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 (21–30)
discCRAZY KEN BAND
This track is included on the 14th album, FLYING SAUCER.
It was created under the influence of the beat of Mighty Sparrow, who is famous in the calypso genre, making it a highly danceable song.
ShalimarCRAZY KEN BAND
This song is included on the only live recording CD, “Aoyama 246 Night Owls’ Night.” No studio version has ever been produced, making it something of a phantom track.
It tells the story of Shalimar, a traveling automobile peddler who came from Pakistan.
Crazy Ken Band’s classic and popular songs (31–40)
VIVA WomenCRAZY KEN BAND
This is a song included on the 11th album, “Girl! Girl! Girl!”.
It’s a track that puts the theme of “women,” Yokoyama Ken’s eternal motif, front and center.
While the lyrics are silly, the high-speed backing track in the first half and the key change in the middle make it reportedly quite difficult to perform.
World of Love * CKB SpecificationsCRAZY KEN BAND
A music video where Ken-san sings dapperly against the backdrop of Singapore’s night skyline, delivering a tight, thrilling hot tune with a signature CKB-style, luxurious horn section.
The track appears on the 2017 summer release CRAZY KEN BAND ALL TIME BEST ALBUM Ai no Sekai, commemorating the band’s 20th anniversary.
Originally included on the 1995 album Kyoken-teki Sekai, this is a semi-new recording that mixes the original take with newly replaced parts.
Rainbow DriveCRAZY KEN BAND
A track that driving enthusiasts won’t be able to resist has arrived.
It’s included on the EP “Rainbow Drive ep,” released in September 2024.
The song was inspired by Crazy Ken Band’s Ken Yokoyama’s favorite driving route.
Created with the image of breezing through the streetscapes of Yokohama, the piece leaves a vivid impression of fleeting scenes at T-junctions and intersections.
Its unique sound—where retro and modern sensibilities fuse—is truly captivating.
The lyrics, which reflect Yokohama’s culture and scenery, are also a highlight.
It’s perfect not only for drives but also for when you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Give it a listen, and you’ll surely feel a pleasant breeze.
Kitten in the parkCRAZY KEN BAND
This commercial expresses the warmth imbued in the Kao Premium Gift, which delivers a variety of Kao products.
Along with showing what’s inside, the white outfits and gentle smiles of the people exchanging the gift calmly convey a reassuring sense that dirt can be thoroughly removed.
The song that really highlights the gentle atmosphere of the visuals is Crazy Ken Band’s “Park no Koneko-chan” (Little Kitten in the Park).
Precisely because it overlaps with the soothing sound, you can sense the tenderness hidden within Ken Yokoyama’s powerful singing voice.
GTCRAZY KEN BAND
Among the Crazy Ken Band’s songs that keep celebrating a man’s romance, this track also sings about another man’s dream: the “GT car.” It features a lively rhythm, a bold horn section, and a unique call-and-response of “GT.” The lyrics evoke summer vacations and travel, making it a song you’ll want to listen to while driving and feeling the breeze—one that conjures up a fresh, blue-sky vibe.
