Jpop Recommend #512 Henkou by yama
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返光 Henkou yama Released in July 2023, this song is the theme song of a mystery/thriller movie, "スイート・マイホーム, Sweet My Home" which was released in September 1st starred by Masataka Kubota. I liked the tune of this song that makes my heart ache.  Mysterious lyrics match well with the vocal and probably matches the theme of the movie.  (I can't really tell because I haven't watched the movie yet.)  Yama is a talented artist whose identity remains secret with few appearance in the media. This will be my last post for this blog, at least for now.  Thank you for watching and I w ..read more
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Jpop Recommend #511 Slow Motion by Akina Nakamori
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スローモーション Slow motion  中森 明菜 Akina Nakamori Released in May 1982, this song is her 1st single.  Her legend starts from this song.  She shared the popularity with Seiko Matsuda, another legendar idol of that era.  Compared to Seiko, Akina has different charm, a slightly more shy and reserved character and her voice is more husky and low key.  If Seiko is like the sun, Akina is like the moon. This song depicts one summer when a love starts to grow.  The lyrics is like a novel or a movie which you can imagine the scene. If you like to compare, please listen to ..read more
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Jpop Recommend #510 Megumi no hito by RATS & STAR
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め組のひと Me-gumi no hito  ラッツ&スター RATS & STAR Released in April 1983, this song was used as a campaign song for cosmetics. Therefore the lyrics emphasizes the "eyes". RATS & STAR is a chorus group which first debuted as "CHANELS" (Later they changed the spelling to "SHANELS").  The group was inspired by the Black music such as Doo-wop and soul music.  They gained a great popularity in the 80s led by a legendary vocalist, Masayuki Suzuki. "め組” Me-gumi has two meanings.  "me" means "eyes" and "Me-gumi" can also mean a group of fire fighters in the Edo period ..read more
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Jpop Recommend #509 Ah natsuyasumi by TUBE
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あー夏休み Ah  Natsuyasumi TUBE Released in May 1990, this song is the band's 11th single.  The band has been known as "the band perfect for summer".  They have many hit songs in summer season.  This song is also one of the most popular summer songs in the 90s. If you like to hear more of their summer songs, please try this: #351 シーズン・イン・ザ・サン Season in the sun by TUBE One of the most popular summer songs from the 80s Recommended to listen when you want to go the beach  ☆Jpop recommend backnumber list(1-300)☆ ☆Jpop recommend backnumber list(300-Latest)☆ Any ..read more
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Jpop Recommend #507 You're my only shinin' star by Miho Nakayama
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You're My Only Shinin' Star 中山 美穂 Miho Nakayama Released in February 1988, this is her 12th single.  This song was then released again in 1999 by its writer, Toshiki Kadomatsu as a self-covered song. Miho Nakayama was one of the top idols in the 80's to 90's.  She is also famous for being starred in many movies and dramas during that period.   If you like her song, please try other songs such as : #325 ただ泣きたくなるの Tada nakitaku naruno by 中山 美穂 Miho Nakayama Love ballad by one of the most popular jpop idol of the 80s to 90s Recommended to listen when you feel lonely ..read more
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Jpop Recommend #506 Futari no natsu monogatari by Sugiyama Kiyotaka & OMEGA TRIBE
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ふたりの夏物語~NEVER ENDING SUMMER Futari no natsu monogatari 杉山清貴&オメガトライブ Sugiyama Kiyotaka & OMEGA TRIBE Released in March 1985, this song is the band's 5th single.  This has become the band's No.1 hit song.  This band gained popularity in the 80's but later the lead vocal was changed from Kiyotaka Sugiyama to Carlos Toshiki.  This song reminds me of hot summer and sunshine.  The summer has begun.  Without any restrictions of COVID19, I expect this summer to be as normal as before.  Fireworks, Bon-Odori, local summer festivals and Koshien! ☆Jpop recom ..read more
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Jpop Recommend #505 Ginga tetsudo 999 by Godaigo
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銀河鉄道999 Ginga testsudo 999 ゴダイゴ Godaigo Released in July 1979, this is the band's 11th single.  This is a theme song of a movie and TV anime, "銀河鉄道999 Ginga testsudo 999 (Galaxy Express 999)". When you hear the intro, it will instantly take you to an exciting trip to the universe.  The tempo and the lyrics matches so well with the theme of the anime.  Even though this song is 44 years old, it is still rememberd and loved by many.   ☆Jpop recommend backnumber list(1-300)☆ ☆Jpop recommend backnumber list(300-Latest)☆ Any comment about this blog is hi ..read more
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Jpop Recommend #504 Tamashii Revolution by Superfly
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タマシイレボリューション  Tamashii Revolution Superfly Released in June 2010, this song was used as a theme song for TV programs that feature 2010 FIFA World Cup.  Her powerful song and the lyrics match the theme and this song because very popular not only for that time but after the world cup had ended.   This song is a cheer-up song for all the athletes who face a big match or anyone who challenges their limit.  If you like her song, please try her other songs like:  #54 愛をからだに吹き込んで Ai wo karada ni fukikonde by Superfly Song to make you energetic again Recommended when you wan ..read more
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Jpop Recommend #503 Yureru Omoi by Zard
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揺れる思い Yureru Omoi   ZARD Released in May 1993, this is her 8th single.  It was her second million-seller song.  Sadly she has passed away in 2007 at the age of 40.  But her songs are still remembered by many.  This song was used in a TV commercial of a sports drink, "Pokari Sweat".  So whenever I hear it, it reminds me of summer and a drink. If you like her song, please try her other songs like:  #30 負けないで Makenaide by ザード Zard Ohenka for people in struggle Recommended when you are fighting for victory ☆Jpop recommend backnumber list(1-300 ..read more
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Jpop Recommend #502 Night Dancer by Imase
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Night Dancer  Imase Released in August 2022, this song is his 5th single released only through online streaming.  This song is really catchy and addictive charm.  Once I heard the song, I kept repeating it over and over again in my head... He is still a new comer but has a great potential.  It seems that his songs are already popular among young generations not only here in Japan but in Korea and other countries.  If you haven't heard his songs, please try this one. ☆Jpop recommend backnumber list(1-300)☆ ☆Jpop recommend backnumber list(300-Latest ..read more
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