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| − | '''Southern All Stars''' (サザンオールスターズ), also known as '''SAS''' and '''Sazan''', is a Japanese rock band led by [[Kuwata Keisuke]]. The band is considered one of the most influential groups in [ | + | [[Image:Southern All Stars (2008).jpg|thumb|320px|Southern All Stars for their 30th Anniversary (2008)]] |
| − | + | '''Southern All Stars''' (サザンオールスターズ), also known as '''SAS''' and '''Sazan''', is a [[J-Rock|Japanese rock]] band led by [[Kuwata Keisuke]]. The band is considered one of the most influential groups in [[Japan]], being the 4th best-selling artist and having sold more than 47,083,000 copies in Japan. | |
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* [[Kuwata Keisuke]] (Lead vocals, acoustic and electric guitars) | * [[Kuwata Keisuke]] (Lead vocals, acoustic and electric guitars) | ||
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Sekiguchi Kazuyuki]] (Bass) |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Hara Yuko]] (Vocals and keyboards) |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Matsuda Hiroshi]] (Drums) |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Nozawa Hideyuki]] (Percussion) |
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| − | * [[ | + | ===Former Members=== |
| + | * [[Omori Takashi]] (Guitar) (graduated August 2001) | ||
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| + | The band's roots trace back to 1975, when [[Kuwata Keisuke]] was part of a popular group '''Better Days'''. The group saw many changes to its name and members. It was when keyboardist [[Hara Yuko]] and bassist [[Sekiguchi Kazuyuki]] joined the group that it had a permanent name. | ||
| − | + | After more and more changes of members, the group finally saw light as they released their debut single [[Katte ni Sinbad]] in 1978. After several appearances of the song on TV, the single climbed to #3 on the [[Oricon]] charts. They released one more single, before going away from the funny image, with the release of the pop-ballad [[Itoshi no Ellie]]. They released their debut album [[Atsui Munasawagi]] which contained few tracks. After only 8 months they released their 2nd album [[10 Numbers Carat]], which Kuwata considered "trash". | |
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| − | After more and more changes of members, the group finally saw light as they released their debut single [[Katte ni Sinbad]] in 1978. After several appearances of the song on TV, the single climbed to #3 on the [[Oricon]] charts. They released one more single, before going away from the funny image, with the release of the pop-ballad [[Itoshi no Ellie]]. They released their debut album [[Atsui Munasawagi]] which contained few tracks. After only 8 months they released their 2nd album [[10 Numbers Carat]], which Kuwata considered "trash. | ||
In 1980, they started the "Five Rock Show" and released their 3rd album [[Tiny Bubbles]]. With the release of [[Nude Man|NUDE MAN]] and a couple of singles, they experienced more success when popular Japanese artists began covering their hit songs. After releasing their 14th single [[Chako no Kaigan Monogatari]], Kuwata married Hara and to add to the happiness, fans were invited to their wedding ceremony. | In 1980, they started the "Five Rock Show" and released their 3rd album [[Tiny Bubbles]]. With the release of [[Nude Man|NUDE MAN]] and a couple of singles, they experienced more success when popular Japanese artists began covering their hit songs. After releasing their 14th single [[Chako no Kaigan Monogatari]], Kuwata married Hara and to add to the happiness, fans were invited to their wedding ceremony. | ||
