A symbol of Showa pop with its bright and light melody.
This light-hearted dance number is based on the Finnish folk song "Jenka." Its cheerful melody and light steps made it popular, and Kyu Sakamoto's warm voice has made it a timeless standard.
The fun rhythm and cheerful melody are memorable, bringing a new dance sensibility to Japanese pop music at the time. Sakamoto Kyu's soft vocal quality brightly envelops the melody, creating a familiarity that anyone can hum along to. The light brass and drum arrangement tightens the overall feel, making the song so popular that it was frequently used on television programs and in dance halls at the time. The B-side, "Let's all laugh together," contains a warm message that is characteristic of Sakamoto, giving it a charm that will be listened to for generations to come.
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Arranged By - 前田憲男
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Accompanied By - 東芝レコーディング・オーケストラ
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Accompanied By - 小俣尚也とドライヴィング・メン
