Toshinobu Kubota’s iconic and popular songs

GIVE YOU MY LOVEKubota Toshinobu

Toshinobu Kubota – Give You My Love

A single released on June 21, 1990, while the best-of album “the BADDEST” was a major hit and its momentum hadn’t yet faded.

It’s a danceable track with a black-music flavor, similar to the artist’s previous singles.

It’s not bad, but the album’s polish is so high that this might come off as a bit understated.

It peaked at No.

3 and sold 154,000 copies.

Oh, What A NightKubota Toshinobu

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A song used in a Kirin beverage commercial, with an unforgettable chorus and a catchy pop melody.

Although it was not initially included on any single or album, due to popular demand it was added to the best-of album “the BADDEST,” released in October 1989.

When the album became a million seller, the song’s appeal became even more widely known.

LA・LA・LA LOVE SONG with NAOMI CAMPBELLKubota Toshinobu

Toshinobu Kubota – LA·LA·LA LOVE SONG with Naomi Campbell [Official Video]

Toshinobu Kubota, a pioneer who firmly established authentic R&B in Japan.

With his distinctly non-Japanese sense of groove and soulful vocals, this classic vividly captures the ineffable, frustrating feelings of love.

It delivers the exhilarating rush—like the world suddenly lighting up—at the moment two hearts connect, carried by a buoyant melody.

Released in May 1996 as his 16th single, the song is also known as the theme for the drama “Long Vacation,” which became a social phenomenon.

His collaboration with world-renowned model Naomi Campbell also drew major attention.

When you’re struggling to express your feelings to someone you like, this song just might give you a gentle push.

It’s an enduring love song that brings back the special flutter of that very first spark of romance.

Dance If You Want ItKubota Toshinobu

Toshinobu Kubota – Dance If You Want It [Official Video]

A 12-inch CD released on November 26, 1988.

It’s treated as an album on the official website, but on Oricon it’s categorized as a single, where it peaked at No.

2 and sold 151,000 copies.

This was during the transition from vinyl to CDs.

Following the big hit “You Were Mine,” it’s a characteristically danceable number for him and a familiar song.

Such A Funky Thang!Kubota Toshinobu

Toshinobu Kubota - Such A Funky Thang! A masterpiece finished with a danceable vibe. Even though it’s from his younger days, could it be his greatest work?

This song was released on September 30, 1988.

Its lyrics weave love together with the Cretaceous and Jurassic periods, tossing out phrases like meteorites, ice ages, and dinosaurs.

It’s a funky, comedic track that conjures up images of cavemen.

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Toshinobu Kubota – Indigo Waltz [Official Video Short ver.]

This is a track from the album “Such A Funky Thang!” released in 1990.

It’s a ballad sung with rich, heartfelt emotion, featuring that distinctly pleasant ’90s reverb vibe.

A song packed with everything great about Toshinobu Kubota.

The saxophone in the instrumental break is especially emotional and highly recommended.

SUNSHINE, MOONLIGHTKubota Toshinobu

Toshinobu Kubota – SUNshine, MOONlight

A song used as the CM jingle for Nippon Ham’s “Schau Essen” sausages.

It’s also the title track of Toshinobu Kubota’s U.S.

debut album, “SUNSHINE, MOONLIGHT.” In this live version, his relaxed, unforced vocals are pleasantly easy on the ears.