Junko Yagami

Junko Yagami

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Born on 5 January 1958 in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Junko Yagami is a renowned Japanese singer-songwriter who rose to prominence in the 1980s and became one of the leading figures of Japan’s city pop music scene during that era. One of her biggest hits arrived in 1983 via the single "Tasogare no Bay City," which found a new audience during the city pop revival of the 2020s. The single arrived nearly ten years into her career, having made her musical debut as a contestant on the 1974 Yamaha Popular Song Contest and testing the waters with a string of pre-debut numbers such as "Rainy Day Hitotsugoto" (1974) and "Happy Time" (1975). Her first full-length release arrived in 1978 with 思い出は美しすぎて ("Memories are too beautiful") and she went on to build a strong following in the 1980s with releases such as Lonely Girl (1983), Communication (1985), and Yagamania (1986). She is also known for her contributions to soundtracks for television dramas and films. However, her career didn't stop in the 1980s. The 1990s also proved to be a fertile period for Junko Yagami who notched up a cache of LPs for various labels such as the NEC Avenue-released Mellow Cafe (1993) and Renaissance (1994). She returned in 2013 following a lengthy hiatus with the new album Here I Am 〜Head To Toe〜, followed by There You Are in 2016 and TERRA - here we will stay in 2021.

Top tracks

02
1984 (Seireki 2000 Nen Ni Mukete) (2020 Remastered)
Junko Yagami
Moon Years (2020 Remastered)
05:21
Writer: Junko Yagami / Composers: Junko Yagami
01
Bay City (Max Denor Remix)
Max Denor
Bay City (Max Denor Remix)
04:40
Writer: JUNKO YAGAMI - Арипов Мустафа / Composers: Арипов Мустафа
05
New York State Of Mind (Live-The Night Flight)
Junko Yagami
The Night Flight
05:50
Writer: Billy Joel / Composers: Billy Joel
10
Mizuiro No Ame (Live-The Night Flight2)
Junko Yagami
The Night Flight 2
04:30
Writer: Yoshiko Miura / Composers: Junko Yagami
05
Reaching Out (2020 Remastered)
Junko Yagami
Moon Years (2020 Remastered)
05:18
Writer: John James Stanley / Composers: John James Stanley
03
Cashmere No Hohoemi (2020 Remastered)
Junko Yagami
Moon Years (2020 Remastered)
04:31
Writer: Junko Yagami / Composers: Junko Yagami
13
Yakanhikou (Live-The Night Flight3)
Junko Yagami
The Night Flight 3
09:12
Writer: Yoshiko Miura / Composers: Tsugutoshi Goto
17
Sayonara No Mukougawa
Junko Yagami
MOMOE YAMAGUCHI TRIBUTE SELECTION
05:28
Writer: Yoko Aki / Composers: Ryudo Uzaki
11
Mizuiro No Ame (Live-The Night Flight)
Junko Yagami
The Night Flight
06:12
Writer: Yoshiko Miura / Composers: Junko Yagami
11
Fun City (2020 Remastered)
Junko Yagami
Moon Years (2020 Remastered)
04:10
Writer: Junko Yagami / Composers: John James Stanley

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  • Discography
Albums
Moon Years (2020 Remastered)
℗ 2020 WARNER MUSIC JAPAN INC.(This compilation)
25-03-2020
Moon Years (2020 Remastered)
01
Cheater (2020 Remastered)
Junko Yagami
Moon Years (2020 Remastered)
03:38
Writer: Junko Yagami / Composers: Junko Yagami
02
1984 (Seireki 2000 Nen Ni Mukete) (2020 Remastered)
Junko Yagami
Moon Years (2020 Remastered)
05:21
Writer: Junko Yagami / Composers: Junko Yagami
03
Cashmere No Hohoemi (2020 Remastered)
Junko Yagami
Moon Years (2020 Remastered)
04:31
Writer: Junko Yagami / Composers: Junko Yagami
04
Johannesburg (2020 Remaster)
Junko Yagami
Moon Years (2020 Remastered)
05:13
Writer: Junko Yagami / Composers: Junko Yagami
05
Reaching Out (2020 Remastered)
Junko Yagami
Moon Years (2020 Remastered)
05:18
Writer: John James Stanley / Composers: John James Stanley
06
Jyamashinaide (2020 Remastered)
Junko Yagami
Moon Years (2020 Remastered)
03:28
Writer: Junko Yagami / Composers: Junko Yagami
07
Reach out in the Night (2020 Remastered)
Junko Yagami
Moon Years (2020 Remastered)
05:25
Writer: John James Stanley / Composers: John James Stanley
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The Night Flight 3
(P)2017 Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc.
