Combing through Yumi Matsutoya’s back catalogue, her power to transport audiences is clear. A Shōwa-era pop ode to unrequited love, the glowing vocal harmonies of “December Rain / Jyunigatsu No Ame” are a stark contrast to “In The Rainy Town / Ame No Machi Wo”’s palpable, piano-driven melancholy. With sax-infused pop rock, '90s dance pop and jazzy touches, she's captivated fans over the decades.