Karaoke Ranking of Popular Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi Songs [2025]

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Prayer — Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi

Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi is a singer-songwriter who has created and released many wonderful songs, and “Inori” (Prayer) is one of his signature tracks from his early career.

It’s a truly lovely song that conveys warmth and kindness, making it a perfect love song for men in their 30s.

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Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi – Semi (Cicada)

This song portrays a man who, regretting his own weakness, strays onto a crooked path.

The “cicada” referenced in the title is used strikingly, evoking the sense of staking one’s life on a fleeting moment.

The powerful interplay between acoustic and electric guitars conjures the image of flames blazing in the heart.

Set to a rhythm that feels like a strong, steady stride, the lyrics are delivered with clear, deliberate enunciation—an approach that not only makes the song easier to sing but also amplifies its message.

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Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi – Orange (Official Music Video)

This song gently speaks of warm natural scenery and hopes for a future walked together with someone dear.

The calm, acoustic guitar-centered sound also conveys a sense of nostalgia.

By skillfully weaving in familiar words like “bicycle,” the happiness sung about feels closer to home, further emphasizing the warmth.

The gentle vocal delivery, as if savoring one’s inner feelings, highlights both singability and the song’s atmosphere—so sing clearly, as though conveying each word.

Also note how the vocals become more powerful in the chorus; be mindful of the dynamics there as well.

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Yuji

When it comes to Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s songs named after people, “Junko” is the classic, but “Yūji” is a masterpiece as well! Released as a single in 1985, it has since become a staple that he almost always performs live, and it’s beloved by fans.

Fans will already know this, but the name “Yūji” was later used in dramas and films in which Nagabuchi himself starred.

As for “Yūji,” it’s a simple folk-rock number without any extremely difficult sections, but be mindful of the gritty vocal phrasing and the surprisingly wide range between highs and lows.

Sing it while recalling the bittersweetness and pain of a youth you can never return to!

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TSUYOSHI NAGABUCHI – Sotsugyou

Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s song “Sotsugyo” is a quintessential staple of the graduation season.

On the eve of graduation, the protagonist’s poignant feelings—harboring hope for the future yet unable to confess to their unrequited love—resonate deeply with listeners.

The bittersweet emotions toward the one they care for overlap with the listeners’ own memories, slowly filling their hearts.

The stirring lyrics and Nagabuchi’s powerful vocals offer courage and a sense of kinship to young people standing on the threshold of graduation.

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Summer Festival – Whiteberry (Full)

The guitar played by Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi captivates everyone who listens.

In Summer Festival, there are many guitar solo sections, and as you listen, its melody somehow makes you feel wistful, bringing tears to your eyes naturally.

It’s a heartwarming song that evokes the end of summer.

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bare face

If you only know Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi for his husky, fiery singing, you might be surprised when you hear a song like Sugao, where he sings beautiful melodies in a clean high tone.

It’s a track from his 1979 album Gyakuryu, which became his breakthrough early in his career, and its folk-rock-tinged, bittersweet melody is drenched in that unmistakably ’70s vibe.

For karaoke, note that the overall range is a bit wide, and the falsetto at the end of the chorus may require some practice.

Also, don’t forget to carefully read the lyrics, which have a story-like, confessional quality so characteristic of the ’70s—switching perspective from a woman in the first verse to a man in the second.