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Spitz’s classic songs covered by popular artists

Speaking of Spitz, they’re such a staple in Japan’s music scene that their songs have even appeared in music textbooks.

They have so many popular tracks that you might think, “Is there anyone who’s never heard their music at all?”

They’re loved not only by listeners but by many musicians as well, and plenty of artists openly call themselves fans.

In this article, we’ll introduce songs of theirs that have been covered by these popular artists.

We’ve picked out their signature tracks that are frequently covered, as well as some hidden gem covers—be sure to give them a listen!

Playlist

Spitz’s classic songs covered by popular artists
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1eastRobinson9mm Parabellum Bullet
Robinson9mm Parabellum Bulletplay_arrow
A cover song that combines freshness and intensity by 9mm
2eastGrasshopperASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
GrasshopperASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATIONplay_arrow
ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION version of Grasshopper
3eastspiderSukima Suichi
spiderSukima Suichiplay_arrow
Sukima Switch covers “Spider”
4eastLove Songandymori
Love Songandymoriplay_arrow
andymori is an alternative rock band
5eastStart walking, CloverNICO Touches the Walls
Start walking, CloverNICO Touches the Wallsplay_arrow
A tribute of gratitude to NICO Touches the Walls
6eastharborUru
harborUruplay_arrow
A vocal and piano cover by Uru
7eastMaplesukotto māfī
Maplesukotto māfīplay_arrow
Scott Murphy's punk cover
8eastRobinsonayaka
Robinsonayakaplay_arrow
Ayaka’s passionate cover of Robinson
9eastI want to become a cat.tsuji ayano
I want to become a cat.tsuji ayanoplay_arrow
Ayano Tsuji covers “I Want to Be a Cat” on ukulele
10eastRobinsonGosuperāzu
RobinsonGosuperāzuplay_arrow
The Gospellers’ a cappella version of “Robinson” is heartbreaking.
11eastI should be able to fly (in the sky).Oku Hanako
I should be able to fly (in the sky).Oku Hanakoplay_arrow
Elegant songs with a gentle yet resolute singing voice
12eastMapleGoto Maki
MapleGoto Makiplay_arrow
Maki Goto covers Spitz
13eastMapleShibuya Ryuta
MapleShibuya Ryutaplay_arrow
Kaede (Shibutani Ryota version) from the movie’s soundtrack
14eastMapleKamisiraishi Moka
MapleKamisiraishi Mokaplay_arrow
Kamishiraishi sisters spark buzz with their cover for a commercial song
15eastSpicaShiina Ringo
SpicaShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Ringo Sheena covers a Spitz song, changing the vibe
16eastcherryaiko
cherryaikoplay_arrow
aiko's low-end expression is wonderful
17eastMapleThe Winking Owl
MapleThe Winking Owlplay_arrow
Luiza sings, fresh acoustic cover
18eastMapleHana*Hana
MapleHana*Hanaplay_arrow
Spitz cover songs by Hana*Hana
19eastBefore you become a memoryMs. OOJA
Before you become a memoryMs. OOJAplay_arrow
Ms.OOJA’s cover of a Spitz song. Arranged in a pop style with a husky voice.
20eastMapleBENI
MapleBENIplay_arrow
A mature ballad reimagined with English lyrics by BENI
21eastMaplehoshino disuko (papā)
Maplehoshino disuko (papā)play_arrow
Hoshino Disco’s translucent-feeling cover
22eastMapleUeda Momoka
MapleUeda Momokaplay_arrow
Monoka Ueda covers a Spitz song
23eastMapleCrystal Kay
MapleCrystal Kayplay_arrow
An electro cover track by Crystal Kay centered on synthesizers
24eastI should be able to fly (in the sky).negoto
I should be able to fly (in the sky).negotoplay_arrow
Negoto covers a Spitz song
25eastSong of SpringFujihara Sakura
Song of SpringFujihara Sakuraplay_arrow
Sakura Fujiwara movie theme song cover
26eastMapleNakamura Emi
MapleNakamura Emiplay_arrow
NakamuraEmi covers a classic song by Spitz
27eastMapleNinomiya Ai
MapleNinomiya Aiplay_arrow
Ai Ninomiya performs an acoustic cover of a classic song by Spitz
28eastMapleYūri × Sekitori Hana
MapleYūri × Sekitori Hanaplay_arrow
Yuri and Hanazawa Sekitori collaborate on Spitz’s classic song
29eastMapleTomei
MapleTomeiplay_arrow
Known for TOMEI’s clear, transparent vocals in the in-film song from the movie Kaede.
30eastMapleNatsuiro Matsuri & Rikka
MapleNatsuiro Matsuri & Rikkaplay_arrow
Duet singing by hololive talents
31eastMapleTakebuchi Kei × Kanda Rioka
MapleTakebuchi Kei × Kanda Riokaplay_arrow
A collaborative version where two people sang a classic hit by Spitz at a remote, secluded train station
32eastMapleNoda Megumi
MapleNoda Megumiplay_arrow
Introduction to Spitz cover songs by Emi Noda
33eastMapleHaruma
MapleHarumaplay_arrow
Singing a classic song with a smoky, mature vocal style
34eastNagisaMay J.
NagisaMay J.play_arrow
The song becomes dramatic with the diva’s cover.
35eastSoulmateurutora tawā
Soulmateurutora tawāplay_arrow
The androgynous vocals of Ultra Tower are captivating.