A classic Group Sounds song. A nostalgic GS hit.
From the nostalgic Group Sounds era, our studio staff present their recommended classics and fan favorites.
It’s a throwback playlist that’s sure to heat you up the moment you press play.
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- Hit songs in Japan in the late 1960s
A classic of Group Sounds. Nostalgic GS hit songs (’61–’70)
I’ve had enough of love.Za Dainamaitsu
This song, Koi wa Mou Takusan (I’ve Had Enough of Love), is the B-side of the record, and while the vocals are good, the electric guitar that comes in during the instrumental break is truly compelling.
Although they never had a major hit, Fujio Yamaguchi’s guitar technique stood out; after the band broke up, he continued to thrive as a rock musician, performing primarily in an R&B style.
Jongara Go-GoZa Toīzu
This was the B-side of “Omiya-san,” released in 1968.
The vocalist was an Indonesian exchange student, but the other four members were a Japanese group.
As the title suggests, the lyrics sing about Aomori’s festival as a go-go “festival,” but it’s the group’s performance that really stands out more than the words.
In particular, the electric guitar, used in place of the shamisen, is truly formidable.
The technique of lead guitarist Kazuyuki Nagaoka is especially compelling.
What you wantZa Hapuningusu Fo
Unusually for a Group Sounds band, they performed without a guitar, using drums, bass, and keyboards.
In the early days of Group Sounds, their management offices decided what songs they would sing, so they couldn’t easily choose songs that matched their own goals.
However, this song was written and composed by member Kuni Kawachi.
It’s a love song that doesn’t follow the typical Group Sounds style of the time, and it really showcases Kuni Kawachi’s talent.
Silver ChainZa Rindo & Rindāzu
Driven by the desire to bring an electric band to Osaka, leader Hiroshi Kato debuted with four members as The Lynd.
They later made their major debut in Tokyo but didn’t sell well; after a lineup change, this song, “Silver Chain,” was released and became a hit, bringing the group into the public eye.
The melancholic electric guitar performance is part of its appeal.
The Princess’s PearlJi Appuru
The Apple is a group from Shizuoka Prefecture.
Because they gathered members with little experience playing instruments, their performances weren’t great.
By focusing on idol appeal, they gained support from girls and ranked 11th in GS popularity polls.
“Queen of Pearls” is a sweet, kayōkyoku-style song.