kyu sakamoto with wife Steve Allen show 坂本九

[Angel321323]

Wow! Kyu looked so young at that time!He sang the song sadly on the show which was different from the video version.Anyway,I love his singing ！No other versions could be compare with his! His wife is beautiful.Thanks for sharing!

[SogniAzzurri]

Thank you for sharing this video.Kyu-chan was a very special person. I like very much his joy and his wonderful smile :-) But especially when listening to his songs and knowing about the tragic end of his life (and that of so many other victims of this terrible crash) I always feel grateful to be alive. For the people who know only Sukiyaki ;-), check his other songs on YT and don't miss 太陽と土と水を/坂本九 Maybe the happiest song ever and such a beautiful message for all of us !!!

[margolou2010]

Is she is widow? She's a very pretty lady.

[jcrobso]

I still think back to 1963 and how all of the United States fell in love with this song even though we had no idea what the words meant.

[roaringwaterbay]

how did the plane crash? was this the plane shot down by the filthy Russians?

[RDR007Commentaries]

@roaringwaterbay The plane's systems failed which caused it to spiral out of control, the pilots tried to make an emergency landing, but ended up crashing into a mountain.

[jwjwmarcum]

Excellent song, Taste of honey did an awesome translation, nothing like the original, but melody is the same and very sad like the orig.

[deeteedub]

@jwjwmarcum - Taste of Honey had an excellent, pretty song that borrowed the melody and structure of "Ue O Muite Arukou," by Kyu Sakamoto, but it wasn't a translation. It's not even close to the actual translation of the song.

"Sukiyaki" is something that was chosen to appeal to an American audience, the actual title translates to "I look up when I walk so the tears won't fall." Isn't that a more beautiful and romantic title?

[CandiedCloverFlowers]

In the last part.. who is that super jouzu ni hanasu foreigner? XD

[robertdamico1]

Beautiful!

[nublackmusic]

Wait a second, they had this guy come out and sing like he was a japanese jerry lewis or something. we kept expecting dean martin to pop out. look at all of the youtube videos and you see this cat can sing for real. but of course american tv wants him to live up to th demented eir stereotypes. That was foul!!! We'll take mike douglas over steve allen with his corny ass!

[cheval572]

@nublackmusic You don't know what the fuck you are talking about for Kyu Sakamoto was treated with great respect in America. Steve Allen was very honored to have Kyu on his show and always treated his guests with equal dignity. YOU ARE A JACKASS !!!!

[nublackmusic]

@cheval572 they tried to make this great entertainer into a clown.

You are a disturbed person getting uptight over a 60 year old video clip. ha hahahhaaa ha ha haaaa LOL!

[cheval572]

@nublackmusic You are the Fucking Moron who brought up the fact that Host Steve Allen was making him out to be a Japanese Jerry Lewis, not me !!! You don't even have a clue about the show at all

I suggest you just stick with your "N-WORD" Music and not but into something you know nothing about !!!

LOLOLOL

[nublackmusic]

@cheval572 You are a punk and a ass hole! go get something big and black to suck on!

you are a racist swine and steve allen would probably be the first to put his foot up your funky flat ass! ha ha ha haaaa ha ha haaa! LOL

[xtiml]

I like this song and there is agood version in english.. but isnt it discordant to sing such a sad song with a big smile on your face,i love the guy but it seems off.lol

[CandiedCloverFlowers]

@xtiml The way I see this song is like this: the hardships that come with life ( relationship troubles, troubles with the self, etcetera) are the ones that make us sad. But there is so much humanity in pain and sadness. So this song has more than sadness. It's sad because one can feel so alone (hittori "one person), but thank goodness we can experience it all and keep "walking with our eyes turned upwards" towards the next stage in life. It's a celebratory song. : )

[okeepam1]

My 5 yr daughter was singing along with a chinese song todayin the car,so I had to find this to show her what this old man listened to in 1963.It eyes are all well up now,and I will continue to come back and listen.I remember the news when he died how he wrote a letter to his daughter on the plane before crash.In my mind I thought maybe it was ten years ago,but 1985?Hard to believe how fast time passes when your having fun.From me to all a good time for all.

[okeepam1]

My 5 yr daughter was singing along with a chinese today,so I had to find this to show her what this old man listened to in 1963.It eyes are all well up now,and I will continue to come back and listen.I remember the news when he died how he wrote a letter to his daughter on the plane before crash.In my mind I thought maybe it was ten years ago,but 1985?Hard to believe how fast time passes when your having fun.From me to all a good time for all.

[jjdebaca]

they had a daughter - you can read more about him on Wikipedia

[storm22al]

日本語でビルボード１位だからすごい。

曲もそうだけど、九ちゃんの声が素晴らしいから成し遂げられたの­でしょう。



[mleeg45]

someone translate please!!!

[mondocaneman]

where's the subtitles for this posting? argh!

[bonklers1527]

whats

his

wife's

nationality?

is

she

a

japanese

too?

[hayhy001]

she is Japanese......

[bonklers1527]

oh! really? I thought she is american.. ^___^

thanks for the info ..

