He is a multi-instrumentalist who performs on guitar, bass, drums and keyboard. 'Suteki na Mirai wo mite hoshii'（素敵な未来を見て欲しい） was recorded entirely by Kuwata Keisuke. He played all the musical instruments on this record.
Kuwata directed the movie Inamura Jane, released in 1990.
His wife, Yuko Hara is also a member of Southern All Stars. She was in the same music circle at their university. She likes blues too and they hit it off in a moment. They have two sons.
In July 2010, Kuwata was diagnosed with esophageal cancer, causing him to cancel an album planned for October 20th and a live concert tour to undergo treatment.
MY LITTLE HOMETOWN
桑田佳祐 Lyrics
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浜風香る小径を歩む
生まれた街ではユラユラと
遠い未来はバラ色だった
野球小僧は海へも行かず
肘から先だけ陽に焼けていた
自転車漕いではフラフラと
Woo, my little hometown
Yo, yo, yo やっぱいいじゃん
振り向くたびに
More, more, more せつなくて
Take it easy, slow down
No, no, no 倦怠りぃじゃん
あの日のままに
More, more, more 笑ってよ
学校の裏手の焼きソバの店
手垢で汚れた少年漫画と
ソースの香りがいい感じ
青海苔かけましょうハラハラと
そして僕らは離れて去った
Woo, my little hometown
Yo, yo, yo 帰りてえじゃん
浜昼顔が
More, more, more 咲く頃
愛は Merry-go-round
No, no, no 塩辛ぇじゃん
ママのカレーライスは
More, more, more 食べれないっと
夕方「CHIYAMA」に集合!!
ラララ
I say!!
Woo, my little hometown
Yo, yo, yo やっぱいいじゃん
変わりゆく街が
More, more, more 虚しくて
Take it easy, slow down
No, no, no 倦怠りぃじゃん
あの日いた場所は
More, more, more 何処でしょう?
The lyrics to 桑田佳祐's "MY LITTLE HOMETOWN" paint a nostalgic picture of a small town filled with memories and a sense of longing for the past. The verses describe walking along a path in a pine forest, feeling the sea breeze and the scent of the ocean. In this town where the singer was born, the future seemed bright and full of possibilities.
The song mentions a young baseball player who never went to the sea, only getting his arms tanned from playing in the sun. Riding a bicycle, he would sway unsteadily and listen to the sound of waves at the star's field. These vivid details convey a sense of innocence and simplicity, depicting a carefree childhood filled with joy and exploration.
The chorus expresses the conflicting emotions of looking back at the hometown. The line "Woo, my little hometown, Yo, yo, yo, やっぱいいじゃん" reflects the singer's fondness and realization that their hometown was indeed wonderful. However, the lines "More, more, more, せつなくて" and "No, no, no, 倦怠りぃじゃん" convey a hint of sadness and weariness, suggesting a yearning for the past and a sense of dissatisfaction with the present.
Overall, "MY LITTLE HOMETOWN" is a heartfelt song that captures the bittersweet emotions associated with reminiscing about a small hometown and the desire to hold onto its precious memories.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Keisuke Kuwata
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