Tatsuro Yamashita

Tatsurō Yamashita (山下 達郎, Yamashita Tatsurō, born February 4, 1953), occasionally credited as Tatsu Yamashita[2] or Tats Yamashita,[3] is a Japanese singer-songwriter and record producer who helped pioneer the style of Japanese adult-oriented rock/soft rock dubbed "city pop".[4][5] Yamashita has produced the majority of his music since the 1970s and is considered an important contributor to Japanese music.[6][7] He has also collaborated with his wife Mariya Takeuchi, another influential Japanese singer[8] as well as Alan O'Day with whom he wrote hit songs "Your Eyes", "Magic Ways" "Love Can Go the Distance" and "Fragile."

Tatsurō Yamashita
山下 達郎
Born
Yamashita Tatsurō (山下 達郎)

(1953-02-04) February 4, 1953[1]
Ikebukuro, Toshima, Tōkyō-to, Japan[1]
OccupationSinger-songwriter, record producer
Spouse(s)
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(m. 1982)​
Children1
Musical career
GenresRock, pop, kayōkyoku, city pop, soul, R&B, disco
InstrumentsVocals, guitars, piano, keyboards, drums, percussion
Years active1973–present
LabelsAIR, Moon, Niagara, RCA, RVC, Warner Music Japan, EastWest Japan, MMG
Associated actsSugar Babe, Mariya Takeuchi, Alan O'Day, Eiichi Ohtaki
Websitetatsuro.co.jp
Signature

He was a symbol of Japanese outdoor music, as represented by "RIDE ON TIME" and "FOR YOU" in the early 1980s. However, he himself hates being generally accepted as a summer tradition, and even after his music became well-known, he continues to send good pop songs to Japanese hit charts regardless of the season.[9][10][11]

His most well-known song in Japan is "Christmas Eve". The song first appeared on his album "MELODIES", released in 1983, and has since been sold in small quantities as a limited edition single every Christmas season. However, for several years from 1988, after being selected as a commercial song for JR Central's "X'mas Express",[12] it became a hit song until it reached the top of the chart for the first time in 1990. Since that time, it has been ranked in the top 100 on the Japanese charts for each Christmas season, making it a top Christmas song in Japan. Over its nearly 30 year history, it has sold nearly 2 million songs, and it is the best-selling single song released in Japan in the 1980s.[13][14][15]

Since the hit of "RIDE ON TIME", it has maintained some popularity. By winning the top of the album ranking when the latest original album "Ray of Hope" was released at the moment, it won the top record of the album for four consecutive years from the 1980s. This is a rare existence in Japan.[16][17]

In 2003, HMV japan ranked him 6th in the Top 100 Japanese pops Artists.[18]

He is also called a "sound craftsman" because of his commitment to music making and his unique production.[19][20] In addition to vocal backing chorus, he handles everything from arrangement of guitar, computer programming, synthesizer, and percussion by himself. Some songs are all performed by one person. He is particularly good at guitar rhythm cutting. His music is heavily acoustic, but he also has a wide range of knowledge about analog and digital recording due to his policy of utilizing the latest technology.

Career

In 1973, Yamashita formed the band Sugar Babe with musicians including Taeko Onuki and Kunio Muramatsu, and released their sole album Songs two years later in 1975.[21][1] After the group disbanded in 1976, Yamashita signed to RCA and launched his own career, with release of the solo album Circus Town the same year. Also the same year he teamed up with Eiichi Ohtaki, who was the producer of Sugar Babe,[22] and brief Sugar Babe member Ginji Ito to release an album titled Niagara Triangle Vol. 1 that was cited by MTV as one of the finest collaborative efforts of that period.[23] His 1979 award-winning album Moonglow gained moderate success,[24] but his 1980 song "Ride on Time" peaked at No. 3 on the Japanese Oricon and the same-titled album topped the chart subsequently,[25][26][7] propelling him to stardom.[1]

As a solo artist, Yamashita has released 13 original studio albums, 5 cover albums (ex."on the street corner" series), 2 live albums, multiple compilations and over 50 singles. He has been one of the most commercially successful Japanese male solo recording artists in the history of the Japanese album chart, selling approximately 9 million albums in total.[27][28] He has also composed for films and television commercials, and worked on records by other artists. He is particularly successful as a musical collaborator with Alan O'Day, who wrote the English lyrics for some of his most popular songs, and for Mariya Takeuchi, whom he married in 1982. They have one daughter.[29]

Discography[30]

Original Studio albums
Year[Notes 1] Album Peak chart positions
(JP)[28][31]		 Label Notes Certifications Sales*estimated[28][32][33]
NIAGARA (1974-1976) *Before solo career
1975 SONGS / SUGAR BABE 3(1994),6(2015) NIAGARA/ELEC The only studio album by the band SUGAR BABE (1973-1976).