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The group then released [[Ninkimono de Ikou]], which had a more adult feel in it. With the release of this album, Southern All Stars built up a more definite reputation in the Japanese music world. In the late 1980s, Hara conceived to Kuwata's child, so the leader decided to temporarily suspend the band's activities, while he work on another band, [[index.php?title=Kuwata Band&action=edit|Kuwata Band]]. | The group then released [[Ninkimono de Ikou]], which had a more adult feel in it. With the release of this album, Southern All Stars built up a more definite reputation in the Japanese music world. In the late 1980s, Hara conceived to Kuwata's child, so the leader decided to temporarily suspend the band's activities, while he work on another band, [[index.php?title=Kuwata Band&action=edit|Kuwata Band]]. | ||
| − | In the 1990's they released more hit songs and album. 1991 also saw the graduation of bassist [[ | + | In the 1990's they released more hit songs and album. 1991 also saw the graduation of bassist [[Sekiguchi Kazuyuki]] because of health problems, later coming back in 1995. In 1992, they released the singles [[Namida no Kiss]] and [[Shulaba La Bamba|Shulaba★La★Bamba]] on the same day. Namida no Kiss became an instant hit, being their first million-seller single. With the release of million-seller singles, the band released [[Young Love]], their 11th album, which has become their most successful album to date. |
| − | + | January of 2000 saw the release of [[Tsunami|TSUNAMI]], which was #1 on the Oricon charts for 5 weeks, selling almost 3 million copies. The single was marked the 3rd best-selling one in Japan. In 2001, guitarist [[Omori Takashi]] graduated from the group to take a rest. After releasing some more hit singles and albums, Kuwata came back to his solo activities and produced big hit singles and an album. | |
| − | + | Their 13th album, [[Killer Street]], was released in late 2005. The album not only topped the [[Oricon]] weekly charts, but also the [[wikipedia:United World Chart|United World Charts]]. | |
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| − | Their 13th album, [[Killer Street]], was released in late 2005. The album not only topped the Oricon weekly charts, but also the [ | ||
In May 2008, [[Victor Entertainment Inc.|Victor Entertainment]], the band's agency, announced that Southern All Stars will stop working as a band in 2009, but with the members having solo activities. However, Victor Entertainment said they would still come back to work as a band. | In May 2008, [[Victor Entertainment Inc.|Victor Entertainment]], the band's agency, announced that Southern All Stars will stop working as a band in 2009, but with the members having solo activities. However, Victor Entertainment said they would still come back to work as a band. | ||
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In August 2008, the band celebrated their 30th anniversary with the single [[I Am Your Singer|I AM YOUR SINGER]]. | In August 2008, the band celebrated their 30th anniversary with the single [[I Am Your Singer|I AM YOUR SINGER]]. | ||
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* [1978.08.25] [[Atsui Munasawagi]] (熱い胸さわぎ; ''Hot Uneasiness'') | * [1978.08.25] [[Atsui Munasawagi]] (熱い胸さわぎ; ''Hot Uneasiness'') | ||
* [1979.04.05] [[10 Numbers Carat]] | * [1979.04.05] [[10 Numbers Carat]] | ||
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* [2005.10.05] [[Killer Street]] (キラーストリート) | * [2005.10.05] [[Killer Street]] (キラーストリート) | ||
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* [1982.12.05] [[Ballad '77~'82]] (バラッド) | * [1982.12.05] [[Ballad '77~'82]] (バラッド) | ||
* [1987.06.21] [[Ballade 2 '83~'86|BALLADE 2 '83~'86]] (バラッド) | * [1987.06.21] [[Ballade 2 '83~'86|BALLADE 2 '83~'86]] (バラッド) | ||
| − | * [1989.07.21] [[ | + | * [1989.07.21] [[Suika Southern All Stars 61 Songs|Suika SOUTHERN ALL STARS 61SONGS]] (すいか; ''Watermelon'') |
| − | * [1995.06.24] [[ | + | * [1995.06.24] [[Happy|HAPPY!]] |
* [1998.06.25] [[Umi no Yeah!!]] (海のYeah!!; ''Sea's Yeah!!'') | * [1998.06.25] [[Umi no Yeah!!]] (海のYeah!!; ''Sea's Yeah!!'') | ||
* [2000.11.22] [[Ballad 3 ~The Album of Love~|Ballad 3 ~the album of LOVE~]] (バラッド) | * [2000.11.22] [[Ballad 3 ~The Album of Love~|Ballad 3 ~the album of LOVE~]] (バラッド) | ||
