Until I become a Mama, my music
"Sho ~ Heartbeat Present" / 1982
The lyrics were written by Kuwata and the vocals by Matsuda. The song conveys the joy of the moment a child is born.
My kisses will surely hurt
"Nijiiro THE NIGHT CLUB" / 1982
The killer phrase at the end tells the story of a forceful and clumsy kiss by a loser who thinks he's a playboy.
A garden needs flowers Like a man needs a woman's love
"Run!! Tokyo Town" / 1982
The lyrics are entirely in English. It has a digital pop feel, but the way the lyrics are delivered also has a touch of CCR.
Twist & Shout Again, That Beatles, Play Some More
"The Legend of DJ Kobe" / 1982
This is one of the most requested songs on "NUDE MAN," which is notable for its lyrics about the love of music. "DJ Kobe" is modeled after Katsuya Kobayashi.
Love dances in the autumn wind, the sadness of the night comes, words can't express "I love you"
"Stardust of Memories" / 1982
A love song set in a real music bar in Yokohama. The song skillfully weaves in titles of famous songs while giving a glimpse into the singer's true feelings.
Drinking hot tea and taking a meaningless shower, my lover is crying too, it's a summer of resignation
"Giving Up on Summer" / 1982
What seems like the end of love is actually the bittersweet beginning of a relationship, and the song's portrayal is excellent. Naoko Ken 's cover version was also a big hit.
The marching trumpet sounds... The swallows dance,
"Chasing the Flowing Clouds" / 1982
Featuring vocals by Hara Yuko, this song is based on the fact that Kuwata's father was a repatriate from Manchuria, and strikes a chord with faint nostalgia with an anti-war message.
Every night, I tearfully ask for her telephone number
"I Want to See You, My Sick Mind" / 1982
One of the greatest titles in Southern All Stars' history! The song explores the psychology of a man on the verge of heartbreak through words.
A superstar who just keeps talking, an insensitive woman who can't become lewd
"Plastic Super Star (Live In Better Days)" / 1982
The film reveals the sarcasm and true feelings of a band member playing a superstar.
Love is sad tonight, and it's even more so when I'm alone.
"Oh! Claudia" / 1982
This popular song poetically recounts memories of parting. It's amazing how it weaves intense loneliness into the bittersweet comfort of the memory at the end.
Woo Wee, you're so amazing I want to hug you from the bottom of my heart (repeat)
"Lament of a Female Poet" / 1982
Nyago, who was stepped on, bit his leg.
"Cat" / 1982
The Rolling Stones are a lovely London Erection
"Come to Jamaica" / 1982
Words always reflect each other's hearts, but if we just rely on each other, it seems like it will just pass us by
"Just A Little Bit" / 1982
I think I had an incredibly wonderful love affair, memories that will never come back, Time goes by
"Ya Ya (I'll Never Forget Those Times)" / 1982
While fondly recalling his student days, upon closer reading, one finds that at the heart of his words lies not nostalgia but a break with the past.
Time is blinking tonight too, I'm smiling in my signature pose
"Shappo" / 1982
This city pop track is popular among DJs. Its look at the passing of time contrasts with the A-side track, "Ya Ya (I Will Never Forget That Era)."
As much as my body is in a good mood, so many times
"BODY SPECIAL II" / 1983
A huge hit on the lewd route. The depth of the kanji "Majiwari"! Incidentally, "Ⅰ" is almost entirely instrumental.
I put yesterday's love into the ashtray and go to sleep, but when I'm alone, my words just fly around the room
"EMANON" / 1983
Southern-style AOR. Many fans love this song. The lyrics describe adult love for a slightly older audience. If you read the title backwards, it becomes "NO NAME."
Under the blue sky, dance as if in a dream
"ALLSTARS' JUNGO" / 1983
The mix of Japanese, rough accents and English is simply overwhelming, rivaling the intensity of 80s Afro-funk.
The man guarding the devil's fortress standing directly opposite is huge.
"Matilda Baby" / 1983
The setting is a sci-fi one reminiscent of an anime or game. The lyrics, which blend Kuwata's boyishness with the reckless nature of love, are a new frontier.
A romance between the forest and the springs, a pure play of playing with flowers, that group somehow differs from love
"Woman of the Red Flame" / 1983
Although it has a theme of what we would now call LGBTQ, it expresses sexual love between women from one perspective, and the words dance in a flamenco style.
When I look up at the edge of the sky, the corners of my eyes become misty. I've asked myself many times who I am
"Under the Oak Tree" / 1983
The song was written with the thoughts of the orphans left behind in China, who were a hot topic in society. "Who am I?" may be a question for all humanity.
If you try to woo me with rude words, I'll kick you out like the day before yesterday, I won't fall in love with words
"HARLOT on a Starry Night" / 1983
A real blues song set to reggae, told by a call girl living in a back alley red light district. A world that no enka can sing.
Maybe it's not good to cry, the discotheque is hot all night
"I was deceived by Hiroshi" / 1983
A song with vocals by Hara Yuko. The anxiety of love is hinted at through the electric pop music. Covers by Mizue Takada, Juicy Fruits, Miyazaki Yoshiko, and others are also available.
The September wind is awfully damp, and I feel like the man you're thinking of is someone else
"NEVER FALL IN LOVE AGAIN" / 1983
A dramatized depiction of a failing relationship in under four minutes. A bad feeling in "September Wind"!
Don't be timid. Everyone, no matter what race, strives to grow. Yeah!
"YELLOW NEW YORKER" / 1983
While it seems like a song of encouragement for Japanese people striving to realize their dreams in New York, it also points out the harsh reality.
Without you, I wouldn't have a song
"MICO" / 1983
The model is the popular Showa-era singer Mieko Hirota. This is a love-hate message to her as she transformed from a dynamite girl into the beautiful woman in "A Doll's House."
He dresses me in his formal clothes and acts like he's kind to me.
"Sarah Jane" / 1983
The character Sarah Jane is from the film "The Sorrow of the Sky" directed by Douglas Sirk. Her sad heart is superimposed on false love.
That's why even if your heart is cool, your appearance is surreal
"Southern Taiheiyo Ondo" / 1983
Lyrics and music by Kazuyuki Sekiguchi. Love for the Pacific Ocean eventually turns to love for Hawaii and the ukulele. While the lyrics of Kuwata are influenced by this song, it has a surreal originality.
If you're right in front of me, I'll share this wonderful evening with you
“Six people traveling” / 1983
This is the original "THANK YOU SO MUCH" gratitude song that could only have been created by Southern All Stars, who were performing dozens of tours every year at the time.