In 1986, it was first made into a CD, and in 1994, it was made into a complete CD with some bonus tracks from the original master and Yamashita's own song commentary.

At the same time as the release, he performed a special concert "TATSURO YAMASHITA Sings SUGAR BABE" that collected the repertoire of the Sugar Babe era for 4 days, and Taeko Ohnuki appeared as a guest.

Since then, it has been reissued with new bonus tracks and the latest remastering technology of the time, respectively, to commemorate the 30th and 40th anniversary.[radio 1]
1976 NIAGARA TRIANGLE Vol.1 (with Eiichi Ohtaki and Ginji Ito) 29 NIAGARA/COLUMBIA The only album released from the 1st Niagara Triangle, which was formed by Eiichi Ohtaki, who presides over the Niagara label, and Tatsuro Yamashita and Ginji Ito, who belonged to the label at that time.[radio 1]
2009 TATSURO FROM NIAGARA 37 Niagara label official catalog with a new jacket of "TATSURO YAMASHITA FROM NIAGARA"(1980).
RCA/AIR (1976-1982)
1976 CIRCUS TOWN 27(2002) RVC/RCA His solo debut album recorded in New York and Los Angeles. Produced by Charles Calello in New York and by Jimmy Seiter and John Seiter in Los Angeles.[34]
1977 SPACY 29(2002) From his own point of view, he appointed Shuichi Murakami (drums), Haruomi Hosono (bass), Tsunehide Matsuki (guitar), and Hiroshi Sato (keyboard) as the best session musicians in Japan at the time.[35]
1978 IT'S A POPPIN' TIME 28(2002) A 2-disc live album recorded at Roppongi PIT INN.
1978 GO AHEAD! 25(2002) After this album was released, the first singles released since their solo debut were "LET'S DANCE BABY" and "BOMBER". Among them, "BOMBER" was a smash hit at a disco in Osaka, and he began to be recognized as a symbol of new pop music for the next generation of young people in Japan.[36]
1979 MOONGLOW 20 RVC/AIR The first album released from the new label "Air" launched by his director, Ryuzo Kosugi. Around this time, his management system began to be set up, and concerts were planned outside of Tokyo. With the smash hit of "BOMBER" and the success of the first small tour, a full-scale national tour with this album was set up. Partly because of that effect, this album became a long-selling chart-in for a year and became a stepping stone to the next work "RIDE ON TIME".[37] 200,000+
1980 COME ALONG 32

11(*2017 Remaster)

 Released only as a cassette, and made into a CD as an official board in 2002 (not for sale).

On August 2, 2017, the CD was commercialized by remastering (release: Ariola Japan CD: BVCL-835).
1980 RIDE ON TIME 1 The album that started production in response to the hit of the single "RIDE ON TIME". For the first time in this work, he won the No.1 album chart and jumped into the mainstream of the Japanese music scene.[38] RIAJ: Gold[32] 300,000+
1980 ON THE STREET CORNER 13 The first all-track polyphonic recording a cappella album.

LP was released in a limited edition of 100,000.

 100,000-
1982 FOR YOU 1 This album is his last original album on the RCA / AIR label and one of his masterpieces. In Japan in the early 80's when this album was released, advances in car stereos and the advent of the Cassette Walkman made it possible to maintain sufficient audio grade and enjoy music outdoors.

This work was accepted as music that matched such a positive resort feeling, with the slogan "Summer, sea, Tatsuro!" In terms of sales, he not only won No.1 on the chart following the previous work, but also No.2 on the annual comprehensive album chart, and he clarified his position in the Japanese music scene.[39]

 700,000+
GREATEST HITS! OF TATSURO YAMASHITA 2 The only official compilation album when he was enrolled in the RCA ⁄ AIR label under his supervision. RIAJ: Gold[32] 400,000+
1984 COME ALONG II 8

10(*2017 Remaster)

 A sequel to "COME ALONG" composed of songs from "MOONGLOW" to "FOR YOU".

