Yankee Songs: A Collection of Tracks about Delinquents, Rebels, and Mischief
When you think of “yankees” and “tsuppari” (delinquent youth), a lot of images come to mind—motorbikes, fights, tokkofuku (special long jackets), and more.
From the past to the present, it’s a theme that often appears in dramas, movies, and manga, packed with cool elements like friendship, manly spirit, and clumsy kindness.
In this article, we’ll be introducing plenty of songs themed around these yankees and tsuppari! We’ll be featuring not only Showa-era tracks but also more recent releases.
Now, let’s dive in and start listening!
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Yankee Songs: A Collection of Rebel/Delinquent/Rowdy Tracks (61–70)
Smokin’ BoogieDaun Taun Bugiugi Bando
Here is a single released in 1974 by the Down Town Boogie-Woogie Band.
It’s also known as one of the band’s signature songs.
The lyrics were written by Takeshi Arai, the band’s bassist, and the music was composed by Ryudo Uzaki.
It’s a fun song with humorous lyrics about cigarettes.
Perhaps thanks to its playful vibe, it has been covered by many artists and has inspired numerous parody versions, earning lots of love.
Musically, it’s a simple yet powerful piece built on a three-chord blues progression.
RememberKazama San Shimai
This song, performed by a trio formed under their character names as three sisters for the film Sukeban Deka’s theme, contrasts with the movie’s often outlandish scenarios.
Instead, it delivers a gently heartfelt expression of love, conveyed through three distinct vocal styles.
The man is a clown.Shima Daisuke
Yokohama Ginbae, arguably the quintessential tsuppari (delinquent) band.
As their junior, Daisuke Shima debuted with Yokohama Ginbae’s “Tsuppari High School Rock’n Roll (Exam Edition),” and later pursued a solo career, becoming a leading figure in tsuppari culture.
This song was released in 1983.
He also put out a duet track with Junko Mihara—who likewise sang songs written by Yokohama Ginbae members—titled “Easy Waru Rock’n Roll,” so be sure to check it out.
Yankee Boy, Yankee GirlTōma
It’s a Vocaloid song with a striking, sharp guitar sound that comes crashing in like a burst dam.
Created by Tohma, a Vocaloid producer known for tracks like “The Skeleton Band and Lilia” and “Azalea’s Ghost,” it was released in 2013.
The unpredictable song structure and distinctive melodies are quintessentially Tohma.
There are so many things we can’t do once we become adults, aren’t there? The lyrics encourage us with a message to do what we can only do now.
On the Machine (Shō and Momoko’s Rock ’n’ Roll)Sugimoto Tetta & LONELY-RIDERS
Sugimoto Tetta & LONELY-RIDERS, who performed this song, were a project band formed specifically for it—a lavish lineup that included members of Yokohama Ginbae and Kureisu.
The lyrics were written by Kazuko Makino, the artist who draws the manga High Teen Boogie, and the cover art is also by Kazuko Makino.
Many people may recognize the opening chant of this song from a Kishidan track, but this is the original source.
It’s a number that could be called a fusion of a “tsuppari” (delinquent) manga and a “tsuppari” band.