Members:
- 石橋凌 (Ryo Ishibashi) - Vocal - (1956.7.20 - Fukuoka Perfecture, Japan)
- 内藤幸也 (Koya Naito) - Guitar - (1961.11.26 - Tokyo, Japan)
- EBI - Bass - (1965.10.2 - Hiroshima Perfecture, Japan)
- KEITH - Drums - (1952.2.6 - Akita Perfecture, Japan)
First members were 石橋凌 (Ishibashi Ryo) - Vocal, 田中一郎 (Tanaka Ichiro) - Guitar, KEITH - Drums, エンマ (Emma) - Keyboard, 宮城伸一郎 (Miyagi Shinichiro) - Bass. They debuted 1978. with single 「野良犬」.
In 1979, went out new single in April 25 「ワイルド・ローティーン・ガール」 (Wild teen Girl), and soon after on May 25, ARB's 1st album 「A.R.B」. On October, Emma and Miyagi Shinichiro left band at the same time to become independent of the agency Shinko Music.
1979.12.20, as three member band they released single 「魂こがして」.
In 1980, 野中良浩 (Yoshihiro Nonaka) is joining band as the Bass. On May 21, same year, band released 2nd album 「BAD NEWS」. Already next year the band went with 2 full Albums, in March 21 - 3rd album 「BOYS & GIRLS」, and in November 21 - 4th album 「指を鳴らせ!/Snap Your Fingers」.
On 21 June 1982, came out 5th album 「W」 and release of album followed LIVE tour "LIVE! CRAZY! LOVE TOUR" when they toured cities Yokohama, Urawa, Mishima, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Kumamoto, Hiroshima, Osaka, Tokyo, Sapporo.
ARB did many LIVE performances in 1983, and on April 21 they released 6th album 「トラブル中毒」(trouble poisoning). The same year in September, guitarist Tanaka quits the band. He was quickly replaced with guitarist 斉藤光浩 (Mitsuhiro Saito) from BOW WOW. In 1984, Yoshihiro quits the band. As the short replacement for Bass, Jean-Jacques Burnel from The Stranglers, joined the band when he visited Japan.
In May 1984, 岡部滋 (Okabe Shigeru) joins as the Bass, on Septembre went out 7th album 「YELLOW BLOOD」 and they did album follow up tour 'YELLOW BLOOD TOUR''. Next year om October, ARB released 8th album 「砂丘1945年」.
In June 1986, after the concert in Hyogo Gymnasium, guitarist Saito leaves the band. After one month came replacement from solo guitarist 白浜久 (Shirahama Hisashi) who joined ARB. In November 21, 9th album is released 「ONE and ONLY DREAMs」.
On 21 June 1987, quickly came out ARB's 10th album 「ROCK OVER JAPAN」, and after album release In October, Shigeru withdraws from the band, and as support Bass in December joins 浅田孟 (Asada Takeshi) previous member of Sheena & the Rokkets.
On 21 June 1988, ARB released 11th album 「PAPERS BED」. They did big tour around Japan in July, named "SWEAT, HEART&BRAIN TOUR". Soon, next year, 1989.11.8, came 12th album 「SYMPATHY」. In 1990, the band did long tour "LOVE THE LIVE '90 TOUR", where they announced hiatus, and soon after in October they released Best Album 「BALLADS AND WORK SONGS」. On December 28, ARB released Best live album 「RED BOX / ARB LIVE(1980-1990)」.
1991.1.21 came out VIDEO "THE LONGEST TOUR" release of their LIVE tour from 1990, and in June 「BLACK X'mas-ARB SECRET SINGLES」 release.
On 1993.11.21. went release「DAYS OF A.R.B. Vol.3 (1986-1990)」.
ARB came back to celebrate anniversary in 1997.7.24 at Nippon Budokan "LOFT 20th ANNIVERSARY ROCK OF AGES" (only as original members Ryo Ishibashi · KEITH).
ARB announced their comeback in January 1998, with 2 new members: EBI -Bass- and 内藤幸也 (Koya Naito) -Guitar- along with original members Ishibashi and KEITH, what stayed as current line-up.
