I am sooooo proud and happy that this is the first song I ever heard on YouTube, with you playing it Ningyoko. What a breath of fresh air you are . . and thanks for the memories of my childhood (we lived in Japan when in the late 50's for the first 4 or 5 years of my Life). You put your own delicate stamp on 'Sukiyaki', but still managed to get the beauty of the original, and only with a guitar and your voice. Way to go. May GOD always Bless you . . . and the Japanese too . . . and us all.
I found this video years ago and fell in love with your cover <3 I just thought of it again recently and had to listen to it =) It's so relaxing and sounds lovely <3
BEAUTIFUL! Sexy, soulful, lusty....... and those just describe your wonderful voice! Your guitar sounds fantastic too. All of that and good looking too! WOW!
Very nice job! I was looking up the original version and came across this one. I love it more than the original. I am going to refer others to this one!
I absolutely love this version of this most beautiful love song! I wish I had it to put on my iPod. My daughter is a music therapist and she is using your version (as close as she can). Thank you for making me feel good. :)
you did very well! ^-^ i'm learning this in my japanese class so of course i'm listening to it 24/7 and i was hoping for a good version by a girl! thank you
Heavens to Sessau Hyakawa! This excellent video has over 60 pages of comments! And I am NOT suprised. It's an absolutely charming & delightful version of one of the most beautiful romantic ballads ever written. KUDOS, young lady! You are a beautiful lady with an even more beautiful voice. And your guitar playing is TOP NOTCH! Thank you so much for sharing your amazing talent with us! You've MADE my day & my week! CHEERS! :)
@JubalCalif wow! thank you--when all I hear are imperfections I must learn to shrug off (or never post anything) the sincerity of your wordsis most encouraging! May your week be wonderful!
You are MORE than welcome! Your slight imperfections only make you seem that much more charming! Please keep up the good work, Lovely Lady! May happines, joy, love & peace make their home in your heart! :)
@ningyoko a very beautiful cover,you're so young where did you ever discover this long,lost little jewel of a song.you really show your passion for music with this song,it's like it was made for you
Thank you Sweetheart, for this beautiful rendition of Sukiyaki. Kyu Sakomoto would have been proud of you. You have made my day. Your voice is simply beautiful and soothing.
Dear ningyoko: Nearly 4 years ago, you sent me an mp3 file of this song, per my request. I'm still in love with your version, and always will be. Thank you again. Take care and stay well.
Der ningyoko: Nearly 4 years ago, you sent me an mp3 file of this song, per my request. I'm still in love with your version, and always will be. Thank you again. Take care and stay well.
I've tried to write a comment every time I watch this video but it never seems to come out the way I want. I figure I should just thank you for this great cover, this song and your voice really stirs up something sentimental in me.
I don't know Japanese, today I played one of my mom's favorite songs ("Memory" from the broadway musical Cat's) then she asked me if I could play this, so I looked it up on youtube. But this song is so sweet I want to learn it, love the lyrics, love the tune, keep on singing..................
This has long been my favorite cover of the song. Thank you, ningyoko. Your voice is heavenly and the guitar wistful. I do, however, have minor suggestion: To be true to the lyrics of the song, perhaps you could have looked up occasionally (as though you were preventing a teardrop from falling). I love you, ningyoko.
Wow! To my American ear, this seems to be the authoritative "American girl does Sukiyaki" and certainly the authoritative text display. Very nice singing, phrasing, etc.
really one of my favourite songs.. dont remember when or how or where i heard it first.. but the rythm.. just clinged on to me for more than 14 years.. when i hear you play.. i think of learning japanese just to learn this song.. please post the chords.. i sing the song without music.. but i need to learn these chords.. please..
Bravo !!!
