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

My Lonesome TownMatsutōya Yumi

[Yuming Marathon Best 50] My Lonesome Town ♪ #56 Yumi Matsutoya cover

Released on June 21, 1982.

It is said to describe a scene witnessed on an off-day during a concert tour held in the cold winter months.

The lyrics mention “Nakhodka,” which is the name of a Russian city on the Sea of Japan.

It’s a song about a cold, clear day when you could see that far.

smile for meMatsutōya Yumi

smile for me; Yumi Matsutoya

Included on the 2016 album “Uchu Library” (The Universe Library).

Theme song for the TV drama “Chef: Mitsuboshi no Kyushoku” (Chef: Three-Star School Lunch).

Born in 1979.

A singer-songwriter from Tokyo.

Her alluring vocals, delivered moodily over a mid-tempo, gently flowing rhythm and a calm, atmospheric melody, are utterly enchanting.

Flower JourneyMatsutōya Yumi

Flower Journey 2021 Yumi Matsutoya

With a clear, innocent, girl-like voice, this masterpiece paints the scene of a sudden glimpse of cherry blossoms swirling in an unfamiliar town.

Based on her experience along the Asano River in Kanazawa, Yumi Matsutoya gently expresses a bittersweet yet beautiful spring landscape.

Set to a waltz-like melody in 3/4 time, it exquisitely captures the fleeting nature of falling petals and the wistful feeling of a spring journey.

The song was included on the album “COBALT HOUR” and later used as the B-side to “Ano Hi ni Kaeritai.” It was also featured in the TBS drama “Rouge no Dengon,” becoming a track that has stayed in many listeners’ hearts.

It is a warm piece that brings back memories of springs spent in special places, and one you’ll want to hear by the window while soaking in the gentle spring sunlight.

Over the RainbowMatsutōya Yumi

Over the Rainbow

2003 commercial - Mitsubishi Colt - Serious, serious, serious. COLT

This is one of the Colt commercial series that aired in 2003, and it’s a memorable spot featuring a narration that seriously contemplates the joy of driving.

The BGM for this commercial is a cover of Over the Rainbow, sung by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz.

In this CM, the vocals are performed by Yumi Matsutoya.

Her soft, gentle voice is truly captivating.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

Hane Keisuke

Report a problem

An Afternoon Spent Watching the SeaMatsutōya Yumi

One Afternoon By The Sea / Umi Wo Miteita Gogo (2022 Ｍix)

A track from the second album MISSLIM, released in 1974.

After breaking up with her lover, she often visits their memorable restaurant alone and reflects on a time that will never return.

It’s a masterpiece from the period when she performed under the name Yumi Arai, evoking a tranquil seaside scene.

A HAPPY NEW YEARMatsutōya Yumi

Yumi Matsutoya × Shikao Suga / A HAPPY NEW YEAR

This is a track from the 12th album released in 1981, “Let’s Meet Last Night.” It’s a quietly moving song that conveys the rush of wanting to see your beloved first thing in the new year, along with the wish that many good things will come your way this year.

It was featured in the film “Take Me Out to the Snowland.”

PARTNERSHIPMatsutōya Yumi

I sang “PARTNERSHIP” by Yumi Matsutoya.

Yumi Matsutoya’s 33rd single, released on September 20, 2000.

With its gently flowing sound and expansive vocals, the moments shared by the two seem to stretch on forever.

A beautiful love song that conveys deep tenderness and bittersweet emotion straight to the heart!