[Yumi Matsutoya’s Masterpieces] A Collection of Heart-Touching Gems: Yuming’s Finest Hits

Blue airmailArai Yumi

Blue Airmail Envelope / Aoi Airmail

A song that could be called one of Yuming’s signature works, capturing the aching feelings for a lover far away.

Its quiet yet resonant lyrics center on the loneliness that distance creates.

Included on the 1979 album “OLIVE,” it became so popular that it was adapted into a drama by NHK in 2007.

With an easy-to-sing melody, it’s a karaoke staple loved across generations.

Imbued with a strong resolve to uphold love despite time and distance, this track is recommended for those in long-distance relationships or anyone who wants to reaffirm their feelings for someone special.

Tower Side MemoryMatsutōya Yumi

Tower Side Memory / Yumi Matsutoya Cover

“Tower Side Memory” is a track included on Yumi Matsutoya’s 1981 album “Shall We Meet Tonight?” The “tower” refers to the Kobe Port Tower, and the lyrics also mention the Portopia Expo held in Kobe in 1981, the year the album was released.

It’s said that whenever Matsutoya performs in Kobe, this song is almost always part of the set.

Always by your sideMatsutōya Yumi

[Always by Your Side] Yuming cover band “Yuming Brand”

Included on the 1983 album “REINCARNATION.” Ending theme for the film “Coo from a Distant Sea,” released the same year.

Born in 1954.

A singer-songwriter from Hachioji City.

Its lyrical, silky melody line is truly pleasing to the ear, and when her crystalline, incisive voice comes in, listening to it somehow fills you with a gentle warmth—such a song.

Happiness is revenge against you.Matsutōya Yumi

Yumi Matsutoya – 45th Anniversary Best Album “A Love Song from Yuming.” DISC 2 Urban Cowgirl Digest

It’s a song of parting, carrying the message: “I’ll become an even more wonderful version of myself than in the past or the present, and I’ll let the memories of you fade.” It’s a track by singer Yumi Matsutoya, known for many hit songs including “Haru yo, Koi,” included on her 20th album, Delight Slight Light KISS, released in 1988.

It was also the theme song for the comedy show “Ore-tachi Hyokin-zoku,” so those who watched it might find it nostalgic.

In a way, the idea that “becoming happy is the best revenge” feels very positive, doesn’t it?

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Passing TimeMatsutōya Yumi

Passing Time / Yumi Matsutoya (cover)

This is a song you listen to while picturing an elderly couple.

It’s sprinkled with the distinctive sensibility of Yumi Matsutoya, and the lyrics beautifully express the passage of life—likening a lifetime to falling cherry blossoms and petals piled on the ground.

It’s a track that feels both heartbreaking and warm.

Hotel Without TimeMatsutōya Yumi

A Hotel Without Time / Yumi Matsutoya

The title track of Yumi Matsutoya’s album “Hotel Without Time,” released in June 1980, and it is often performed on live tours.

The album reached No.

3 on the Oricon charts.

It was later covered by Takao Tajima.

Hello, my friendMatsutōya Yumi

Yumi Matsutoya – Hello, my friend

Released on July 27, 1994 as the 25th single, it was used as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Kimi to Ita Natsu.” Its medium tempo and slightly wistful melody have made it a highly popular number among many fans.

The performances by the star-studded recording members are also noteworthy.