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

Valentine’s RADIOMatsutōya Yumi

Valentine’s Radio (2022 Ｍix)

Breaking away from conventional pop, this song powerfully affirms her title as the queen of New Music.

While faithfully inheriting the West Coast American vibe, she elevates it into her own through a uniquely original vocal delivery, resulting in a thoroughly compelling work.

Happy New YearMatsutōya Yumi

Happy New Year / A Happy New Year

A winter love story shimmering with the anticipation of the New Year.

Yumi Matsutoya’s gentle vocals tenderly portray the rush through frostbitten street trees to a lover’s room.

Released in November 1981, the song was also featured as an insert track in the 1987 film “Take Me Out to Snowland.” Included on the album “Sakuban Oai Shimashou” (“Shall We Meet Last Night”), it’s a warm ballad whose piano tones seep into the heart.

With lyrics that capture a new kiss shared with the tolling of the New Year’s bells and the wish for a lover’s happiness, it’s a song you’ll want to listen to with someone special on New Year’s Eve.

AcaciaMatsutōya Yumi

Yumi Matsutoya - Acacia [acacia] MUSIC VIDEO

Yumi Matsutoya’s transparent, crystalline vocals resonate deep in the heart.

Originally included on the album “acacia,” released in June 2001, this piece was inspired by the acacia blossoms in Uchinada, Ishikawa.

Twenty-three years later, it was released as a charity single to support recovery from the 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake.

The lyrics strikingly blend a nostalgic atmosphere with hope for the future.

It’s a song that will surely accompany anyone feeling anxiety or loneliness in an unfamiliar place, while holding expectations for new encounters.

SWEET DREAMSMatsutōya Yumi

Yumi Matsutoya – SWEET DREAMS

It was released in 1987 as Yumi Matsutoya’s 22nd single.

It was used as the commercial song for Mitsubishi Motors’ new Mirage, and later, in 1991, it was featured as an insert song in the film “Hold Me as Many Times as There Are Waves.” The track was re-released as a CD single in 1989.

Dazzling sandlot baseballMatsutōya Yumi

Blinding Sandlot Baseball / Yumi Arai [Tried Singing]

Released in 1980, this is a track from the 10th album, “SURF & SNOW.” He’s obsessed with sandlot baseball, flying off even on holidays and leaving me behind.

The first time I saw him like that, I understood why—under the blue sky, he shone.

That gentle change of heart soothes my feelings.

With cheers in the interlude, it’s a very pleasant song.

No-sideMatsutōya Yumi

Yumi Matsutoya – No Side (Audio/Lyric)

Released in 1984, it’s one of the tracks on the 16th original album, “NO SIDE.” As the title suggests, it’s a song about the emotions felt after a rugby match ends.

The song was inspired by a real model: a dramatic episode from a historic final in the National High School Rugby Championship, and the scenes surrounding it.

It conveys the deeply moving feelings of both the athlete at retirement and “me, who has watched over them.” It’s also famous for Yuming’s passionate performance at the final Waseda–Meiji match held at the old National Stadium.

In a Corner of the MetropolisMatsutōya Yumi

In a Corner of the Metropolis - Yumi Matsutoya (Full with Lyrics) “Metropolis no Katasumi de” – Yumi Matsutoya・Cover by Tomoda Mizuki with subtitles

It was released in 1985 as Yumi Matsutoya’s 21st single.

That same year it was used in a Shiseido Finess commercial, and in 1988 it was chosen as the theme song for the TBS series “Igai to Single Girl.” It reached No.

8 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.