19-04-2017
The Night Flight 3
01
Opening Mizuiro No Ame (Live-The Night Flight3)
Junko Yagami
The Night Flight 3
02:06
Writer: Yoshiko Miura / Composers: Junko Yagami
02
Ame No Hi No Hitorigoto (Live-The Night Flight3)
Junko Yagami
The Night Flight 3
02:32
Writer: Junko Yagami / Composers: Junko Yagami
03
Nureta Terrace (Live-The Night Flight3)
Junko Yagami
The Night Flight 3
04:35
Writer: Kazuki / Composers: Junko Yagami
04
Here comes the rain again (Live-The Night Flight3)
Junko Yagami
The Night Flight 3
05:11
05
I'll wait for you (Live-The Night Flight3)
Junko Yagami
The Night Flight 3
03:38
Writer: Demy Jacques Louis Raymond Mar / Composers: Legrand Michel Jean
06
La Pioggia (Live-The Night Flight3)
Junko Yagami
The Night Flight 3
03:02
Writer: Pace Daniele - Argenio Gianni Ernesto / Composers: Conti Corrado - Pace Daniele - Panzeri Mario
07
I can see clearly now (Live-The Night Flight3)
Junko Yagami
The Night Flight 3
03:35
Writer: Johnny Nash / Composers: Johnny Nash
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The Night Flight 2
(P)2016 Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc.
20-07-2016
The Night Flight 2
01
Summer In Summer Omoide Ha Suhada Ni Yaite (Live-The Night Flight2)
Junko Yagami
The Night Flight 2
04:44
Writer: Keisuke Yamakawa / Composers: Junko Yagami
02
Omoide No Screen (Live-The Night Flight2)
Junko Yagami
The Night Flight 2
04:28
Writer: Yoshiko Miura / Composers: Junko Yagami
03
Polar Star (Live-The Night Flight2)
Junko Yagami
The Night Flight 2
04:42
Writer: Junko Yagami - Yoshiko Miura / Composers: Junko Yagami
04
Corcovado (Live-The Night Flight2)
Junko Yagami
The Night Flight 2
02:28
Writer: Antonio Carlos Jobim / Composers: Antonio Carlos Jobim
05
The Boy From Ipanema (Live-The Night Flight2)
Junko Yagami
The Night Flight 2
05:18
Writer: Antonio Carlos Jobim - Vincious De Moraes / Composers: Antonio Carlos Jobim - Vincious De Moraes
06
Summertime (Live-The Night Flight2)
Junko Yagami
The Night Flight 2
05:06
Writer: Dubose Edwin Heyward / Composers: George Gershwin
07
Smooth Operator (Live-The Night Flight2)
Junko Yagami
The Night Flight 2
04:41
Writer: Sade Adu - Raymond St John / Composers: Sade Adu - Raymond St John
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There you are
(P)2015 Office J
18-12-2015
There you are
01
There You Are
Junko Yagami
There you are
05:21
Writer: Junko Yagami - KAZUKI / Composers: Junko Yagami
02
The Song Is Calling Me
Junko Yagami
There you are
05:03
Writer: KAZUKI / Composers: Junko Yagami
03
Start Line
Junko Yagami
There you are
04:26
Writer: KAZUKI / Composers: Junko Yagami
04
Kiss
Junko Yagami
There you are
05:22
Writer: KAZUKI / Composers: Junko Yagami
05
10 Seconds For 1 Year
Junko Yagami
There you are
05:50
Writer: KAZUKI / Composers: Junko Yagami
06
Wings To Fly
Junko Yagami
There you are
04:28
Writer: KAZUKI / Composers: Junko Yagami
07
Love Letter On The Moon
Junko Yagami
There you are
05:16
Writer: Junko Yagami - KAZUKI / Composers: Junko Yagami
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The Night Flight
(P) 2014 Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc.