Cain0296 2 days ago
This is so much better than Kenny Ball's version lol
I love your video Thank You for making it and sharing it with Us
buzby2012 1 week ago
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such a beautiful song!!!!!!!!! i'm learning it in japanese at skool :)
sailorsun001 2 weeks ago
such a beautiful song!!!!!!!!! i'm learning it in japanese at skool :)
sailorsun001 2 weeks ago
fint där :D
uruhaxgazetto 3 weeks ago
やはり歌は心で歌うもの、テクニックではない。
岩崎宏美より良かったです。
hachibee11 1 month ago
I feel easy easy easy・・・thanks
あなたの歌はとても心地よい
pelolinn 1 month ago
I am sooooo proud and happy that this is the first song I ever heard on YouTube, with you playing it Ningyoko. What a breath of fresh air you are . . and thanks for the memories of my childhood (we lived in Japan when in the late 50's for the first 4 or 5 years of my Life). You put your own delicate stamp on 'Sukiyaki', but still managed to get the beauty of the original, and only with a guitar and your voice. Way to go. May GOD always Bless you . . . and the Japanese too . . . and us all.
jwmcmac 1 month ago
Great cover. I encourage you to learn it in firgerstyle guitar also.
nancejo 1 month ago
beautiful !!!!!!!!
TheLordCristo 1 month ago
Hey, all your shoji is missing! Nice version. Looks like you're playing a Yamaha, right?
andrewshere 1 month ago
beautiful!! :D
Yohtarama 1 month ago
かわいい!そして和室に絶妙なマッチング 笑
MandL186 2 months ago
↓こいつ何言ってるか意味不明。日本語しっかりしろよ。
Jay7spanish 3 months ago
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私はすべての他の曲が、ひどく台無しにこの曲を愛して悪気はない、または何か。あなたは本当に悪いものに美しい愛の歌を回した。唯一の英語の歌にこだわってみてください。どうもありがとうございました。
gothicsakurahime 3 months ago
how beautiful...i have heard this many times over...and this one..well...knocks ma cotton socks off...thanks fur this!!
MsSilentfairy 3 months ago
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buen cover
rafagasd 3 months ago
buen cover
rafagasd 3 months ago
muy buena versión. :)
rafagasd 3 months ago
buen cover
rafagasd 3 months ago
This song must be sung from the heart as she is singing from her little heart you go girl !!
man68t2 3 months ago
すごい~!上手です♡
mikadongon 3 months ago
I found this video years ago and fell in love with your cover <3 I just thought of it again recently and had to listen to it =) It's so relaxing and sounds lovely <3
kuchipatchiluver 3 months ago
@ningyoko -;I LOVE TIS SONG SINCE WHEN I WAS A CHILD, THANKS FOR YOUR GREAT PERFORMENT....
PARIS2RC1 4 months ago
You makes me relax so much. I like your cover.
eyehunt2010 4 months ago
You look pretty but you have to work a lot on your guitar playing which is very inconsistent. It's all about practising practising practising...
carlotapuig 4 months ago
Beautiful rendition of this song. Lovely voice too. Thanks for sharing your talent.
cscdigitalgraphics 4 months ago
You sing it beautifully!
Kyu Sakamoto will be smiling down on you!
theminstrelboy01 4 months ago
You sing it beautifully! Kyu Sakamoto will be smiling down on you!
theminstrelboy01 4 months ago
Woooowwww, El arte no tiene fronteras, Gracias gran interpretación, Y gracias por compartirla Felicidades
REVMEX2011 4 months ago
been looking for an alternate version of this classic the past few hours. this was beyond doubt the best i've heard, anywhere. totally charming...
gigantes1966 5 months ago
love this song, and you sing it beautifully, ... thank you.
lotnazgul07 5 months ago
JUST Excelent...
meltdown53 5 months ago
I made a promise to sing this at the birth of my first grandchild.... xx
charliemctruth 5 months ago
This is my favourite of all your videos :) bring me back to highschool japanese class
lilboybrown 5 months ago
Hey Cousin this is Mackenzie!!!!!! <3 You do a awesome job at singing!!!!
XXKenzieWeber 5 months ago
Very Beautiful rendition. many thanks to youl
May you live long and prosper.
Hendrix92TheUniverse 6 months ago
素敵やん
ジブリ狙えるやん
shubityyy 6 months ago
Lovely
bgdjohnny8 6 months ago in playlist Sukiyaki Song
BEAUTIFUL! Sexy, soulful, lusty....... and those just describe your wonderful voice! Your guitar sounds fantastic too. All of that and good looking too! WOW!
thegilker 6 months ago
clearly love the song
Pmcgov3284 6 months ago
Very nice job! I was looking up the original version and came across this one. I love it more than the original. I am going to refer others to this one!
IrishBratSD 7 months ago
和室やん^^
inainainazou1 7 months ago
ありがとう
dasstyfry 7 months ago
nice.. ^_^
wowo177 7 months ago
Beautiful lady, beautiful voice. Thanks for sharing.