Re-released as "COME ALONG 2" on August 2, 2017 by remastering under the supervision of Yamashita.
2002 THE RCA ⁄ AIR YEARS LP BOX 1976-1982
MOON/WARNER (1983-present)
1983 MELODIES 1 MOON/Alfa Moon In 2013, the 30th Anniversary Reissue Edition was launched with the latest remastered recordings, including 5 bonus tracks. 800,000~900,000
1984 BIG WAVE 2 Soundtrack for the same-titled motion picture.

A-Side are original songs written with Alan O'Day, and B-Side is occupied by

cover songs related to the Beach Boys.

In 2014, the 30th Anniversary Reissue Edition was launched with the latest remastered recordings, including 7 bonus tracks.

 450.000
1986 POCKET MUSIC 1 In 1991, a new remix and remastered version was launched with one bonus track.

In 2020, "2020 Remaster" was also released with the latest remastered recordings, including 6 bonus tracks.

 500,000+
ON THE STREET CORNER 1('86 VERSION) 5 A reissue of the original version released in 1980.

In 2000, two bonus tracks were added and re-released.

 100,000
ON THE STREET CORNER 2 3 In 2000, two bonus tracks were added and re-released. 200,000+
1988 僕の中の少年（Boku no naka no shonen）

English translation : The Boy In Me

 1 In 2020, "2020 Remaster" was released with the latest remastered recordings, including 7 bonus tracks. 500,000+
1989 JOY : TATSURO YAMASHITA LIVE 3 A two-disc live album selected from the sound sources of live performances in the 1980s.
1991 ARTISAN 1 MOON/MMG In 2021, "The 30th Anniversary Edition" was launched with the latest remastered recordings, including 6 bonus tracks. RIAJ: Platinum[32] 700,000+
1993 SEASON'S GREETINGS 4 Christmas Album

In 2013, the 20th Anniversary Reissue Edition was launched with the latest remastered recordings, including 7 bonus tracks.

 RIAJ: Platinum[32] 400,000
1995 TREASURES 1 MOON/east west japan The official compilation album supervised by himself, which is a compilation of the Moon label singles. RIAJ: Million[32] 1.2million
1998 COZY MOON/WARNER MUSIC JAPAN 800,000~1 million
1999 ON THE STREET CORNER 3 4 RIAJ: Gold[32] 300,000+
2002 RARITIES 1 A compilation of rare sound sources that summarizes unreleased singles and unreleased sound sources in the Moon label years. 250,000
2005 SONORITE 2 RIAJ: Platinum[32] 250,000
2011 Ray Of Hope 1
2012 OPUS 〜ALL TIME BEST 1975-2012〜 A 3-disc all-time compilation selected from all careers beyond the label. RIAJ: 2× Platinum[32] 700,000
2017 COME ALONG III 4 The third work in the "COME ALONG" series released for the first time in 33 years from the previous work "2" released in 1984. This time, Yamashita himself supervises. All songs are composed of songs from the Moon Label era.


Singles
Year A-Side[Notes 2] B-Side(s) / Double A-Side[Notes 2]
[40][41][42]		 Peak chart positions
(JP)[43][44]		 Label Album

*Except for special mention, only A-Side is described.

 Notes
1975 DOWN TOWN (written and sung by Tatsuro Yamashita) いつも通り"As Always (いつも通り, itsumodo-ri)" (written and sung by Taeko Ōnuki) — Elec/Niagara SONGS Sugar Babe's only single
1976 幸せにさよなら "Good-bye to Happiness (幸せにさよなら, Shiawase ni Sayonara)"(written by Ginji Ito and sung by the member of NIAGARA TRIANGLE Vol.1) ドリーミング・デイ "Dreaming Day (ドリーミング・デイ)" — Columbia/Niagara NIAGARA TRIANGLE Vol.1 Collaboration with Ei-ichi Ōtaki and Ginji Ito
1979 LET'S DANCE BABY BOMBER — RVC/RCA GO AHEAD!
愛を描いて-LET'S KISS THE SUN- "Draw Love (愛を描いて, Ai wo Egaite) (Let's Kiss the Sun)" 潮騒 (THE WHISPERING SEA) "Sea roar (潮騒, Shiosai) (The Whispering Sea)" — *A-Side MOONGLOW

*B-Side GO AHEAD!