11-06-2014
The Night Flight
01
Omoide No Screen (Live-The Night Flight)
Junko Yagami
The Night Flight
04:46
Writer: Yoshiko Miura / Composers: Junko Yagami
02
Omoide Wa Utsukushisugite (Live-The Night Flight)
Junko Yagami
The Night Flight
04:43
Writer: Junko Yagami / Composers: Junko Yagami
03
Purple Town You Oughta Know By Now (Live-The Night Flight)
Junko Yagami
The Night Flight
05:20
Writer: Jack Conrad - David Foster - Yoshiko Miura - Ray Kennedy / Composers: Junko Yagami - Jack Conrad - David Foster - Ray Kennedy
04
Lullaby Of Birdland (Live-The Night Flight)
Junko Yagami
The Night Flight
04:51
Writer: George Shearing - George David Weiss / Composers: George Shearing - George David Weiss
05
New York State Of Mind (Live-The Night Flight)
Junko Yagami
The Night Flight
05:50
Writer: Billy Joel / Composers: Billy Joel
06
Rainy Afternoon (Live-The Night Flight)
Junko Yagami
The Night Flight
06:51
Composers: Tsugutoshi Goto
07
Mr. Blue Watashi No Chikyuu (Live-The Night Flight)
Junko Yagami
The Night Flight
05:35
Writer: Keisuke Yamakawa / Composers: Junko Yagami
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Here I Am - Head to Toe
(P)2013 Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc.
05-06-2013
Here I Am - Head to Toe
01
Here I Am
Junko Yagami
Here I Am - Head to Toe
01:07
Writer: JUNKO YAGAMI - Kazuki / Composers: JUNKO YAGAMI
02
Take A Chance
Junko Yagami
Here I Am - Head to Toe
05:36
Writer: JUNKO YAGAMI - Kazuki / Composers: JUNKO YAGAMI
03
Hajimete No Ai
Junko Yagami
Here I Am - Head to Toe
05:05
Writer: Kazuki / Composers: JUNKO YAGAMI
04
Tsubasa (Symphony)
Junko Yagami
Here I Am - Head to Toe
05:17
Writer: JUNKO YAGAMI / Composers: JUNKO YAGAMI
05
Yakusoku
Junko Yagami
Here I Am - Head to Toe
06:09
Writer: Kazuki / Composers: JUNKO YAGAMI
06
Rising
Junko Yagami
Here I Am - Head to Toe
04:36
Writer: JUNKO YAGAMI - Kazuki / Composers: JUNKO YAGAMI
07
Kujira No Uta
Junko Yagami
Here I Am - Head to Toe
05:09
Writer: JUNKO YAGAMI - Kazuki / Composers: JUNKO YAGAMI
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Vreath - My Favorite Cocky Pop
(P)2012 Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc.
