The original lineup of the band included Kato, Mika, drummer Hiro Tsunoda, and lead guitarist Masayoshi Takanaka. This lineup recorded the single 'Cycling Boogie' in 1973. Subsequently Tsunoda left the band, to be replaced by Yukihiro Takahashi, and bassist Rei (Ray) Ohara joined the band. This lineup completed the band's first, self-titled, album. This album was released on the Harvest label in the United Kingdom.
Their second album Kurobune (literally 'Black Ship(s)') was recorded in England, produced by Chris Thomas. Thomas also introduced Mika to Badfinger while he produced their 1974 masterpiece Wish You Were Here, her vocals can be heard on the track 'Know One Knows' (translating Pete Ham's lyrics to Japanese. Keyboardist Yu Imai who had worked as a supporting musician on the first album was promoted to full member status. The album sold well in Japan. In the United Kingdom, where the album was released on Harvest records, the album sold poorly, but received high praise from critics.
Bassist Ray Ohara left the band, and was replaced by Tsugutoshi Goto. Chris Thomas also produced their third album, Hot! Menu. The album "Hot Menu" featuring tracks such as "Mada, Mada Samba" is now quite rare though it featured on Radio Four's "Sounds Interesting". They played live on BBC TV's "Old Grey Whistle Test" during October, 1975. The band featured two tracks from the "Hot Menu" album, 'Time To Noodle' and 'Suki, Suki, Suki'.
The band played live in the United Kingdom supporting Roxy Music. Recordings from these concerts were released as their Live in London album.
After this album was released, Kazuhiko Kato and Mika divorced, and both left the band. Mika later married British producer Chris Thomas, and moved to the UK, where she worked as a food researcher.
HMV Japan rated them #94 in their "Top 100 Japanese pops Artists".
塀までひとっとび
サディスティック・ミカ・バンド Lyrics
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チャチャ お茶でも
湯呑みひとつ ふたつ
好き好き好きな
ガタガタ ごねても
まだまだ へっちゃらけ
ヘイまで ひとっとび
好き好き好きな
暮らしの知恵の
ぬきがきなんぞ
とっくにないよ
好き好き好きな
The lyrics of サディスティック・ミカ・バンド's song 塀までひとっとび reflect a mix of dark irony and playful enthusiasm. The opening lines, "Daisuki suki na chacha ochademo yunomi hitotsu futatsu" translate to "I love it, I love it, cha cha cha. Let's have a cup of tea, one or two." These seemingly innocent lines are quickly overshadowed by the following phrase, "Suki suki suki na gatagata gonetemo madamada heccharake" which roughly means "I love it, I love it, even if we argue and fuss, I'm still carefree." The juxtaposition of the light and dark themes creates an intriguing contrast.
As the song goes on, we hear the singer express their disdain for conventional societal norms: "Kurashi no chie no nuki ga kinanzo, tokkuni naiyo." Essentially meaning, "The wisdom of daily life? That's just a bunch of nonsense, irrelevant." Despite this disdain, the singer remains positive and upbeat, exclaiming once again their love for the world: "Suki suki suki na!"
Overall, the lyrics of 塀までひとっとび are a unique blend of irreverence and joy, with a hint of darkness. The song can be interpreted in a number of ways, but ultimately it seems to express a desire to embrace life's pleasures and not take things too seriously.
Line by Line Meaning
大好き好きな チャチャ お茶でも
I really love my favorite things, whether it's something as simple as having tea.
湯呑みひとつ ふたつ 好き好き好きな
I love having more than one teacup, it just adds to my enjoyment of tea.
ガタガタ ごねても まだまだ へっちゃらけ
Even if things are going wrong or falling apart, I'm still okay and carefree.
ヘイまで ひとっとび 好き好き好きな
I'll jump all the way to the other side (of the wall) because I love taking risks and living dangerously.
暮らしの知恵の ぬきがきなんぞ
I don't need any life hacks or shortcuts to make it through life.
とっくにないよ 好き好き好きな
I don't need those things because I already have everything I love and need.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: 立夫 林
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Daniel Fortuna
This is great! I love it!
そらおん
ライブ会場のなんとも言えない雰囲気が良い。
子供がいたり、片耳に聴きながら花札をやってたり、こんなフェスって今もあるんかね？
onikohankacho
ウッドストックを夢見た頃のフェスの原点。小さい子供もいてすごく牧歌的。
これがフジロックやサマソニやジャパンロックフェスにつながるんだなと思うと感動。
36-511 Akichi
あのその前に岐阜の中津川で全日本フォークジャンボリーが三回も行われているんですがそれはwwwww
（第1回はウッドストックより数日早かった模様）
足臭腹出
ライブでの演奏力すこ。
８０年代の有頂天とか、そんなレベル。
Julien Lafosse
i love it
Solarguy
One more reason why Japan was the best part of my life. ありがとう！
paul VON
Far out!! Love this band. Ichi-Ban
ニコラ
世代は違いますがカッコ良すぎです♪
マサヨシ
あの日郡山にいました。高校生でした。あの日のことはよく覚えています。今聴くと懐かしいし、寂しいし・・・・とにかくカッコよかった！！塀までひとっ跳びは、この時の音が一番!と思います。