Iconic and Popular Songs by THE YELLOW MONKEY (Iemon)
Here’s an introduction to songs by THE YELLOW MONKEY, the legendary band that created a huge buzz with their 2016 reunion announcement.
Their music is straightforward, cool rock that has captivated countless fans, with total CD sales surpassing 10 million copies.
Many fans must have rejoiced and felt their hearts race at the news of their reunion.
Interestingly, the band name THE YELLOW MONKEY is a term that Westerners have used derogatorily toward people from Eastern Europe, but the band chose it to express their commitment to making distinctly Japanese rock.
Now, in celebration of their return to activity, please enjoy this playlist of Yemon’s songs.
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The Yellow Monkey’s classic and popular songs (61–70)
ladybugTHE YELLOW MONKEY
Tentomushi is a 2018 digital release that was later included on the 2019 album 9999.
It was also used as a commercial song for Sapporo Honkaku Karakuchi, featuring Kazuya Yoshii himself.
Beyond the band’s tight ensemble, the three-dimensional, free-roaming guitar sound—especially in the intro—is insanely cool.
Pay attention to the lyrics with their mahjong references, too.
Combined with THE YELLOW MONKEY’s bewitching allure, the track overflows with a charm that pulls you deeper and deeper in.
MERRY X’MASTHE YELLOW MONKEY
I’ve gotten quite a bit older, but personally I loved Yoshii’s voice when I was a teenager.
I’m happy I can still listen to it even now.
And I’d love for you to learn a Christmas song and sing it gently at karaoke.
I really love THE YELLOW MONKEY.
SHINE ONTHE YELLOW MONKEY
A song that portrays the gap between one’s inner and outer selves and sings about the importance of continuing to shine across generations.
Its sophisticated lyrics and dynamic sound by THE YELLOW MONKEY are especially compelling.
It can be considered a pivotal work for the band, one that symbolizes their post-reunion activities.
When you face obstacles in various moments of life, this track is likely to give you courage.
It’s a song I want you—who wishes to live true to yourself—to hear.
StarsTHE YELLOW MONKEY
Their nickname is The Yellow Monkey (Iemon), a rock band formed in 1989.
Their sound, which blends glam rock with a kayōkyoku (Japanese pop) flavor, gained wide popularity and propelled them to the forefront of Japanese rock.
Although they disbanded for a time, they reunited in 2016, and their sensuous sound remains as captivating as ever.
Scat at DawnTHE YELLOW MONKEY
The Yellow Monkey covered Saori Yuki’s “Yoake no Scat.” It was included as the B-side of a single, and when they performed at Summer Sonic in 2016, they invited Ms.
Yuki to join them.
She readily agreed, and they delivered a splendid collaboration.
Kazuya Yoshii put his arm around Ms.
Yuki’s waist, but it seems that had been approved in advance.