永遠のFULL MOON "Eternal Full Moon (永遠のFULL MOON, Eien no FULL MOON)" FUNKY FLUSHIN' — RVC/AIR MOONGLOW
1980 RIDE ON TIME RAINY WALK 3 *A-Side RIDE ON TIME （Recorded as an album version） *B-Side MOONGLOW
MY SUGAR BABE DAYDREAM 90 RIDE ON TIME
1982 DOWN TOWN パレード "Parade (パレード)" ['82 Remix] — NIAGARA/CBS/SONY *A-Side SONGS

*B-Side NIAGARA TRIANGLE Vol.1/TREASURES

 As the first "NIAGARA FOREVER GREEN SERIES", it was remastered and re-released with green label specifications.
あまく危険な香り "A sweet and dangerous scent (あまく危険な香り, Amaku Kiken na Kaori)" MUSIC BOOK 12 RVC/AIR GREATEST HITS! OF TATSURO YAMASHITA/FOR YOU(Bonus Track)
1983 高気圧ガール "HIGH PRESSURE" Girl (高気圧ガール, Koukiatsu)" Darlin' 17 MOON/Alfa Moon MELODIES
スプリンクラー "Sprinkler (スプリンクラー)" Please Let Me Wonder 34 TREASURES
1983 
The history of the reissue of "Christmas Eve"[45]
 クリスマス・イブ "Christmas Eve (クリスマス・イブ)" White Christmas 44 MELODIES 12-inch single.

Released as a picture record limited to 30,000 copies.

1986-1997 1

(*1989,90）

 Reissued as a 7inch single

First CD release.

Since then, it has been sold as a seasonal product every year.

1998,99 56 Reissue
2000,01,02 White Christmas / Christmas Eve English Version / Christmas Eve Original Karaoke 6
2003-2011 47 2003 New Remaster

(*2012 Special Christmas Package) English lyrics of "Christmas Eve" written by Alan O'Day

2012 29
2013- White Christmas / Christmas Eve English Version / Christmas Eve Acoustic Live Version / Christmas Eve Original Karaoke 10 30th Anniversary Edition

(In 2014, a special medley of "The Christmas Song" sung by Mariya Takeuchi and "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" sung by Yamashita was released as "2014 Version".)

1984 THE THEME FROM BIG WAVE I LOVE YOU (Part I & II) 23 BIG WAVE both songs co-written with Alan O'Day
1985 風の回廊（コリドー）"Wind Corridor (風の回廊, Kaze no Corridor)" 潮騒 "Shiosai (潮騒)" [Live Version] 12 POCKET MUSIC
土曜日の恋人 "Saturday Lover (土曜日の恋人, Doyoubi no Koibito)" MERMAID[Original Single Mix] 22 Mermaid co-written with Alan O'Day
1987 踊ろよ、フィッシュ "Let's Dance, Fish (踊ろよ、フィッシュ, Odoroyo Fish)" You Make Me Feel Brand New 19 僕の中の少年

(Recorded as an album version)
1988 GET BACK IN LOVE FIRST LUCK –初めての幸運(しあわせ)– "(First Luck (初めての幸運, Hajimete no Shiawase))" 6 僕の中の少年
1989 新(ネオ)・東京ラプソディー"Neo-Tokyo Rhapsody (新・東京ラプソディ)" THE GIRL IN WHITE 76 The Girl in White co-written with Alan O'Day
おやすみロージー -Angel Babyへのオマージュ-"Good Night, Rosie -A tribute to Angel Baby- (おやすみロージー -Angel Babyへのオマージュ-, Oyasumi Rōjī -Angel Baby he no Hommage-)" [Live Version] 素敵な午後は "In The Nice Afternoon (素敵な午後は, Suteki na Gogo wa)" [Live Version] 22 JOY:TATSURO YAMASHITA LIVE
1990 ENDLESS GAME THE THEME FROM BIG WAVE[Live Version] 5 MMG/Moon ARTISAN Theme from Big Wave co-written with Alan O'Day
1991 さよなら夏の日 "Goodbye, Summer Days (さよなら夏の日, Sayonara Natsu no Hi)" モーニング・シャイン "Morning Shine (モーニング・シャイン)" 12
ターナーの汽罐車 -Turner's Steamroller- "Turner's Steamroller/*Steam Locomotive (ターナーの汽罐車, Turner no Kikansha)" ONLY WITH YOU[Live Version] 30 Only With You co-written with Alan O'Day
1992 アトムの子 "Astro Boy's Generation (アトムの子, Atomu no Ko)" BLOW 18 *A-Side ARTISAN

