Unicorn’s hit and popular songs
Let me introduce some songs by Unicorn, the popular rock band that formed in 1986, disbanded in 1993, and reunited in 2009 to resume activities.
They’re well known for having Tamio Okuda, who also has a solo career, on guitar and vocals.
Their catalog ranges from upbeat tracks like “Dai Meiwaku” to more laid-back songs such as “Subarashii Hibi.”
In their early days, their good looks earned them idol-like popularity, and it’s said they were the band most frequently featured in photo spreads in music magazines.
Their songs have a classic rock sound, making them essential listening for fans of rock bands.
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Unicorn’s Famous and Popular Songs (11–20)
Pink Prisoneryunikōn
If you only know the current Unicorn or Mr.
Okuda, you’ll probably be surprised by this voice that sounds like a boy before his voice changed.
He himself has said in the past that he dislikes this voice, but in fact, the longer-time fans tend to love it.
I personally prefer his current voice, so give it a listen and decide for yourself.
The man who givesyunikōn
Unicorn has a lot of title tracks that include the word “man.” It might be unexpected in Japan, but in English it’s actually very common for titles to have “man.” For example, there’s “Spoonman,” “Piano Man,” and “Better Man.” So what I’m saying is that it’s not unusual on a global scale.
The Tale of Isamu Teshimayunikōn
Unusual for Unicorn, the intro riff is striking.
The song is a classic rock number, you could even call it beat rock.
The lyrics, laced with irony, sing about the current social climate.
The fact that the message isn’t heavy-handed is very much in keeping with their non-preachy style.
Hattoriyunikōn
I listened to this song again for the first time in a while.
What surprised me was the intro—I felt that, even though it was live, they were blasting the guitars like a hard rock band.
And, with an idea you’d expect from today’s Japanese rock bands, everyone was wearing long blonde wigs.
Slow Balladyunikōn
Lastly, from Mr.
Okuda’s solo live performance, here’s a cover of the legendary band RC Succession’s classic “Slow Ballad.” I was surprised that this song was covered so faithfully to the original, and above all, it reminded me for the first time in a while how good Japanese rock can be.
It was a wonderful live show that can truly be called a great performance.
Fugueyunikōn
It was my first time hearing this song, but the member who usually plays lead guitar is on vocals.
This video is from a live performance, and the crowd’s energy is incredible—almost like an idol concert.
It’s a valuable glimpse into just how popular they were at the time.
Unicorn’s Classic and Popular Songs (21–30)
sunfloweryunikōn
It’s a quality, mid-tempo ballad-like song.
The band tends to have relatively up-tempo tracks, but having a song like this really makes their presence stand out.
Even so, Tamio Okuda has such a great voice.
This voice is indispensable to Japanese rock.