Masayoshi Yamazaki’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2025]

Over the RainbowMasayoshi Yamazaki29rank/position

Over the Rainbow

In this commercial for the Colt, developed jointly with DaimlerChrysler, the memorable narration says, “Japan and Germany gave it serious thought,” and it proudly highlights the freedom to choose exterior colors and features.

The background music is the classic “Over the Rainbow,” covered by artists worldwide.

For this particular CM, a vocal version by Masayoshi Yamazaki was selected.

His warm voice and the relaxed, swing-like arrangement are wonderful.

PassageMasayoshi Yamazaki30rank/position

Masayoshi Yamazaki / Passage

A slow guitar number embellished by the tones of bagpipes.

The lyrics evoke the wistful solitude of a lone journey that calls to mind the American wilderness, sung with gentle, aching restraint.

Released as the 9th single on October 14, 1999.

Plastic SoulMasayoshi Yamazaki31rank/position

Masayoshi Yamazaki / Plastic Soul

Lyrics that depict a passionate love that seeks to burn away pain, aches, and sorrow.

It is performed as pop music that fades out while repeating a refrain.

Released as the 12th single on May 23, 2001.

UpdraftMasayoshi Yamazaki32rank/position

Masayoshi Yamazaki “Updraft” Official Lyric Video

The Pitatto House My Home Auction commercial “Manager Suzuki,” featuring Ryohei Suzuki.

Many viewers were likely moved by the passionate way he speaks about his dedication to customers.

The CM features Masayoshi Yamazaki’s song “Updraft.” Its lyrics, which inspire hope for the future, align perfectly with the concept of the commercial and the product.

If you listen to the full track and then watch the CM again, you’ll better grasp the deeper message and the intent behind its use.

The morning only you knowMasayoshi Yamazaki33rank/position

Masayoshi Yamazaki / “The Morning Only You Know” Music Video

This song, featured in Duskin’s corporate commercial “Making the Invisible Beautiful,” is included as the B-side on Masayoshi Yamazaki’s 28th single, “Taiyo no Yakusoku” (Promise of the Sun).

It’s a slightly bittersweet yet uplifting, refreshing tune that’s perfect for the morning.

AdrenalineMasayoshi Yamazaki34rank/position

Masayoshi Yamazaki / Adrenaline

It was used as the ending theme for a cooking show.

It’s a mental-health-themed song about wanting to heal a self twisted by lies.

It’s sung with a light, up-tempo rhythm.

Released on May 8, 1997 as the fifth single.

AngelaMasayoshi Yamazaki35rank/position

Masayoshi Yamazaki / Angela

A song created as an homage to French films of 2005.

The lyrics depict a sense of emptiness in the world after the story has ended.

It’s crafted as a medium-tempo pop tune.

Released on May 17, 2006 as the 21st single.