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.
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A classic Group Sounds song. Nostalgic GS hit songs (31–40)
The Song of KemekoZa Dātsu
Produced as a competing release with The Giants, The Darts’ version was released on February 1, 1968, and reached No.
2 on the Oricon chart.
While the melodies are the same, the lyrics differ in finer details and the arrangements vary.
This mellow arrangement feels really pleasant to listen to.
Cry Cry Cryji edowāzu
The debut single by The Edwards, released in 1968.
With lyrics by Haruo Hayashi and music and arrangement by Kyohei Tsutsumi, this track stands out as one of the most notable works in the group’s musical career.
Reflecting the hallmarks of late-1960s Japanese pop music, it became a memorable song during The Edwards’ brief period of activity.
Although they disbanded in October of the same year, the song remains a symbol of the Group Sounds boom and continues to resonate with many listeners.
A track that brings back nostalgic memories of youth—why not listen again and rekindle those passionate feelings from back then?
Old Testamentadamasu
Adams was a group formed by producer Watanabe, who had propelled The Tigers to stardom, with the aim of creating a second Tigers.
Their debut song, “Old Testament,” was a lavish piece featuring an orchestra and choir.
Its message—that lovers being in love is God’s will—resonated with young people in love at the time.
Dancing Seventeenokkusu
This is Ox’s second single, released on September 5, 1968, featuring horns.
It’s an impressive track with call-and-response-style backing vocals woven throughout the main melody.
It evokes clubs and discos, capturing a wonderful youthful vibe.
Hometown of the WindZa Kippāzu
This song evokes nostalgia and homesickness, singing of Hokkaido’s landscapes and feelings for one’s hometown.
Released by The Kippers in September 1969, it was also used as a theme song on Hokkaido radio broadcasts.
Influenced by the Group Sounds movement, it features a melodious style that sits between pop and rock.
With lyrics themed around the wind and one’s homeland, it resonates deeply with listeners.
Closely tied to Hokkaido’s nature and the lives of its people, it strongly conveys the region’s character—that’s part of its appeal.
It’s a recommended track for those living away from their hometown or anyone wishing to recall familiar, nostalgic scenes.
Classic Group Sounds songs. Nostalgic GS hit tracks (41–50)
silver-colored glassZa Gōruden Kappusu
They didn’t have any runaway hit songs, but they were a group of real talent.
In particular, their 1967 release “Silver Glass” brilliantly showcases the quintessential GS sound in its electric guitar parts, and features lyrics that evoke an image of an extramarital affair—concepts not yet expressed in the language of that era.
The lights of Sakhalin do not go outZa Jenoba
The Genova is a band that debuted under Crown Records.
“The Lights of Sakhalin Never Go Out” is a song that sings of the sorrow of having to leave southern Karafuto.
While it is a politically charged song connected to the Northern Territories dispute, it is also a masterpiece that can be enjoyed purely for the quality of the music.