*B-Side RARITIES

(A-Side) A tribute song to Osamu Tezuka with the motif of his work Astro Boy.
1998 "Blow" ['98 Remix] 88 Reissue
1993 MAGIC TOUCH I Do 17 COZY
JUNGLE SWING Medley: Bella Notte / Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas 22 TREASURES
1994 パレード "Parade (パレード)" ['82 Remix] DOWN TOWN [Original Single Version] 29 NIAGARA/east west japan The second "NIAGARA FOREVER GREEN SERIS"
1995 世界の果てまで "Until The End Of The World (世界の果てまで, Sekai no Hate Made)" 二人の夏 "Couple's Summer (二人の夏, Futari no Natsu)"[Live Version] (written by Shogo Hamada) 24
1996 愛の灯〜STAND IN THE LIGHT "Light of Love (愛の灯, Ai no Tomoshibi) (Stand in the Light)" こぬか雨 "Small Rain (こぬか雨, Konuka Ame)"[Live Version] (written by Ginji Ito and Tatsuro Yamashita) 23 Eastwest/Moon COZY Duet with Melissa Manchester
DREAMING GIRL 砂の女 "The Woman in the Dunes (砂の女, Suna no Onna)"[Live Version] (written by Takashi Matsumoto and Shigeru Suzuki) 25
1998 ヘロン "Heron (ヘロン)" — 10 Warner/Moon
いつか晴れた日に "Someday on a Sunny Day (いつか晴れた日に, Itsuka Hareta Hi Ni)" 好・き・好・き SWEET KISS! "Lovely Lovely SWEET KISS! (好・き・好・き SWEET KISS!, su ki su ki sweet kiss!)" 15
1999 LOVE CAN GO THE DISTANCE When You Wish Upon a Star 18 ON THE STREET CORNER 3 Love can go the distance co-written with Alan O'Day
2000 JUVENILEのテーマ〜瞳の中のRAINBOW〜 "The Theme From 'JUVENILE'-the Rainbow In Our Eyes- (JUVENILEのテーマ～瞳の中のRAINBOW～, JUVENILE no Theme ~Hitomi no Naka no RAINBOW~)" アトムの子"Astro Boy's Generation (アトムの子, Atomu no Ko)"[Live Version] 20 RARITIES
2001 君の声に恋してる "I'm In Love With Your Voice (君の声に恋してる, Kimi no Koe ni Koi Shiteru)" So Much in Love[New Vocal Remix] 15 RARITIES
2002 "LOVELAND, ISLAND" "YOUR EYES" 26 BMG/AIR FOR YOU A single for the promotion of the simultaneous reissue of 7 old titles of the RCA ⁄ AIR label, which was adopted as the theme song of the TV drama around this time. "Your Eyes" was co-written with Alan O'Day
2003 RIDE ON TIME あまく危険な香り "A sweet and dangerous scent (あまく危険な香り, Amaku Kiken na Kaori)" 13 *A-Side RIDE ON TIME

*as an album version

*B-Side GREATEST HITS! OF TATSURO YAMASHITA

2000トンの雨 (2000t of Rain) (2003 New Vocal Remix) "2000 ton no Ame (2000トンの雨)"[2003 New Vocal Remix] フェニックス "Phoenix (フェニックス)" 16 Warner/Moon SONORITE
2004 忘れないで "Please Don't Forget (忘れないで, Wasurenaide)" ラッキー・ガールに花束を"A Bouquet for a Lucky Girl (ラッキー・ガールに花束を, Lucky Girl ni Hanataba wo)" 14
2005 FOREVER MINE MIDAS TOUCH 8
太陽のえくぼ "Dimples On The Sun (太陽のえくぼ, Taiyo no Ekubo)" — 29
白いアンブレラ "A White Umbrella (白いアンブレラ, Shiroi Umbrella)" ラッキー・ガールに花束を"A Bouquet for a Lucky Girl (ラッキー・ガールに花束を, Lucky Girl ni Hanataba wo)"/ 風の回廊（コリドー）"Wind Corridor (風の回廊, Kaze no Corridor)"[Live Version] 49
2008 ずっと一緒さ "Always Be With You (ずっと一緒さ, Zutto Issho sa)" ANGEL OF THE LIGHT / La Vie en rose 4 Ray Of Hope Angel of the Light was co-written with Alan O'Day
2009 僕らの夏の夢 "Our Summer Dream (僕らの夏の夢, Bokura no Natsu no Yume)" ミューズ "Muse (ミューズ)" /アトムの子"Astro Boy's Generation (アトムの子, Atomu no Ko)"['09 Live Version] 8 Theme song for the anime film "Summer Wars" directed by Mamoru Hosoda[46]
2010 希望という名の光 "Ray Of Hope (希望という名の光, Kibo to Iu Na no Hikari)" Happy Gathering Day 9
街物語 "Downtown Story (街物語, Machi Monogatari)" ついておいで (FOLLOW ME ALONG) "Tsuiteoide (ついておいで)" ['09 Live Version] 13
2011 愛してるって言えなくたって "I Can't Say I Love You (愛してるって言えなくたって, Aishite rutte Ienaku tatte)" 高気圧ガール "HIGH PRESSURE" Girl (高気圧ガール, Koukiatsu)" ['09 Live Version] 15
2013 光と君へのレクイエム "Requiem For Light And You (光と君へのレクイエム, Hikari to Kimi e no Requiem)" コンポジション "Composition (コンポジション)" 10 Not included in the album
2016 Let It Be Me (Tatsuro Yamashita & Mariya Takeuchi) Expressions (Mariya Takeuchi's Compilation Album) Digital only
CHEER UP! THE SUMMER "CAN'T TAKE MY EYES OFF YOU ～君の瞳に恋してる"[Live] 8 Not included in the album Not officially recognized, but recorded in COME Along 3.
2017 REBORN 6
2018 ミライのテーマ "Mirai no Theme" うたのきしゃ "Uta no Kisha" 12 Opening theme (*A-Side) and ending theme (*B-Side) for the anime film "MIRAI" directed by Mamoru Hosoda[47][48]
2019 RECIPE 9

