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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@user-eh4th3oe8o
ヒデキさんが亡くなって、悲しいはずなのに、これを見て、大爆笑してしまった(苦笑)
すばらしいコラボでしたよね。
この歌がヒットした時は、私は小学生…どれだけ歌ったことか。
ヒデキさんのこと、ずっと忘れません。
ありがとうございました。
@user-iz3pl4jv1s
『ハァ～ン』 という、自分で自分のモノマネをするお茶目さ。
そして、常にサーヴィス精神旺盛で、見る人たちを楽しませていた不世出のエンターティナー。
私自身、秀樹さんのヒット曲の中で最もお気に入りなのがこの 『情熱の嵐』 。
音楽界の太陽たる存在を失い、ドンドン昭和が遠くなっていくかのようですね・・・・。 （寂）
3年前、秀樹さんの還暦ライヴに出演していたグッサンも、急死に喪失感や落胆が大きいのかと・・・・。 （憂）
@user-on2vk6dc6f
検索してみたら
とっても素敵な動画に出会いました。
西城秀樹さんのお人柄が見られて
ほっこりしました。
最近では当たり前になっている
音楽業界の新たな時代を作ってこられてた事を
恥ずかしながら亡くなられて知りました。
私は今、20代ですが
今の私と同い年の頃の西城さんを見ると
とんでもなくカッコいい！！！！！
今の時代にはなかなか無い
渋くて、セクシーで、
ハスキーな歌声もたまらない。
同じ若い時代を生きてた親が羨ましい！！！！！
改めて偉大さを実感しました。
２度の大病を患いながらも
家族のため、ファンの方の為に
ステージに立つことを決して諦めなかった
あなたの強さ、忘れません。
これからずっと先も、
西城秀樹の歌や歴史は永遠です……。
全力で生きてきた63年間、
本当にお疲れ様でした。
この動画、好きです。
@yumeyume5808
この辺が～ギャランドゥ～♪
傑作ですね、これ見てませんでした。
ヒデキがしてるとは。
本当に素敵な人ですね♪
@user-df6hi8ef9l
リアルに秀樹を見てた世代です。
今はもう居ないなんて信じられない。
@bowbowdori
2:07 普通ならこんな事されてご本人もご立腹される所なのに、ヒデキさんはしっかりと乗って歌ってくださる優しい方でしたね～
@user-yz4cr3sj7k
ぐっさん！秀樹に何させる(*´∀`)♪こんな良い人が逝ってしまうなんて( ノД`)…ゆっくり休んで下さい( ノД`)…
@user-jx7tv5xj1v
素敵✨です❤(σ≧▽≦)σ🎵💕
@1996418tm
この動画は以前よりお気に入りでした。
本物がこの世を去った今、動画でこうやって生きてるということを噛み締めて、定期的に見に来たいと思います。
深く哀悼の意を示します。
@kanimisorock
もう、この動画だけで西城さんの人間性の素晴らしさがわかるわw
@user-ml4do9uw9h
素晴らしい方でしたね。ご冥福をお祈りいたします。
@user-cr5qv1ev9m
この映像も、貴重な映像になりましたね…ご冥福お祈りします…秀樹〜〜‼️
@user-eh4th3oe8o
ヒデキさんが亡くなって、悲しいはずなのに、これを見て、大爆笑してしまった(苦笑)
すばらしいコラボでしたよね。
この歌がヒットした時は、私は小学生…どれだけ歌ったことか。
ヒデキさんのこと、ずっと忘れません。
ありがとうございました。