Hideki Saijo, Hideki Saijō (西城 秀樹 Saijō Hideki, originally Tatsuo Kimoto (木… Read Full Bio ↴Hideki Saijo, Hideki Saijō (西城 秀樹 Saijō Hideki, originally Tatsuo Kimoto (木本 龍雄 Kimoto Tatsuo), born April 13, 1955 - May 16, 2018) was a Japanese singer and television celebrity most famous for singing the Japanese version of the Village People's hit song "Y.M.C.A.", called "Young Man". Although the original version was camp, Saijō's version was intended to seriously inspire "young men".
Saijō's career spans over three decades. He gained popularity again in the 1990s in the cartoon Chibi Maruko-chan and by releasing a cover version of the Enrique Iglesias song "Bailamos". He also sang the theme song and became the character (specially created for the Japanese version — Lucky Mucho) in The Emperor's New Groove and also performed "Turn a Turn", the first opening theme song for ∀ Gundam.
In the late 1990s, he also appeared on an episode of the original Japanese cooking show Iron Chef as a guest judge, for the Rice Battle, involving Iron Chef Japanese Masaharu Morimoto and Chinese chef Masayoshi Kimura.
In 2003, around the time that his 85th single was to be released, he suffered a mild stroke while performing overseas in Korea. After rehabilitation, in 2006, he released his 86th single, "Meguriai". Lyrics were set to André Gagnon's "Comme au Premier Jour".
In 2009, he released a downloadable single, "Vegetable Wonderful" which is tied to the NHK program, Time for Vegetables.
He married for the first time in 2001. With his wife Miki Makihara, he has one daughter and two sons.
His sister was the wife of Masaru Takumi, a powerful Japanese organized crime figure assassinated in 1997.
Saijo died from acute heart failure in Yokohama hospital on May 16, 2018.
Hideki Saijo debuted onto the Japanese music scene on March 25, 1972. Since then, he has been a trail blazer in the Japanese music industry. He was the first Japanese artist to peform as a solo act in a stadium--for ten consecutive years. His fans brought flashlights to the first stadium concert. The following year, penlights were sold at the venue--for the first time! His chart topping hits and unforgettable melodies make his music legendary. Hit songs like, "Jonetsu no Arashi", "Kizudarake no Lola", "Young Man - YMCA", "Galundo", "Bailamos, Tonight we Dance" and many others are still a favorite today!
His illustrious career has spanned over three decades and continues! On Sept. 27, 2006, Hideki released his 86th single, "Meguriai". The original melody was taken from the Canadian Pianst, Andre Gagnon. The hauntingly beautiful melody and the deep, soulful lyrics, it is a perfect song for Hideki--now 51 years old.
A new release isn't newsworthy but in Hideki's case, it is! In June, 2003, Hideki was in Korea, doing a corporate gig when he realized that something was wrong. Somehow, he finished the show but collapsed afterwards. He didn't know it then, but he had suffered a minor stroke! Immediately after the stroke, he suffered from neuropathy and most importantly, he lost control of his ability to control the notes that he sang. With rehabilitation, his voice returned and he continues his career!
His determination to continue his career, his integrity and passion for music lives on today.
Saijō's career spans over three decades. He gained popularity again in the 1990s in the cartoon Chibi Maruko-chan and by releasing a cover version of the Enrique Iglesias song "Bailamos". He also sang the theme song and became the character (specially created for the Japanese version — Lucky Mucho) in The Emperor's New Groove and also performed "Turn a Turn", the first opening theme song for ∀ Gundam.
In the late 1990s, he also appeared on an episode of the original Japanese cooking show Iron Chef as a guest judge, for the Rice Battle, involving Iron Chef Japanese Masaharu Morimoto and Chinese chef Masayoshi Kimura.
In 2003, around the time that his 85th single was to be released, he suffered a mild stroke while performing overseas in Korea. After rehabilitation, in 2006, he released his 86th single, "Meguriai". Lyrics were set to André Gagnon's "Comme au Premier Jour".
In 2009, he released a downloadable single, "Vegetable Wonderful" which is tied to the NHK program, Time for Vegetables.
He married for the first time in 2001. With his wife Miki Makihara, he has one daughter and two sons.
His sister was the wife of Masaru Takumi, a powerful Japanese organized crime figure assassinated in 1997.
Saijo died from acute heart failure in Yokohama hospital on May 16, 2018.
