Spring song medley. The best classic tunes to listen to in spring.
When you think of spring, what comes to mind?
Cherry blossoms are a must, of course, and the calm, warm weather is one of spring’s biggest charms!
It makes you want to take a leisurely walk or go for a drive.
At times like that, wouldn’t it be perfect to have a gentle, spring-like song as your BGM?
In this article, we’ll introduce a whole selection of songs that are just right for spring!
Focusing on classic spring songs, we’ve included a variety—from tracks about encounters and farewells to ones that encourage new beginnings—so it’s perfect for listening straight through as a spring song medley.
From the songs introduced here, pick the wonderful track that will accompany you this spring!
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Spring Song Medley. Best Classic Songs to Listen to in Spring (91–100)
Spring sceneryMinamino Yoko
This “Harugeshiki” is the B-side track to Yoko Minamino’s third single, “Kanashimi Monument,” released in 1986.
The song’s theme is graduation, and it mentions trains in Kobe as well as the names of real shops.
It was spring, wasn’t it?yoshida takurou
There is a folk song by Takuro Yoshida that brings to mind a gentle spring scene.
Included on his 1972 album “Genki Desu.”, this piece poignantly portrays memories of a lost spring and a past love.
As time passes and the voices of the two fade away, the quiet act of looking back in the dust dancing on the wind seeps into the heart along with its delicate melody.
Yoshida’s distinctive singing voice further enhances the song’s charm.
Why not give it a listen when the arrival of spring makes you want to reflect on memories with someone dear? It’s a classic that stays close to the listener’s heart, letting you feel both the changing seasons and the preciousness of time gone by.
Spring Song Medley. Best Classics to Hear in Spring (101–110)
lightly; nimbly; flutteringlyŌhara Sakurako
Sakurako Ohara is a singer who also thrives as an actress and voice actress, showcasing her multifaceted talent.
Her 2017 release “Hirari” was chosen as the theme song for the film “Let’s Go, Jets! From Small Town Girls to U.S.
Champions?!” It’s a spring ballad featuring grand, resonant strings.
The slowly unfolding melody feels both dazzling and soothing.
Her cute looks and vocal performance are also worth noting.
Even when you’re apart from friends or a loved one, it makes you feel that your hearts remain connected.
This moving slow ballad will gently wrap your heart.
cherry blossoms drifting awayUtada Hikaru
Hikaru Utada is a singer-songwriter who transcends every musical boundary to deliver a one-of-a-kind world to listeners.
Her 2012 release “Sakura Nagashi” was written as the theme song for the film Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo.
The expansive piano and strings leave a strong impression.
Its dynamic progression, with solid guitars ringing out, evokes a sense of story.
The lyrics, filled with bittersweet fragility, are perfect for spring.
If you enjoy rock with a sweeping, majestic atmosphere—like Coldplay or Sigur Rós—give it a listen.
A snap in yellow-green (moegi)anzenchitai
A song by Anzen Chitai with a strikingly clear, translucent melody that heralds the arrival of spring.
The vocals flow beautifully like a river of melting snow, evoking the beginning of a new season.
Released in February 1982 as their debut single, it became a cornerstone of their career.
Koji Tamaki’s delicate yet solid voice brings color to the beautiful lyrics that paint springtime scenes.
The words, hinting at new encounters and fresh starts, seem to gently encourage those beginning a new life in spring.
It’s a perfect track to accompany a springtime drive or stroll.
The arrival of springKoyanagi Rumiko
A classic song by Rumiko Koyanagi that warmly welcomes the arrival of spring.
It delicately depicts footprints left on the sand and the fluttering feelings of visiting a lover’s home for the first time.
Gentle scenes of family time and spring nights are tenderly sung, soothing the listener’s heart.
Released in February 1973, this track became a hit, reaching No.
4 on the Oricon charts.
It’s the perfect song for spending time with someone special while wrapped in the cheerful spirit of spring.
Let yourself enjoy the heartwarming vocals that accompany the season of new encounters and farewells.
cherry blossom frontKoyanagi Rumiko
Rumiko Koyanagi’s sakura-themed song vividly paints springtime scenery.
The scenes of a journey around Japan and the shifting of the heart are expressed through a tender, bittersweet melody.
Released in January 1976, the song is known as one of her signature works.
Through albums such as “My Twelve Songs – Collection of Japanese Lyric Songs” and “Festival Night,” one can sense the breadth of her musicality.
This piece is a song that accompanies those greeting a new beginning with the arrival of spring, as well as those who look back on the past while trying to move forward.
Listened to in the season when cherry blossoms are in full bloom, it will resonate all the more deeply.