Popular Songs by Eikichi Yazawa: A Curated Selection of Masterpieces from the Boss of Japan’s Rock Scene!
Eikichi Yazawa, hailed as the “Boss” and a “charismatic figure” of the Japanese rock scene, continues to be supported by people of all generations.
From soul-stirring rock to heart-wrenching ballads, the timeless masterpieces he has brought into the world are deeply etched in listeners’ hearts.
In this article, we’ve carefully selected some of his most popular songs.
Immerse yourself in the world of “Eichi,” whose moving lyrics and distinctive vocal style never fail to captivate.
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Popular Songs by Eikichi Yazawa | A Curated Selection of Gems from the Boss of Japan’s Rock Scene (11–20)
best friendYazawa Eikichi
A rock ballad composed by Eikichi Yazawa himself, it poignantly portrays a clumsy but moving friendship.
Yazawa’s soulful vocals resonate with the loneliness of leaving his hometown and a burning devotion to his friend.
In the scene where he asks someone to tell his best friend—who didn’t come to see him off—“Give him my regards,” an unspoken, unbreakable bond is vividly conveyed.
The song is included on the album “A Day,” released in June 1976.
The lyrics were written by Keisuke Yamakawa, who also formed a celebrated duo with Yazawa on “Jikan yo Tomare.” It’s a track that, when listened to as you part ways with dear companions, stirs a warm courage amid the sadness.
that guy; that person (derogatory/casual)Yazawa Eikichi
This is a heart-wrenching ballad composed by Eikichi Yazawa himself.
It portrays the bittersweet feelings of someone who still longs for a former lover.
The glittering memories of time spent on a glassy, sparkling floor seem to only accentuate the loneliness of the present.
Included on the classic album “YOKOHAMA Hatachi-mae,” released in July 1985, the song also appeared as the B-side to the single “TAKE IT TIME.” When you want to quietly immerse yourself in an unforgettable love while gazing at the city lights at night, this story will surely be there to comfort your heart.
Mischievous eyesYazawa Eikichi
Composed and arranged by Eikichi Yazawa himself, this track exudes a mature allure.
Included on the album “Eikichi,” released in July 1990, the song portrays a romance with a mysterious woman that begins with a chance encounter.
A comfortably grooving rhythm described as just shy of reggae intertwines with an organ drenched in dub-style reverb, conjuring a decadent, bittersweet night.
Whether you’re sipping a drink at a moody bar or taking a drive away from the city’s clamor, this song will draw you even deeper into its world.
FugitiveYazawa Eikichi
Set to a thrilling guitar riff, this is a classic by Eikichi Yazawa that cries out a thirst for freedom.
Released as a single in July 1984, it was also included on the masterpiece album “E’” released the same year.
The protagonist, cutting ties and charging straight south with single-minded determination, seems to shatter the sense of stagnation that dwells in the listener’s heart.
Co-produced with Andrew Gold, the track’s appeal lies in its American rock flavor—Yazawa himself said it brought out “a new feel.” When you’re longing to change your circumstances, this exhilarating sound is sure to give you a push.
Dry MartiniYazawa Eikichi
With lyrics by Takashi Matsumoto and music composed by Eikichi Yazawa himself, this song is a blues rock number with a breezy shuffle rhythm that feels great.
The protagonist’s dandyism—facing the lover of the present moment without being bound by the past—really resonates.
The track appears on the album “Anytime Woman,” released in June 1992.
Reuniting after 17 years, Matsumoto’s lyrics evoke a sweet scene of a couple nestled together by a hotel window.
It’s a chic, sophisticated mood that suits a city nightscape.
Listen to it on an evening spent with someone special, and it just might create an even more romantic atmosphere.
Y…o…u…Yazawa Eikichi
The song “A.Na.Ta…” included on Eikichi Yazawa’s 33rd album “Last Song,” which Yazawa himself praised as “one of the top five albums of my entire career,” is a sentimental number.
Its intro opens with a bluesy, weeping guitar, and the lyrics evoke an image of a forbidden love.
It’s a melancholy track that makes you want to sing while picturing the scenes it paints.
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Last Christmas EveYazawa Eikichi
A hidden winter masterpiece sung by Eikichi Yazawa, who continues to reign as one of Japan’s iconic rock stars.
While Yazawa is strongly associated with a hard-rock image, his performance of a delicate, lyrical ballad like this one is equally captivating.
Reportedly, the melody came to him on a Keikyu train, and the song—simple yet evocative—conjures up a romantic nightscape.
Released as a single in November 1983, it also drew attention at the time as the theme for a Johnnie Walker Red Label commercial.
Though recorded during the production of the album “I am a Model,” it was initially left off the album and has since been cherished by fans.
It’s the kind of Christmas song for adults that you’ll want to savor quietly on a winter’s night with a glass in hand.