Yutaka Kimura Speaks ~ Japanese City Pop Masterpieces 100: Hiroshi Sato featuring Wendy Matthews -- I Can't Wait

 

Unlike for the inaugural article for Yutaka Kimura Speaks, there will be less J-Canuck blah, blah, blah and more of Kimura.

Number: 001

Lyricist: Lorraine Feather

Composer/Arranger: Hiroshi Sato

From his 1982 album: "Awakening"

This is his most contemporary mellow groove song from his landmark recording which established his distinct style after his encounter with the Linn drum. It may be a silly love song based on lyrics talking about the negotiations between a man and a woman, but thanks to Hiroshi Sato's（佐藤博）splendid taste, I can immerse myself in an aurally luxurious sensation within the dry air of Los Angeles. With the quality of the melody and the sound, it's of course very hard to dismiss "I Can't Wait" with the flavour that he imbues into it.