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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A classic by ORIGINAL LOVE. A popular track that shines with a cool vibe (11–20)
JUMPIN’ JACK JIVEORIGINAL LOVE
Included on their first album, it’s a rock ’n’ roll-style track—obvious even from its title, which seems clearly inspired by the Rolling Stones.
Right from the opening line it taunts, like “Your least favorite type—that’s me, right?!” and the way it proposes a new way to compete—“Settle it with a jump!”—is rock to the core and really fun.
At live shows everyone jumps like crazy and the crowd goes wild.
It’s the perfect song to blast when you’re frustrated—it’s incredibly cathartic!
zero setORIGINAL LOVE
A forever-cool ORIGINAL LOVE track, updated with even more charm.
It’s the lead song from the 2019 album “bless You!”.
The crisp, flowing mood and funky, rhythmic sound lift your spirits! Even the instrumental break is ridiculously cool.
You can feel an R&B-like groove that will have your body swaying as if you’re in a music video.
It’s also a pep song packed with messages for their generation, and “Zero,” sung by Tajima—who continues to captivate listeners with his high musicality—gives you real energy.
Even the ending is stylish enough to make you want to shout, ORIGINAL LOVE is the best!
THE ROVERORIGINAL LOVE
A classic that opens the 4th album “Kaze no Uta wo Kike,” and a funky number still played live! Just hearing the intro’s rhythm pattern is guaranteed to get you hyped.
By the way, the female chorus is Yuko Tsubokura from B.B.
Queens.
Her soulful backing vocals are a world apart from Pi-hyara! Listening to this song will make you develop the habit of drinking water first thing in the morning.
Deep French KissORIGINAL LOVE
This track from their first album has a title that makes you inevitably imagine what kind of kiss it might be.
The sound is jazzy with a very stylish vibe.
Until the chorus, Tajima’s vocals are sultry, and the falsetto at the end of the chorus is irresistible! It’s a song you’ll want to listen to while getting tipsy on a chic drink like a cocktail.
Comet of LoveORIGINAL LOVE
The 18th single, released in 2002.
The horn section features GAMO, NARGO, and Kitahara from Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, giving it a brilliantly festive feel.
The lyrics depict the thrill of unrequited love and sentimental emotions, and when layered with Tajima’s sultry vocals, the result is a pop sound that wraps you in a dreamy atmosphere.
It has a driving sense of speed that seems perfect for a road trip, and its gently floating sensation feels somewhat dreamy—as if it would tenderly lull you to sleep before bedtime.
GOOD MORNING GOOD MORNINGORIGINAL LOVE
This song was included on the 7th album, ELEVEN GRAFITTY, and was released as a single.
It’s been performed frequently at recent live shows.
The chorus is very easy to remember, with a catchy melody that you can’t help but hum.
Unlike ORIGINAL LOVE’s previous trajectory rooted in jazz, bossa nova, and soul-funk, this track features an intro that evokes British rock epitomized by The Beatles, giving it a somewhat nostalgic feel.
A classic by ORIGINAL LOVE. A popular track that shines with a cool vibe (21–30)
black catORIGINAL LOVE
This work exudes an exotic, bewitching mood.
It was included on the album “Desire,” released in July 1996.
Takao Tajima of ORIGINAL LOVE wrote and composed it, and its distinctive sound incorporates elements of Okinawan music and world music.
The lyrics evoke the dampness of a tropical night, the stillness before dawn, and the presence of a cat melting into the darkness.
Going beyond a simple depiction of an animal, its worldview portrays the cat as a symbol of nocturnal dreams and desire, drawing listeners into a curious state of intoxication.
It’s a number that has long been beloved in live performances and is often presented with different arrangements.
It’s a song for adults who want to spend a leisurely moment—quietly sipping a drink at night, or feeling the warmth of a beloved cat.