Nostalgic yet new! Songs that made a comeback and became revival hits on TikTok

Tonight is Boogie BackOzawa Kenji

Kenji Ozawa featuring Scha Dara Parr – Tonight is Boogie Back (nice vocal)

The collaboration between Kenji Ozawa and Scha Dara Parr is a rare pairing, released in August 1994.

Its lyrics charmingly portray the earnest feelings of a man in love, set to a catchy pop tune.

Two versions were released simultaneously across record labels, and it became a huge hit, selling over 500,000 copies.

Ozawa’s laid-back vocals and Scha Dara Parr’s rhythmic rap blend perfectly, making for a track that lifts your spirits.

It’s ideal as background music for a party with close friends or a drive, and it’s also a classic go-to for karaoke.

Romantic Flightkome kome CLUB

JAL Okinawa Campaign Summer Rikyu 1990 Theme Song: "Kome Kome Club - Roman Hikou"

This song captures the spirit of adventure in love and dreams, carried by a light, upbeat rhythm, and expresses the feeling of taking off into the unknown with a free spirit.

Crafted by Kome Kome Club, who blend a funky sound with a positive message, it was released in April 1990 and is known as one of the group’s signature works.

It also drew attention as the tie-in song for JAL’s “Okinawa Travel” campaign and topped the Oricon weekly chart.

With its highly entertaining, stage-ready flair, the track delivers a sense of exhilaration and refreshment, as if you’re soaring through the sky.

Even today, it remains a beloved song across generations.

Message of RougeMatsutoya Yumi

Rouge's Message – Yumi Arai (Yumi Matsutoya) (Full)

This is a song distinguished by its lively rhythm and refreshing melody.

The story of a woman who discovers her boyfriend’s infidelity, leaves a message written in lipstick on the bathroom mirror, and boards a train to visit his mother is bold and humorous, making it especially appealing.

While it carries a cautionary message about cheating, it also presents a positive, strong female figure—one of Yumi Matsutoya’s masterpieces.

Released in February 1975 and included on the album COBALT HOUR, the track features chorus contributions from Tatsuro Yamashita and others, resulting in a vibrant sound.

In 1989, it was chosen as the opening theme for the film Kiki’s Delivery Service, and it has continued to be loved across generations.

With its bright and cheerful tone expressing powerful feelings toward a lover, this song gently encourages women struggling with romance and is highly recommended to many listeners.

Fall in LoveKobayashi Akiko

“Falling in Love ~Fall in love~” Akiko Kobayashi (VINYL)

A gem of a love song that portrays the aching feelings of a woman in love.

With moving lyrics by Reiko Yukawa and a beautiful melody composed by Akiko Kobayashi herself, this work harmonizes perfectly to vividly depict the delicate emotions of a woman suffering from a forbidden love.

Released in August 1985, it was also used as the theme song for the TBS drama “Friday Wives.” It topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart seven times and became a massive hit, ranking third on the 1985 year-end chart.

Even today, it continues to be beloved by people of all ages as a song that stays close to the hearts of those who harbor secret affections and wavering emotions.

Tsubpari High School Rock ’n’ Roll (Going-to-School Edition)Yokohama Ginbae

Tsubpari High School Rock ’n’ Roll (Going-to-School Edition)

This is a single released in January 1981 that portrays the relationship between a headstrong high schooler and their parent with lively rock ’n’ roll.

The lyrics follow a 7-7-7-5 meter, creating a pleasing sense of rhythm and comically expressing the inner world of a rebellious youth.

While it vividly depicts the style and behavior of a delinquent, it’s also a nuanced work that reveals glimpses of care for the mother and a search for one’s own way of life.

It has remained beloved across generations, appearing in a 2008 commercial for Suntory’s canned chuhai “Calori.” and covered in a 2011 Asahi Soft Drinks “Jurokucha” ad featuring Yui Aragaki.

Today, it’s a trending track for posting dance videos on social media with simple, modern choreography.

Breakin’ DishesRihanna

Breakin’ Dishes

The song “Breakin’ Dishes,” which is currently trending on TikTok, is one of Rihanna’s early works and emphasizes a strong hip-hop flavor throughout.

While there isn’t a rap section per se, the vocal line prioritizes flow over melody in a rap-like way, making it feel similar to singing a rap hook.

It doesn’t require advanced vocal techniques like runs or intricate embellishments, so focus on locking into the groove as you sing.

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Summer is comingDaikoku Maki

Summer is coming

Set to passionate Latin rhythms, this Maki Ohguro number portrays the rising anticipation that comes with summer and the impatience hidden deep in the heart.

It’s said that the lyrics reflect a strong will to push back against social pressure to marry and to forge one’s own career.

The timbales-driven beat dramatizes those complex emotions.

Released in April 1994 as her eighth single, it was chosen as the opening theme for TBS’s music program “COUNT DOWN TV” and is also included on the classic album “Eien no Yume ni Mukatte.” For anyone who wants to shine in their own way, this song might just give you the powerful push you need.