Nostalgic song medley. Classic Japanese hits and recommended popular songs.
Don’t make fun of old songs.
There are always good reasons and qualities behind the tunes that captivated people of their time.
Also, by engaging with music from generations different from your own, you can rediscover what characterizes today’s music.
Here’s a special feature on nostalgic classics.
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- [Nostalgic Songs] A collection of tear-jerking Japanese tracks recommended for men in their 70s
- Parody song medley. Classic Japanese hits and recommended popular songs.
- Medley of Nostalgic Japanese Pop Hits from the 1990s
- From Showa-era kayōkyoku to J-POP! A nostalgia-packed roundup of karaoke crowd-pleasers
- A popular anime song medley. Classic and popular anime songs.
- Summer song medley. Timeless and popular tracks that color the summer.
- Jazz medley. World-famous masterpieces and recommended popular songs.
- [Johnny's Medley] A selection of popular songs that continue to captivate many fans!
- [Music Box Medley] A Collection of Hit Songs You’ll Want to Hear in Music Box Tones
- [Recommended for people in their 70s] Classic nostalgic hits: A collection of youth songs
- Nostalgic anime songs. Anime theme songs full of memories.
Nostalgic hit medley: Classic J-pop masterpieces and recommended popular songs (11–20)
La La LaMaki Ohguro
This is the legendary hit by Maki Ohguro that was used as the theme song for the drama “Aji Ichimonme,” which featured former SMAP member Masahiro Nakai, Nenji Kobayashi, Shingo Yanagisawa, and others.
We all used to sing along to the chorus, “La La La, after all,” at live shows.
MasqueradeShonentai
It was the debut single of Shonentai, the model honor-student idol group from Johnny’s known for both their singing and dancing, and they even performed at that year’s Kōhaku.
At Kōhaku, Yuzo Kayama mistakenly called the song “Kamen Rider.” It’s a classic oldie with a great, catchy vibe.
TOMORROWMayo Okamoto
This is a famous song by Mayo Okamoto that was used as the theme song for the family drama “Second Chance,” starring Misako Tanaka, Hidekazu Akai, and Tsuyoshi Domoto.
The phrase “You can grow stronger with every tear” is always wonderful whenever I hear it.
It’s an old favorite that gives me courage.
Sorrow like snowShogo Hamada
This is one of the classic songs by Shogo Hamada—also known as Hamasho—that was used as the theme song for the coming-of-age ensemble drama “Ai to Iu Na no Moto ni,” which starred Honami Suzuki, Toshiaki Karasawa, Yosuke Eguchi, and others.
His husky voice makes it an extremely pleasant song to listen to.
HELLOMasaharu Fukuyama
It’s one of Masaharu Fukuyama’s famous songs, which was also used as the theme song for the romance drama “The Best Unrequited Love,” starring former Shibugakitai member Masahiro Motoki, Eri Fukatsu, Tetta Sugimoto, and others.
The chorus line “Once love starts running, you can’t be stopped” is incredibly memorable.
Longing, poignancy, and strength of heartRyoko Shinohara with Tetsuya Komuro
This is the song used as the theme for the anime film Street Fighter II.
It’s also one of Ryoko Shinohara’s signature tracks; she’s now a major actress.
Many people were humming this tune in the early ’90s, and by the 2000s it had settled into the realm of nostalgic oldies.
Nostalgic song medley: Classic Japanese hits, recommended popular songs (21–30)
Just by you being hereKome Kome Club
It’s Kome Kome Club’s biggest hit, used as the theme song for the drama “Sugao no Mama de,” which featured Narumi Yasuda and Akina Nakamori, and it’s no exaggeration to say it was the best-selling song in Japan in the ’90s.
Tatsuya Ishii’s clear, crystalline voice is always captivating.