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.
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西城秀樹 Lyrics
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刻が未来にすすむと
誰がきめたのだ
烙印をけす命が
歴史をかきなおす
美しい剣は 人と人つなげて
巡りくる切なさ 悲しみを払って
この星に捧げる 愛というしるしで
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刻は巡りもどると
誰も信じてた
黒くくすんだ暦を
新たにかきなおす
星々のまたたき 生きものにほほえみ
太陽と月とが この大地あたため
生まれ出る喜び 慈しむ心を
ゆるやかに育てて 傷口を癒そう
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美しい剣は 人と人つなげて
巡りくる切なさ 悲しみを払って
あなたとの間に 命ある形を
この星に捧げる 愛というしるしで
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The song "ターンAターン" by 西城秀樹 (Hideki Saijo) is about the concept of time and how it shapes our lives. The lyrics begin by asking who decided the progression of time and how people have the power to rewrite history. The "beautiful sword" mentioned in the song refers to the power of love to connect people and assuage the pain and sadness that naturally come with the passage of time. The song encourages the listener to dedicate their lives to creating a meaningful existence, one centered around love.
The second verse speaks of how time moves in cycles, and how despite the uncertainty of the future, we can be sure that we will encounter moments of joy and pain. The twinkling of stars and the warmth of the sun and moon are also mentioned as forces that give life warmth and meaning. The lyrics eventually circle back to the theme of love, which is described as the ultimate force that connects us on this earth.
Line by Line Meaning
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Repetition of the chorus
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Turning point of time, known by whom?
刻が未来にすすむと
As time moves forward to the future,
誰がきめたのだ
Who decided this?
烙印をけす命が
Lives that erase the stigma,
歴史をかきなおす
Rewrite history.
美しい剣は 人と人つなげて
Beautiful swords connect people to people,
巡りくる切なさ 悲しみを払って
The approaching sadness and sorrow are being dispelled,
あなたとの間に 命ある形を
Between you and me, a living form,
この星に捧げる 愛というしるしで
Dedicated to this star with a symbol of love.
ターン A
Turning point of time, known by whom?
刻は巡りもどると
As time turns back,
誰も信じてた
Everyone believed,
黒くくすんだ暦を
The darkened calendar,
新たにかきなおす
Rewrite anew.
星々のまたたき 生きものにほほえみ
The twinkling of stars brings a smile to living things,
太陽と月とが この大地あたため
The sun and moon warm this earth,
生まれ出る喜び 慈しむ心を
The joy of being born and a kind heart,
ゆるやかに育てて 傷口を癒そう
Grow gently and heal wounds.
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Repetition of the chorus
美しい剣は 人と人つなげて
Beautiful swords connect people to people,
巡りくる切なさ 悲しみを払って
The approaching sadness and sorrow are being dispelled,
あなたとの間に 命ある形を
Between you and me, a living form,
この星に捧げる 愛というしるしで
Dedicated to this star with a symbol of love.
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Writer(s): 井荻 麟, 小林 亜星, 小林 亜星, 井荻 麟
Contributed by Miles D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
reo k
小林亜星さん秀樹さんの
才能に惚れ込んで秀樹さんの
為にタ―ンAタ―ンを最後の
アニメソングを作っただけ
あって秀樹さん素晴らしい
亜星さんに応えて歌い上げ
ましたね✌️
秀樹さんの歌っている映像を
初めて見せて頂き感激しました
💕💫✨💫
碧藍神無☆荒コメ✕
永久に残して欲しい映像だなこれ。
やまだはなこ
テレビで、生歌披露されていたのですね、ジッと見入ってしまう凄み😮
ヤマブキ
ヒデキはCDやレコードより生で歌う時の方が迫力があります、それはご本人も歌い方を変えていると話されてましたね
本当に底知れない歌唱力に聴き惚れます
えいと
たらればの話しだけど、もしもヒデキさんがまだご存命だったのなら是非とも生で聴いてみたかったといつも思う。
Retro Star
The sheer amount of soul he puts into his singing is inspiring. An absolute legend in his own right, may his legacy live on through his spectacular voice.
岸圭介
凄い。西城秀樹がターンエーターン歌ってる映像は他に皆無。
土井
YouTube上を探してみたのですがやはりこの動画飲みのようですね…
TY
圧倒的実力で魅せていくスタイルすこ
haruka280
どんな仕事でも手を抜かない、まさにプロフェッショナルな歌手さんでした。
この歌あっての∀ガンダムです！
前山知祥
歌姫だのなんだのが量産される昨今……沢田研二、西城秀樹、布施明の三人は個人的にずっと語り継ぎたい歌い手。
アイドル&ロックと言う、ある意味相反する属性を持ち合わせてるレジェンド達😁