A masterpiece by ORIGINAL LOVE. A popular song that shines with a cool, stylish mood.
ORIGINAL LOVE started activities in 1986 and made their major debut in 1991.
They began as a band, but in 1995 it became Takao Tajima’s solo project.
Many people may have discovered them through drama theme songs or music programs.
Their pleasant grooves, rooted in rock numbers with shades of jazz and blues, will wrap your ears in happiness.
Of course, their signature song Kiss (Setsun) is a standout, but there are also funk tracks and a unique coolness and stylish atmosphere that only Tajima’s sound can create—it’s just the best!
Romantic-leaning songs like Let’s Meet on the Dark Side of the Moon are also wonderful.
When he feels stuck, it seems that running brings him new ideas for composing…!
Please enjoy the many timeless, cool classics of ORIGINAL LOVE forever!
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ORIGINAL LOVE’s classic songs. Popular tracks that shine with a cool vibe (1–10)
Blow the night awayORIGINAL LOVE
A staple song that always closes out ORIGINAL LOVE’s live shows! It was included on their first album and usually makes it onto their best-of compilations too—that’s how much of a standard it is.
The bold key changes are really satisfying to listen to.
It’s also on a Pizzicato Five album, but I feel Tajima’s voice sounds more vibrant in the ORIGINAL LOVE version.
It’s fun to compare it with the Pizzicato Five-era recording.
LovermanORIGINAL LOVE
Opening the 17th album, this track encapsulates the question “What is ORIGINAL LOVE?” in recent years.
Although the idea for the song had existed for a long time, the right moment to release it never came, and it finally saw the light of day in 2015.
It’s a Philly soul–style sweet love song, and while the rhythm is complex, the whole thing is tightly crafted as pop, leaving a very intriguing impression.
The more you listen, the more addictive this masterpiece becomes!
The VenusORIGINAL LOVE
Their early signature song, the third single “Venus,” released in 1992.
It’s drenched in a moody atmosphere, so the original working title, “An Enchanting Evening,” would have fit perfectly too.
With lyrics by keyboardist Kihara, it’s a mature love song that rekindles a fleeting summer romance.
The words, which pair the movement of the waves with the swells of emotion, are deeply affecting, and when combined with Tajima’s sexy vocals, they’re utterly mesmerizing.
The club-like vibe is comfortable as well, and it feels especially right when you listen after dusk.
A classic by ORIGINAL LOVE. A popular track that shines with a cool vibe (11–20)
ScandalORIGINAL LOVE
A stylish, funky dance number from the 2nd album “Kesshō” (Crystal), influenced by acid jazz.
It was performed on Loverman’s tour and brought the house down.
The track is chic all the way through, but it’s especially a classic thanks to the super cool saxophone tone in the latter half.
free rideORIGINAL LOVE
A song included on Hakunetsu that’s also been performed a lot at recent live shows.
In the solo soul show, he sang while pounding on a single Dobro guitar, and the sheer power was absolutely overwhelming.
The original is a Philly soul-style track that really gets the crowd going.
The dreamerORIGINAL LOVE
This is a song included on the 5th album, “RAINBOW RACE.” It gives the impression of a Brazilian-style pop track in terms of BPM, with a flute that weaves in between sections and sounds wonderfully pleasant.
Thanks to the genius of Takao Tajima, it’s put together with stylish, well-balanced finesse, yet this exquisite cohesion also feels like something that could only have been expressed by a band in the 1990s.
Words of LoveORIGINAL LOVE
A pop number that also carries a vibe reminiscent of Tatsuro Yamashita and Mr.
Children in its sound design.
It’s the ninth single, released in 1996.
Among ORIGINAL LOVE’s catalog, isn’t this one of the freshest melodies? The percussion-like sounds add a great accent, and the characteristic ORIGINAL LOVE afterglow feels wonderful.
“Words of Love,” racing forward on feelings for a lover.
Makes you want to listen to it on a drive! It’s a lovely, bittersweet song that brings on a warm sense of nostalgia.