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 Classic and Popular Songs (41–50)
FUNKY FLUSHIN’Yamashita Tatsuro
This song is the B-side of an album released in 1979.
It was re-recorded for an album in the same year.
The steps are very light and lively—surely they capture the spirit of the era.
At the same time, you can also sense the shadows lurking behind it.
SomedayYamashita Tatsuro
This song is a track included on an album released in 1980.
In that year, Shigeo Nagashima, the Yomiuri Giants’ lifetime honorary manager, resigned, and player Sadaharu Oh retired.
Otsuka Foods’ sports drink became popular.
It was also around this time that “Ihōjin” became a hit.
Glass BoyYamashita Tatsuro
Tatsuro Yamashita’s “Glass Boy” is flavored with a Spanish-style exotic touch and is a perfect karaoke song for a refreshing, mature singer.
Released in July 1997 as KinKi Kids’ debut single, the song became a major hit.
somedayYamashita Tatsuro
The bass guitar in the intro is really cool and striking.
The melody played by the bass runs through the entire song and is very memorable.
The lyrics are very positive and uplifting to listen to.
It’s a song I definitely want people who feel stuck to hear.
2000 tons of rainYamashita Tatsuro
Depending on the listener, this might be the best song among Tatsuro’s works.
Like “Rainy Walk,” it has a melody that doesn’t feel the least bit melancholic despite the rain theme, yet the lyrics carry a touch of wistfulness.
That contrast further brings out the charm of this track.
MOVE ONYamashita Tatsuro
It’s an impressive commercial depicting a MOVE parked on a seaside road against the backdrop of a beautiful sunset sky.
In addition to the illustration-style visuals that create a stylish atmosphere, the background music—specially composed by Tatsuro Yamashita for the MOVE commercial—is extremely chic.
The track exudes a light, fashionable vibe that’s quintessentially Tatsuro Yamashita.
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.