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* [1978.06.25] [[Katte ni Sindbad]] (勝手にシンドバッド; ''Willfully Sinbad'') | * [1978.06.25] [[Katte ni Sindbad]] (勝手にシンドバッド; ''Willfully Sinbad'') | ||
* [1978.11.25] [[Kibun Shidai de Semenaide]] (気分しだいで責めないで; ''Don't Pet Me So Freely'') | * [1978.11.25] [[Kibun Shidai de Semenaide]] (気分しだいで責めないで; ''Don't Pet Me So Freely'') | ||
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* [2000.11.01] [[Kono Aoi Sora, Midori ~Blue in Green~|Kono Aoi Sora, Midori ~BLUE IN GREEN]] (この青い空、みどり; ''This Blue Sky is Green'') | * [2000.11.01] [[Kono Aoi Sora, Midori ~Blue in Green~|Kono Aoi Sora, Midori ~BLUE IN GREEN]] (この青い空、みどり; ''This Blue Sky is Green'') | ||
* [2003.06.25] [[Namida no Umi de Dakaretai ~Sea of Love~|Namida no Umi de Dakaretai ~SEA OF LOVE~]] (涙の海で抱かれたい; ''I Want to be Held in the Sea of Tears'') | * [2003.06.25] [[Namida no Umi de Dakaretai ~Sea of Love~|Namida no Umi de Dakaretai ~SEA OF LOVE~]] (涙の海で抱かれたい; ''I Want to be Held in the Sea of Tears'') | ||
| − | * [2004.04.14] [[ | + | * [2004.04.14] [[Aja]] (彩) |
* [2004.07.21] [[Kimi Koso Star da / Yume ni Kieta Julia]] (君こそスターだ / 夢に消えたジュリア; ''You are the Star / Julia Disappeared in a Dream'') | * [2004.07.21] [[Kimi Koso Star da / Yume ni Kieta Julia]] (君こそスターだ / 夢に消えたジュリア; ''You are the Star / Julia Disappeared in a Dream'') | ||
* [2004.11.24] [[Ai to Yokubou no Hibi / Lonely Woman|Ai to Yokubou no Hibi / LONELY WOMAN]] (愛と欲望の日々; ''Days of Love and Desire'') | * [2004.11.24] [[Ai to Yokubou no Hibi / Lonely Woman|Ai to Yokubou no Hibi / LONELY WOMAN]] (愛と欲望の日々; ''Days of Love and Desire'') | ||
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* [2008.08.06] [[I Am Your Singer|I AM YOUR SINGER]] | * [2008.08.06] [[I Am Your Singer|I AM YOUR SINGER]] | ||
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* [http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/sas/ Official Website] | * [http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/sas/ Official Website] | ||
* [http://www.sas-fan.net/ Official Fan Club] | * [http://www.sas-fan.net/ Official Fan Club] | ||
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[[Category:Groups]] | [[Category:Groups]] | ||
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Southern All Stars (サザンオールスターズ), also known as SAS and Sazan, is a Japanese rock band led by Kuwata Keisuke. The band is considered one of the most influential groups in Japan, being the 4th best-selling artist and having sold more than 47,083,000 copies in Japan.
Contents
Members
- Kuwata Keisuke (Lead vocals, acoustic and electric guitars)
- Sekiguchi Kazuyuki (Bass)
- Hara Yuko (Vocals and keyboards)
- Matsuda Hiroshi (Drums)
- Nozawa Hideyuki (Percussion)
Former Members
- Omori Takashi (Guitar) (graduated August 2001)
Information
The band's roots trace back to 1975, when Kuwata Keisuke was part of a popular group Better Days. The group saw many changes to its name and members. It was when keyboardist Hara Yuko and bassist Sekiguchi Kazuyuki joined the group that it had a permanent name.
After more and more changes of members, the group finally saw light as they released their debut single Katte ni Sinbad in 1978. After several appearances of the song on TV, the single climbed to #3 on the Oricon charts. They released one more single, before going away from the funny image, with the release of the pop-ballad Itoshi no Ellie. They released their debut album Atsui Munasawagi which contained few tracks. After only 8 months they released their 2nd album 10 Numbers Carat, which Kuwata considered "trash".
In 1980, they started the "Five Rock Show" and released their 3rd album Tiny Bubbles. With the release of NUDE MAN and a couple of singles, they experienced more success when popular Japanese artists began covering their hit songs. After releasing their 14th single Chako no Kaigan Monogatari, Kuwata married Hara and to add to the happiness, fans were invited to their wedding ceremony.