[au4au]

His wife is not shown on the black and white Steve Allen show. He was indeed married in 1971. His wife appears in the 1998 Japanese television show and discusses his life and his appearance on the Steve Allen Show 35 years earlier. He died in a plane crash in 1985.

[goofywilly]

I think he was in a godzilla movie?

[pheatetr]

Thanks.

[rockger2006]

one thing i dont understand,this is the steve allan show in 1963 with his wife,but his life story said he got married in 1970,can ennyone help?

[pheatetr]

Let me apologize first since I am 51 and only knew his songs as "oldies" and love them to this day but, how did he die? I have saved all of his videos from here because, I just can't explain it, I love his music. I don't understand the words but i still love listening to it. I can't explaint it. Sorry.

[RocStarr913]

What other songs of his were hits in Japan besides this one.

[pheatetr]

I don't recall the names but I had an aunt that gave me an album of his back in the 70s and there were a few songs on there that I really liked at the time. In fact, I wish I had all of the albums and 45s that I got rid of decades ago. I miss them.

[ASLAP433]

@RocStarr913 One of other big hits of his was called "Miagete goran yoruno hoshi wo - Look up to see the stars in the night". Vid is up here as you can easily dig :)

look up with watch?v=eLmhRMl4kJk hope this works ;)

[cibele2804]

@pheatetr I also feel the same way, I dont know what happens but it amazes me, is a joy, while moves me, and i m listening, listening, listening to...

[kingtate5]

its not a 1998 video he dies in 1985 u idiot

[burritos1000]

I think the video of the Japanese show that featured Kyu's wife was 1998 and in that show, they showed the clip from Steve Allen Show, which was in the '60's. Also, in the Japanese show, they mention that it has been 13 years since he passed away.

[thesurfsflat]

What an impact this guy had...

Its a shame he left in such a tragic way.

RIP

[cheyenne86]

Steve Allen show 1963 this video is 1998 the comment is yukiko kasiwagi of his wife comments was neatly's wife is. Might be had in his conflict nobody knows. Steve Allen show before he received Edo Sullivan show offer was photography of the movie, unavoidable but qijiang.

[dahur]

Sure wish a Japanese person would translate this, I'd really like to know what his wife was saying.

[gft2055]

Thank you for sharing. Very touching.

[GreatArtist6638]

In 1965, my Pa bought his single 45rpm record in Kuala Lumpur for 1.50 Dollars now is worth more about 150 Dolars. But, its b'cos his song that have gone into part of life in Malaysia during the 60's.

[owlrh]

I'm peruvian and I can tell you, he make an impact in Perú too.

I love the Sukiyaky song, since I was a child like it.

Thank you very much for the translation too.

[TC6759]

I wish i knew what she was saying!....What a lovely looking woman!

[ceinsltd]

To see a picture before she meets Sakamoto, she talks about surprise and joy. Finally she talks in this way. I want to show daughters this picture. Thank you for showing a precious picture.

[TC6759]

Thank you for the translation!.....and am glad to see she's doing well!......

[valentine0591]

@ceinsltd ありがとう Thank you for the translation.

[rocksinger45]

I had 2 friends that died with Kyu Sakamoto on that faithful day and every time I hear this song it make me think how precious life is and how grateful I am to still be here. RIP Mako, Kim & Kyu

[dyad2r1]

@rocksinger45

I'm so sorry for your loss. 

[rocksinger45]

@dyad2r1 I wrote this comment over a year ago and was unaware that 8 people had written it and gave it a thumbs up. Because of this event in my life I never forget how lucky we are to be alive. Thank You for reading my comment.

[dyad2r1]

@rocksinger45

Yes, we are lucky. It's a reminder that we should live each day as if it were our last. God's blessings upon you, Dear.

[AWomanOnAJourney]

@rocksinger45: I'm sorry for your loss. :( It was truly a tragedy. May they rest in peace.

[rocksinger45]

@AWomanOnAJourney Thanks so much for your kind words. I can't believe it's been 2 years and that 30 people have voted my comment up since I wrote it.

[margolou2010]

@rocksinger45 That's very sad. It's true ... life is so precious and fragile.

[rocksinger45]

@margolou2010 Thank you so very much for your comment. If we want to or not it's always been one day at a time. Ever since I was a young boy I've always love the "Sukiyaki " song not only do I have it in my computer, iPod & 1950's juke box and can listen to it any time I want. I know that even till this day Kyu Sakamoto is the only Japanese person to have a #1 hit on the U.S. Billboard charts. That is a great honor to him. I thanks the person who posted this very rare clip and sharing it with us

[Mortskcab]

Kyu Sakimoto and Steve Allen R.I.P.

[lkcching]

Brings tears to my eyes every time i hear this moving song.

[hotcatQQ]

Thank you for watching a video.

I want to watch Steve Allen　ｓｈｏｗ more, too.

[lirat]

wow, it's great to see this! I want to see more from when he was on The tonight show with Steve Allen :) And it's really nice seing Yukiko san commenting this! Thank you!