List of songs recorded by Chrisye
During his 40-year career, the Indonesian pop singer Chrisye recorded more than 200 songs as a vocalist, writing many of them by himself or in collaboration with others. In 2009 Rolling Stone Indonesia selected four of these as among the best Indonesian songs of all time.
After starting his professional music career as a bass guitarist with the band Sabda Nada in the late 1960s, Chrisye recorded his first vocals in 1976 on the album Guruh Gipsy, a collaboration between Gipsy and Guruh Sukarnoputra. The following year, he recorded "Lilin-Lilin Kecil" for the Prambors Radio Teenage Songwriting Competition ; the song, written by James F. Sundah, became his signature song. Beginning with Badai Pasti Berlalu, Chrisye wrote some of his own songs; his first songwriting credit was "Merepih Alam".
After changing collaborators several times over his early solo albums, starting with Sabda Alam, in 1983 Chrisye recorded a trilogy of albums for which Jockie Soerjoprajogo and Eros Djarot – with whom he had worked on Badai Pasti Berlalu – wrote or co-wrote most of the songs. After the trio disbanded in 1984, Chrisye produced another three albums with young songwriter Adjie Soetomo. This collaboration was followed by two albums arranged by Younky Suwarno, in 1988 and 1989. During the final twelve years of his career, Chrisye worked with several young artists, with arrangement generally handled by Erwin Gutawa.
Most of Chrisye's songs were original, and several, written by different persons, have the same title; the title with the most iterations is "Cinta Kita", which has three different tracks attached to it. Most were in Indonesian, although he recorded four songs in English and two in Balinese. Chrisye also covered several works by other writers, most prominently on his 2002 cover album – the only such album he made – Dekade, in which he covered eight Indonesian songs dating from the 1940s to 1990s. In other cases, his older hits were given new arrangements; Erwin Gutawa, who collaborated with Chrisye for a decade in the 1990s, did so to several of Chrisye's songs on AkustiChrisye and a new version of Badai Pasti Berlalu. Chrisye was accused of plagiarism on two occasions: first in 1985 with "Hip Hip Hura", then in 1988 with "Jumpa Pertama".
This list includes song titles and their literal English translations, if applicable; song titles that do not need translation but have a possibly unclear meaning have notes after the title. Unless otherwise noted, all songs are in Indonesian. Songs performed but not recorded are not listed.
Released songs
Indicates single release |
Song | Other performer | Writer | Album | Year | Ref. |
"Ada Cinta" | Chrisye Deddy Dhukun | Jumpa Pertama | 1988 | ||
"Adakah" | Christ Tommy | Sabda Alam | 1978 | ||
"Aku Cinta Dia" | Adjie Soetama | Aku Cinta Dia | 1985 | ||
