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Hit and popular songs by Kenji Sawada

Let me introduce the songs of Kenji Sawada, a male singer who represents the Showa era.

Even if you didn’t listen to them in real time, you’ve probably heard several of his songs at least once, such as “Katte ni Shiyagare” and “TOKIO.”

Kenji Sawada began his career in the 1960s, during the heyday of Group Sounds, debuting as the lead vocalist of The Tigers, a central band in the Group Sounds scene.

His nickname is “Julie,” which is said to come from the fact that he was a fan of the actress Julie Andrews.

Now, please enjoy these masterpieces that dominated the Showa-era pop scene.

Kenji Sawada’s famous and popular songs (41–50)

Love Letter on the Seashoresawada kenji

Formed the backing band EXOTICS in 1981, this is the 33rd single they released.

The song is structured as a rock ballad and perfectly suits Julie’s sweet voice.

It was used as the campaign song for “Max Factor ’81” in the summer.

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Kenji Sawada’s Famous and Popular Songs (51–60)

Enchanted Night – Mais Dans La Lumièresawada kenji

Eighth single.

A work that could be called the first in a French-oriented direction, using French in the chorus, it recorded single sales at the time that followed “Kiken na Futari” and “Yurusarenai Ai.” Julie, known for striking outfits devised by a dedicated stylist introduced since “Kiken na Futari,” was still performing this song in rather plain costumes and without choreography.

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Mon amour je viens du bout du mondesawada kenji

Kenji Sawada Mon amour, I come from the end of the world
Mon amour je viens du bout du mondesawada kenji

The original song of “Hitori in Paris,” which was released in France in January 1975.

It climbed to No.

4 on the radio charts and sold 200,000 records, becoming an unusually big hit for a foreign-language song in France.

It was later released in various European countries and Canada as well.

Incidentally, it’s said that Kenji Sawada doesn’t speak any French at all.

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Fugitive of Lovesawada kenji

Kenji Sawada / The Fugitive of Love (1974)
Fugitive of Lovesawada kenji

This single, released in 1974 with an eye toward breaking into the global market, features both the A-side “Ai no Tōbōsha” and the B-side “I Was Born to Love You” sung entirely in English.

With its exotic melody, ska rhythm, and shouts of “Woo-ha!,” it comes together as a tricky, playful piece.

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Alone in Parissawada kenji

Kenji Sawada / Alone in Paris (1975)
Alone in Parissawada kenji

This is the 13th solo single, released in May 1975.

In January of the same year, a French-language version of the song was released in eight European countries, marking a worldwide debut.

In France, it reached No.

4 on the charts and became a major hit, selling 200,000 copies.

A mellow, romantic mid-tempo ballad.

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