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Friday, March 29, 2024

Yutaka Kimura Speaks ~ Japanese City Pop Masterpieces 100: Rajie featuring Yoshitaka Minami -- THE TOKYO TASTE

 


Number: 051

Lyricists: Chris Mosdell and Yukihiro Takahashi

Composers: Tsugutoshi Goto and Yukihiro Takahashi

Arrangers: Tsugutoshi Goto, Yukihiro Takahashi and Mitsuo Hagita

From Rajie's 1977 album: "Heart to Heart"

The original version of "THE TOKYO TASTE" had been a track on Sadistics' debut album. This version was recorded only some months after, but with an emphasis on a tight groove, it has an even more pronounced City Pop flavour. In addition to the speed of its evolution, I see the passion and fullness of the Tokyo pop scene of that time. The combination of Rajie's(ラジー)translucent vocals paired with Yoshitaka Minami's(南佳孝)quirky voice indeed makes for an exquisite and feel-good experience.

The above comes from "Disc Collection Japanese City Pop Revised" (2020).

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