"Aku Cinta Padamu" | Chrisye Adjie Soetama | Nona Lisa | 1986 | ||
"Aku dan Dia" | Eros Djarot Chrisye | Sendiri | 1984 | ||
"Aku Suka" | Cecep AS Sam Bobo | AkustiChrisye | 1996 | ||
"Anak Jalanan" | Guruh Sukarnoputra | Sabda Alam | 1978 | ||
"Anak Jalanan" | Guruh Sukarnoputra | AkustiChrisye | 1996 | ||
"Anak Manusia" | Chrisye Eros Djarot | Resesi | 1983 | ||
"Anak Sekolah" | Oddie Agam | Nona Lisa | 1986 | ||
"Andai Aku Bisa" | Bebi Romeo Ahmad Dhani | Konser Tur 2001 | 2001 | ||
"Anggrek Bulan" | A. Riyanto | Dekade | 2002 | ||
"Angin Malam" | Keenan Nasution Debby Nasution | Badai Pasti Berlalu | 1977 | ||
"Angin Malam" | Keenan Nasution Debby Nasution | Badai Pasti Berlalu | 1999 | ||
"Angkuh" | Jockie Soerjoprajogo Tamy Lesapura | Percik Pesona | 1979 | ||
"Asalkan Pilih Jalan Damai" | Aryono Huboyo Djati | Single only | 2004 | ||
"Badai Pasti Berlalu" | Eros Djarot Jockie Soerjoprajogo | Badai Pasti Berlalu | 1999 | ||
"Baju Pengantin" | Eros Djarot Jockie Soerjoprajogo | Badai Pasti Berlalu | 1977 | ||
"Baju Pengantin" | Eros Djarot Jockie Soerjoprajogo | Badai Pasti Berlalu | 1999 | ||
"Beku" | Ricky FM Lusman | Senyawa | 2004 | ||
"Berita Ironi" | Eros Djarot Jockie Soerjoprajogo | Nona | 1984 | ||
"Biarkan Ku Sejenak" | Eros Djarot Jockie Soerjoprajogo | Nona | 1984 | ||
"Bulan Namanya" | Adjie Soetama | Hip Hip Hura | 1985 | ||
"Bunda Tercinta" | Chrisye Adjie Soetama | Aku Cinta Dia | 1985 | ||
"Bur-Kat" | Yosi | Senyawa | 2004 | ||
"Cakrawala" | Agus B. | Percik Pesona | 1979 | ||
"Cemburu" | Eros Djarot Chrisye | Sendiri | 1984 | ||
" | Guruh Sukarnoputra Frédéric Chopin | Guruh Gipsy | 1976 | ||
" | Guruh Sukarnoputra Frédéric Chopin | Guruh Gipsy | 2003 | ||
"Cinta Kita" | Chrisye Adjie Soetama | Aku Cinta Dia | 1985 | ||
"Cinta Kita" | Doty Dame | Pergilah Kasih | 1989 | ||
"Cinta Kita" | Chrisye Rina RD | Sendiri Lagi | 1993 | ||
"Cinta Yang Lain" | Enda Ungu | Senyawa | 2004 | ||
"Cintaku" | Eros Djarot Jockie Soerjoprajogo | Badai Pasti Berlalu | 1977 | ||
"Cintaku" | Eros Djarot Jockie Soerjoprajogo | Badai Pasti Berlalu | 1999 | ||
"Cintamu T'lah Berlalu" | Tonny Koeswoyo | Single only | 1992 | ||
"Cita Secinta" | Junaedi Salat Jockie Soerjoprajogo Chrisye | Sabda Alam | 1978 | ||
"Cita-Cita" | Chrisye Adjie Soetama | Aku Cinta Dia | 1985 | ||
"Citra Hitam" | Junaedi Salat Jockie Soerjoprajogo Chrisye | Sabda Alam | 1978 | ||
"Damai Bersamamu" | Johny Sahilatua | AkustiChrisye | 1996 | ||
"Damba di Dada" | Chrisye Junaedi Salat | Percik Pesona | 1979 | ||
"Dara Manisku" | Tonny Koeswoyo | Dekade | 2002 | ||
"Datanglah" | Adjie Soetama | Aku Cinta Dia | 1985 | ||
"Dekadensi" | Eros Djarot Chrisye | Sendiri | 1984 | ||
"Dendam" | Jockie Soerjoprajogo | Jurang Pemisah | 1977 | ||
"Desah Kalbu" | Jockie Soerjoprajogo | Pantulan Cita | 1981 | ||