The group then released Ninkimono de Ikou, which had a more adult feel in it. With the release of this album, Southern All Stars built up a more definite reputation in the Japanese music world. In the late 1980s, Hara conceived to Kuwata's child, so the leader decided to temporarily suspend the band's activities, while he work on another band, Kuwata Band.
In the 1990's they released more hit songs and album. 1991 also saw the graduation of bassist Sekiguchi Kazuyuki because of health problems, later coming back in 1995. In 1992, they released the singles Namida no Kiss and Shulaba★La★Bamba on the same day. Namida no Kiss became an instant hit, being their first million-seller single. With the release of million-seller singles, the band released Young Love, their 11th album, which has become their most successful album to date.
January of 2000 saw the release of TSUNAMI, which was #1 on the Oricon charts for 5 weeks, selling almost 3 million copies. The single was marked the 3rd best-selling one in Japan. In 2001, guitarist Omori Takashi graduated from the group to take a rest. After releasing some more hit singles and albums, Kuwata came back to his solo activities and produced big hit singles and an album.
Their 13th album, Killer Street, was released in late 2005. The album not only topped the Oricon weekly charts, but also the United World Charts.
In May 2008, Victor Entertainment, the band's agency, announced that Southern All Stars will stop working as a band in 2009, but with the members having solo activities. However, Victor Entertainment said they would still come back to work as a band.
In August 2008, the band celebrated their 30th anniversary with the single I AM YOUR SINGER.
Discography
Albums
- [1978.08.25] Atsui Munasawagi (熱い胸さわぎ; Hot Uneasiness)
- [1979.04.05] 10 Numbers Carat
- [1980.03.21] Tiny Bubbles
- [1981.07.21] Stereo Taiyou-zoku (ステレオ太陽族; Stereo Sunny Youth)
- [1982.07.21] NUDE MAN
- [1983.07.05] Kirei (綺麗; Beautiful)
- [1984.07.07] Ninkimono de Ikou (人気者で行こう; Go the Way of Stars)
- [1985.09.14] KAMAKURA
- [1990.01.13] SOUTHERN ALL STARS
- [1992.09.26] Yo ni Manyou no Hana ga Sakunari (世に万葉の花が咲くなり; The Flower of Myriad Leaves Blooms in the World)
- [1996.07.20] Young Love
- [1998.10.28] Sakura (さくら; Cherry Blossoms)
- [2005.10.05] Killer Street (キラーストリート)
Other Albums
- [1982.12.05] Ballad '77~'82 (バラッド)
- [1987.06.21] BALLADE 2 '83~'86 (バラッド)
- [1989.07.21] Suika SOUTHERN ALL STARS 61SONGS (すいか; Watermelon)
- [1995.06.24] HAPPY!
- [1998.06.25] Umi no Yeah!! (海のYeah!!; Sea's Yeah!!)
- [2000.11.22] Ballad 3 ~the album of LOVE~ (バラッド)
Singles
- [1978.06.25] Katte ni Sindbad (勝手にシンドバッド; Willfully Sinbad)
- [1978.11.25] Kibun Shidai de Semenaide (気分しだいで責めないで; Don't Pet Me So Freely)
- [1979.03.25] Itoshi no Ellie (いとしのエリー; My Dear Ellie)
- [1979.07.25] Omoisugoshi mo Koi no Uchi (思い過ごしも恋のうち; Imagining Things is Also Love)
- [1979.10.25] C-chou Kotoba ni Goyoujin (C調言葉に御用心; Beware of Breezy Words)
