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 Hear in Spring (121–130)
spring skySuzuki Suzuki
A graduation-themed ballad, a 2022 number by Suzuki Suzuki.
The lyrics carefully capture memories from school days and the emotions of partings and new encounters.
The beautiful harmonies of the sibling unit are enough to bring you to tears.
Fun-filled days, dreams scribbled in crumpled notebooks, and everyday life like a drama without end credits.
It conveys gratitude for the time spent together and a desire to stay close in the days to come.
It’s a song that offers comfort to those starting a new chapter.
How about singing it at karaoke while looking back on all the memories you made with friends? It’s a moving graduation song that will resonate with many who threw themselves wholeheartedly into their youth.
Where does spring come from?NGT48
NGT48’s 3rd single is a heart-lifting track that arrives with the warmth of spring.
Released in April 2018, it brings together the star-studded duo of lyricist Yasushi Akimoto and composer Hiroshi Egawa.
Its refreshing melody and delicate lyrics blend beautifully, vividly portraying the arrival of spring and the beginning of love.
From cherry blossom petals drifting onto school uniforms to the tender moment when feelings first blossom, every scene is carefully depicted, carrying a spring breeze straight to the listener’s heart.
Chosen as the opening theme for Nippon TV’s “Buzz Rhythm 02,” this song is a perfect fit for the season of new encounters and farewells.
Why not take it along for a spring drive or a leisurely walk?
The country where cherry blossoms bloomOSK Nihon Kagekidan
Elegantly portraying fluttering cherry blossoms, this song is known as an iconic piece of the OSK Nippon Revue Company.
Since its release in 1930, it has long been cherished as a herald of spring.
The lyrics, which depict petals strewn across the asphalt and dances amid a blizzard of blossoms, bring a refreshing breeze of spring to listeners’ hearts.
Re-released in April 2016, it’s perfect as background music for spring outings.
It’s ideal not only during cherry blossom season, but also whenever you’re longing for the arrival of spring.
Northern SpringSen Masao
A masterpiece that paints the wind, flowers, and scenes of spring like a watercolor.
Released by Masao Sen in April 1977, it became a massive hit with total sales exceeding three million copies.
The song portrays a protagonist who has left their hometown, reminiscing as spring arrives, and is distinguished by lyrics rich in emotion that resonate deeply.
It has been performed multiple times on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen and is counted among the most frequently sung songs on the program in the 20th century.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to slowly in a room filled with spring light.
It will surely comfort those living away from their hometown or those who have experienced parting from someone dear.
Sing of springback number
Although they have a male vocalist, back number often sings from a female perspective and has a broad fanbase regardless of gender.
“Haru o Uta ni Shite” is included on their indie-era debut mini-album “Nogashita Sakana,” released in 2009.
Spring can feel somehow melancholy and a bit sentimental, can’t it? This song, which gently accompanies that mood, has lyrics that make you ache as they reflect on someone after a breakup.
It’s a sad song about parting, yet by the time it ends, it feels like a track that helps you take a step forward.
