Takahara Kei
Takahara Kei (高原兄) is a Japanese singer-songwriter, composer, talento, and former lead vocalist for the band ALADDIN.
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Profile
- Real Name: Takahara Shigehito (高原茂仁)
- Birthdate: April 10, 1959
- Birthplace: Toyama, Toyama Prefecture
Information
Takahara Kei got involved in music when he was at Nagoya University of Commerce & Business, forming the folk song and rock band ALADDIN and becoming the vocalist. The group later won the Yamaha Popular Music Contest in 1981 and then released their first single soon after. But, the band broke up two years later in 1983, allowing Takahara to start his own solo career. The group would later formed once again for a one-time live in 2002.
He made solo career debut in 1991 with the single "Kaze yo, Suzuka e" . But, his rise to fame was through him composing various songs for artists, including Quiz Hexagon family. He also appeared on various television variety shows as a guest and performer, including singing the theme song to the Quiz Hexagon series.
Discography
Albums
- [1993.08.04] SQUALL
- [1995.10.25] Shikon Sanjou (只今参上)
Singles
- [1992.06.03] Kaze yo, Suzuka e (風よ、鈴鹿へ)
- [1992.12.02] Hyottoko Blues (ひょっとこブルース)
- [1993.07.07] Moshi mo Kimi ga Koko ni Ireba (もしも君がここにいれば)
- [1994.06.08] Kanzen Muketsu no Rock n' Roller (完全無欠のロックンローラー)
- [1994.11.09] Tarikihongan ~In It For The Money~ (他力本願~In It For The Money~)
- [1995.04.08] Kokontouzai Chaapanman (古今東西チャーハンマン)
- [1995.09.25] Shikakushimen no Ore Dakara ~ Mariko (四角四面の俺だから~マリコ)
- [1997.11.21] Ikkakusenkin Bubunbun (一攫千金ブブンブン) (with Dokenya Yoshiyuki)
- [1998.02.25] Honma Kai na! (ホンマかいな!)
Composer Credits
- Ippotsuya - Tenka Muteki no Ippoyatsuya 2008
- Ito Toshihito - Warui
- Kouda Shin - Okaasan
- Nakamura Mitsuko - Youyatte ne
- Ogada Kanako - FURIN
- Pabo - Green Flash Densetsu
- Pabo - Koi no Hexagon
- RYOEI - Kagateki wa Ware ni Ari
- Satoda Mai, Fujimoto Toshifumi, and misono - Don't leave me
- Satoda Mai, Fujimoto Toshifumi, and misono - Mou Sugu Christmas
- Satoda Mai with Gouda Kyoudai - Bye Bye
- Shuchishin - Nakanaide
- Shuchishin - Shuchishin
- Shuchishin - Wa ga Teki Ware ni Ari
- Shuchishin - Yowamushi Santa
- Shimatani Hitomi - Osaka no Onna
- Sugita Akirahiro and Tsunoda Ryoko - Maneki Neko Neko
- Tomo to Suzanne - Deaete Yokatta
- Tomo to Suzanne - Odaiba no Onna
- Tsuruno Takeshi - Nani mo ka mo ga Kimi datta (Tsuruno Takeshi version)
- Kito Kito TOYAMA