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.

Playlist

Recommended! Tatsuro Yamashita’s classic and popular songs
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	A light called hopeYamashita Tatsuro		A ballad by Tatsuro Yamashita that symbolizes a light of hope
2	Finally FreeYamashita Tatsuro		Tatsuro Yamashita’s “Finally Free” announced as a Suntory commercial song
3	The PeopleYamashita Tatsuro		Introducing hidden gem songs from commercials
4	Ride On TimeYamashita Tatsuro		A beloved masterpiece and signature work by Tatsuro Yamashita
5	Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro		The appeal and popularity of Tatsuro Yamashita’s representative Christmas song
6	YOUR EYESYamashita Tatsuro		Tatsuro Yamashita’s love songs: connecting dreams and reality through love
7	sprinklerYamashita Tatsuro		Tatsuro’s rare, harsher side in his lyrics
8	Goodbye, Summer DaysYamashita Tatsuro		A 1991 single that was used in a commercial and included on multiple albums.
9	Dance, fish.Yamashita Tatsuro		Tatsuro Yamashita’s summer love songs: refreshing and pleasant
10	SPARKLEYamashita Tatsuro		A classic city pop song and a signature work by Tatsuro Yamashita
11	DOWNTOWNYamashita Tatsuro		Tatsuro Yamashita’s Sugar Babe classic
12	Let’s dance, babyYamashita Tatsuro		A hidden gem of a song soaring through the air
13	A sweet and dangerous scentYamashita Tatsuro		Tatsuro Yamashita’s masterpiece love song, with emotional depth and refined beauty
14	A Sweet and Dangerous ScentYamashita Tatsuro		City pop with love depictions by Tatsuro Yamashita
15	We’ll always be together.Yamashita Tatsuro		A warm love song with a theme of family love
16	GET BACK IN LOVEYamashita Tatsuro		Tatsuro Yamashita’s signature heartbreak song
17	LOVE CAN GO THE DISTANCEYamashita Tatsuro		Tatsuro Yamashita’s love song that sings of the bond of a long-distance relationship
18	Sync Of SummerYamashita Tatsuro		Tatsuro Yamashita's new summer single has arrived
19	merry-go-roundYamashita Tatsuro		A classic by Tatsuro Yamashita. A work that portrays lost love and renewal.
20	WINDY LADYYamashita Tatsuro		Tatsuro Yamashita’s masterpiece that portrays a yearning for a mysterious, wind-like being
21	Coca-Cola commercial songYamashita Tatsuro		Youthful and memorable as a soft drink commercial song
22	The Sound of WavesYamashita Tatsuro		A soothing song by Tatsuro Yamashita, a masterpiece depicting love on the beach
23	Painting Love -LET’S KISS THE SUN-Yamashita Tatsuro		1979 single, in the style of a Yamashita song
24	MAGIC TOUCHYamashita Tatsuro		A CD single released in 1993
25	High-Pressure GirlYamashita Tatsuro		The economic prosperity of 1983 is reflected in the song.
26	LOVELAND,ISLANDYamashita Tatsuro		A nostalgic song is being released as a single after 20 years
27	SparkleYamashita Tatsuro		The intro of that certain song that gets played all over town for a while in winter...
28	Turner’s steam carriageYamashita Tatsuro		"Turner's Steam Car" is Tatsuro Yamashita's 22nd overall...
29	Labrador IslandYamashita Tatsuro		A classic summer song. Higashiyama’s music video.
30	BOMBERYamashita Tatsuro		An epic piece characterized by Tatsuro’s rare hard-edged performance and a bass solo.
31	GuiltyYamashita Tatsuro		A Sad Love Song of Transparent Charm
32	the theme from big waveYamashita Tatsuro		He was quick to dive into American pop music and lis…
33	SomedayYamashita Tatsuro		Songs from an album released in 1980
34	ENDLESS GAMEYamashita Tatsuro		1990 single; theme song for a TBS network TV drama
35	Rainy WalkYamashita Tatsuro		Tatsuro songs I want to listen to on a rainy day
36	Onomatopoeia ISLANDYamashita Tatsuro		Pokemon theme song, a soothing track by Tatsuro Yamashita
37	MUSIC BOOKYamashita Tatsuro		B-side track of a 1982 single
38	FOREVER MINEYamashita Tatsuro		A 2005 CD single and pale colors
39	I LOVE YOU…Part1Yamashita Tatsuro		The B-side track of a single released in 1984
40	ONLY WITHYOUYamashita Tatsuro		It’s not flashy, but the cool, breezy strings make it a wonderful hidden gem.
41	Love TalkingYamashita Tatsuro		Tatsuro’s classic, a crowd-pleaser that doesn’t disappoint
42	Corridor of WindYamashita Tatsuro		Renowned as a summer-hit artist, the 1980s...
43	heronYamashita Tatsuro		Tatsuro Yamashita’s “Heron,” a Winter Olympics commercial song
44	FUNKY FLUSHIN’Yamashita Tatsuro		A re-recorded version of a light song from 1979
45	Glass BoyYamashita Tatsuro		Glass Boy is a big hit song by KinKi Kids
46	somedayYamashita Tatsuro		The bass guitar in the intro is so cool...
47	THE WAR SONGYamashita Tatsuro		An exhilarating s... woven by funk and soul
48	2000 tons of rainYamashita Tatsuro		A song themed around rain, whose charm lies in the contrast between its bright melody and wistful lyrics.
49	If all you want is to make money, that’s one thing, but that’s not why I do music.Yamashita Tatsuro		Work is not for making money.