"Dewi Khayal" | Jockie Soerjoprajogo Fariz RM | Percik Pesona | 1979 | ||
"Dewi Mayang" | Chrisye | Seindah Rembulan | 1980 | ||
"Di Batas Akhir Senja" | Jockie Soerjoprajogo Eros Djarot | Resesi | 1983 | ||
"Di Bawah Sinar Bulan Purnama" | Maladi | Dekade | 2002 | ||
"Di Mana" | Chrisye Lulu Gutawa | AkustiChrisye | 1996 | ||
"Dia" | Jockie Soerjoprajogo Theodore KS | Jurang Pemisah | 1977 | ||
"Dirimu dan Diriku" | Agus B. | Percik Pesona | 1979 | ||
"Doa Anak Negeri" | Donny Hardono Prass | Lomba Cipta Lagu Pembangunan | 1987 | ||
"Duka Sang Bahaduri" | Junaedi Salat Jockie Soerjoprajogo | Sabda Alam | 1978 | ||
"Gadis Manja" | Eros Djarot | Nona | 1984 | ||
"Galih dan Ratna" | Guruh Sukarnoputra | Puspa Indah | 1980 | ||
"Gelap kan Sirna" | Tohpati Elena Zachnas | Kala Cinta Menggoda | 1997 | ||
"Gita Cinta" | Eddy S. Iskandar Guruh Sukarnoputra | Puspa Indah | 1980 | ||
"Goodbye My Love" | Dadang S Manaf Imam RN Tya | Listen to Hits | 1985 | ||
"Hari Bahagia" | Chrisye Dadang S. Munaf | Jumpa Pertama | 1988 | ||
"Hari-Hariku" | Chrisye Pamungkas Narashima Murti | Pergilah Kasih | 1989 | ||
"Haruskah" | Dian Pramana Poetra | Badai Pasti Berlalu | 1977 | ||
"Hatimu & Hatiku" | Eros Djarot Chrisye | Sendiri | 1984 | ||
"Hening" | Jockie Soerjoprajogo | Pantulan Cita | 1981 | ||
"Hening" | Chrisye Jockie Soerjoprajogo Eros Djarot | Resesi | 1983 | ||
"Hening" | Chrisye Jockie Soerjoprajogo Eros Djarot | Single only | 1990 | ||
"Hidupku Untuk Cinta" | From Us to U | 2005 | |||
"Hilangnya Sebuah Pribadi" | Eros Djarot | Nona | 1984 | ||
"Hip Hip Hura" | Adjie Soetama | Hip Hip Hura | 1985 | ||
"Huru Hara" | Chrisye Adjie Soetama | Nona Lisa | 1986 | ||
"" | Chrisye Adjie Soetama | Aku Cinta Dia | 1985 | ||
"" | Chrisye Adjie Soetama | Hip Hip Hura | 1985 | ||
"I Love Her" | Adjie Soetama Tya | Listen to Hits | 1985 | ||
"Indahnya Alam" | Agus B. | Percik Pesona | 1979 | ||
"Interlude – Kenang-Kenangan" | Jockie Soerjoprajogo Guruh Sukarnoputra | Puspa Indah | 1980 | ||
"Januari Yang Indah" | Ryan Kyoto | Sendiri Lagi | 1993 | ||
"Jeritan Seberang" | James F. Sundah | Jurang Pemisah | 1977 | ||
"Jika Surga dan Neraka Tak Pernah Ada" | Stephen Simmonds Ahmad Dhani | Senyawa | 2004 | ||
"Juli" | Dian Pramana Poetra Deddy Dhukun | Hip Hip Hura | 1985 | ||
"Jumpa Pertama" | Andi Mapajalos | Jumpa Pertama | 1988 | ||
"Jurang Pemisah" | Jockie Soerjoprajogo James F. Sundah | Jurang Pemisah | 1977 | ||
"Juwita" | Junaedi Salat Jockie Soerjoprajogo Chrisye | Sabda Alam | 1978 | ||
"Juwita" | Jockie Soerjoprajogo Eros Djarot | Resesi | 1983 | ||
"Kala Cinta Menggoda" | Guruh Sukarnoputra | Kala Cinta Menggoda | 1997 | ||
"Kala Mega Kian Mendung" | Harry Sabar | Pantulan Cita | 1981 | ||
"Kala Sang Surya Tenggelam" | Guruh Sukarnoputra | Sabda Alam | 1978 | ||
"Kala Sang Surya Tenggelam" | Guruh Sukarnoputra | AkustiChrisye | 1996 | ||