Veevid4u 7 months ago
Love this song. came upon your vid- love it!
pegmorris 7 months ago
very nice ....
Apirathman 8 months ago
I absolutely love this version of this most beautiful love song! I wish I had it to put on my iPod. My daughter is a music therapist and she is using your version (as close as she can). Thank you for making me feel good. :)
perrinsgamm 8 months ago 5
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T2Analyst 8 months ago
Great take on a great song. Keep it up Ningyoko!
T2Analyst 8 months ago
I was healed by your singing voice. Thank you.
hope4201014 8 months ago
I was feeling down.
Randomly your vid came up and brought me to tears.
electropop1980 8 months ago
REALLY love your voice. I was a little kid when I first heard this, made me sad then also. BTW, your version Honors Kyu.
Folma7 9 months ago
really well sung.. (Y) guitar wz not bad too..
GMIS16 9 months ago
Your version is now on my Ipod, great job!!!
bluzaholic 9 months ago
Absolutely perfect!
Thank you! Greetings from JAPAN.
ありがとう(arigato)
patdepor 9 months ago
awesome
StrungOut896 9 months ago
You cannot be serious ! Well done :)
Potomacstud 9 months ago
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northerndarklight7 9 months ago
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northerndarklight7 9 months ago
Thank You! 感動した! 頑張ろう、日本! 世界が見方だ!
ananJP 10 months ago
この災害に負けたくないですね。
iwatekenn00 10 months ago
GANBARE JAPAN
sousyucyangu 10 months ago
you did very well! ^-^ i'm learning this in my japanese class so of course i'm listening to it 24/7 and i was hoping for a good version by a girl! thank you
Luna0chan0Studios 10 months ago
(´∀`)b Good job!!
coolopipi69 10 months ago
Very well done. I thank you for the post.
attra91 10 months ago
love it!,she is very good,such a sweet voice.
christina1276 10 months ago
ъ(゚Д゚) GJ
namiheyhey2 10 months ago
very nice performance.
MrJimdeb 10 months ago
Heavens to Sessau Hyakawa! This excellent video has over 60 pages of comments! And I am NOT suprised. It's an absolutely charming & delightful version of one of the most beautiful romantic ballads ever written. KUDOS, young lady! You are a beautiful lady with an even more beautiful voice. And your guitar playing is TOP NOTCH! Thank you so much for sharing your amazing talent with us! You've MADE my day & my week! CHEERS! :)
JubalCalif 10 months ago 12
@JubalCalif wow! thank you--when all I hear are imperfections I must learn to shrug off (or never post anything) the sincerity of your wordsis most encouraging! May your week be wonderful!
ningyoko 10 months ago 4
@ningyoko
You are MORE than welcome! Your slight imperfections only make you seem that much more charming! Please keep up the good work, Lovely Lady! May happines, joy, love & peace make their home in your heart! :)
JubalCalif 10 months ago
@ningyoko a very beautiful cover,you're so young where did you ever discover this long,lost little jewel of a song.you really show your passion for music with this song,it's like it was made for you
bunnyfish714 4 months ago
hey heard ur song very beutiful :) thk u 4 the pretty concert
upsdrivers1 10 months ago
Amazing voice!!!Thank you!!!
pochi123able 10 months ago
すごくうまいですね!あまりに上手なのでびっくりしました
begacell 11 months ago
thats beautiful xo
RolandfionaRuby123 11 months ago
Wow, i was 8 years old when this song came out by Kyu Sakamoto. That was a beautiful presentation of this classic. Thank you.
krazikiwi01 11 months ago
とてもお上手ですね 感動しました
MASEYU 11 months ago
Very sweet!
klaricid777 11 months ago
Very nice!
goingnutty 11 months ago
Thank you -this is a sweet sweet version of a great song! Dj
djangoman2008 11 months ago
Wonderful.
isolationblues 11 months ago
Thank you Sweetheart, for this beautiful rendition of Sukiyaki. Kyu Sakomoto would have been proud of you. You have made my day. Your voice is simply beautiful and soothing.
Domo Arigato Gozaimasu. Sincerely: Louise. XO
Femininity53 11 months ago
The best! EVER!!!
ibastosp 11 months ago
beautiful... simply beautiful
caseynrbq 11 months ago
Wow Good Song
pungponnat 11 months ago
Wow, good voice!!! Where can I find ur mp3 for download? Love from the Dutch Kingdom, Xaverius
Lowlandguy 11 months ago
Awesome cover. So smooth and touching.
