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

A presence indispensable to any discussion of Japanese pop music, Yumi Matsutoya.Known affectionately as “Yuming,” the songs she creates continue to resonate with countless people across generations, possessing a mysterious charm that makes you want to hum them in unguarded moments.From ballads that capture the ache of love to numbers that conjure vivid seasonal scenes, her many classics never lose their luster.In this article, we’ll introduce some of Yuming’s hit songs.You’re sure to find a track that awakens a memory!Be sure to check them out.

[Yumi Matsutoya’s Masterpieces] A Collection of Soul-Stirring Gems! Yuming’s Exquisite Hit Songs (131–140)

ESPERMatsutōya Yumi

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

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.

I can surely say that.Matsutōya Yumi

Surely I Can Say / Yumi Arai (with lyrics) Yumi Matsutoya #kittoieru [Female piano-vocal] Asahi “Umacha” CM song — yune cover
I can surely say that.Matsutōya Yumi

It was released in 1973 as Yumi Matsutoya’s second single.

This song was put out as her full-fledged debut single.

It’s a highly challenging piece with repeated key changes, and it didn’t become a major hit at the time of its release.

In 2002, it was used as the CM song for Asahi Soft Drinks’ Umatcha.

Tower Side MemoryMatsutōya Yumi

Tower Side Memory / Yumi Matsutoya Cover
Tower Side MemoryMatsutōya Yumi

“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.

Let’s go to the partyMatsutōya Yumi

Let’s Go to the Party Yumi Matsutoya Piano Cover & Sheet Music
Let's go to the partyMatsutōya Yumi

Released on December 5, 1997, the 29th album “Syuwa no Nami” features the song “Let’s Go to the Party” as its fifth track.

With its refreshing sound and uplifting rhythm, the repeated “OK!” keeps raising your spirits.

Riding on that wave of words and sound, it’s a bubbly, feel-good song that makes you happy!