A classic song with a title that starts with “Ru”
Have you ever played shiritori using song titles?
Surprisingly, you can’t recall song names as easily as you’d think, and it gets pretty heated.
One of the trickiest letters in that game—easily among the top contenders—is “ru.”
There just aren’t many songs that come to mind starting with “ru,” right?
But if you look, you’ll find there are plenty of hidden gems that do start with “ru”!
From titles using colors and gemstones to words like rookie and loop, we found lots of songs.
By all means, enjoy the quirky yet wonderful world of songs starting with the notoriously tricky “ru.”
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Masterpieces with Titles Starting with 'Ru' (171–180)
Louie LouieThe Kingsmen
A track about a sailor traveling to Jamaica.
It was originally by Richard Berry and released in 1957.
It has been recorded by many artists, and the version by the American rock band The Kingsmen was released in 1963.
Lupin OndoHaruo Minami
This is the ending theme of the movie Lupin the Third: The Secret of Mamo.
It’s sung by none other than Haruo Minami.
Lupin generally has a lot of cool tracks, but the fact that even a comical song like this fits so well is very Lupin-like.
Since it’s an ondo (a traditional folk dance song), it’s also easy for people of all ages to sing.
Rui-ruiYosuke Tagawa
These days, Yosuke Tagawa—now famous as a duo with Ebisu-san on bus trips—used to be an idol singer.
He shot to stardom with a dance where he raised one hand and sang “Rui-Rui.” His bright, straightforward image hasn’t changed even now.
He himself really dislikes it when the actress Yoko Akino teases him by saying “Rui-Rui,” but it was adorable.
If you look closely at the video, the two people singing and dancing as backup dancers are the duo Kariudo.
Lapis-Lazuli EarthSuzu Hirose
The original song was released by Seiko Matsuda in 1986, and what I’m introducing here is a cover of that song by Suzu Hirose.
It was included on the original soundtrack for the August 2017 release of the film “Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom?” (the animated version).
Hirose also worked as a voice actress in this anime, and on the soundtrack the song is credited under the character name she played, Nazuna Oikawa.
I listened to Hirose’s singing voice for the first time while writing this piece, and I was struck by how cute yet solidly grounded her vocals are—she’s truly an actress with a firm vocal foundation.
As you’d expect, actors and voice actors have strong vocal technique, which is probably why they can sing like this.
It’s an excellent performance that fully conveys the song’s world and atmosphere.
Le rouge est amourKamui Gakupo
This song, reminiscent of a visual kei band ballad, is fun to sing as it lets you switch smoothly between low and high notes.
If you’re a woman in your thirties, you probably took an interest in visual kei bands at least once during your school days.
I hope this track brings back that spark from those times and inspires you to sing it.
Look of Lifefhána
This song delicately portrays the feelings of a protagonist standing at a crossroads in life.
It is included as the title track on fhána’s fifth album, The Look of Life, released in November 2024.
Set to a pop and electronic sound, the lyrics about choices, partings, and the hope of reunion resonate deeply.
The piece feels like both a bold new challenge and a culmination for fhána as they mark their 10th debut anniversary.
It’s a warmly encouraging song that gently supports those standing at life’s turning points, urging them forward even amid uncertainty.
Ruby RingAkira Terao
Known as one of Akira Terao’s signature songs, this piece is a poignant track that depicts a mature romance.
Its lyrics, which look back fondly on a lost love, together with Terao’s characteristically husky vocals, resonate deeply with listeners.
Released in February 1981, it became a massive hit, staying at No.
1 on the Oricon charts for ten consecutive weeks.
It was also featured in a Yokohama Tires commercial, earning broad popularity across generations.
It’s a recommended listen for those who have experienced parting with someone dear, or for anyone who wants to soak in the atmosphere of the Showa era.