Get intoxicated by the captivating low notes! What is the ranking of Frank Nagai’s popular songs?
Frank Nagai was a singer who pioneered a genre of mood kayō (mood pop) featuring a jazzy atmosphere, and whose distinctive voice earned him the nickname “the Enchanting Low Tone.”
He became a top star after the 1957 hit of Yūrakuchō de Aimashō, which was produced as a campaign song, and set a record by appearing in the Kōhaku Uta Gassen for 26 consecutive years.
This time, we present a ranking of Frank Nagai’s popular songs—please enjoy the musicality steeped in the nostalgic charm of classic jazz.
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Get intoxicated by the captivating low notes! What is the ranking of Frank Nagai’s popular songs?
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Released in 1957 (Showa 32).
During Japan’s period of rapid economic growth, Ginza was the stylish, urban district that symbolized the nation.
It’s surprising how many mood-kayo songs include “Ginza” in the title, and while many of them have a melancholy tone, this song conveys the buoyant excitement of going on a date.
Frank Nagai’s beautiful, resonant low voice is also a major draw.