"Kalimantan" | Guruh Sukarnoputra | Kala Cinta Menggoda | 1997 | ||
"Kan Berlalu" | Base Jam | Kala Cinta Menggoda | 1997 | ||
"Kangen" | Ahmad Dhani | Dekade | 2002 | ||
"Kau dan Aku" | Chrisye | Hip Hip Hura | 1985 | ||
"Kau Ternyata" | Chrisye Deddy Dhukun | Jumpa Pertama | 1988 | ||
"Kehadiran" | Eros Djarot | Metropolitan | 1983 | ||
"Kehidupanku" | Fariz RM Junaedi Salat | Percik Pesona | 1979 | ||
"Kembalilah" | Tito Soemarsono | Kala Cinta Menggoda | 1997 | ||
"Kembang Goyang" | Guruh Sukarnoputra | Nona Lisa | 1986 | ||
"Kemesraan" | Franky S. Johnny S. | Single only | 1988 | ||
"Kenang-Kenangan" | Guruh Sukarnoputra | Puspa Indah | 1980 | ||
"Kenangan Biru" | Jockie Soerjoprajogo Guruh Sukarnoputra | Percik Pesona | 1979 | ||
"Kenangan Remaja" | Eros Djarot | Metropolitan | 1983 | ||
"Kencana" | Jockie Soerjoprajogo | Pantulan Cita | 1981 | ||
"Kesan di Matamu" | Chossy Pratama | AkustiChrisye | 1996 | ||
"Ketika Tangan dan Kaki Berkata" | Taufiq Ismail Chrisye | Kala Cinta Menggoda | 1997 | ||
"Khayalku" | Keenan Nasution Debby Nasution | Badai Pasti Berlalu | 1977 | ||
"Khayalku" | Keenan Nasution Debby Nasution | Badai Pasti Berlalu | 1999 | ||
"Kidung" | Chris Manusama | Single only | 1990 | ||
"Kisah Cintaku" | Tito Soemarsono | Jumpa Pertama | 1988 | ||
"Kisah Insani" | Eros Djarot Iman Rn. Chrisye | Sendiri | 1984 | ||
"Kisah Kasih di Sekolah" | Obbie Messakh | Dekade | 2002 | ||
"Kr. Pasar Gambir dan Stambul Anak Jampang" | Ismail Marzuki | Dekade | 2002 | ||
"Kutahu" | Tito Soemarsono | Jumpa Pertama | 1988 | ||
"Lagi Lagi" | Eros Djarot | Metropolitan | 1983 | ||
"Lagu Putih" | Guruh Sukarnoputra | Puspa Indah | 1980 | ||
"Lagu Untukmu" | Eros Djarot | Nona | 1984 | ||
"Lakon Manusia" | Guruh Sukarnoputra | Puspa Indah | 1980 | ||
"Lenny" | Chrisye Eros Djarot | Resesi | 1983 | ||
"Lenny" | Chrisye Adjie Soetama | Nona Lisa | 1986 | ||
"Lestariku" | Junaedi Salat | Percik Pesona | 1979 | ||
"Lestariku" | Junaedi Salat Chrisye | Sendiri | 1984 | ||
"Lilin-Lilin Kecil" | James F. Sundah | Lomba Cipta Lagu Remaja 1977 | 1977 | ||
"Lirih" | Aryono Huboyo Djati | Single only | 2008 | ||
"Luna Kelam" | Eross Chandra Andi Rianto | Senyawa | 2004 | ||
"Maafkan" | Wacha H. | Nona Lisa | 1986 | ||
"Maafkanlah" | Chrisye Adjie Soetama | Hip Hip Hura | 1985 | ||
"Maafkanlah" | Tito Soemarsono Yuke NS. | Pergilah Kasih | 1989 | ||
"Malam Pertama" | Jockie Soerjoprajogo Eros Djarot | Resesi | 1983 | ||
"Malu" | Eros Djarot Chrisye | Sendiri | 1984 | ||
"Marilah Kemari" | From Us to U | 2005 | |||
"Marlina" | Guruh Sukarnoputra | Puspa Indah | 1980 | ||
"Masa Kecil" | Chrisye Rina RD | Sendiri Lagi | 1993 | ||
"Masa Remaja" | Chrisye Adjie Soetama | Aku Cinta Dia | 1985 | ||
"Matahari" | Eros Djarot Jockie Soerjoprajogo | Badai Pasti Berlalu | 1999 | ||
