As was the case for the singer in my previous article, singer-songwriter Makoto Saito（斎藤誠）hasn't been on the blog recently for quite a while. In fact, the last time he was on the byline was back in 2020 with "NEED YOUR LOVE". Mind you, one of his works has also been included in Yutaka Kimura's Top 100 City Pop masterpieces: the smashing "Aru Gray na Koi no Baai"（或るグレイな恋の場合）.
But for his return to KKP today, I offer you his "LA-LA-LU" which is the title track from his October 1983 debut album. A tenderhearted AOR ballad whose arrangement and vocals remind me of Eric Clapton unplugged, the song also takes listeners on the road to Margaritaville as well with plenty of libations available. In other words, it's quite the relaxing tune. As for the title, don't worry about it; just accept it as the onomatopoeia for pure laidback presence on a gently swaying hammock by the sunny seashore.
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