Classic and popular songs by Crazy Ken Band
Here’s an introduction to songs by Crazy Ken Band, led by Ken Yokoyama, famous for the catchphrase “Ii ne!” The band’s music is characterized by incorporating various elements—enka-style pop, rock, funk, and R&B.
Although they’re often associated with the term “Showa kayō” (Showa-era pop), they continually explore new styles beyond just Showa pop.
The line “Ore no hanashi o kike” (“Listen to what I have to say”) from their signature song Tiger & Dragon is said to be a phrase that Mr.
Yokoyama’s father used to say frequently back in the day.
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Crazy Ken Band’s classic and popular songs (1–10)
Daddy’s LullabyCRAZY KEN BAND
Tensai Bakabon, one of Fujio Akatsuka’s signature works—surely many adults grew up watching it.
This song, used as the theme for the 2015 film “Tensai Bakavon: The Dog of Flanders Reborn,” has a wonderful, positively Shōwa-era vibe characteristic of Crazy Ken Band.
Bits of the original theme song’s lyrics are sprinkled throughout.
afternoonCRAZY KEN BAND
This is a track included on the second album, Goldfish Bowl.
It captures a languid summer and an afternoon in Yokohama Chinatown with a slow melody and backing track.
The mention of the Zhou brothers, Fude and Fuki, in the lyrics also evokes the era.
bubble(s)CRAZY KEN BAND
A re-cut single from the album “Brown Metallic,” released on December 1, 2004, it was selected as the theme song for the film “About Thirty Lies.” Compared to their previous work, the more lyrical tone of the lyrics makes this a track that showcases the depth of their artistry.
Crazy Ken Band’s classic and popular songs (11–20)
It’s a spark!CRAZY KEN BAND
A Showa-era streetscape.
A parent and child out shopping.
For some reason, the mom has an Afro and is African American—this quirky MV is amusing, and the song’s gentle, heartwarming melody is part of its charm.
With this track, Crazy Ken Band made their first appearance on “Minna no Uta.” It’s a message song for adults that cherishes the child you once were and expresses the wish to live brightly in the present.
An empty street cornerCRAZY KEN BAND
It was released on June 25, 1998 as their memorable first album, and this track appears as the final song.
The guitar’s crisp chopping feels great, and the flute’s tone is stylish and chic! It’s a song that makes you want to keep dancing forever.
1107CRAZY KEN BAND
Released on July 21, 2010, this is their 12th single and was used in a Seiyu commercial.
It’s a funky track characteristic of them, but arranged at a faster tempo than usual.
Many people probably thought, “So that’s how you read ‘1107’!”
SeptemberCRAZY KEN BAND
Released on September 10, 2001 and reissued on July 23, 2003, this second single features a bossa nova arrangement whose gut-guitar cutting and bassline are pleasing to the ear.
The scene of overlaying the memory of someone you loved onto the receding figure of a summer now past is poignantly bittersweet.