"Mawar Merah" | Budi Bidhun | Kala Cinta Menggoda | 1997 | ||
"Memori Kita" | Dadang S. Manaf | Sendiri Lagi | 1993 | ||
"Menunggumu" | Ariel Peterpan | Senyawa | 2004 | ||
"Merdeka Menari" | Guruh Sukarnoputra | Aku Cinta Dia | 1985 | ||
"Merepih Alam" | Eros Djarot Chrisye | Badai Pasti Berlalu | 1977 | ||
"Merepih Alam" | Eros Djarot Chrisye | Badai Pasti Berlalu | 1999 | ||
"Merpati Putih" | Eros Djarot Jockie Soerjoprajogo | Badai Pasti Berlalu | 1977 | ||
"Merpati Putih" | Eros Djarot Jockie Soerjoprajogo | Badai Pasti Berlalu | 1999 | ||
"Mesin Kota" | Jockie Soerjoprajogo James F. Sundah | Jurang Pemisah | 1977 | ||
"Metropolitan" | Eros Djarot | Metropolitan | 1983 | ||
"Money" | Jockie Soerjoprajogo Eros Djarot | Resesi | 1983 | ||
"Mungkinkah" | Chrisye Tito Soemarsono | Jumpa Pertama | 1988 | ||
"Nada Asmara" | Jockie Soerjoprajogo Junaedi Salat | Sabda Alam | 1978 | ||
"Natalie" | Eros Djarot | Metropolitan | 1983 | ||
"Negeriku" | Chrisye Rina RD Yanti Noer | Kala Cinta Menggoda | 1997 | ||
"Night Out" | Adjie Soetama Tya | Listen to Hits | 1985 | ||
"" | Eros Djarot Jockie Soerjoprajogo | Nona | 1984 | ||
"Nona Lisa" | Tito Soemarsono Deddy Dhukun Chrisye | Nona Lisa | 1986 | ||
"Nostalgia Cinta" | Chrisye Rina RD | Pergilah Kasih | 1989 | ||
"Nyanyian Rindu" | Chrisye | Aku Cinta Dia | 1985 | ||
"Oh Cintaku" | Tito Soemarsono | Sendiri Lagi | 1993 | ||
"Pagi" | Chrisye Adjie Soetomo | AkustiChrisye | 1996 | ||
"Panah Asmarah" | Tohpati | Senyawa | 2004 | ||
"Pantulan Cita" | Harry Sabar Chrisye | Pantulan Cita | 1981 | ||
"Pelangi" | Eros Djarot Jockie Soerjoprajogo | Badai Pasti Berlalu | 1977 | ||
"Pelangi" | Eros Djarot Jockie Soerjoprajogo | Badai Pasti Berlalu | 1999 | ||
"Pemuda" | Chrisye | Hip Hip Hura | 1985 | ||
"Pengakuan" | Eros Djarot | Metropolitan | 1983 | ||
"Pengalaman Pertama" | A. Rafiq | Dekade | 2002 | ||
"Percik Pesona" | Jockie Soerjoprajogo Fariz RM | Percik Pesona | 1979 | ||
"Pergilah Kasih" | Tito Soemarsono | Pergilah Kasih | 1989 | ||
"Pergilah Kasih" | Tito Soemarsono | Pergilah Kasih | 1989 | ||
"Pergilah Kekasih" | Yudis Ntl | Sendiri Lagi | 1993 | ||
"Perkasa Manusia" | Jockie Soerjoprajogo | Pantulan Cita | 1981 | ||
"Polusi Udara" | Jockie Soerjoprajogo | Resesi | 1983 | ||
"Puspa Indah" | Guruh Sukarnoputra | Puspa Indah | 1980 | ||
"" | Chrisye B.J. Rianto | Pergilah Kasih | 1989 | ||
"Putri Ayu" | Jockie Soerjoprajogo | Pantulan Cita | 1981 | ||
"Problema" | Chrisye Rina RD | Pergilah Kasih | 1989 | ||
"Putri Malam" | Jockie Soerjoprajogo Temmy Lesanpura | Jurang Pemisah | 1977 | ||
"Resesi" | Chrisye Eros Djarot Jockie Soerjoprajogo | Resesi | 1983 | ||
"Rindu" | Chrisye Adjie Soetama | Hip Hip Hura | 1985 | ||
"Romeo & Julia 83" | Eros Djarot | Metropolitan | 1983 | ||
"Saat Yang Indah" | Dadang S. Manaf | Nona Lisa | 1986 | ||
"Sabda Alam" | Junaedi Salat Chrisye | Sabda Alam | 1978 | ||
