Parody song medley. Classic Japanese hits and recommended popular songs.
I gathered and reviewed the original songs that are often used for parody lyrics in TV commercials and comedy routines.
Besides their popularity, there are clear reasons they get chosen—catchy rhythms and tempos, phrase structures that make it easy to insert alternate lyrics, and more.
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Parody song medley: Classic J-pop masterpieces and recommended popular songs (11–20)
Strawberry Statement Once Againbang bang
This is the song by the folk band Banban, which Hirofumi Banba—who is still active today—was a member of, that reached number one on the Oricon charts for the first time.
The lyrics and music were written by Yumi Arai (now Yumi Matsutoya).
The song is set against the backdrop of the student movements of the time.
Reading the lyrics gives you a clear sense of the era’s social context.
Riverside HotelYosui Inoue
A singer-songwriter who represents Japan.
Their unique lyrical worldview and bewitching, richly nuanced voice are full of mature allure, and their appeal never fades as they continue to lead the music scene.
Riverside Hotel is one of Yosui Inoue’s classic songs.
Many people might also think of the TV drama starring Masakazu Tamura.
The Bride of SetoRumiko Koyanagi
In the 1970s, Rumiko Koyanagi sang it and it became a big hit.
As a graduate of the Takarazuka Music School, she had outstanding vocal ability despite being an idol.
Even now, she has an ageless beauty and remarkable singing voice.
She is a true entertainer, still going strong in her career.
Love Story Comes SuddenlyKazumasa Oda
A song written as the theme for the 1991 drama Tokyo Love Story, which became a huge hit.
The single featuring this track sold 2.
7 million copies.
Its guitar-led intro and Kazumasa Oda’s high-toned vocals are striking.
Many singers have covered it.
BohemianYuki Katsuragi
The striking lyrics that begin with “Bohemian” were written by Asuka from CHAGE and ASKA.
And Yuki Katsuragi’s raspy, husky voice is powerful and cool—it often shows up on impersonation shows.
The CHAGE and ASKA version is excellent as well.
High-Teen BoogieMasahiko Kondo
It’s Masahiko Kondo’s seventh single and the theme song for the film “High Teen Boogie.” Although it’s an intense rock ’n’ roll-style track, the composition is by Tatsuro Yamashita, with lyrics by Takashi Matsumoto.
Given Matchy’s skyrocketing popularity, it’s no surprise the song became a hit, but even setting that aside, it’s a wonderful piece of music.
Parody Song Medley: Classic Japanese Hits and Recommended Popular Songs (21–30)
I can’t dance well.Mio Takagi
Lyrics and music by Yosui Inoue.
Mio Takagi is an actress, but also a singer.
She covered the song the year after her debut as her third single.
Combined with her conversational singing style and alluring visuals, it became a hit.
Hideaki Tokunaga has also covered it.