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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Fight It Out!
ARB Lyrics
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何をやるにもうまが合っていた
ところがどうだいこの街に来てから
お前はちっともらしくなくなったぜ
表通りは今日もファッションショー
脳なし野朗のパレードが続く
お前は奴等と同じ服を着て
とうとうオマエを見失なったんだ
噂はかりがとび込んで来る
FIGHT IT OUT お前も波にのまれて
FIGHT IT OUT
どこかへ流されたのか
FIGHT IT OUT 俺にも忍び寄る影
FIGHT IT OUT このまま闘い抜くぜ
俺のリズムはいつもの調子で
別に古くも新しくもない
夜のうちにスリルを飲み込み
朝にステップを吐き出してんだ
右も左も知っちゃいないのさ
気がむくままに踊り続ける
FIGHT IT OUT お前の声にならない
FIGHT IT OUT
叫びが聞こえてくるぜ
FIGHT IT OUT 体に穴があいても
FIGHT IT OUT 死ぬまで闘い抜くぜ
FIGHT IT OUT
The lyrics of ARB's song "Fight It Out!" depict a sense of struggle and defiance in the face of societal pressures and personal challenges. The opening lines express a nostalgia for simpler times when the singer and the listener were in their hometown, getting along well and being compatible in all their endeavors. However, since coming to the city, the listener has changed, losing their authenticity and individuality by conforming to the trends and fashion showcased on the main streets. The singer feels disconnected from the listener, as they have become indistinguishable from the crowd, wearing the same clothes as everyone else.
The lyrics further convey a sense of isolation and abandonment. The lack of communication through phone calls, letters, or any form of contact amplifies the feeling of being forgotten or left behind. Meanwhile, rumors and gossip reach the singer, indicating that the listener has been swept away by the waves of the city, losing their true self in the process. Despite this, the singer resolves to fight it out and not let themselves be consumed by the same fate. They acknowledge that their rhythm and style may not be particularly new or old, but they continue to dance to their own beat without concern for what others think. The chorus emphasizes the determination to keep fighting, even if it means not being heard or recognized, even if it means enduring physical and emotional wounds.
Overall, "Fight It Out!" portrays the struggle to maintain authenticity and individuality amidst the pressures of conformity and the challenges of city life. It encourages resilience, self-expression, and the refusal to be consumed by the expectations and trends of society.
Line by Line Meaning
俺とお前は田舎の頃は
Back in our hometown, you and I
何をやるにもうまが合っていた
We were always on the same page no matter what we did
ところがどうだいこの街に来てから
But since we came to this city
お前はちっともらしくなくなったぜ
You have lost your true essence
表通りは今日もファッションショー
The main street is like a fashion show today
脳なし野朗のパレードが続く
Mindless fellows parade on
お前は奴等と同じ服を着て
You dress like them
とうとうオマエを見失なったんだ
I have finally lost sight of you
電話も手紙も音沙汰もなしで
No phone calls, letters, or any contact
噂はかりがとび込んで来る
Rumors come crashing in
FIGHT IT OUT お前も波にのまれて
Fight it out, you're also being swallowed by the waves
FIGHT IT OUT
Fight it out
どこかへ流されたのか
Have you been carried away somewhere?
FIGHT IT OUT 俺にも忍び寄る影
Fight it out, a shadow is also approaching me
FIGHT IT OUT このまま闘い抜くぜ
Fight it out, let's keep fighting like this
俺のリズムはいつもの調子で
My rhythm is always in the same tune
別に古くも新しくもない
Neither old nor new
夜のうちにスリルを飲み込み
In the night, I swallow thrills
朝にステップを吐き出してんだ
In the morning, I spit out my steps
右も左も知っちゃいないのさ
I don't care about right or left
気がむくままに踊り続ける
I keep dancing as I please
FIGHT IT OUT お前の声にならない
Fight it out, I don't hear your voice
FIGHT IT OUT
Fight it out
叫びが聞こえてくるぜ
I can hear the screams
FIGHT IT OUT 体に穴があいても
Fight it out, even if there are holes in my body
FIGHT IT OUT 死ぬまで闘い抜くぜ
Fight it out, I'll fight until the end
FIGHT IT OUT
Fight it out
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: 凌 石橋
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
法灯明自灯明と
小気味良いカッティングと抜けの良いドラム。そして遊び満載のベースラインが格好良い。
mfmff096
こんな曲無いよね、すげーな
ヘリオス
この曲の歌詞が凄く好き。
多田宗弘
ジャン・ジャック・バーネルさんの演奏、メッチャカッコいい😙
サポートで参加したとは思えない演奏で感動しました😆
長山真仁
JJが弾いてるUpを待ち望んでいました。
視られて感謝です。ありがとうございました
佐藤秀行
凌は役者じゃなくてバンドマンでいてほしかった。
デイビット・ジャガー
当時、19歳で、人生で初めてのキツイ時期に陥っていた時に買ったアルバム「Yellow Blood」の最後にあったこの曲に、何度も奮い立たせてもらった。
上田元
やっぱええなぁ…
英語の歌をそれっぽく歌ってみる〜I try to sing English songs.
ジャン・ジャックのダンスがかわいい💕
らぁまんねぎ
JJバーネルかっこいいねー!歳を重ねた今もかっこいい。漢気がジャバジャバと溢れてますよ!