Unfortunately, I couldn't have any unauthorized images of Totoro and Mei/Satsuki doing the tango here without risking the wrath of Hayao Miyazaki（宮崎駿）. Thankfully though, Kayo Grace and Mr. Calico were kind enough to step in since they do love to dance.
This is the second time I've had the great composer and arranger Joe Hisaishi（久石譲）, who has handled many a Studio Ghibli soundtrack, on the blog in his capacity as a former singer himself. A few years ago, I was frankly gobsmacked when I discovered that he did have this time behind the mike in the 1980s, and with the spirited City Pop tune, "Night City", for that matter. This wasn't only a single for him but it was part of his 1988 4th album "Illusion".
Coupling with "Night City" on the single and also a track on "Illusion" is "L'etranger" which continues the sophisticated pop ways from the A-side. This time though, Hisaishi is more in tenderhearted crooning mode as "L'etranger" has a more ethereal side to the sophisti-pop and some added dimension with a mix of tango and bossa nova. Enjoy your Chablis!🍷
This song by Joe Hisaishi is pretty cool! It reminds me just a little of anzen chitai in the 1980's as well.
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