tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2501670448657416824.post1208249148172195673..comments2024-03-29T01:59:32.065-04:00Comments on Kayo Kyoku Plus: Hachiro Kasuga -- Akai Lamp no Shuressha (赤いランプの終列車)J-Canuckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09551828383307840403noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2501670448657416824.post-78373168075253139732014-09-15T11:57:19.269-04:002014-09-15T11:57:19.269-04:00Hi, Noelle.
I remember that distinctive opening f...Hi, Noelle.<br /><br />I remember that distinctive opening from one of my father's records. Didn't know it was by Kasuga at the time, though. Okura's lyrics fulfill the classic enka trope of "Parting is such sweet sorrow" as two lovers say goodbye on the platform.<br /><br />If I'm not mistaken, the version on my father's record is probably a later recording since there is a much fuller orchestra behind Kasuga's vocals there.J-Canuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09551828383307840403noreply@blogger.com