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* [[Watanabe Hideki]] (渡辺英樹; Bass, Precussion, Leader) | * [[Watanabe Hideki]] (渡辺英樹; Bass, Precussion, Leader) | ||
* [[Ryu Kouji]] (笠浩二; Drums) | * [[Ryu Kouji]] (笠浩二; Drums) | ||
− | * [[ | + | * [[Sekiguchi Makoto]] (関口誠人; Guitar, Saxaphone) |
* [[Tagura Tomohara]] (田口智治; Keyboard) | * [[Tagura Tomohara]] (田口智治; Keyboard) | ||
* [[Yonekawa Hideyuki]] (米川英之; Lead Guitar) | * [[Yonekawa Hideyuki]] (米川英之; Lead Guitar) | ||
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== Information == | == Information == | ||
− | The band formed in 1982 when Watanabe wanted to start a band with drummer Ryu and guitarist | + | The band formed in 1982 when Watanabe wanted to start a band with drummer Ryu and guitarist Sekiguchi as Coconut Boys. They performed at various events and lives later that year as they painted the image among the famous as the Japanese-made [[Wikipedia:Beach Boys|Beach Boys]]. They got their major debut a year later with the single [[Candy]], the image song for a Yoplait Yogurts commercial. |
Soon after the band released their second single more then a year later, they added Tagura and Yonekura to the band as they changed their name to C-C-B. Their big hit came in January 1986 when they released the single [[Romantic ga Tomaranai]]. Their summer single, [[Lucky Chance wo Mou Ichido]], was also a hit as the song gave the band's first appearance on the end of the year special [[Kouhaku Uta Gassen]]. They also won the Gold Award at the 27th Annual Japan Record Awards and then Best Ballad Song Award at the 1986's FNS Kayousai. | Soon after the band released their second single more then a year later, they added Tagura and Yonekura to the band as they changed their name to C-C-B. Their big hit came in January 1986 when they released the single [[Romantic ga Tomaranai]]. Their summer single, [[Lucky Chance wo Mou Ichido]], was also a hit as the song gave the band's first appearance on the end of the year special [[Kouhaku Uta Gassen]]. They also won the Gold Award at the 27th Annual Japan Record Awards and then Best Ballad Song Award at the 1986's FNS Kayousai. | ||
− | But by 1987, | + | But by 1987, Sekiguchi would leave the group, causing the slowly decline of the band's popularity. Two years later, C-C-B would disband after their final live at Nippon Budokan. But the band would get back together throughout the later years. For example, all five members would get back together for the final show of the television program [[The Best Ten]] five years later. Also, the group's biggest hit, [[Romantic ga Tomaranai]], was used frequently in the dorama [[Densha Otoko]], causing the group to became popular once again. |
In 2008, the band would get back together with only Ryu, Sakegura, and Wanatabe as they played their first live shows at Nagoya, Osaka, and Tokyo since their breakup. | In 2008, the band would get back together with only Ryu, Sakegura, and Wanatabe as they played their first live shows at Nagoya, Osaka, and Tokyo since their breakup. |
Revision as of 00:46, 31 July 2009
C-C-B (Coconut Boys or ココナッツボーイズ) was a Japanese pop rock band from 1985 to 1989 and then 2008 under the label Polydor Records.
Contents
Members
- Watanabe Hideki (渡辺英樹; Bass, Precussion, Leader)
- Ryu Kouji (笠浩二; Drums)
- Sekiguchi Makoto (関口誠人; Guitar, Saxaphone)
- Tagura Tomohara (田口智治; Keyboard)
- Yonekawa Hideyuki (米川英之; Lead Guitar)
Information
The band formed in 1982 when Watanabe wanted to start a band with drummer Ryu and guitarist Sekiguchi as Coconut Boys. They performed at various events and lives later that year as they painted the image among the famous as the Japanese-made Beach Boys. They got their major debut a year later with the single Candy, the image song for a Yoplait Yogurts commercial.
Soon after the band released their second single more then a year later, they added Tagura and Yonekura to the band as they changed their name to C-C-B. Their big hit came in January 1986 when they released the single Romantic ga Tomaranai. Their summer single, Lucky Chance wo Mou Ichido, was also a hit as the song gave the band's first appearance on the end of the year special Kouhaku Uta Gassen. They also won the Gold Award at the 27th Annual Japan Record Awards and then Best Ballad Song Award at the 1986's FNS Kayousai.
But by 1987, Sekiguchi would leave the group, causing the slowly decline of the band's popularity. Two years later, C-C-B would disband after their final live at Nippon Budokan. But the band would get back together throughout the later years. For example, all five members would get back together for the final show of the television program The Best Ten five years later. Also, the group's biggest hit, Romantic ga Tomaranai, was used frequently in the dorama Densha Otoko, causing the group to became popular once again.