Unofficial albums
Year Album Chart positions
(JP)[28][31]		 Label Notes
1985 Tatsuro Collection 35
1986 Ballad for You 37
Rock'n Funk Tatsu 59
1990 Best Pack I (1976–1979) —
Best Pack II (1979–1982)
Tatsuro Songs From L.A. Platz English covers of his songs by various artists
1991 Tatsuro Songs From L.A. 2
1991 Tats Yamashita presents Christmas in New York (music video collection) Smile Collection of English-Language songs. First appearance of Christmas Eve (English) with lyrics by Alan O'Day

Other releases

Following materials are not marketed to the record retailers, though they have been available via mail order to his official fan club.[49]

Album Label Footnotes
ADD SOME MUSIC TO YOUR DAY SURFIN' RABBIT RECORDS This item is independently produced by Tatsuro Yamashita and his friends in 1972.
Tatsuro Yamashita CM Collection Vol.1(second edition) (First Selection)MOOD CM RECORDS

(Second Edition)WILD HONEY RECORDS

Compilation comprises materials originally used in the advertisements and never issued on his official releases
Tatsuro Yamashita CM Collection Vol.2 WILD HONEY RECORDS
The Works of Tatsuro Yamashita Vol.1 Compilation comprises his compositions written for other artists

Awards
Japan Record Awards
Year Title Category Personnel
1980 (22nd) Moonglow[24] Best Albums (Performer, composer, arranger and producer: Yamashita / lyricist: Minako Yoshida)
1981 (23rd) On the Street Corner[50] Best 10 Albums (Performer, arranger, producer: Yamashita)
1982 (24th) For You[51] Best 10 Albums (Performer, composer, arranger and producer: Yamashita / lyricist: Minako Yoshida)
1983 (25th) Melodies[52] Best 10 Albums (Songwriter, producer, arranger, performer: Yamashita)
1986 (28th) Pocket Music[53] Excellent Albums (Songwriter, producer, arranger, performer: Yamashita)
1988 (30th) Boku no Naka no Shounen[54] Excellent Albums (Songwriter, producer, arranger, performer: Yamashita)
1991 (33rd) Artisan[55] Excellent Albums (Songwriter, producer, arranger, performer: Yamashita)
1993 (35th) Quiet Life[56] Greatest Album (Producer and arranger: Yamashita / Performer and songwriter: Mariya Takeuchi)
2003 (45th) "Christmas Eve"[57] Special Prizes (Songwriter, producer, arranger, performer: Yamashita)
Japan Gold Disc Award
Year Song Category Personnel
1994 (9th) Impressions[58] Grand-prix Album (Producer and arranger: Yamashita / Songwriter and performer: Mariya Takeuchi / arranger: Katsuhisa Hattori / recording engineer: Yasuo Sato)
1998 (13th) Cozy[59] Pop Albums of the Year (Songwriter, producer, arranger, performer: Yamashita)

Notes
  1. 山下達郎　サンデーソングブック
  1. Bold:Yamashita's official or supervised work Fine print:Yamashita's unofficial / supervised or post-approved work
  2. Bold: Songs from the official best album Fine print: Other

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