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[Moon Songs Special] Famous songs about the moon. Songs you’ll want to listen to under a full moon or in the moonlight.

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Accompanist pianist × piano instructor × web writer. I began piano lessons at age four and, inspired by my piano teacher, decided to pursue music. I went on to specialized music programs in high school and university, where I discovered the appeal of accompanying instrumentalists and singers. Currently, alongside teaching piano, I work mainly in my home region of Aichi as an accompanist for flute, voice, choir, and more. Through lessons, my students often introduce me to trending songs, and my hobby is trying anything on the piano—Japanese and Western pop, commercial jingles, and beyond. Since 2021, I’ve also been active as a web writer, covering music and a variety of other genres.
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As exemplified by Princess Kaguya, the moon has captivated countless people since ancient times as a symbol of mystery alongside the sun.

Not only full moons and crescents, but also rare events like lunar eclipses and supermoons are widely cherished.

Here, we introduce a variety of classic songs related to the moon.

From karaoke staples and moon-themed songs by popular artists to hidden gems that aren’t widely known, we’ve picked a range for anyone who wants to discover “all kinds of moon songs.” Be sure to check them out.

You’re sure to encounter beautiful, captivating pieces that will steal your heart.

[Moon Songs Feature] Classic songs about the moon: tracks to enjoy under a full moon or moonlight (81–90)

The moon for youCocco

Cocco – The Moon to You

The Moon to You, Cocco

This is a song included on Cocco’s second album, released in 1998.

The fact that it was unusually re-included on the B-side of a single released about six months later shows how significant the song is.

It’s a track that distills the precariously madness-tinged worldview of Cocco’s early period.

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moonlightBakufū Slump

Bakufu Slump – Moonlight

Moonlight Blast Slump

Bakufu Slump, known for the huge hit of their classic song Runner, was often treated as a novelty band because of their distinctive visuals.

For Bakufu Slump, this song is unusual—it’s a darker track that evokes the shadowy side of moonlight.

The build-up into the chorus is really cool!

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Feel So MoonUNICORN

Unicorn 'Feel So Moon'

Feel So MoonUNICORN

The anime Space Brothers’ theme song, “Feel So Moon,” is Unicorn’s first tie-in with an anime.

It kicks off with a brisk, exhilarating rock sound that feels great, and then the chorus opens up into a spacious sound that evokes zero gravity.

It’s like blasting off with momentum and then settling into orbit in outer space.

A truly stellar, space-infused masterpiece.

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Earrings of Stars and the Moon and Your DreamHidemasa Tokunaga

Hideaki Tokunaga – Star and Moon Earrings and Your Dream

Earrings of Stars and the Moon and Your Dream Hidemi Tokunaga

The lyrics were written by the renowned singer-songwriter Shozo Ise.

Rather than depicting the moon itself, the song layers images of a pedestrian bridge and the sea onto the small accessory of a moon-shaped earring, creating enigmatic lyrics that convey the complexities of love.

Hideaki Tokunaga sings it with rich emotion.

Depending on the listener, the fate of the two in the song—whether they parted or stayed together—can be interpreted differently, don’t you think?

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Dog and MoonBONNIE PINK

Dog and Moon (Inu to Tsuki)

Dog and Moon BONNIE PINK

This is a song bursting with the kind of poppiness that’s quintessentially BONNIE PINK.

The title “The Dog and the Moon” is striking, and the “moon” portrayed here can be interpreted in several ways.

The arrangement builds gradually toward the chorus, seemingly expressing a shift in mood from negative to positive.

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MOONLIGHTBUCK-TICK

Buck Tick Moon Light live] (subbed)

MOONLIGHTBUCK-TICK

BUCK-TICK is a veteran band with over 30 years of activity.

This song, included on their debut album released in 1987, sings of a fleeting romance under the moonlight.

Although it was never released as a single, it has been performed frequently at live shows and included on best-of compilations, making it a well-known track among fans.

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[Moon Songs Special] Classic songs about the moon: Tracks to enjoy under the full moon or moonlight (91–100)

Two moonsNoriyuki Makihara

Two moons – Noriyuki makihara

Two moons by Noriyuki Makihara

It’s the B-side track to Noriyuki Makihara’s 11th single, “Futatsu no Negai” (“Two Wishes”).

Using the two moons—the full moon in the night sky and its reflection on the sea—as motifs, it gently sings about the pure feelings of first love in boyhood.

The pronunciation of the English lyrics is remarkably fluent and uncharacteristic of a typical Japanese singer.

The highly metaphorical lyrics are also a highlight.

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