25-01-2012
Vreath - My Favorite Cocky Pop
01
Omoide Wa Utsukushisugite
Junko Yagami
Vreath - My Favorite Cocky Pop
02:58
Writer: Junko Yagami / Composers: Junko Yagami
02
Namida O Koete
Junko Yagami
Vreath - My Favorite Cocky Pop
03:58
Writer: Koji Kaze / Composers: Hachidai Nakamura
03
Tomodachi Naraba
Junko Yagami
Vreath - My Favorite Cocky Pop
03:50
Writer: Michio Yamagami / Composers: Makoto Kawaguchi
04
Jidai
Junko Yagami
Vreath - My Favorite Cocky Pop
04:30
Writer: Miyuki Nakajima / Composers: Miyuki Nakajima
05
Machiwabite
Junko Yagami
Vreath - My Favorite Cocky Pop
05:08
Writer: Kyoko Nakazawa / Composers: Kyoko Nakazawa
06
Ani Holem Al Naomi
Junko Yagami
Vreath - My Favorite Cocky Pop
03:27
Writer: Tirza Attar / Composers: David Kvivoshei
07
Shiroi Page No Naka Ni
Junko Yagami
Vreath - My Favorite Cocky Pop
04:57
Writer: Mayumi Shibata / Composers: Mayumi Shibata
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Yagamania (+1, 2012 Remaster)
℗ 1986, 2012 WARNER MUSIC JAPAN INC.
25-10-1986
Yagamania (+1, 2012 Remaster)
01
Looser (2012 Remaster)
Junko Yagami
Yagamania (+1, 2012 Remaster)
04:20
Writer: Junko Yagami / Composers: Junko Yagami
02
Dynamite Love (2012 Remaster)
Junko Yagami
Yagamania (+1, 2012 Remaster)
04:14
Writer: Junko Yagami / Composers: Junko Yagami
03
Fun City (2012 Remaster)
Junko Yagami
Yagamania (+1, 2012 Remaster)
04:33
Writer: Junko Yagami / Composers: John James Stanley
04
Kieta Sigon No Musume (2012 Remaster)
Junko Yagami
Yagamania (+1, 2012 Remaster)
06:06
Writer: Junko Yagami / Composers: Junko Yagami
05
Aishu Paradise (2012 Remaster)
Junko Yagami
Yagamania (+1, 2012 Remaster)
03:58
Writer: Junko Yagami / Composers: Junko Yagami
06
Boxer (2012 Remaster)
Junko Yagami
Yagamania (+1, 2012 Remaster)
05:04
Writer: Junko Yagami / Composers: Junko Yagami
07
Chameleon (2012 Remaster)
Junko Yagami
Yagamania (+1, 2012 Remaster)
04:09
Writer: Junko Yagami / Composers: Junko Yagami
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Jun (+1, 2012 Remaster)
℗ 1985, 2012 WARNER MUSIC JAPAN INC.
21-11-1985
Jun (+1, 2012 Remaster)
01
Baby Star No Higeki (2012 Remaster)
Junko Yagami
Jun (+1, 2012 Remaster)
03:30
Writer: Junko Yagami / Composers: Junko Yagami
02
Jama Shinaide (2012 Remaster)
Junko Yagami
Jun (+1, 2012 Remaster)
03:28
Writer: Junko Yagami / Composers: Junko Yagami
03
Fool in Love (2012 Remaster)
Junko Yagami
Jun (+1, 2012 Remaster)
05:03
Writer: Junko Yagami / Composers: Junko Yagami
04
Reach Out in the Night (2012 Remaster)
Junko Yagami
Jun (+1, 2012 Remaster)
05:27
Writer: John James Stanley / Composers: John James Stanley
05
Kiken Na Emotion (2012 Remaster)
Junko Yagami
Jun (+1, 2012 Remaster)
03:59
Writer: Junko Yagami / Composers: Junko Yagami
06
Operater (2012 Remaster)
Junko Yagami
Jun (+1, 2012 Remaster)
05:25
Writer: John James Stanley / Composers: John James Stanley
07
Sailor No Tabidachi (2012 Remaster)
Junko Yagami
Jun (+1, 2012 Remaster)
05:28
Writer: Junko Yagami / Composers: Junko Yagami
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Communication (+3, 2012 Remaster)
℗ 1985, 2012 WARNER MUSIC JAPAN INC.
