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Take off like a bird! A song themed around birds. Year of the Rooster songs (41–50)
Gokigen Bird ~crawler is crazy~SOPHIA
A hit song by the band SOPHIA, which gained popularity in the 1990s and 2000s.
It’s an interesting track with a uniquely flat sound design.
The lyrics are quite sarcastic, and for people with jobs, the theme is probably very relatable.
My BluebirdJunko Sakurada
Junko Sakurada, one of the “Hana no Chūsan Trio” during the golden age of idols in the 1970s.
With this song, in which she sang about the Blue Bird of Happiness, she swept the newcomer awards and became a hugely popular idol.
The opening lyrics are unique and very cute.
seagullMaki Asakawa
With her vocal prowess and distinctive character, Maki Asakawa drew exceptional attention in the folk scene.
Even now, she has a uniquely cool aura.
The lyrics of this song were written by writer and playwright Shuji Terayama, who likens a free-spirited woman living in a seaside town to a seagull.
Blown by the wind, Blowing in the WindBob Dylan
A super-famous song by Bob Dylan, who drew attention for winning the Nobel Prize in Literature.
A dove crossing the sea, blown by the wind, appears in the lyrics.
Even if you don’t understand English, you can sense the rhythm intuitively from the visually consistent structure of the verses and the rhyming line endings—it’s clear that it’s a fine poem.
wintering swallowMasako Mori
A huge hit by Masako Mori, who later married Shinichi Mori.
The chorus is especially famous, and it’s still a popular choice at karaoke.
In contrast to the quiet first half, her powerful singing doesn’t sound like that of a teenager.
You can practically picture swallows braving a harsh winter.
Boat SongAki Yashiro
A big hit by Aki Yashiro.
Even people who say they don’t know enka have probably heard this song.
Making use of her husky voice, she’s also been singing jazz in recent years.
In the emotionally rich, melismatic parts that depict the world of fishermen who work the northern seas, seagulls make an appearance.
In conclusion
We’ve introduced a number of wonderful pieces of music with a bird theme.
From the crow’s strength to the dove’s elegance and the condor’s stately presence, various birds are vividly depicted through music.
Why not listen to these tracks and let your heart feel as if it’s soaring into the open sky?