- [1980.02.21] Namida no Avenue (涙のアベニュー; Avenue of Tears)
- [1980.03.21] Koisuru Monthly Day (恋するマンスリーデイ; Lovely Monthly Day)
- [1980.05.21] Inase na Locomotion (いなせなロコモーション; Chic Locomotion)
- [1980.06.21] JAZZ MAN (ジャズマン)
- [1980.07.21] Wasureji no Laid Back (わすれじのレイド・バック; Laid Back that You Can't Forget)
- [1980.11.21] Sha La La / Gomen ne, Charlie (シャ・ラ・ラ / ごめんね チャーリー; Sorry Charlie)
- [1981.06.21] Big Star Blues (ビッグスターの悲劇)
- [1981.09.21] Shiori no Theme (栞のテーマ; Shiori's Theme)
- [1982.01.21] Chako no Kaigan Monogatari (チャコの海岸物語; Chako's Coastal Story)
- [1982.05.21] Nijiiro THE NIGHT CLUB (匂艶; Rainbow-colored)
- [1982.10.05] Ya Ya (Ano Toki wo Wasurenai) (Ya Ya (あの時代を忘れない))
- [1983.03.05] BODY SPECIAL II (ボディ・スペシャルII)
- [1983.07.05] EMANON
- [1983.11.05] Tokyo Shuffle (東京シャッフル)
- [1984.06.25] Miss Brand New Day (ミス・ブランニュー・デイ)
- [1984.10.21] Tarako (Cod Roe)
- [1985.05.29] Bye Bye My Love (U are the one)
- [1985.08.21] Melody (メロディ)
- [1988.06.25] Minna no Uta (みんなのうた; Everyone's Songs)
- [1989.04.12] Megami-tachi e no Jouka (Houdou Sarenai Y Kei no Kanata e) (女神達への情歌 (報道されないY型の彼方へ); Love Song for Goddesses)
- [1989.06.07] Sayonara Baby (さよならベイビー; Goodbye, Baby)
- [1989.11.21] Furi Furi '65 (フリフリ; Swinging)
- [1990.07.25] Manatsu no Kajitsu (真夏の果実; Midsummer Fruit)
- [1991.07.10] Neo Bravo!! (ネオ・ブラボー!!)
- [1992.07.18] Namida no Kiss (涙のキッス; Kiss of Tears)
- [1992.07.18] Shulaba★La★Bamba (シュラバ★ラ★バンバ; Shambles La Bamba)
- [1993.07.21] Erotica Seven (エロティカ・セブン)
- [1993.07.21] Suteki na Birdy (NO NO BIRDY) (素敵なバーディー; Wonderful Birdy)
- [1993.11.20] Christmas Love (Namida no Ato ni wa Shiroi Yuki ga Furu) (クリスマス・ラブ (涙のあとには白い雪が降る))
- [1995.05.22] Mumpy no G★SPOT (マンピーのG★SPOT; Puss-P's G-Spot)
- [1995.07.17] Anata Dake wo ~Summer Heartbreak~ (あなただけを; Only You)
- [1996.05.20] Ai no Kotodama ~Spiritual Message~ (愛の言霊; Spirit of the Word called Love)
- [1996.06.25] Taiyou wa Tsumi na Yatsu (太陽は罪な奴; The Sun is a Bad Guy)
- [1997.08.21] 01MESSENGER ~Denshi Kyou no Uta~ (電子狂の詩; Electronic Maniac's Song)
- [1997.11.06] BLUE HEAVEN
- [1998.02.11] LOVE AFFAIR ~Himitsu no Date~ (秘密のデート; Secret Date)
- [1998.07.29] PARADISE
- [1999.03.25] Yellow Man ~Hoshi no Oujisama~ (イエローマン ～星の王子様～; The Little Prince)
- [2000.01.26] TSUNAMI
- [2000.07.19] HOTEL PACIFIC
- [2000.11.01] Kono Aoi Sora, Midori ~BLUE IN GREEN (この青い空、みどり; This Blue Sky is Green)
- [2003.06.25] Namida no Umi de Dakaretai ~SEA OF LOVE~ (涙の海で抱かれたい; I Want to be Held in the Sea of Tears)
- [2004.04.14] Aja (彩)
- [2004.07.21] Kimi Koso Star da / Yume ni Kieta Julia (君こそスターだ / 夢に消えたジュリア; You are the Star / Julia Disappeared in a Dream)
- [2004.11.24] Ai to Yokubou no Hibi / LONELY WOMAN (愛と欲望の日々; Days of Love and Desire)
- [2005.07.20] BOHBO No.5 / Kami no Shima Haruka Kuni (神の島遥か国; God's Island, the Country So Far)
- [2006.08.09] DIRTY OLD MAN ~Saraba Natsu yo~ (さらば夏よ; Goodbye Summer)
- [2008.08.06] I AM YOUR SINGER
