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.
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滝本陽子
この曲は、小学生の時にはじめて聴きました。さびの部分が印象的だったことは
覚えてます。
今、ベストアルバムで聴けることに
嬉しさを、感じてます
特に、今日は、昨日の今日じゃない。
このフレーズが好きです。
色々なことがある毎日、
このフレーズに、今日は、くじける今日じゃない。と、色々、おきかえながら
日々感謝ですごしてます。
ありがとうございます。
滝本陽子
今晩は
再度、この曲にお邪魔します
今日は、この曲で
しんどい１日を、乗り気ることが
できました
ヤングマン、ホップステップジャンプ
と、また違う力づよさがあります
優しい力強さを、感じました
そして、私が大好きな歌詞
今日は、昨日の今日じゃない
これを、今日は、辛いだけの
今日じゃない。と、口ずさみながら
１日を、すごしてました
とっても感謝です
そして、ラブチャンネルさん
感謝です
えーちゃん91
1980年モスクワオリンピックのJOC応援歌に予定されていた曲ですね！
日本が不参加の為に採用されませんでしたが、元気が出る曲で当時よく聴いていました。
久しぶりに聴いて元気を与えてもらいました。
秀樹ありがとう！お疲れ様でした、ゆっくり休んで下さい。
wish piro
まったく押しつけがましくない応援歌が耳に心地よいです。東京五輪でも流してほしいくらい。
「傷つき人は愛を知る」ここの歌詞がとても響いてきます
cuteyangels
久しぶりに聴いたが、元気が出る良い曲だね。
自分も東京五輪（せめて開会式とかに）で使ってやってほしいと強く思う。
OCRR31901 M16
「ヤングマン（ＹＭＣＡ）」と並んで若さと躍動感、さらに情熱と爽やかさが存分に凝縮された曲詩とメロディーが素晴らしい。青春応援歌にふさわしいばかりでなく、スポーツの祭典にも積極的に登用してほしい逸曲。とくに～一粒の汗に夢を語れ～という部分は、曲詩の命ともいうべき最高の落とし所だと思う。
紗月 凛優奈
OCRR31901 M16
禿同！
ジン
良い曲ですな。これも
私が秀樹の好きな曲の一つ。元気がでますね。
hidetyura
小学生の時に初めて買って貰ったレコードがこの曲でした。
当時を思いだし涙が止まらない…
人の人生ってその時代の歌と共に歩んでる様に思う。
西城秀樹さん、安らかにおねむり下さい。
大将藤虎mizo
hidetyura 自分は今高校生なんですけど小学生の小さいとこからどこか旅行へ行くと必ず西城秀樹のアルバムをかけてました。その中で今でも大好きで一番印象に残ってるのがこの歌です。いつかは生で聴いて見たいと思っていましたが、あちらの世界のコンサートに行かれたみたいなので聞けなくなっちゃいましたね。これからも聴き続けたいと思います。
えいえい
久しぶりに聴きました。いい曲です♪
小栗勲
洋楽がめざせモスクワなら､こちらは俺たちの時代でしょう｡元々モスクワOPの応援歌として起用される予定でしたが､日本が不参加と決定打をつけたため､幻の応援歌となりました。