[Sunflower Songs] A selection of classic and popular tracks that give you energy in the hot summer
Under the blazing summer sun, the sunflower gazes straight up at the sky.
Many of us have surely been moved by its powerful presence.
In this article, we’ll introduce recommended masterpieces and popular songs from among the many tracks themed around sunflowers.
We’ve gathered everything from songs that perfectly match the fresh, summery image of the flower to bittersweet pieces that completely transform how you think about sunflowers.
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[Sunflower Songs] A selection of classic and popular tracks that give you energy in the hot summer (61–70)
sunflowerMaekawa Kiyoshi
Himawari, with its strikingly wistful piano intro phrase, is a hit single released in 2002.
The lyrics and music were written by Masaharu Fukuyama, who, like Kiyoshi Maekawa, is from Nagasaki.
It was also performed at that year’s NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, so it’s widely known and a popular choice for karaoke.
As you’ll hear, the melody development is very characteristic of Fukuyama, with no enka-style techniques, so even those who usually sing pop should be able to handle it well.
The overall key is low, so if you struggle with low notes, try adjusting the key to suit your range before singing.
HimawariBBY NABE
Rapper and producer BBY NABE, who spent his childhood in New York and writes songs for major artists, released Himawari digitally on September 2, 2020.
Unlike his previous, rap-centered works, this track showcases BBY NABE’s strong singing ability.
The lyrics liken a precious, lost presence to a sunflower, tightening the chest as they echo the bittersweet feeling of summer coming to an end.
It’s a soulful, pleasantly sentimental ballad marked by an unforgettable vocal performance.
A World Without SunflowersFortune cherry
A number by Fortune cherry, the duo formed by Kyoka Ota, an AKB48 Team 4 Draft 3rd Generation research student, and Yumi Matsuda of HKT48 Team TII, who brilliantly won the 2nd AKB48 Group Unit Janken Tournament held in 2018.
The choreography was handled by AKB48’s Ikumi Nakano, and the music video was filmed in Fukuoka Prefecture, the two members’ hometown.
You won’t even need the boost of sunflower radiance—there’s no doubt their freshness alone will capture your heart!
sunflowerTUBE
Speaking of sunflowers, that means summer—and when it’s summer, it’s got to be them! This is a song by TUBE, a rock band from Kanagawa Prefecture.
It was released in 1999 as their 29th single.
The lyrics capture a straightforward, unwavering love and the feeling of “I like you” for someone special.
The refreshing sound and the free, soaring high notes are exactly what you’d expect from them.
Perfect for a seaside drive.
sunflowerZIGZO
How about some gritty, hard-driving guitar rock? This is a track by the four-piece rock band ZIGZO.
It was released as their second single in 1999.
It’s a love song whose lyrics convey a straightforward, if clumsy, affection for a loved one.
The song structure and development are simple, but that simplicity makes it resonate deep in the heart.
Recommended for junior high and high school students.
Sunflowers and StardustTokyo Joshi Ryu
Himawari to Hoshikuzu (Sunflowers and Stardust) is a song by the Japanese girls’ dance and vocal group Tokyo Girls’ Style.
It powerfully delivers the special experiences and emotions you can only feel in your youth, set to a bright, catchy sound.
Perhaps the hand reaching toward the light is likened to a sunflower stretching toward the sun.
It’s an uplifting, recommended track that makes you feel positive when you listen to it.
The song was used as the ending theme for Fuji TV’s “MyuSata” from September to October 2010.
Winter SunflowerMatsubara Takeshi
This is a song called “Fuyu no Himawari” by Takefumi Matsubara.
Sunflowers don’t bloom in winter, but the man likens himself to a sunflower blooming in the cold season.
It’s a sad and lonely song, yet it’s perfect for those moments when you want to sit quietly with your feelings on your own.