Hit and popular songs by The Checkers
Let me introduce some songs by The Checkers, a pop band that represented the 80s and 90s.
They’re also well-known for having Fumiya Fujii, who is now active as a solo musician, as their lead vocalist.
Dressed in matching check-patterned outfits and blessed with good looks, they enjoyed idol-level popularity.
However, the origin of their band name didn’t come from the check pattern.
It’s said they chose it because many bands active overseas at the time had names that started with C and ended with S, and the check-patterned outfits were added afterward.
Fumiya Fujii’s vocals are refreshing and wonderful, and the saxophone played by his younger brother, Naoyuki Fujii, is also striking, adding a distinctive accent to their songs.
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The Checkers’ classic and popular songs (41–50)
TOKYO CONNECTIONChekkāzu
Around this period, it seems The Checkers started having more dance-beat-style songs, right? This track, too, has a breezy 16-beat and comes together as a stylish dance tune.
The light alto sax phrases and the guitar’s cutting are really cool.
Checkers’ classic and popular songs (51–60)
Dengeki lookin’ & shockin’Chekkāzu
This song is also included as a B-side, but since it was used as an insert song in a drama, I imagine quite a few people have actually heard it.
For a Checkers number, it has a pretty rock ’n’ roll feel, and the opening guitar gives it a great flavor.
Dance Hall on the ShoreChekkāzu
Since it’s a B-side track, it isn’t very well known, but it’s great.
It’s a ballad with a 70s pop vibe that gives off a cute charm and is soothing to listen to.
The lyrics aren’t just filled with a sense of sorrow; they’re overflowing with gentleness and poignancy, and I think it might even bring tears to women who listen to it.
Find LADY-MChekkāzu
I’m pretty sure I remember this song being used in a commercial as well.
For the Checkers of that era, whose roots were in rock oldies, it was unusual in that it had a techno-like finish, and the instrumental break features guitar instead of sax.
The lyrics of the chorus left a strangely strong impression on me.
MY ANGEL (I WANNA BE YOUR MAN)Chekkāzu
This song is another early B-side track with Mr.
Takamoku on lead vocals.
It really feels like a different band when it’s not Mr.
Fujii.
The style leans very much toward oldies—the very roots of The Checkers.
It also suits Mr.
Takamoku’s voice.