Before World War II, she was one of the stars of the Japan Girls Opera Company. Following the war and during the American occupation she became a mega star singing songs influenced by American jazz and boogie woogie. She appeared in the 1948 film Drunken Angel directed by Akira Kurosawa.
In 1957, Shizuko retired from singing and concentrated on her acting career. She died in 1985, aged 70.
Filmography:
Drunken Angel (Yoidore tenshi) (1948)
Hateshinaki jonetsu (1949)
Ginza kankan musume (銀座カンカン娘) (1949)
Endless Desire (Hateshinaki yokubo) (1958)
Sukurappu shūdan (1968)
Gendai yakuza: Shinjuku no yotamono (1970)
Zubekō banchô: zange no neuchi mo nai (1971) (as Shiduko Kasagi)
Kigeki: Onna ikitemasu (1971)
東京ブギウギ
笠置シヅ子 Lyrics
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心ずきずき わくわく
海を渡り響くは 東京ブギウギ
ブギのおどりは 世界の踊り
二人の夢の あの歌
口笛吹こう 恋とブギのメロディー
燃ゆる心の歌 甘い恋の歌声に
君と踊ろよ 今宵も月の下で
心ずきずき わくわく
世紀の歌心の歌 東京ブギウギ
（ヘイ）
さあさブギウギ 太鼓たたいて
派手に踊ろよ 歌およ
君も僕も愉快な 東京ブギウギ
ブギを踊れば 世界は一つ
おなじリズムと メロディーよ
手拍子取って歌おう ブギのメロディー
燃ゆる心の歌 甘い恋の歌声に
君と踊ろよ 今宵も星を浴びて
東京ブギウギ リズムうきうき
心ずきずき わくわく
世界の歌 楽しい歌 東京ブギウギ
ブギウギー 陽気な歌 東京ブギウギ
ブギウギー 世紀の歌
歌え踊れよ ブギウギー
（ヘイ）
The song 東京ブギウギ by 笠置シヅ子 is a bright and upbeat tune that celebrates the lively rhythm and dancing associated with the genre of boogie-woogie music, specifically in the city of Tokyo. The lyrics invite the listener to embrace the joyful feeling of the music, as well as the exciting and palpable anticipation of letting loose and dancing. The song suggests that, regardless of where one hails from, dancing the boogie-woogie can unite the world – all it takes is the same rhythm and melody to bring people together.
The lyrics also touch upon the power of music to evoke feelings of love and passion within those who listen and dance to it. The song urges the listener to whistle the tune and join in on the melody, letting the sound of the music and the lyrics of the song ignite a fire within the heart. The song concludes by reiterating the sentiment that Tokyo boogie-woogie is a universal song, one to be enjoyed and danced to by all.
Line by Line Meaning
東京ブギウギ リズムうきうき
Exciting rhythm of Tokyo Boogie Woogie
心ずきずき わくわく
Heart beats fast with excitement
海を渡り響くは 東京ブギウギ
The sound of Tokyo Boogie Woogie echoes across the sea
ブギのおどりは 世界の踊り
Boogie dance is the dance of the world
二人の夢の あの歌
That song of our dreams
口笛吹こう 恋とブギのメロディー
Let's whistle the melody of love and boogie
燃ゆる心の歌 甘い恋の歌声に
A song of burning hearts, a sweet love song
君と踊ろよ 今宵も月の下で
Let's dance tonight under the moon with you
さあさブギウギ 太鼓たたいて
Come on, let's play the drums and boogie
派手に踊ろよ 歌およ
Dance and sing with all your might
君も僕も愉快な 東京ブギウギ
You and me, both happy Tokyo Boogie Woogie dancers
ブギを踊れば 世界は一つ
If we dance boogie, the world becomes one
おなじリズムと メロディーよ
The same rhythm and melody
手拍子取って歌おう ブギのメロディー
Let's clap our hands and sing along to the boogie melody
燃ゆる心の歌 甘い恋の歌声に
A song of burning hearts, a sweet love song
君と踊ろよ 今宵も星を浴びて
Let's dance tonight under the stars with you
世界の歌 楽しい歌 東京ブギウギ
A world song, a fun song, Tokyo Boogie Woogie
ブギウギー 陽気な歌 東京ブギウギ
Boogie, a lively song, Tokyo Boogie Woogie
ブギウギー 世紀の歌
Boogie, the song of the century
歌え踊れよ ブギウギー
Sing and dance to the boogie
Writer(s): 服部 良一, 鈴木 勝, 服部 良一, 鈴木 勝
Contributed by Elijah S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.