Hideki Saijo debuted onto the Japanese music scene on March 25, 1972. Since then, he has been a trail blazer in the Japanese music industry. He was the first Japanese artist to peform as a solo act in a stadium--for ten consecutive years. His fans brought flashlights to the first stadium concert. The following year, penlights were sold at the venue--for the first time! His chart topping hits and unforgettable melodies make his music legendary. Hit songs like, "Jonetsu no Arashi", "Kizudarake no Lola", "Young Man - YMCA", "Galundo", "Bailamos, Tonight we Dance" and many others are still a favorite today!
His illustrious career has spanned over three decades and continues! On Sept. 27, 2006, Hideki released his 86th single, "Meguriai". The original melody was taken from the Canadian Pianst, Andre Gagnon. The hauntingly beautiful melody and the deep, soulful lyrics, it is a perfect song for Hideki--now 51 years old.
A new release isn't newsworthy but in Hideki's case, it is! In June, 2003, Hideki was in Korea, doing a corporate gig when he realized that something was wrong. Somehow, he finished the show but collapsed afterwards. He didn't know it then, but he had suffered a minor stroke! Immediately after the stroke, he suffered from neuropathy and most importantly, he lost control of his ability to control the notes that he sang. With rehabilitation, his voice returned and he continues his career!
His determination to continue his career, his integrity and passion for music lives on today.
ちぎれた愛
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登録しました！！
恋する季節の爽やかな青年から
愛に翻弄される「ちぎれた愛」
見事に開花し
オリコン週1位に輝いた曲✨
私のハート♥️を攫い
「愛の十字架」
「傷だらけのローラ」と
続きあの時代センセーショナル
を巻き起こした
若い時の声はハスキーで
ひたむきで時折みせる影
此方は余裕のある大人ヒデキ
どちらも素敵✨✨
上甲節子
@kazumica さま、
本当に😉👍✨
大人ヒデキさん、やっぱり
ステキな年を重ねられて、
素敵素敵素敵😍💓💓
な～んでこんなに優しそうで
カッコいいんでしょう✨
上品なセクシーヒデキさん❤
49才は？
倒れられてまだコンサートは
無理な時期ですかね？
680603 180516
kazumicaさま
素敵です、、、、、😢
素敵過ぎます、、、、、、😭
私達は見せていただく側。
kazumicaさまの編集され、upされるまで、大変なご苦労されているんだろうな、、、🙇
私は何も出来ません💦😣
upされるのを見させて頂いています。感謝致します🙇😭
ありがとうございます！🙇😆💕✨
大声で、秀樹―――――！って叫びました！😭😭
素晴らしい、秀樹をありがとうございました！🙇
何度もrepeatしてみています💖🙇
今までupされた秀樹と共に、、、、、🙇
kazumica
ヒデキ伴奏時代のことが詳しく綴られています(’70年代～)
ken-kenのブログ
https://ameblo.jp/ken-ken0621/
Carol Mochinaga
Hideki❣️ カッコいい... だいすき。I just love your singing & your style😘 どうもありがとうございます. You will be miss immensely‼️ You are superstar🌟❤️🌟love you always❣️
kazumica
Thank you for your comment It is a great super star. 私もHidekiだいすき😍
jack rose
ちぎれた愛を初めて聞いた十代の青春時代、こんな情熱的な歌い方をする秀樹さんに衝撃を受けました。
セリフの好きだ、好きだ、好きなんだよ～に胸キューンとなったの、覚えています。もうこんなアイドルスターは出て来ないのでは。今も大好きだよ😍💓💓忘れない
kazumica
Kyoko rose 様 コメントありがとうございます。気に入っていただいて嬉しいです。ちぎれた愛は大好きです。ビブラートを聴いて「えっ？何これ？」と何度も聴き直したり、声が割れるんじゃないかと思うくらいの叫び！ロックも入っていてたまらなく素敵💕秀樹さんのようなアーティストは二度と現れないでしょう💗私も忘れないです💕😂😂
山中京子
今日もありがとうございます。39コンサートの秀樹はとても落ち着いてて、全体的に余裕がありますね。｢好きなんだよ~｣が照れくさそうで可愛いです。本当に素晴らしいジェントルマンになってます。
kazumica
山中京子様 コメントありがとうございます。39コンサートの秀樹が大好きです。アクションもコンパクトになり、大人の魅力にやられています。「好きなんだよ～」が聴きたかった。どの年代も素敵ですね。
マミたん
あ～からのシャウト、台詞、秀樹さんでなければ表現出来ませんね。長生きして頂きたかった。ずっと歌っていて欲しかったです。秀樹さん本人が１番思っていたことだと思いますが。
kazumica
マミたん様
コメントありがとうございます。最後までリハビリ頑張っていましたね。辛かったと思いますがファンに歌を届けたい思いが伝わってきます。
本間由美子
いつ聞いても秀樹の歌は大好き。もっともっと生きてて欲しかった。😂