays an adult romance where reason and instinct intersect.

Its melody, passionate yet tinged with a certain fragility, and Koji Tamaki’s sweet, aching vocals resonate deeply.

When we look back on the loves of our past, perhaps the memories of forbidden romances we all may have experienced will vividly return.

Released in November 1983, this track became Anzen Chitai’s first number-one hit on the Oricon charts.

It also drew major attention as the image song for Suntory Akadama Punch’s commercial and as the theme song for the drama “Machigai Darake no Otto Erabi” (“Choosing the Wrong Husband”).

I recommend this piece to those who have experienced profound love that touches on the subtleties of life, or to anyone who wishes to convey long-slumbering feelings in their heart to someone special.

fierce gazeanzenchitai

Nesshisen

An unforgettable song by Anzenchitai that captures the emotions of a man and woman consumed by passionate love.

It’s an adult love song that also brings back the bittersweet feelings of youth—a true gem.

Released in January 1985 as their eighth single, it gained attention as the theme for the Autorama High-Sensitivity Laser commercial.

The song became a major hit, peaking at No.

2 on the Oricon Singles Chart and selling a total of 324,000 copies.

Koji Tamaki’s rich, velvety vocals overflow with passion and poignancy, brilliantly expressing the feelings of someone whose hidden love can no longer be contained.

It’s also recommended as a heartwarming message song to give to someone dear who is struggling with love.