this song makes me cry my favorite part is the untouchable memorys seam to keep haunting me part cuz thats how i feel about my ex i still love him:(((
I've always wondered why this song was called sukiyaki. Now I know that it's actually a japanese song. It's so cool that americans actually sing a song from another culture.
Sukiyaki Japanese title is "Ue o muite aruko", roughly translated is "I Walk Looking Up (so the tears won't fall), performed by Kyu Sakamoto, written by Hachidai Nakamura and Rokusuke Ei . However, this English translation was written by Janice Marie Johnson lead singer and bass player of the band A Taste Of Honey. Sadly, she had to give up all writing credit to the original writers in order to get the song published and recorded. The original sounds like a Japanese cowboy swing trail song.
@ballzofsteelz this instance is a little different. Because Ms. Johnson surrendered ALL rights to the NEW lyrics in order to get it published in English, every time THIS version is recorded, the $ bypasses Ms. Johnson and goes to Hachidai Nakamura and Rokusuke Ei. Even though they had nothing to do with the NEW lyrics.
it is said that when the American music producer visited Japan back in the day, he found this song really nice and decided 2 bring it back 2 the US. Then he named the song "Sukiyaki" which is one of the most popular meals in Japan just because he was impressed when he ate it. lol
Fortunately he didnt name the song "Sushi" . Im very happy wiz that.loooooooooooool
@MISTEASWAN the way I understand it, the guy who brought the song to America presented it to the record company. They said the original title, "Ue o muite aruko", was too difficult to pronounce. So they said call it "Sukiyaki" because it's a Japanese term Americans are already familiar with, it's easier to pronounce, and they don't really what it means anyway.
@riccopena21 ... and your pops could sing live accapella by himself anytime that anyone asked ... I knew him 20 years ago and also Larry and your uncle. They are a great bunch of guys :-)
very nice, better than in a recording studio
19varenly 1 week ago
Great harmonizing .
MikeXoman 1 week ago 2
I worked with Larry for several years at my old job. He's a very cool dude. Lots of memories of his great sense of humor.
TheDudenurse 2 weeks ago
Nice
9jabu 4 weeks ago
Still one of the best songs ever wish I could watch the actual video of Sukiyaki. Got that sh*t on VHS though
ic270498 1 month ago
They didn't use auto tune like they do now. They actually had talent back then
skilletfanKY 2 months ago
Fantastic.
archangel2467 3 months ago
I love sukiyaki meat so much this is how I'm sure everybody feels after eating it :(:(:(:(
idkzero 5 months ago
This is good!!!
osumishinnosuke 5 months ago
When R and b and black music in general was about talent now there is a lot of bitch ass faggots makeing music
DraggAddams 7 months ago
@DraggAddams with excessive usage of auto tune, whats the point letting a machine sing for you
ohAlanho 7 months ago
@ohAlanho auto tune is not a machine.
ilikeweewees 7 months ago
@ilikeweewees software used on a machine, why do you care so much to attempt to correct me?
ohAlanho 7 months ago
@ohAlanho cos i have nothing better to do with my life :)
ilikeweewees 7 months ago
can obama sing this?
yesno115 7 months ago
best to ever do it !!!!!!!
132joseph 9 months ago 2
Amazing! Thank you so much for posting.
pipesrussell 10 months ago
hello rey! its linda from unon port rd how r u and ur brothers doing u could contact me at linda torrens on facebook hope to hear from u .
smoothyoperator1962 10 months ago
Nice song! Nice blending of voices!
socraticot 1 year ago
Nice song! Nice blending of voices!
socraticot 1 year ago
sounds like there is only 2 people in the crowd.
culturesnharmony 1 year ago
What happened to talent like this? Wow so good live! lol no auto-tune here
0kei 1 year ago 4
「♪years from here」
Please・・・
eternalsong613 1 year ago
Uma das músicas japonesas mais lindas que eu já ouvi.
Indianie1000 1 year ago
This song is one of my all time favorites!! So beautiful and sad.
