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

Eyes Are DiamondMatsutōya Yumi

Hitomi wa Diamond – Yumi Matsutoya (Dashimaki Tamago)

Released on December 17, 2003, “Hitomi wa Diamond,” included as the fourth track on Yumi Matsutoya’s self-cover album “Yuming Compositions: FACES,” is a song originally provided to Seiko Matsuda and later self-covered by Yuming.

With lyrics that encourage oneself—don’t get hurt like a diamond, don’t cry—it’s a deeply poignant, tear-jerking heartbreak song.

Rainy StationMatsutōya Yumi

♪ Rainy Station / Yumi Arai (LIVE)

It is filled with images that Japanese people associate with “rain,” and it slips into the heart with surprising ease.

While she also has a gift for bittersweet, up-tempo songs, this is a track that makes you feel that Yuming’s true brilliance is revealed most fully in slow ballads.

Snow reportMatsutōya Yumi

Snow Report / Yumi Matsutoya

This is one of Yumi Matsutoya’s winter numbers; an artist who vividly sings about every season—spring, summer, autumn, and winter.

The meticulously crafted lyrics conjure up fine-grained scenes, and her superb vocal delivery makes the story embedded in the words unmistakably clear—truly breathtaking.

Though it’s a downbeat track, the weight it leaves on your chest makes it perfect for listening alone, so be sure to check it out.

A HAPPY NEW YEAR -Happy New Year-Matsutōya Yumi

Happy New Year / A Happy New Year

With its somewhat wistful, lonely sound, Yumi Matsutoya’s “A HAPPY NEW YEAR” is perfect for the year’s end.

It’s a track from her 1981 album “Let’s Meet Last Night,” featuring a memorable, continuous piano arpeggio phrase.

The song was also used in the film “Take Me Out to the Snowland.” It’s a love song filled with the hope of “May you have a good year” and the desire to spend the coming year with you.

After a run of high-energy songs at karaoke, how about dialing it back with the gently melancholy “A HAPPY NEW YEAR”?

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Age of our innocenceMatsutōya Yumi

Age of our innocence (original key) by Yumi Matsutoya - Piano Cover & Sheet Music

A song included on Yumi Matsutoya’s 31st original album, “acacia,” released in 2001.

The theme is “If you’re here, nothing gets tainted.” The first half is centered on programmed beats, while the second half features a live band, resulting in a track that exudes a mature allure.

ESPERMatsutōya Yumi

Yumi Matsutoya ESPER 1999

Released in 1980 as Yumi Matsutoya’s 14th single.

The song’s tagline was “Discovery!! Words that unravel every kind of love.

ESP,” and the promotional record featured Yumi Matsutoya dressed in an alien-like, eccentric costume with avant-garde hair and makeup by Japanese hair and makeup artist Saburo Watanabe.

Holiday in AcapulcoMatsutōya Yumi

[Yuming Marathon Best 1] Holiday in Acapulco ♪ #195 Yumi Matsutoya cover

This is a track from the album “ALARM a la mode.” It’s set in Acapulco, Mexico, and although it’s a song about traveling after a heartbreak, it has a very bright tone.

The cheerful image and scenery of Acapulco come through, making it a piece that puts you in a fun mood.

It seems Yuming has never actually been to Acapulco, but it’s amazing that she could create such a wonderful song.