Recommended! Tatsuro Yamashita’s classic and popular songs
Here are some recommended tracks by Tatsuro Yamashita, a singer-songwriter Japan is proud of, known for timeless hits like Christmas Eve, which re-enters the charts every December, as well as RIDE ON TIME and High Pressure Girl.
With a uniquely recognizable vocal style that you can identify from just one note, Yamashita’s exceptional musical sensibility and overwhelming originality are the keys to his enduring popularity.
Out of a deep sincerity toward music production, he is often called a “craftsman of sound,” and in recording sessions he sometimes performs every instrument himself.
The Tatsuro sound created in this way turns everyday life into a rich, cinematic experience, providing a soundtrack that elevates all kinds of moments.
Now, please enjoy the songs of Tatsuro Yamashita, one of Japan’s foremost singer-songwriters.
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Recommended! Tatsuro Yamashita’s Masterpieces and Popular Songs (71–80)
Don’t Worry BabyYamashita Tatsuro
This is a cover of The Beach Boys included on the independently produced album “ADD SOME MUSIC TO YOUR DAY,” which Tatsuro Yamashita, then a university student, made with his friends in 1972.
The album consists entirely of cover songs, most of which are by The Beach Boys.
FUTARIYamashita Tatsuro
Singer-songwriter Tatsuro Yamashita delivers a distinctive sound that blends fusion and city pop to his listeners.
He’s also known for playing virtually every instrument himself.
“FUTARI,” featured on his 1982 album FOR YOU, is a track packed with the charm that has earned him fans around the world.
Its airy synths resonate with a dramatic flair, and the warm choral work that brings a sense of comfort is also a must-hear.
Why not lend an ear to this Showa-era classic by a musician beloved across generations?
Morning GloryYamashita Tatsuro
Originally written for Mariya Takeuchi’s album “Miss M,” the song “MORNING GLORY” was later arranged by Tatsuro Yamashita himself.
Unusually for the time, the lyrics were also written by Yamashita, and the light, shuffling beat gives it a refreshing feel.
The vocal range is wide and the melody moves intricately, making it challenging; however, since the low notes don’t appear often, you should set a higher karaoke key to match your own range.
I also recommend listening closely to the ensemble while singing so you don’t stray from the bouncy rhythm.
Recommended! Tatsuro Yamashita’s Masterpieces and Popular Songs (81–90)
Saturday LoverYamashita Tatsuro
The 15th single, Saturday Lover, was chosen as the ending theme for the legendary variety show Oretachi Hyokin-zoku.
Its light ensemble and lyrics that evoke weekend nights are sure to heighten your sense of anticipation just by listening.
While the vocal range isn’t wide, there are many interval leaps, so it’s important to be mindful of each note as you sing.
For those of that generation, it’s guaranteed to get the crowd going—a pop tune notable for its refreshing clarity and airy feel.
Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro
Tatsuro Yamashita’s classic “Christmas Eve” is a song you can always hear around town during the holiday season.
In the famous JR commercial that helped make it a massive hit, the story goes, “He waited, and then he met his girlfriend.” But in the actual lyrics, it’s never made clear whether the other person ever shows up at the meeting place.
It’s a song that gently accompanies feelings of loneliness—one you’ll want to listen to not just in winter.
DancerYamashita Tatsuro
A popular Tatsuro Yamashita song featuring crisp, boogie-tinged, authentically funky drums.
Its city-tinged, beautiful melody creates a pleasant atmosphere, blending sophistication with a utopian sense of bliss—a classic that resonates especially with those born in the ’70s.
Yamashita Tatsuro
Tatsuro Yamashita always favors his Fender Telecaster.
It seems he’s been devoted to the Telecaster since the 1970s.
He occasionally uses a Stratocaster as well, but in any case, he seems to prefer Fender.
Musicians really do have their favorite instruments, don’t they? It’s probably from that Fender Telecaster that so many of those songs were born.
