Songs with titles that start with “Tsu.” Introducing famous tracks from the Showa to Reiwa eras!
When you hear “songs with titles that start with ‘tsu,’” which ones come to mind?
It might not be easy to think of any right away, but if you look at words that start with “tsu” like “tsuki” (moon), “tsubasa” (wings), “tsuyoi” (strong), or “tsumi” (sin), chances are you’ll think, “Ah, that song!”
In this article, we’ll introduce a bunch of songs whose titles start with “tsu.”
Use it as a reference for shiritori with song-title restrictions, or as hints for karaoke shiritori where you connect songs by the last letter of the previous one.
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Songs with titles starting with “Tsu.” Introducing classics from the Showa to Reiwa eras! (431–440)
Naples in the MoonlightMoriyama Kayoko
This is Kayoko Moriyama’s Japanese cover of Italian singer Mina’s “Tintarella di Luna.” Despite being her debut single, it became a big hit.
I recommend it—the sweet, languid mood pairs beautifully with the slightly dreamlike lyrics.
Tsugaru Yosare-bushiMorinaga Motoki
This is the solo instrumental piece of the Aomori folk song Tsugaru Yosare-bushi.
It is one of the three representative pieces of Tsugaru shamisen and is said to be based on the “Yoshare-bushi” that was popular in the Tohoku region during the Tenpō era.
According to one account, Shirakawa Gunhachirō developed the prelude to this Yoshare-bushi into a Tsugaru shamisen solo piece, transforming the shamisen—which had previously been mainly an accompaniment to singing—into an instrument that could be appreciated in solo performance.
Songs with titles starting with “Tsu.” Introducing masterpieces from the Showa to Reiwa eras! (441–450)
Loser to the MoonShiina Ringo
A song composed when she was 18.
The lyrics—saying, “I might be a loser, but I’m still myself”—connect to Shiina Ringo’s later ethos as well.
It doesn’t have the poppy catchiness or groove of a typical kayōkyoku-style tune, but you can feel the gloomy emotions of youth.
The use of the first-person pronoun “boku” also feels a bit curious—yet that, too, is youth.
Tsuppari High School Rock’n Roll (Going to School Version)Yokohama Ginbae
Yokohama Ginbae is a rock band whose look—evoking the 1980s “tsuppari” delinquent style and biker gangs—and rock ’n’ roll sound influenced countless musicians.
Their second single, “Tsuppari High School Rock ’n’ Roll (Tōkō-hen),” is still widely covered by many artists today.
Its somewhat comical, era-defining lyrics might have those in their 60s—who lived through that time—singing along with nostalgia.
Including the “Exam Edition,” released as their fourth single under a joint credit with their junior member Daisuke Shima, the sequels are also numbers you’ll definitely want to sing at karaoke.
Tsuppari High School Rock’n’Roll (Exam Edition)Yokohama Ginbae
This is the fourth single by the band Yokohama Ginbae, who sing about the lifestyle of tsuppari (delinquent youths) set to rock ’n’ roll, released in October 1981.
It’s a sequel to their second single, “Tsuppari High School Rock ’n’ Roll (Going to School Edition),” and depicts a tsuppari struggling as exams approach.
While tsuppari are often associated with delinquents or “bad” kids, this song portrays them clumsily doing their best to be filial to their parents.
The way the tsuppari earnestly faces the exam and ultimately fails comes across as endearing.
Tsuppari High School Rock’n Roll (Going to School Version)Yokohama Ginbae
Yokohama Ginbae, a rock ’n’ roll band known for their so-called tsuppari fashion—pompadours, baggy “dokan” pants, and sunglasses—burst onto the scene with this style.
This is their second single, released on January 12, 1981.
The song has often been used in commercials and elsewhere, so many people have probably heard it.
In the hit drama series Today’s My Turn!!, the movie version features the Kyo-ore band performing it as the ending theme, which helped it gain widespread recognition.
Whether you know the song or not, once you hear it your body starts moving and you’ll want to sing along! It’s also a great pick for karaoke.
Yankee High School Rock ‘n’ RollYokohama Ginbae
A classic rock ’n’ roll band: Yokohama Ginbae.
I think many of their fans back then admired their performances so much that they cosplayed to look like them.
Their unity and sense of togetherness made them a truly remarkable band.