50	MOVE ONYamashita Tatsuro		A stylish MOVE commercial shining in the sunset
51	Neo Tokyo RhapsodyYamashita Tatsuro		A song with a powerful allure where Tatsuro’s signature style shines
52	Neo Tokyo RhapsodyYamashita Tatsuro		A refreshing summer blue sky, a timeless song that resonates with feelings of love
53	HAPPY GATHERING DAYYamashita Tatsuro		Celebrate KFC’s 40th anniversary with Tatsuro Yamashita’s soothing song
54	The boy inside meYamashita Tatsuro		The 1986 Honda Integra commercial son...
55	REBORNYamashita Tatsuro		A ballad used as a movie theme song
56	Even if I can’t say “I love you.”Yamashita Tatsuro		A love ballad song by Tatsuro Yamashita
57	Paint Love – LET’S KISS THE SUN –Yamashita Tatsuro		Tatsuro Yamashita, released in April 1979...
58	Groovin’Yamashita Tatsuro		Tatsuro's cover song turned out not to be an original.
59	Pocket MusicYamashita Tatsuro		A nostalgic slow song by Tatsuro Yamashita
60	My Sugar BabeYamashita Tatsuro		Tatsuro's songs were ahead of their time.
61	Love SpaceYamashita Tatsuro		The Tatsuro style was already fully formed from his early songs.
62	Our Summer DreamYamashita Tatsuro		A cover of the theme song from Summer Wars
63	Night FlightYamashita Tatsuro		An adult love song that begins with Tatsuro’s high tones
64	dimple of the sunYamashita Tatsuro		Theme song of Mezamashi TV
65	Goodbye to happinessYamashita Tatsuro		Triangle-jacket song from 1976
66	DAY DREAMYamashita Tatsuro		1980 single with lyrics by Minako Yoshida
67	two peopleYamashita Tatsuro		A masterpiece where Tatsuro and Minako’s personalities blend together
68	Caregiving Dance on Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro		Gymnastics set to Tatsuro Yamashita’s “Christmas Eve”
69	Eternal Full MoonYamashita Tatsuro		A fast-paced song perfect for a night drive
70	Queen of the RainYamashita Tatsuro		Tatsuro’s rain songs have a refreshing feel.
71	Hiyujin -Human-Yamashita Tatsuro		A rare song by Tatsuro Yamashita themed around spring
72	Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro		Tatsuro Yamashita’s “Christmas Eve,” a classic winter song.
73	LOVE’S ON FIREYamashita Tatsuro		A distinctive pop song used as a TV drama theme
74	RECIPEYamashita Tatsuro		Grand Maison Tokyo Theme Song RECIPE
75	Solid SliderYamashita Tatsuro		A masterpiece by Tatsuro Yamashita, a leading figure in City Pop
76	Christmas Eve（Instrumental）Yamashita Tatsuro		There are so many classic Japanese Christmas songs...
77	DONUT SONGYamashita Tatsuro		Christmas songs, love for donuts
78	Don’t Worry BabyYamashita Tatsuro		Tatsuro Yamashita covers the Beach Boys
79	FUTARIYamashita Tatsuro		Feel the allure of music through Tatsuro Yamashita’s classic “FUTARI.”
80	Morning GloryYamashita Tatsuro		A track commentary on a song composed for Mariya Takeuchi and arranged by Tatsuro Yamashita
81	Saturday LoverYamashita Tatsuro		A pop single by a Saturday lover
82	Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro		The charm of Tatsuro Yamashita’s classic song “Christmas Eve”
83	DancerYamashita Tatsuro		A full-fledged funk drum sound that’s hard-edged and boogie-infused…
84	Yamashita Tatsuro		I’ve always loved using my Fender Telecaster…
85	Remember Me BabyYamashita Tatsuro		Doo-wop revived by Tatsuro’s a cappella
86	YOUYamashita Tatsuro		Introducing long-term care insurance by likening life to a book
87	Mirai ThemeYamashita Tatsuro		Film 'Mirai' tie-in TVC...
88	Our summer dreamYamashita Tatsuro		This is a movie made by the girl who leapt through time…
89	White UmbrellaYamashita Tatsuro		When I hear 'a white umbrella,' I think of a beach by the sea...
90	RECIPE (recipe)Yamashita Tatsuro		It's striking how richly it uses cooking as a metaphor...
91	Eternal Full MoonYamashita Tatsuro		Funky-style vocal sensibility and f...
92	CIRCUS TOWNYamashita Tatsuro		Tatsuro Yamashita, who was a member of Sugar Babe…
93	HAPPY HAPPY GREETINGYamashita Tatsuro		「Happy Happy Greetin…
94	White ChristmasYamashita Tatsuro		When it comes to Tatsuro Yamashita’s Christmas songs, everyone...
95	ParadeYamashita Tatsuro		Palace is a track from a 1976 album.
96	To the ends of the worldYamashita Tatsuro		Songs included on drama theme song CDs from 1995
97	Requiem for the Light and YouYamashita Tatsuro		Tatsuro Yamashita’s movie theme song
98	a momentYamashita Tatsuro		A song I liked more the more I listened to the album
99	Rain fills my palmsYamashita Tatsuro		Although it's a song about rain, it makes your heart dance—a track packed with Tatsuro's charm.
100	Morning GloryYamashita Tatsuro		A refreshing summer song themed around morning glories
101	DREAMING GIRLYamashita Tatsuro		A moving theme song from an NHK morning drama
102	City TalesYamashita Tatsuro		Machimonogatari is the theme song for the drama.
103	Album “CIRCUS TOWN”Yamashita Tatsuro		Tatsuro Yamashita’s foundational album
104	MAGIC WAYSYamashita Tatsuro		A song with impressive guitar cutting
105	pink shadowYamashita Tatsuro		1978 Roppongi studio live recording
106	Donut SongYamashita Tatsuro		The song from Tatsuro Yamashita’s donut commercial was covered.