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Post by peridot44 on Oct 6, 2005 9:44:41 GMT -8
A Q for Tom - did you know the recording (Japanese) that was used in an ad recently. I seem to remember you did but I'm not sure where to look to see. As I only knew the Kenny Ball version but loved the melody, I think this version is beautiful and would like to hear it all.  So Tom, can you help? or, indeed, does anyone else know? Thanks ;D ;D Cheers P |
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Post by tom on Oct 6, 2005 11:13:10 GMT -8
Glad to oblige, peridot.
Sukiyaki was a vocal hit in 1963 for Kyu (pronounced 'cue') Sakamoto and reached no. 6 in the UK charts. It was originally titled from its first line - 'Ue o muite', but its title was changed to Sukiyaki because it was thought to be more appealing to music fans in the west.
Sakamoto was unfortunately killed at the age of 43 when a Japan Airlines 747 crashed near Tokyo in 1985.
The English translation of the first line is 'I look up when I walk'.
I hope that helps, peridot. ;D
Tom
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Post by peridot44 on Oct 6, 2005 14:17:48 GMT -8
Thanks Tom, it does indeed! I'll look out for that (and make a note of it this time) ;D ;D
Cheers
P
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