Take flight like a bird! A song with a bird motif. A track for the Year of the Rooster.
Like a bird soaring high in the sky, doesn’t everyone dream of freedom in their hearts? From Bob Dylan’s “Blowin’ in the Wind,”
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Take off like a bird! A song themed around birds. Songs for the Year of the Rooster (31–40)
Pink Spiderhide with Spread Beaver
A hit song released under the name hide with Spread Beaver by hide, who debuted as a member of X JAPAN for his solo work.
After the release of this song, he sadly passed away.
A yearning for freedom is depicted through a unique worldview.
Bye Bye BlackbirdAmy Winehouse
Amy Winehouse, who passed away suddenly at the young age of 27, covered this song that has also been sung by artists like Diana Krall.
Although she’s strongly associated with a bluesy image, the mellow, intimate feel of jazz suits her voice as well, and it makes you want to keep listening forever.
The Crow’s WifeYuko Nakazawa
She attracted attention for releasing an enka song as a solo artist during her time as a Morning Musume member.
The composer, Takao Horiuchi, also recorded his own self-cover.
The title “Karasu no Nyobo” (Crow’s Wife) is thought to imply fidelity, based on the idea that crow pairs mate for life and do not cheat.
The sky where canaries singTokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra
Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra is collaborating with guest vocalist Yusuke Chiba (The Birthday; formerly THEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT, ROSSO).
Please give me wingsMay J.
A song originally performed by the Japanese folk duo Akai Tori has since been covered by many artists and has become a popular tune across generations.
May J.
’s soaring vocals perfectly match the lyrics that dream of an endless sky.
Take off like a bird! A song themed around birds. Year of the Rooster songs (41–50)
The Condor Flies Away / El Condor PasaSimon&Garfunkel
Originally a song widely sung in South America, it was covered by the popular folk duo Simon & Garfunkel and became a worldwide hit.
The quena, a traditional vertical flute, is used, and its breathy tone and melancholy melody evoke a sense of nostalgia.
Beyond that hillHibari Misora
It became a huge hit along with the film of the same name starring Hibari Misora.
In the lyrics, the lonely protagonist identifies with a wild goose and a shrike.
It’s easy to see why she already had the charisma of a national singer—even at just fourteen or fifteen, her voice is astonishing.