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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.

Please enjoy.

Crazy Ken Band’s classic and popular songs (1–10)

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.

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.

Daddy’s LullabyCRAZY KEN BAND

Crazy Ken Band – “Papa’s Lullaby”
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.

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.

Let’s go wild!!!CRAZY KEN BAND

Crazy Ken Band – Let's Go Wild!!! (Short ver.)
Let's go wild!!!CRAZY KEN BAND

Speaking of Crazy Ken Band, it’s all about being crazy and wild.

I think that’s the image everyone has, and this song embodies that image exactly as the title suggests.

A wild, husky singing voice, wild lyrics, and wild live performances.

It’s a funky, wild number brimming with the charm of Ken Yokoyama—the kind of man that men fall for.

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’!”

horsepowerCRAZY KEN BAND

In this song, which was also used as the theme for Fuji TV’s “Minna no KEIBA,” the percussion—evocative of a horse in full stride—makes a strong impression.

Throughout the track, there are intriguing arrangements with various tempo changes that seem to follow the lyrics.