Monscent 11 months ago
Very nice. Your voice is soothing
Folma7 11 months ago
I'm crying!
hepburn0816 11 months ago
voce é linda!!!!!
duyy1 11 months ago
you are beautiful
duyy1 11 months ago
Excellent !
someoneme9 1 year ago
上を向いて歩こう
miltonzappa 1 year ago
Very beautifully done. My girlfriend loves this song and she's going to love your version. Thank you very much.
patron40silver 1 year ago
Peace
RadBrad13 1 year ago
貴女の日本語は伝わってきます (それはMelodyのせいかも知れない、あるいはこの曲を私が好きなのかも知れない、あるいは日航機御巣鷹山墜落事故のせいかもせいかも知れない)。
064070 1 year ago
so....acoustic.
wiratpang 1 year ago
beutiful baby
tusalud5 1 year ago
御上手なpronunciationですね!
otchiina 1 year ago
very nice(TT)
egotopian1 1 year ago
your voice is very sweet
keereemaya163 1 year ago
Dear ningyoko: Nearly 4 years ago, you sent me an mp3 file of this song, per my request. I'm still in love with your version, and always will be. Thank you again. Take care and stay well.
chatman2a 1 year ago
Der ningyoko: Nearly 4 years ago, you sent me an mp3 file of this song, per my request. I'm still in love with your version, and always will be. Thank you again. Take care and stay well.
chatman2a 1 year ago
So golden!;-)
Kalepa81 1 year ago
your voice is so delicate, reminding me of cherry blossoms...beautiful <3
pinky1494 1 year ago
I love the song and I love your presentation of this song. Thank you for sharing!!
3261Rosana 1 year ago 15
Very nice musical interpretation of a classic song.
T2Analyst 1 year ago
Hi Super super :):) pozdrawiam MrElvis2:):):) (POLAND)
MrELVIS2 1 year ago
I enjoyed
¡thaks for sharing!
ccolca 1 year ago
it's very good :)
but I like Kina Grannis' cover better... no offence
jettoy1 1 year ago
Beautiful. :)
Nostarielable 1 year ago
NICE!
goingnutty 1 year ago
I mean Marry...ops! whatever Thumb Ups! :p
Spetznaz 1 year ago
Marrie me XD :p
Nice Song!
Spetznaz 1 year ago
Enjoyed
thetiler 1 year ago
great arrangement and your pronunciation sounds good too
maikeru01 1 year ago
This is so sweet sounding. The sounds of the words melted my heart. I don't even know what the words mean.
lomaxxf3 1 year ago 2
@lomaxxf3 its a japinese love song,,,,,he took his love away from her
MegaCamshaft 1 year ago
You are amazing!!! It's beautiful!!!! Thanks!!
gaozy 1 year ago
Lovely performance. Well done.
SteveAudio 1 year ago
You did a good job with that japanese song. very nice
jjcs1381 1 year ago
Great voice! Beautiful song!
SONGSJAPAN2010 1 year ago
alright nice girl love it
love and peace tiggerdell
0321tiggerdell 1 year ago
great japanese!
Fcsion1909redside 1 year ago
I've tried to write a comment every time I watch this video but it never seems to come out the way I want. I figure I should just thank you for this great cover, this song and your voice really stirs up something sentimental in me.
nato187 1 year ago 2
Sweet voice. I wish i had the chords
usenetposts 1 year ago
very very very sweet! I'm in love with that erotic voice!
volkerarndt 1 year ago
Very pretty version by a very pretty lady. Nice.
lowflyer54 1 year ago
Very well done! This is my favorite version!
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alfredashiwata 1 year ago
Very nicely done. Thank you.
DeffLeopard 1 year ago
I don't know Japanese, today I played one of my mom's favorite songs ("Memory" from the broadway musical Cat's) then she asked me if I could play this, so I looked it up on youtube. But this song is so sweet I want to learn it, love the lyrics, love the tune, keep on singing..................
Natlantia 1 year ago
Very Sweet......................I enjoyed every second of your music. Now I just want to go and hug my wife. Thank you
garnet4utube 1 year ago 17
I like it very much. I don't know how many times I have been viewing and listening .