10-02-1985
Communication (+3, 2012 Remaster)
01
Imagination (2012 Remaster)
Junko Yagami
Communication (+3, 2012 Remaster)
04:09
Writer: Junko Yagami / Composers: Junko Yagami
02
Cheater (2012 Remaster)
Junko Yagami
Communication (+3, 2012 Remaster)
03:39
Writer: Junko Yagami / Composers: Junko Yagami
03
Communication (2012 Remaster)
Junko Yagami
Communication (+3, 2012 Remaster)
05:02
Writer: John James Stanley / Composers: John James Stanley
04
1984: Seireki 2000 Nen Ni Mukete (2012 Remaster)
Junko Yagami
Communication (+3, 2012 Remaster)
05:22
Writer: Junko Yagami / Composers: Junko Yagami
05
Miss D.J. (2012 Remaster)
Junko Yagami
Communication (+3, 2012 Remaster)
04:46
Writer: Junko Yagami / Composers: Junko Yagami
06
Cashmere No Hohoemi (2012 Remaster)
Junko Yagami
Communication (+3, 2012 Remaster)
04:33
Writer: Junko Yagami / Composers: Junko Yagami
07
Johannesburg (2012 Remaster)
Junko Yagami
Communication (+3, 2012 Remaster)
05:10
Writer: Junko Yagami / Composers: Junko Yagami
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EPs
Sakura Shousho
(P)2012 Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc.
07-11-2012
Sakura Shousho
01
SAKURA Shousho
Junko Yagami
Sakura Shousho
04:10
Writer: JUNKO YAGAMI - Senri Oe / Composers: JUNKO YAGAMI - Senri Oe
02
Anata O Aishisugite
Junko Yagami
Sakura Shousho
04:32
Writer: JUNKO YAGAMI - Goro Matsui / Composers: JUNKO YAGAMI
03
SAKURA Shousho (KARAOKE)
Junko Yagami
Sakura Shousho
04:11
Composers: JUNKO YAGAMI - Senri Oe
04
Anata O Aishisugite (KARAOKE)
Junko Yagami
Sakura Shousho
04:28
Composers: JUNKO YAGAMI
Singles
Bay City (Max Denor Remix)
2023 Max Denor & Junko Yagami
08-07-2023
Bay City (Max Denor Remix)
01
Bay City (Max Denor Remix)
Max Denor
Bay City (Max Denor Remix)
04:40
Writer: JUNKO YAGAMI - Арипов Мустафа / Composers: Арипов Мустафа
Juunengo No Bokura
10-03-2021
Juunengo No Bokura
01
Juunengo No Bokura
10 for 10 tohoku
Juunengo No Bokura
05:11
Writer: Satoru Sakamoto / Composers: Satoru Sakamoto
Chocoto Watashi
(P) 2014 Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc.
26-02-2014
Chocoto Watashi
01
Choko To Watashi
Junko Yagami
Chocoto Watashi
04:46
Writer: JUNKO YAGAMI - Kazuki / Composers: JUNKO YAGAMI
02
Choko To Watashi
Junko Yagami
Chocoto Watashi
04:46
Writer: JUNKO YAGAMI - Kazuki / Composers: JUNKO YAGAMI
Featured in
Summer Girls
Cosmic
18-08-2023
Summer Girls
01
Rainy Day Women
CosmicFM
Summer Girls
03:08
Composers: Miki Matsubara
02
Dress Down
CosmicFM
Summer Girls
04:05
Composers: Kaoru Akimoto
03
Mistery Girl
CosmicFM
Summer Girls
03:19
Composers: I REIN FOR REIN
04
冷たい雨
CosmicFM
Summer Girls
02:48
Composers: Noriyo Ikeda
05
Paradise
CosmicFM
Summer Girls
03:52
Composers: Epo
06
Dancing With Nostalgia
CosmicFM
Summer Girls
03:19
Composers: Anri
07
It's Got To Be Love
CosmicFM
Summer Girls
04:26
Composers: Miyuki Kohsaka
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