In 2008, the band would get back together with only Ryu, Sakegura, and Wanatabe as they played their first live shows at Nagoya, Osaka, and Tokyo since their breakup.
Discography
Studio Albums
- [1983.06.25] Mild Weekend
- [1984.08.25] Boy's Life
- [1985.05.25] Suteki na Beat (すてきなビート)
- [1985.12.15] Bokutachi No-No-No (僕たちNo-No-No)
- [1986.06.18] Bouken no Susume (冒険のススメ)
- [1986.12.15] Ai no Kakopu (愛の力コブ)
- [1987.03.25] MAX-MEGA-MIX
- [1987.07.25] Kimi wa Yappari Kadai (石はやっぱりカタイ)
- [1988.05.25] Hashite☆Bandman (走れ☆バンドマン)
- [1989.09.01] CCB Original Karaoke Perfect (CCBオリジナル・カラオケ・パーフェクト)
- [2008.04.30] Romantic ga Tomerarenai (Romanticは止められない)
Best Albums
- [1985.06.25] Tanoshii Natsuyasumi (楽しい夏休み)
- [1989.06.01] The Best Of C-C-B Vol.1
- [1989.09.01] The Best Of C-C-B Vol.2
- [1992.01.25] C-C-B Super Best
- [1993.11.01] Best 2500 / Romantic ga Tomoaranai (ベスト2500/Romanticが止まらない)
- [1994.10.26] SINGLE COLLECTION
- [1996.11.21] Special 1800 (スペシャル1800)
- [1999.06.30] TREASURE COLLECTION
- [2001.12.19] Super Value / C-C-B (スーパー・バリュー/C-C-B)
- [2003.11.26] GOLDEN☆BEST C-C-B
- [2006.01.18] Prime Collection C-C-B (プライム・セレクション C-C-B)
- [2007.08.22] Essential Best C-C-B (エッセンシャル・ベスト C-C-B)
Singles
- [1983.06.01] Candy
- [1984.07.25] Hitomi Shoujo (瞳少女)
- [1985.01.25] Romantic ga Tomaranai (Romanticが止まらない)
- [1985.04.25] School Girl (スクール・ガール)
- [1985.08.21] Lucky Chance wo Mou Ichido (Lucky Chanceをもう一度)
- [1985.10.01] Lucky Chance wo Mou Ichido Lucky-Mix (Lucky Chanceをもう一度 Lucky-Mix; 12 inch single)
- [1985.11.27] Kuusou Kiss (空想Kiss)
- [1986.04.09] Genki na Broken Heart (元気なブロークン・ハート)
- [1986.05.10] Genki na Broken Heart Broken-Mix (元気なブロークン・ハート Broken-Mix; 12 inch single)
- [1986.08.27] Naimononedari no I Want You (ないものねだりのI Want You)
- [1987.02.01] Naimononedari no I Want You - Zeniku-Mix (ないものねだりのI Want You-ゼイ肉-Mix; 12 inch Single)
- [1987.06.03] 2 Much, I Love U.
- [1987.09.23] Genshoku Shitai ne (原色したいね)
- [1987.12.02] Dakishimetai (抱きしめたい)
- [1988.04.13] Love Letter (恋文)
- [1988.10.25] Shinjite Ireba (信じていれば)
- [1989.04.25] Love Is Magic
- [2005.02.23] Romantic ga Tomaranai Remix Version (Romanticが止まらない Remix Version)
Videos / DVDs
- [1985.11.25] C-C-B no Daibouken (C-C-Bの大冒険)
- [1986.07.05] C-C-B Live Hare (C-C-B LIVE晴)
- [1987.05.25] C-C-B LIVE TOUCH AND GO
- [1989.09.01] C-C-B Video Clip Collection (C-C-B ビデオクリップ コレクション)
- [2004.09.29] C-C-B Memorial DVD BOX (C-C-B メモリアル DVD BOX)
Books
- [1985.07.xx] Don't stop the C-C-B : C-C-B photo & song CoConut Boys
- [1985.11.xx] Comic The Camera Boy C-C-B Tsuyaroku & Goroku Bokura ga, Boku wo, Zoom Shita (コミックザカメラボーイ : C-C-B写録&語録 ボクらが、ボクらを、ズームした)
- [1986.11.xx] C-C-Byes, 100 Netsu (C-C-B yes,100熱)
- [1987.02.xx] C-C-B Neikiss (C-C-Bネイキッズ)
- [1987.09.xx] C-C-B go ahead: Shashinshuu Owari (4 6 east) Kara no Start (C-C-B go ahead : 写真集・終章(4・6 east)からのスタート)
- [1989.11.xx] C-C-B Netafuri: Memorial (C-C-B寝たふり : Memorial)
- [1989.12.xx] Close / C-C-B