Yumi Matsutōya (松任谷由実, born January 19, 1954) is a Japanese singer-songwrit… Read Full Bio ↴Yumi Matsutōya (松任谷由実, born January 19, 1954) is a Japanese singer-songwriter. She was born in Hachioji, Tokyo. Her nickname is Yuming, which she received at the age of 13 from a Chinese artist, who inspired her to take on a career in music. Her first 4 albums are released under her maiden name, Yumi Arai (荒井由実).
In 1972, she released her debut single Henji wa Iranai (返事はいらない, "No Response Necessary"). The next year she released her first album Hikoki-gumo (ひこうき雲, "Contrail").
In 1976, at the age of 22, she married her producer, Masataka Matsutoya (松任谷正隆), and from then on she went by her new name Yumi Matsutoya. In 1990, she received a gold disc grand prix. She also made appearances in many television commercials. Fans take note of her singing talent as well as her unique singing voice.
She became famous for many songs, including Hikoki-gumo and Haru yo, Koi (春よ、来い, 1994, "Spring, Come") which was used as the opening theme song for a TV drama by the same name. Her song Rouge no Den'gon (ルージュの伝言, "Rouge Message") is featured in the anime film Kiki's Delivery Service from the famed Studio Ghibli.
As reported on various websites, Yuming also writes songs for other singers, using the pen name Kureta Karuho.
In 1972, she released her debut single Henji wa Iranai (返事はいらない, "No Response Necessary"). The next year she released her first album Hikoki-gumo (ひこうき雲, "Contrail").
In 1976, at the age of 22, she married her producer, Masataka Matsutoya (松任谷正隆), and from then on she went by her new name Yumi Matsutoya. In 1990, she received a gold disc grand prix. She also made appearances in many television commercials. Fans take note of her singing talent as well as her unique singing voice.
She became famous for many songs, including Hikoki-gumo and Haru yo, Koi (春よ、来い, 1994, "Spring, Come") which was used as the opening theme song for a TV drama by the same name. Her song Rouge no Den'gon (ルージュの伝言, "Rouge Message") is featured in the anime film Kiki's Delivery Service from the famed Studio Ghibli.
As reported on various websites, Yuming also writes songs for other singers, using the pen name Kureta Karuho.
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松任谷由実 Lyrics
Abracadabra / Yabureta Koi No Naoshi Kata Oshiemasu 悲しき midnight 庭を浸すよ moonlight 恋の魔力 与えて もう一度だけ彼をふりむかせて 離れかけた心を…
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Downtown Boy あんなにナイーブなひとには それまで会ったことなかった私 きたないシャツ着たやつだと 兄貴は電話さえ取り次がないの 工…
No Side 高原の太陽はプリズム 奪い合い 空翔けるボールは 埃りの中の日食 少年は苦しさと向き合う ほとばしる水道の飛沫に 燃え…
SALAAM MOUSSON SALAAM AFRIQUE 果てしなく 乾いた草原を ひとときの暗黒が包み込めば 幾億の太鼓が響きだし 汚れたジープは方舟にかわる サラーム! モ…