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 (51–60)
Paint Love – LET’S KISS THE SUN –Yamashita Tatsuro
Tatsuro Yamashita’s fourth single, released in April 1979.
Its energetic, jet plane–evoking melody is striking, and it was also featured in a JAL commercial.
The song showcases Yamashita’s signature sophistication and the unique world created in collaboration with Minako Yoshida.
It vividly captures a youthful feeling of taking your lover’s hand and soaring toward a radiant future.
It’s a perfect track for a drive date or special moments with someone important.
Included on the album “MOONGLOW” as well as various best-of compilations, it remains a beloved classic.
Groovin’Yamashita Tatsuro
Tatsuro has covered this as well, so I think it’s fine to call it his song.
Actually, I really thought this was originally Tatsuro’s.
I was surprised to learn there’s someone overseas who writes melodies like Tatsuro—this song amazed me.
Pocket MusicYamashita Tatsuro
It’s the title track of an album released in 1986.
It was the first Tatsuro Yamashita album I bought when I was in high school, so this song feels like it sends me back in time to those days.
Its slow, flowing melody line is captivating.
My Sugar BabeYamashita Tatsuro
Although it’s a fairly early song, I don’t think it feels dated at all.
On the contrary, its sense of style was ahead of its time to the point that you could say it’s a recent track and it wouldn’t feel out of place—it’s astonishing all over again.
Even as time passes, it never becomes stale.
That is the greatest appeal of Tatsuro’s music.
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Love SpaceYamashita Tatsuro
As the title mentions “Space,” a very grand image springs to mind.
It’s a fairly early track, but it reminds me that Tatsuro’s signature style was already fully formed back then.
The tempo—neither slow nor up-tempo—feels incredibly good.
Our Summer DreamYamashita Tatsuro
This song is the theme for Mamoru Hosoda’s (also original creator) film Summer Wars.
The character design is by Sadamoto.
The YouTube video isn’t by Tatsuro Yamashita; it’s a cover using piano performance and MIDI.
If you want to hear Tatsuro himself, please enjoy his original works.
Night FlightYamashita Tatsuro
From the very beginning, the song opens with Tatsuro’s signature high tones.
The gentle, beautiful melody truly touches the heart.
The lyrics, depicting the scene of two adults, are also a must-hear.
While the overall feel is soft, it’s actually a remarkably solid, substantial piece.