Famous songwriter Tsutsumi Kyōhei passed away last October at the age of 80. This album is a tribute made of brand new recordings, featuring the work of producers Konishi Yasuharu (Pizzicato One), Nishidera Gōta (Nona Reeves), Takebe Satoshi, Kameda Seiji, Honma Akimitsu and Matsuo Kiyoshi. The song selection focuses on some of the songwriter's most well-known works, and each is sung by a different artist.
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Various Artists "Kyohei Tsutsumi Song Book"
オムニバス 「筒美京平SONG BOOK」
(Artist / Title)
1. LiSA / ningyo (Producer: Takebe Satoshi, Original: NOKKO (1994))
2. Kataoka Kenta (sumika) / Tokyo Lullaby (Producer: Kameda Seiji, Original: Nakahara Rie (1978))
3. Hashimoto Ai / momen no Hankerchief (Producers: Takebe Satoshi & Honma Akimitsu, Original: Ōta Hiromi (1975))
4. Aina The End (BiSH) / Bluelight Yokohama (Producer: Nishidera Gōta, Original: Ishida Ayumi (1968))
5. Ikuta Erika / sotsugyō (Producers: Takebe Satoshi & Kameda Seiji, Original: Saitō Yuki (1985))
6. Kitamura Takumi (DISH//) / mata au hi made (Producer: Takebe Satoshi, Original: Ozaki Kiyohiko (1971))
7. miwa / Sazae-san (Producer: Honma Akimitsu, Original: Uno Yuko (1969))
8. Serina & Karen from Little Glee Monster / miserarete (Producer: Matsuo Kiyoshi, Original: Judy Ongg (1979))
9. Hitoto Yō / Cinderella Honeymoon (Producer: Konishi Yasuharu, Original: Iwasaki Hiromi (1978))
10. Maeda Nobuteru (TUBE) / saraba koibito (Producer: Takebe Satoshi, Original: Sakai Masaaki (1971))
11. JUJU / Dramatic Rain (Producer: Takebe Satoshi, Original: Inagaki Junichi (1982))
12. Nishikawa Takanori / kimi dake ni (Producer: Takebe Satoshi, Original: Shōnentai (1987))
Sony Music SRCL-11419
Out now (3/24), ¥3000 (excl. 10% tax)
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"momen no Hankerchief"
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"I will always love Konishi-san, but God, [...]" -Damian
"I love the album. Konishi made a great selection [...]" -Jorge Cano
"I LOVE your music!! Thank you all so [...]" -James Walden
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"best track is either shoplifting blues, sun [...]" -aviston
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"Wow! What a wonderful come back!! [...]" -Damian