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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Standing On The Street
ARB Lyrics
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いきがっていた野郎も
今じゃネクタイ
ばっちりしめやがって
何でも奴等の思い通り
1・2・3家をとびだし
1・2・3で会社が終わる
毎日毎晩同じあのパブで
STANDING ON THE STREET
自由を感じている
STANDING ON THE STREET
一瞬だけどフェンスにもたれ
表通りを眺めている
街ではちょっとした顔役で
ツッパッていた女も
今じゃ色気もどこかへ消えちまい
何でも子供の言う通り
洪水の様な人込みには
能面のような連中ばかり
週刊誌に目をやり
ヘッドフォーンを離さず
急ぎ足で通り抜けてゆく
STANDING ON THE STREET
自由を感じている
STANDING ON THE STREET
一瞬だけどフェンスにもたれ
表通りを眺めている
電車はレールを外してしまい
TAXI はメーターを振り切った
バスはガス欠で
パトカーが飛び出した
ネズミが犬を追いかけてる
STANDING ON THE STREET
自由を感じている
STANDING ON THE STREET
一瞬だけどフェンスにもたれ
表通りを眺めている
STANDING ON THE STREET
自由を感じている
STANDING ON THE STREET
一瞬だけどフェンスにもたれ
自由を感じている
表通りが眠りにつく
AR.B's "Standing On The Street" is a song about the people who are living their lives according to the norms of society. The lyrics describe how people who used to live in the back streets are now wearing suits and ties, living life according to the expectations of others. The singer describes how everyone is doing what they are told, living in the rat race, and how they are all just going through the motions. However, the singer has chosen a different path for himself. He stands on the street, leaning against the fence, with his headphones on, taking in the sights and sounds of the city. He is truly free, if only for a moment.
The lyrics of "Standing On The Street" also highlight the changes in society. The song talks about how the people who used to be the tough guys in the streets have lost their edge, and the women who used to be the sex symbols have lost their sex appeal. The singer finds himself standing on the street, watching people go about their lives, while he is free from the constraints of society. He doesn't care about the rat race or the expectations of others. He simply enjoys the freedom of being himself.
Overall, "Standing On The Street" is a commentary on the pressures of conformity in society and the desire for freedom. The singer encourages the listener to find their own way in life and to enjoy the simple pleasures along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
裏通りで群をなして
In a small alleyway, a group of guys used to hang out and act tough.
いきがっていた野郎も
Even the guys who acted tough have changed.
今じゃネクタイばっちりしめやがって
Now they wear suits and ties, conforming to the expectations of society.
何でも奴等の思い通り
They do everything according to the wishes of others.
1・2・3家をとびだし
Running out of their houses without any hesitation.
1・2・3で会社が終わる
The workday ends for everyone at exactly the same time.
毎日毎晩同じあのパブで女にグチをこぼしている
Every day and night, they complain to women at the same pub about their problems.
STANDING ON THE STREET 自由を感じている
Standing on the street, they feel a sense of freedom.
STANDING ON THE STREET 一瞬だけどフェンスにもたれ 表通りを眺めている
They lean against the fence for a moment and gaze at the bustling main street.
街ではちょっとした顔役で ツッパッていた女も
Even the once-popular girls who used to hang out, thinking they were important, have disappeared.
今じゃ色気もどこかへ消えちまい 何でも子供の言う通り
Their sex appeal is gone, and they have become complacent, doing whatever others tell them to do.
洪水の様な人込みには 能面のような連中ばかり
In the crowd of people, they only see emotionless faces.
週刊誌に目をやり ヘッドフォーンを離さず 急ぎ足で通り抜けてゆく
They read the weekly magazines, never taking off their headphones, and quickly walk through the streets.
電車はレールを外してしまい TAXI はメーターを振り切った バスはガス欠で パトカーが飛び出した ネズミが犬を追いかけてる
The train has gone off its tracks, the taxis are overcharging, the buses are running out of gas, the police car is speeding past, and there's a chase between a mouse and a dog.
STANDING ON THE STREET 自由を感じている
Standing on the street, they feel a sense of freedom.
STANDING ON THE STREET 一瞬だけどフェンスにもたれ 表通りを眺めている
They lean against the fence for a moment and gaze at the bustling main street, feeling free.
STANDING ON THE STREET 自由を感じている
Standing on the street, they feel a sense of freedom.
STANDING ON THE STREET 一瞬だけどフェンスにもたれ 自由を感じている 表通りが眠りにつく
They lean against the fence for a moment and feel free as the main street falls asleep.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: 凌 石橋
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