In February 21, they are officially back with release Resurrection first bullet maxi single 「TOKYO OUTSIDER」, which follows release of 13th Album 「REAL LIFE」 on March 21, and a tour "REAL LIFE TOUR '98".
In August 1999, ARB went with 14th album 「EL DORADO」 and promo-album tour. KEITH released 1st Solo Album 「親孝行」 in November, 2000. On the same year ARB made compilation album 「武道館LIVE～1999.1.24Days of ARB～」.
2001 on June 13, came out band's 15th album 「HARD-BOILED CITY」 with the following tour.
For their 25th anniversary ARB did tour starting in October 2003, "ARB 25th Anniversary LIVE CIRCUIT IN TOHOKU", and 16th album 「KAZA-BANA」 was released on 17 December.
On 2004, ARB released new Best of Album, 「LOCUS 1998-2004 ARB LIVE BEST」.
In February 2005, new Single 「荒鷲のうた」 went out. Soon each member became more occupied with their solo projects and other bands.
After 2006, ARB went inactive.
Official website: http://www.arb-tamashii.com/
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ファクトリー
ARB Lyrics
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いくつも会社をきりまわす
その昔ヤバイ橋も渡って
今でもワンマンの頑固者
息子の俺にも構わない
何を言っても相手にしない
俺は今年で18になり
親父の工場に働きに出た
毎日いつものバスにとび乗り
朝の集会に顔を出す
次第に俺にも世の中の
表と裏が解かり出す
ハンチングとサスペンダー腕を上げ
ユニオンの旗の下で俺達は集った
ユニオンの旗の下で俺達は働いた
ある時リーダーに俺は選ばれ
毎日親父と闘った
机の上には書類があふれ
朝から晩まで走り回った
町には不況の風が吹き荒れ
会社も斜めに傾いた
そのうち昔が暴かれて
親父は手錠をかけられた
サンライズとサンセット映し出す
ユニオンの旗の下に
パトカーが止まってる
ユニオンの旗の下に
パトカーが待っている
ユニオンの旗の下で俺達は集った
ユニオンの旗の下で俺達は働いた
ユニオンの旗の下で
俺達は立ちすくみ
ユニオンの旗の下で俺達は息をのむ
後ろの座席に深く親父はうなだれて
最後にはすぼめた肩を
震わせて俺を見た
しばらくあの目がやきついて
俺は親父の部屋に戻った
広場の皆を呼び戻し
いつものように機械を回す
コーヒーとサンドウィッチ流し込み
コーヒーとサンドウィッチ流し込み
The lyrics of ARB's song "ファクトリー" depict the story of a young man who starts working at his father's factory at the age of 18. His father is a powerful figure in the town who manages several businesses, and the singer describes him as a stubborn man who does not listen to anyone. Despite his father's attitude, the young man is determined to work hard and make a living for himself.
As the story progresses, the young man becomes involved in the union and is eventually chosen as its leader. He spends his days fighting against his father in the office, running from morning until night, and witnessing the company's decline due to the recession. The union provides a sense of solidarity and support for the workers, and they unite under its banner to make their voices heard.
Towards the end of the song, there is a moment of intense emotion as the singer's father finally acknowledges him and the sacrifices he has made. The story ends with the young man returning to his father's room, and the lyrics repeat the image of him brewing coffee and making sandwiches, suggesting the cyclical nature of life and the continuity of the family business.
Overall, the song is a powerful reflection on the complexities of family dynamics, work, and politics. It highlights the importance of solidarity and mutual support, especially in the face of difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
親父は町いちの権力者
My father is the most powerful man in town.
いくつも会社をきりまわす
He manages multiple companies.
その昔ヤバイ橋も渡って
He even crossed dangerous bridges in the past.
今でもワンマンの頑固者
He is still a stubborn, one-man show.
息子の俺にも構わない
He doesn't care about me, his son.
何を言っても相手にしない
He ignores everything I say.
俺は今年で18になり
I turned 18 this year.
親父の工場に働きに出た
I started working at my father's factory.
コーヒーとサンドウィッチ流し込み
I down coffee and sandwiches every day.
毎日いつものバスにとび乗り
I take the same bus every day.
