The fiery soul and the roots of folk felt in Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s classic song

GOOD-BYE YouthNagabuchi Tsuyoshi

Dad’s singing with guitar: “GOOD-BYE Youth” / Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi

I heard this song on the Sakurajima DVD and grew to love it.

I remember the tempo and lyrics getting stuck in my head and listening to it over and over.

This footage is old, but personally I prefer and feel more at ease with the versions Tsuyoshi has sung more recently (lol).

Salty crescent-moon nightNagabuchi Tsuyoshi

Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi 'Salty Crescent Moon Night' covered by Noriko Nakamura

It’s the theme song for the movie Water Moon, and for some reason it has a somewhat wistful tone.

I’ve been listening to it since I was little, so it’s a song that calms me.

I love how the chorus begins—I interpret it as expressing something like a lament, or maybe a cry, something along those lines.

Serenade of TearsNagabuchi Tsuyoshi

Serenade of Tears (from “Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi Acoustic: My Sun”)

This song came on from the CD while I was driving.

I remember muttering to myself, “What a bittersweet song,” since I didn’t know it (lol).

It kind of has a similar vibe to Goodbye Seishun, but personally I think I might like this one more…

Hang in there!Nagabuchi Tsuyoshi

Wii U Karaoke Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi - Kibaiyanse

It may sound a bit rough in the Kagoshima dialect, but it’s a song that hits you later, like friends or seniors encouraging you when you’re about to give up.

Nagabuchi’s manly, dialect-infused encouragement really carries weight.

Adding “yanse” makes it sound softer, doesn’t it?

Silent AfghanistanNagabuchi Tsuyoshi

Silent Afghan (from “Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi ALL NIGHT LIVE IN Sakurajima 04.8.21”)

The song that addresses the Afghanistan conflict following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States is Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s “Shizuka Naru Afghan” (“Silent Afghan”).

Nagabuchi is one of the few musicians known for using the power of music to voice opinions about his country and politics.

Released as a single in 2002, “Shizuka Naru Afghan” features the kind of frank and uncompromising lyrics characteristic of Nagabuchi.

Unfortunately, the lyrics were considered too direct, which led to the song being banned from television and radio broadcasts, but it’s an anti-war song I really hope you’ll listen to at least once.

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Takuya Nagabuchi “Kanpai” (by-era version)

Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi is an artist known for his manly, high-energy performances and a large base of passionate fans.

His signature songs include “Kanpai” and “Tonbo.” If you’re going to impersonate him, start with the look: a leather jacket, sunglasses, and an acoustic guitar to get closer to Nagabuchi’s vibe.

His singing style—pronunciation and vocal delivery—varies by era, so focusing your impression on a specific period can be interesting.

He’s highly recognizable among men in their 50s and older, so give it a try!

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You only live once, so if you want to be reborn, do it while you’re alive.Nagabuchi Tsuyoshi

[A Musician's Daily Quote] Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi: “You only live once…” #shorts #quotes

Haven’t many of us felt the desire to live a different life if we were reborn? Focusing on the word “reborn,” this is a famous quote by Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi that conveys a way of living without regrets.

It powerfully reminds us that life happens only once, and expresses the idea that we should be reborn within this one and only life.

These words push us forward, telling us that if we have the will, we can change our present circumstances and walk through life with strength.

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