A Special Feature on ZARD’s Timeless Masterpieces and Popular Songs
ZARD achieved nationwide popularity in the 1990s with iconic songs like “Makenaide” and “Yureru Omoi.” Beyond the straightforward, resonant lyrics, the real charm lies in Izumi Sakai’s crystal-clear, transparent voice.
Although Sakai passed away in 2007 to much sorrow, ZARD’s wonderful music has transcended time and continues to be embraced.
NHK’s Close-up Gendai aired a special feature, describing their work as “songs that encouraged an era.” That phrase truly seems to encapsulate it all.
Here, we’ll highlight the timeless appeal of ZARD.
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Timeless and Soothing ZARD Masterpieces & Popular Songs Special (21–30)
suddenlyZARD
Released in 1995 as FIELD OF VIEW’s second single.
Among FIELD OF VIEW’s songs, it became their biggest hit, selling over a million copies.
Because Izumi Sakai wrote the lyrics, she later self-covered it on ZARD’s album “TODAY IS ANOTHER DAY.”
I still rememberZARD
A gentle farewell only makes it all the more painful…
“I still remember,” the seventh track on ZARD’s fifth album OH MY LOVE, released on June 4, 1994.
The relaxed, tender sound that closely embraces the vocals and lyrics unfolds into a fragile expanse of emotion in the latter half, and the voice—so straight and pure it almost hurts—resonates deeply in the heart.
It’s a heartrending ballad that portrays the feelings of two people who, while looking back on two years together, set off on separate paths.
Perhaps kindness is something that lingers.
ZARD Timeless Masterpieces and Popular Songs Special (31–40)
I want to look at your profile up close for longer.ZARD
Released in 2003 as ZARD’s 37th single.
The song was used in the “Gekkeikan Tsuki” commercial and had been aired even before its release.
The lyrics were written by Izumi Sakai, and it reached No.
8 on the Oricon weekly singles chart.
Farewell still resides in my heart.ZARD
It was released in 1995 as ZARD’s 16th single.
The song was used as the theme for our film series “Reiko Shiratori desu no!” and the lyrics were written by Izumi Sakai.
It reached number one on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
You’re not here.ZARD
This is ZARD’s seventh single.
The title may be shocking, but it’s a masterpiece overflowing with a powerful melody and a sense of speed.
Around this time, ZARD’s popularity became widely recognized by the public, and I myself played this song on repeat many times, both the single and the album.
I simply love the song, and even now I still listen to it sometimes at home or when I’m out.
Turn the roulette of fateZARD
This single, released as ZARD’s 25th, is probably known to many for having been used in Detective Conan.
It’s a famous song with enduring popularity among fans and has appeared frequently on best-of albums.
I personally really liked the album Eien (Eternal), so I used to listen to this track from that album.
ZARD MedleyZARD
This is a medley of ZARD, who has sold the most CDs among female vocalists and has produced multiple million-sellers.
Her deeply moving lyrics and pure, unforgettable, beautiful voice continue to heal the hearts of many people even today.