His 1981 album "A Long Vacation" is particularly well-known and highly acclaimed. It was the first Japanese album to be released on CD, was named "Best Album" of the year at the 23rd Japan Record Awards, certified double platinum by the RIAJ and has been re-released in 20th anniversary and 30th anniversary editions. In 2007, it was named the 7th greatest Japanese rock album of all time by Rolling Stone Japan (the list was topped by Happy End's Kazemachi Roman).
雨のウェンズデイ
大滝詠一 Lyrics
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何か少し喋りなよ 静かすぎるから
海が見たいわって言い出したのは君の方さ
降る雨は菫色 tシャツも濡れたまま
Wow wow Wednesday
哀しみにも慣れたね いつも隣りにいるから
さよならの風が君の心に吹き荒れても
ただぼくは知らん顔続けるさ だって今日は
Wow wow Wednesday
昔話するなんて 気の弱い証拠なのさ
傷つけあう言葉なら 波より多い
海が見たいわって言い出したのは君の方さ
降る雨は菫色 時を止めて抱きあったまま
Wow wow Wednesday
The lyrics of 大滝詠一's song 雨のウェンズデイ or "Rainy Wednesday" tells the story of two people sitting on the hood of a broken-down Volkswagen, seeking shelter from the rain on a quiet Wednesday. One of them, the singer's companion, says they want to see the sea, while the rain continues to soak them and everything around them. The singer remarks that they have grown accustomed to each other's sadness and offers compliments on their companion's smile. Even if a farewell wind were to blow through their hearts, the singer would continue to pretend they didn't know because it's a special Wednesday.
Line by Line Meaning
壊れかけたワーゲンのボンネットに腰かけて
Sitting on the hood of a broken-down Volkswagen
何か少し喋りなよ 静かすぎるから
Talk about something, it's too quiet
海が見たいわって言い出したのは君の方さ
You were the one who said you wanted to see the sea
降る雨は菫色 tシャツも濡れたまま
The rain is violet, and my T-shirt is still wet
Wow wow Wednesday
Wow wow Wednesday
哀しみにも慣れたね いつも隣りにいるから
You've gotten used to sadness, because I'm always by your side
君はクスッと笑い顔 とても綺麗だよ
You smile beautifully with a chuckle
さよならの風が君の心に吹き荒れても
Even if the wind of goodbye rages in your heart
ただぼくは知らん顔続けるさ だって今日は
I'll just keep pretending not to notice, because it's today
昔話するなんて 気の弱い証拠なのさ
Talking about the past is a sign of weakness
傷つけあう言葉なら 波より多い
There are more hurtful words than waves
降る雨は菫色 時を止めて抱きあったまま
The rain is violet, time stopped while we were hugging
Wow wow Wednesday
Wow wow Wednesday
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Eiichi Ootaki, Takashi Matsumoto
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@abcMax-xp7xl
壊れかけたワーゲンの
ボンネットに腰かけて
何か少し喋りなよ
静かすぎるから
海が見たいわって言い出したのは君の方さ
降る雨は菫色 Tシャツも濡れたまま
wow wow Wednesday
哀しみにも慣れたね
いつも隣りにいるから
君はクスッと笑い顔
とても綺麗だよ
さよならの風が君の心に吹き荒れても
ただぼくは知らん顔続けるさ だって今日は
wow wow Wednesday
昔話するなんて
気の弱い証拠なのさ
傷つけあう言葉なら
波より多い
海が見たいわって言い出したのは君の方さ
降る雨は菫色 時を止めて抱きあったまま
wow wow Wednesday
@brianchar-bow3273
Rainy Wednesday” （Ame no Wednesday） Eiichi Otaki
Single released on May 21, 1982, label NIAGARA ⁄ CBS/SONY
Lyrics: Takashi Matsumoto (ex-HAPPY END)
Composed by Eiichi Otaki (ex-HAPPY END)
Produced by Eiichi Otaki
Included in "A LONG VACATION" released on March 21, 1981.
/Recording members
Eiichi Otaki (Vo, G) (ex-HAPPY END)
Haruomi Hosono (B), (ex-HAPPY END, ex-TINPAN ALLEY, ex-YELLOW MAGIC ORCHESTRA)
Shigeru Suzuki (G), (ex-HAPPY END, ex-TINPAN ALLEY, ex-Hackle Back)
Tatsuo Hayashi (Dr.), (ex-TINPAN ALLEY)
Masataka Matsutoya (Key), (ex-TINPAN ALLEY)
(Rough English translation of Japanese lyrics)
_Rainy Wednesday” （Ame no Wednesday）
Lyrics: Takashi Matsumoto (ex-HAPPY END) Composed by Eiichi Otaki (ex-HAPPY END)
We are both sitting on the hood of an old V Wagen
"Say something, talk a little, you're too quiet." I say to you.
"I want to see the ocean." You were the one who said so
The rain is a pale violet, and our T-shirts are wet.
Oh Wednesday
"We've gotten used to the sadness, it's always right next to us."
You laugh a little when you say so, and you are so beautiful.
Even if the winds of goodbye are blowing in your heart
I'll just keep on pretending I don't notice it
Because today is, oh Wednesday
I think it's a sign of weakness to talk about the old days
There's more words to hurt each other than there are waves to break.
"I want to see the ocean." You were the one who said so
The rain is a pale violet,
And I wish I could stop time and hold you in my arms.
Because today is, oh Wednesday
Wow Oh
@user-rr9ki5ld2r
19の頃を思い出す。
彼女と湘南海岸線を真夜中ドライブしながら｢ALONG．VACATION｣を聴いた…
今二人は59と60のジイチャン、バァチャンとなりました。笑😊
@junxsc9336
もう40年も経つんだなぁ。今も同じ気持ちで聴けている自分が少し嬉しい。
@user-windy-cafe
今日は、雨のWednesday。
高校生の頃、水曜日に雨が降ると何だか嬉しかった。
授業中、ノートに歌詞を書きながら心は大滝Worldへ…
@user-lt8sy1ux6t
無理とはわかっていますが、あの時の自分に戻ってみたいと思います。
@user-wn4nz3gl8s
このアルバムで一番好きな曲です。
@user-of9eq9yj7w
自分が若かりし頃、初めての彼女と海に行き、フロントガスに落ちる雨と打ち寄せる波を眺めながら、別れを切り出されたのを思い出す。
@luminaoyag2130
切ないな
@user-jg6bf1yg2d
ファイト！
@mc2308
切り出されたんかい
@toshimiitou2352
色褪せない名曲のお陰で私の青春の想い出も色褪せない❤改めて大瀧詠一サウンドに感謝🎉🎉