21jenniferj 1 year ago 3
Wow. This has always been a favorite song of mine since I heard Kyu sakamotos song. Wonderful!
pegmorris 1 year ago
i love this song so mich me and a few mates sang this on our year 7 fair well party
RYANIOKA 2 years ago
ilove their version so much!!
jairaqt02 2 years ago
this song makes me cry my favorite part is the untouchable memorys seam to keep haunting me part cuz thats how i feel about my ex i still love him:(((
TheHopelessromantic5 2 years ago
I've always wondered why this song was called sukiyaki. Now I know that it's actually a japanese song. It's so cool that americans actually sing a song from another culture.
st1010 2 years ago 3
Sukiyaki Japanese title is "Ue o muite aruko", roughly translated is "I Walk Looking Up (so the tears won't fall), performed by Kyu Sakamoto, written by Hachidai Nakamura and Rokusuke Ei . However, this English translation was written by Janice Marie Johnson lead singer and bass player of the band A Taste Of Honey. Sadly, she had to give up all writing credit to the original writers in order to get the song published and recorded. The original sounds like a Japanese cowboy swing trail song.
ranhill 2 years ago 20
Thanx for the info!
st1010 2 years ago
@ranhill well of course she has to give credits to the original or she/they would be underfire with plagerism. Its just how the workd spins.
ballzofsteelz 1 year ago
@ballzofsteelz this instance is a little different. Because Ms. Johnson surrendered ALL rights to the NEW lyrics in order to get it published in English, every time THIS version is recorded, the $ bypasses Ms. Johnson and goes to Hachidai Nakamura and Rokusuke Ei. Even though they had nothing to do with the NEW lyrics.
ranhill 1 year ago
@ranhill It's all about the copyright shit nowadays, ain't it! :D
everycountryismine 1 year ago
@ranhill But at least, that Janice Marie still named it the same. :D
everycountryismine 1 year ago
@ranhill 懐かしい曲ですね。でも何時聞いても良い曲です
yumikokitanaka 5 months ago
@st1010
it is said that when the American music producer visited Japan back in the day, he found this song really nice and decided 2 bring it back 2 the US. Then he named the song "Sukiyaki" which is one of the most popular meals in Japan just because he was impressed when he ate it. lol
Fortunately he didnt name the song "Sushi" . Im very happy wiz that.loooooooooooool
MISTEASWAN 1 year ago
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@MISTEASWAN the way I understand it, the guy who brought the song to America presented it to the record company. They said the original title, "Ue o muite aruko", was too difficult to pronounce. So they said call it "Sukiyaki" because it's a Japanese term Americans are already familiar with, it's easier to pronounce, and they don't really what it means anyway.
ranhill 1 year ago
da lead singer on tha left is my dad...im his son, ricco pena...NO LIE...wooo lol
riccopena21 2 years ago 54
Hey Ricco tell you dad Hi from Les Coulson. We worked together at Woolworth's many years ago.
narutofangrl22 2 years ago
@narutofangrl22 will do, he's my dad too!
Lytebrown1 2 years ago
hahahahahahah thats the funniest comment ive seen on youtube hahahahaha
bigfat2196 1 year ago
@riccopena21 im his brother lol....no lie
ballzofsteelz 1 year ago
@riccopena21 for real? wow!!! he is amazing! well all of them are! :D
mschocolatey 1 year ago
@riccopena21 Ur dad is an awesome singer!!
Vtothe3rdpwr 1 year ago
@riccopena21 Prove it dork and not with a photoshopped photo neither.
Pepsicarwash 1 year ago
@riccopena21
your daddy's ugly and a biter..don't be like daddy.
blahblahlablah 1 year ago
@riccopena21 ... and your pops could sing live accapella by himself anytime that anyone asked ... I knew him 20 years ago and also Larry and your uncle. They are a great bunch of guys :-)
totalvicky 1 year ago
@riccopena21 cool how about the rest of the crew how are they doing
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How do I find more of their music????
atli1000 2 weeks ago
classic pieces...
apeh11 2 years ago
this really great
simpleeyelid 3 years ago