"Sahabat" | Chrisye Rina RD | Kala Cinta Menggoda | 1997 | ||
"Sakura Dalam Pelukan" | Fariz RM | Dekade | 2002 | ||
"Salam Hangat" | Eros Djarot Jockie Soerjoprajogo | Nona | 1984 | ||
"Sana Sini" | Chrisye Adjie Soetama | Hip Hip Hura | 1985 | ||
"Sarjana Kaki Lima" | Eros Djarot | Nona | 1984 | ||
"Satu Cinta" | Oddie Agam | Nona Lisa | 1986 | ||
"Sayang" | Eros Djarot Jockie Soerjoprajogo | Nona | 1984 | ||
"Seindah Rembulan" | Rinto Harahap | Seindah Rembulan | 1980 | ||
"Selamat Bahagia Kasih" | Dadang S. Munaf | Jumpa Pertama | 1988 | ||
"Selamat Datang Anakku" | Eros Djarot | Nona | 1984 | ||
"Selamat Jalan Kekasih" | Eros Djarot | Metropolitan | 1983 | ||
"Selamat Tinggal Sayang" | Dadang S Manaf Imam RN | Aku Cinta Dia | 1985 | ||
"Semua Sudah Lain" | Billy B. Acha Haiz | Sendiri Lagi | 1993 | ||
"Semusim" | Keenan Nasution Debby Nasution | Badai Pasti Berlalu | 1977 | ||
"Semusim" | Keenan Nasution Debby Nasution | Badai Pasti Berlalu | 1999 | ||
"" | Guruh Sukarnoputra | Sendiri | 1984 | ||
"Sendiri Lagi" | Ryan Kyoto | Sendiri Lagi | 1993 | ||
"Sentuhan Cinta" | Jockie Soerjoprajogo Eros Djarot | Resesi | 1983 | ||
"Sentuhanmu" | Jerry Jockie Soerjoprajogo Harry Sabar | Pantulan Cita | 1981 | ||
"Seperti Dulu" | Mira Lesmana | Sendiri Lagi | 1993 | ||
"Seperti Yang Kau Minta" | Pongky | Dekade | 2002 | ||
"Serasa" | Eros Djarot Chrisye | Badai Pasti Berlalu | 1977 | ||
"Serasa" | Eros Djarot Chrisye | Badai Pasti Berlalu | 1999 | ||
"Setia" | Guruh Sukarnoputra | Konser Tur 2001 | 2001 | ||
"Sirna" | Jockie Soerjoprajogo | Jurang Pemisah | 1977 | ||
"Sirna" | Guruh Sukarnoputra | Puspa Indah | 1980 | ||
"Smaradhana" | Guruh Sukarnoputra | Guruh Gipsy | 1976 | ||
"Smaradhana" | Guruh Sukarnoputra | Sabda Alam | 1978 | ||
"Smaradhana" | Guruh Sukarnoputra | AkustiChrisye | 1996 | ||
"Suatu Persembahan Cinta" | Ferdy T El Em Ent | Senyawa | 2004 | ||
"Suratmu" | Eros Djarot | Metropolitan | 1983 | ||
"Swara Hati" | Chrisye Tommy Mario | Pergilah Kasih | 1989 | ||
"Terima Kasih" | Adjie Soetama | Hip Hip Hura | 1985 | ||
"Terpendam" | Bagoes Aa | Nona Lisa | 1986 | ||
"Terus Berlari" | Dadang S. Munaf | Jumpa Pertama | 1988 | ||
"Tiada Lagi Duka" | Chrisye Adjie Soetama | Aku Cinta Dia | 1985 | ||
"Tjah Ayoe" | Pepeng David Jarwo Emil Naif | Senyawa | 2004 | ||
"To My Friends on Legian Beach" | Sitor Situmorang Guruh Sukarnoputra | Puspa Indah | 1980 | ||
"Tobat" | Dodo Zakaria | Hip Hip Hura | 1985 | ||
"" | Jerry Jockie Soerjoprajogo | Pantulan Cita | 1981 | ||
"Tragedi Badai" | Jerry Jockie Soerjoprajogo | Pantulan Cita | 1981 | ||
"Untukku" | Yovie Widianto | Kala Cinta Menggoda | 1997 | ||
"Wanita" | Eros Djarot Chrisye | Sendiri | 1984 | ||
"Windy" | Eros Djarot Razi Noor | Sendiri | 1984 | ||
"Zamrud Khatulistiwa" | Guruh Sukarnoputra | AkustiChrisye | 1996 |