朝の集会に顔を出す
I attended morning meetings.
次第に俺にも世の中の表と裏が解かり出す
I started to understand the ins and outs of the world.
ハンチングとサスペンダー腕を上げ
I put on a hunting cap and suspenders.
ユニオンの旗の下で俺達は集った
We gathered under the union flag.
ユニオンの旗の下で俺達は働いた
We worked under the union flag.
ある時リーダーに俺は選ばれ
I was chosen as the leader at one point.
毎日親父と闘った
I fought with my father every day.
机の上には書類があふれ
My desk was overflowing with paperwork.
朝から晩まで走り回った
I ran around from morning till night.
町には不況の風が吹き荒れ
The winds of recession blew through town.
会社も斜めに傾いた
The company also started to decline.
そのうち昔が暴かれて
The past was eventually uncovered.
親父は手錠をかけられた
My father was handcuffed.
サンライズとサンセット映し出す
The sunrise and sunset were reflected.
ユニオンの旗の下にパトカーが止まってる
The police car is parked under the union flag.
ユニオンの旗の下にパトカーが待っている
The police car is waiting under the union flag.
ユニオンの旗の下で俺達は集った
We gathered under the union flag.
ユニオンの旗の下で俺達は働いた
We worked under the union flag.
ユニオンの旗の下で
Under the union flag,
俺達は立ちすくみ
we stood still in shock.
ユニオンの旗の下で俺達は息をのむ
We held our breaths under the union flag.
後ろの座席に深く親父はうなだれて
My father was slumped deeply in the back seat.
最後にはすぼめた肩を震わせて俺を見た
Finally, he shook his hunched shoulders and looked at me.
しばらくあの目がやきついて
For a while, those eyes were burning.
俺は親父の部屋に戻った
I returned to my father's room.
広場の皆を呼び戻し
I called everyone back to the square.
いつものように機械を回す
I operated the machine as usual.
コーヒーとサンドウィッチ流し込み
I downed coffee and sandwiches again.
コーヒーとサンドウィッチ流し込み
I downed more coffee and sandwiches.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: 凌 石橋
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-ue4kh3bu6p
石橋凌
田中一郎
野中サンジ良浩
ＫＥＩＴＨ
この時代のＡＲＢが最高やね
白浜が加入して完全に路線変わったもんね
軟弱なバンドになって
変な色気が出て…
昔みたいな反骨精神なんて一切失くなって
それ以降ＡＲＢ聞くの辞めました
@user-gw3nv7lq4h
この曲を聞くと、頭の中に映像が流れ出す
本当に完成された一曲✨
@user-vy8pd3iy9j
このライヴ映像、HOLIDAYからこの曲に、そしてこの後ユニオン・ロッカーに繋がるが、この三曲の流れが実にたまらない。
@user-zy1gw1mk7b
ユニオンがなくなり、デモもなくなり、流れるように従う民衆。凌は今は立ち上がってるのだろうか。この歌のように。
@ek-crf
作詞：凌、作曲：一郎のコンビは最高ですよね。
仲直りしてくれないかな？
@winter68jp
高校生の時にコピーバンドやっていました。その頃は労働者の歌という意味がよく分かっていなかったと思います。中年というか初老のサラリーマンになった今、やっとこの歌が心を打つようになりました。こういう労働者バンド、また出てこないかな。
@user-ry3qo3np2x
私はスタークラブやコブラを
コピーしていました
ARBとは渋いですね🎵
若い頃は大人のしんどさなんか
わかりませんよね
怖いもの無しだったあの頃が
懐かしいです…
@user-sn1ru5qc4j
@@user-ry3qo3np2x さん因みに自分はスタクラのTORUとは知り合いです
@user-ry3qo3np2x
@@user-sn1ru5qc4j
おぉっ‼️凄いね🎵
トールさん元気ですか⁉️
@user-sn1ru5qc4j
@@user-ry3qo3np2x もう随分前に同じ職場で働いていました、永らくあってないですね、会えば話位はするとおもいますが一緒に飯を食べたり銭湯にもいきましたよ、あとライダースの大野さんもですね
@user-fp5nf9to3l
小説か映画を一つ見たような気になる名曲。