The way Ningyoko sang was unique. Fantastic. I want to get this song but don't know how .I hope there is a CD in the market
49lumen 1 year ago
what chords did you use for this song? =)
a7wingedsheep 1 year ago
today, 25 years of JAL123, perished with 500 plus passenger, including the writer / singer of this song, Kyu Sakamoto
wenarto 1 year ago 2
today, 25 years of JAL123, perished with 500 plus passenger, including the writer / singer of this song, Kyu Sakamoto
wenarto 1 year ago
You touch my heat ningyoko. Thanks.
1051100475 1 year ago
umai!!!
Pegapeixe 1 year ago
Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
mrsmommy81 1 year ago
i like it
misriani 1 year ago
What a beautiful voice! Great! Thanks
kumgangpoepsa 1 year ago
amazing!! ^^ best with an accent tho!!!! NOT TRYING TO CRITISIZE!!! T;HIS IS AMAZING!
cclayrox 1 year ago
Imádom...megunhatatlan és gyönyörű!
Tvretromagazin 1 year ago
best cover, hands down
ToxicWastelands 1 year ago
your sukiyaki is awesome! from japan
shiganono22 1 year ago
ahh man, i think if i ever have children, i'll sing this as a lullaby. gorgeous.
GrayLeopard379 1 year ago
I confess, brought tears in my eyes....simply beautiful !!!
59greaser59 1 year ago
This has long been my favorite cover of the song. Thank you, ningyoko. Your voice is heavenly and the guitar wistful. I do, however, have minor suggestion: To be true to the lyrics of the song, perhaps you could have looked up occasionally (as though you were preventing a teardrop from falling). I love you, ningyoko.
chatman2a 1 year ago
thank you for diverse Japanese stuff! love you! your voice is hella beautiful and affectionate!
EngrishIcan 1 year ago
Wow! To my American ear, this seems to be the authoritative "American girl does Sukiyaki" and certainly the authoritative text display. Very nice singing, phrasing, etc.
Baritone45 1 year ago
Oh, me love this song long time.
franklinrocks1 1 year ago
Beautiful, fresh version. Thanx for posting
OzClawhammer 1 year ago
日本人の俺より日本語綺麗w
waw01234 1 year ago
i really like your voice, it's soooo soft and delightful, like an angel :D
hugenoodles 1 year ago
DIGIT,NO YOU TUBE! IVONESIOGOIAS.
ivonesiogoias 1 year ago
WOW! You did a nice job.
SweetBabeLovinGH 1 year ago
@SweetBabeLovinGH such a hearthfelt song eh?
miggy53092 1 year ago
Your Japanese song very good
I'm Japanese
When you listen your this song I'd like to try to sing
I recorded it so if you have time please listen my SUKIYAKI song ^^
RYU1026 1 year ago
@RYU1026 I'm going to go listen!!!
Akuchan7 1 year ago
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that's a pretty badly receded hairline
cephalocide 1 year ago
Awesome!! I was looking for a female version and this is one of the best I found.
CoolPacket 1 year ago
やさしい 歌声が好きです、癒されます。
explore717 1 year ago
Beautiful. Looking forward to hear more from you. Greetings from Croatia.
JCtribute 1 year ago
@JCtribute Ciao! (is that spelt right?)
ChaoloveChao 1 year ago
If you were aiming for Croatian, then it would be "ćao" :) @ChaoloveChao
JCtribute 1 year ago
@JCtribute oh kool thnx for lettin me know ;0)
ChaoloveChao 1 year ago
wow love your voice hope i meet you sometime i am going to japan so its up to fate
CarpeilllictusNoctem 1 year ago
Q linda voz ^^
lols24u 1 year ago
aaw its nice listening to your version ~
Ch1ka 1 year ago
great freakin' voice. who is this singing?
reporter112253 1 year ago
oh my gosh, I am in love with you. marry me.
reporter112253 1 year ago
nice
reporter112253 1 year ago
waaaauuuuuuuuw!!!!!
mariahearth 1 year ago
really one of my favourite songs.. dont remember when or how or where i heard it first.. but the rythm.. just clinged on to me for more than 14 years.. when i hear you play.. i think of learning japanese just to learn this song.. please post the chords.. i sing the song without music.. but i need to learn these chords.. please..
God bless you.. and your family
suzanne21383 1 year ago