JPN 80s New wave City Pop RC Succession Ryuichi Sakamoto BOOWY? Vinyl EP
RC Succession Ryuichi Sakamoto BOØWY Meiko Nakahara New Wave Rock City Pop Japan. All VINYLs have been cleaned and replaced with new outer bags! The song was used as the theme song for Shiseido Cosmetics' 1982 spring campaign. A dream project with Kiyoshiro Imawano of RC Succession, one of Japan's leading rock bands, and Ryuichi Sakamoto, who shook the world with YMO.
The song is a royalty of new wave techno kayo! Their make-up, costumes, and music videos are in excellent taste.
The song was used as an insert song in the Part A of "Urusei Yatsura" episode 18, Ki-E-Na-I Rouge Magic! Was used as an insert song for Urusei Yatsura. Year of Release : 14 Feb 1982 Condition : (VG+++).
In 1982, "Sumire September Love" became a big hit as a commercial song for Kanebo's "Lady 80 Powder Eye Shadow" featuring model Brooke Shields! Leader Masami Tsuchiya also joined the British new wave band Japan on their live tour as a supporting member. It is a stylish song. Year of Release : 21 July 1982 Condition : (VG+++).
Record Label:EPIC / SONY RECORDS. THE STREET SLIDERS / 4th Single.
In 1983, they made their record debut on EPIC/Sony label. The Sliders were a band that stuck to their rock'n' roll style and remained true to it to the end, and their popularity won over not only their fans but also many artists and musicians, making them an absolute force on the Japanese rock scene. However, after 22 years, the band will reunite for a dream come true in 2023, the 40th anniversary of their debut! The band is currently touring. "SEX" by Atsushi Kamijo, famous for his manga "To-y" The main character, YUKI, was inspired by Ranmaru, guitarist of the Street Sliders. Year of Release : 21 Nov 1985 Condition : (VG+++). Known as the "King of Rock" and "King of Live, " the band had a major influence on the establishment of "Japanese rock" and the style of rock concerts and live performances commonly seen in Japan today.In 1991, the band went on an indefinite hiatus and never resumed, and in 2009, the band effectively disbanded after Imawano passed away. Year of Release : 21 July 1984 Condition : (VG+++). Record Label:TOSHIBA EMI / EASTWORLD. Needless to say, this is the fourth solo single work by Ryuichi Sakamoto of Japan's world-renowned YMO.
" Nicknamed "The Professor, Sakamoto's musicality is wide-ranging, with classical music at its core and a deep knowledge of ethnic music and popular music (especially techno-pop). In 1987, he was the only Japanese to win an Academy Award for composition, and is also internationally acclaimed for his film music.
In his later years, he actively participated in movements related to nuclear power plant issues, the environment, and the Constitution. In the mid-1990s, he was one of the first to incorporate the Internet into his live performances and works, demonstrating his interest in new technologies. Sadly, he passed away on March 28, 2023, at the age of 71 in a Tokyo hospital, leaving the world in mourning.
Year of Release : 21 March 1986 Condition : (VG+++). Record Label:MIDI / SCHOOL.
In the city pop genre, which has already established itself, there is a diva who came too early. Her name is Seri Ishikawa. Is she underrated or not that well known overseas? With her husky voice and ennui, she is a hidden gem who can sing folk, city pop, new wave, and even jazz.
Please dig up some of her records. She is also the wife of Yosui Inoue, one of Japan's most famous singer-songwriters.
Year of Release : 1 Jun 1984 Condition : (VG+++). EPO, along with Taeko Onuki and Mariya Takeuchi, were three of RCA Records' signature artists at the time. Is EPO also underrated compared to Taeko and Mariya, or is she not well known overseas? They released some fascinating albums in the 80s.
She is close to the Tatsuro Yamashita area, the master of city pop. Side B : Pop Music 2nd. Year of Release : 21 Nov 1980 Condition : (VG+++).
In 1984, she wrote, composed, and sang her own lyrics to the Kanebo Cosmetics summer campaign song Kimitachi Kiwi, Papaya. Mango dane, which became a hit. In recent years, the popularity of city pop music has led to a re-evaluation of the song in 2010.While utilizing the appeal of popular songs, he also incorporates the latest musical genres of each era, such as disco, Latin, funk, AOR, synth pop, and black contemporary, to create universal pop music, characterized by his songwriting skill. This eclecticism can be said to have anticipated the subsequent J-POP era. Side A : Kimitachi Kiwi, Papaya, Mango dane. Year of Release : 5 April 1984 Condition : (VG+++). The band's pop-oriented, eight-eight beat rock sound with a sharp and edgy vertical groove, and innovative visuals such as the use of Jean-Paul Gaultier as stage clothes and an inverted hair style attracted a lot of support, and their 5th album "BEAT EMOTION" and 6th album "PSYCHOPATH" were million sellers, which was unusual for a rock band at that time.
Their fifth album "BEAT EMOTION" and sixth album "PSYCHOPATH" were million-sellers, which was unusual for a rock band at that time. In 1987, "MARIONETTE" became the first single to reach No.
1, and the band rose to the top in both name and reality. However, at the height of their popularity, the band announced their breakup on December 24, 1987. This sudden announcement sent shockwaves throughout the world.The following year, on April 4 and 5, 1988, BOØWY put an end to their activities with the "Last Gigs" held at the just-completed Tokyo Dome. BOØWY Bowie's popularity developed into a social phenomenon. Side B : THE WILD ONE. Year of Release : 22 July 1987 Condition : (VG+++).
During the heyday of idols, she provided numerous works for Seiko Matsuda, Yoko Minamino, Hiroko Yakushimaru, Miho Nakayama, and Marina Watanabe, among others. She has written more than 350 songs. She is particularly well known for his work with lyricist Yuho Iwasato for Miki Imai (husband: Tomoyasu Hotei). The piano she plays and her clear voice evoke nostalgia. Year of Release : 25 May 1980 Condition : (VG+++).
Record Label:Warner Pioneer Records. Please visit my other listings.
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