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 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.
Spring Song Medley. Best classic tracks to listen to in spring (111–120)
Mischief of the spring breezeYamaguchi Momoe
A song in which Momoe Yamaguchi’s voice resonates with the bittersweet feelings of springtime love.
The innocent emotions of a young girl are beautifully expressed through her delicate vocals.
Released in March 1974, this track is also included on the album “15-Year-Old’s Theme: Momoe’s Season,” and holds an important place in her discography.
The piece portrays a girl’s anxiety and loneliness as she searches for the boyfriend she quarreled with, set against the backdrop of a spring cityscape.
It’s a classic that speaks for those in love at the very beginning of spring, when the chill still lingers.
A perfect song to listen to if you’re feeling the arrival of spring yet struggling with matters of the heart.
spring hazeIwasaki Hiromi
A classic song that depicts a poignant spring scene and the uncertain course of love.
Against a backdrop of cherry blossoms at sixty percent bloom, the uneasy feeling that foreshadows a breakup with a lover is beautifully expressed.
Rofu Yamanoue’s delicate lyrics and Kyohei Tsutsumi’s flowing melody are perfectly in harmony, while Hiromi Iwasaki’s transparent vocals enhance the song’s appeal.
Released in February 1979, the track was featured on TBS’s “The Best Ten” and became beloved by many.
It’s especially recommended for listening during the fleeting season of spring.
This is a song that stays close to the hearts of those troubled by love and evokes deep empathy.