Yume Hiko - obscure J-pop gem

Seldom-seen video clip of an obscure J-pop gem from 1980. This song was used on an office copy machine ad, but in the wake of its recognition the tragic murder of John Lennon occurred and the company decided to use "Twist and Shout" instead. Thus the record completely died down, but left good impressions to a certain amount of music fans. This clip, in which one chorus has been edited due to time restrictions (to what?), features actual live performance by the artist and the band, rather than the record version which featured then-revolutionary analog sequencer Roland MC-8.

6 years later, the song got wider recognition via Kantonese cover version by Hong Kong singer Paula Tsui, but did not got beyond that territory.

Singer and composer Mioko Yamaguchi (who also arranged the record version with the legendary musician Akira Inoue) later released 4 singles and 4 albums, finally got a hit in '83 with cosmetic company ad song "Koi wa Shunkan", but rarely turned up on public appearances. She later composed lots of pretty songs for hosts of younger female singers, notably Miki Imai, Marina Watanabe and CoCo.

Despite lots of requests, this song and all other catalog from Mioko (including the hit song) have NOT BEEN REISSUED ON COMPACT DISCS, even on compilations! And even though her last record come from 1985, when over 70% of new album releases and many recent movers were transplanted on then-growing digital media. Of course there must be legal issues etc. but fans are wishing to have them on ever-fresh conditions! Don't say "violations", because without commercial will there are none. Wake up creators and vendors!

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Jpop
• J-pop
• 1980
• technopop
• synthesizer
• obscure
• 夢
• 飛行

[michibikienzeru]

Thanks for commenting! I love this song right from the released moment, so I kept the video secretly. The original is hardly recognized even in Japan....worldwide comments are very welcome! Plus I am a big fan of Chilliwack (band) too!

[serendepitymemory]

(´・∀・)Ⅰ used to watch this cool video everyday on local music TV program in Chiba prefecture in Japan about 25 years ago.

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Ⅰ was child ,however ,Ⅰwas fascinated with her charm and her music.ﾟ･:,｡ﾟ･:,｡★ﾟ･:,｡ﾟ･:,｡☆ﾟ･­:,｡ﾟ･:,｡★ﾟ･:,｡ﾟ･:,｡☆ﾟ･:,｡

Thank you for your uploading!

[hyty193]

it just goes to show how rough a road politics and commericillisim is. Sad how todays world is dominated by it. But thanks for posting the video. its a great song.

[UnknownNorie]

Hello from Japan

[thelyniezian]

I rather like this song. Interesting sound..

[serafina1984]

i wish this had been on tv when i was growing up! it is the best!

[ravengirl48]

yo no entiendo la cancion, pero esta padre XD XD XD

[raconmario]

Exact same thoughts.

[bloodymissb]

I watched this out of pure curiosity, but I really like it. She sounds very unique. Very pretty.

[StandardIssueZhu2]

I'm not admitting that I like the video, rather if I was listening to this song while walking by the Japanese consulate, it would make me raise my thumb in support of Takeshima. Anybody have this ditty on file?

[Nefarioso]

Nice song; nice performance. Shame that the artist did not receive recognition.