They are widely credited to have spearheaded the "Shibuya-kei" movement of Tokyo in the 90s, along with Flipper's Guitar.
They are known for their eclectic and energetic compositions, which often sound like "new" releases from the late 1960s hipster scene. Their catchphrase--"A New Stereophonic Sound Spectacular"--captured the group's ironic stance but eager attitude. The group broke up in March 2001.
A hugely prolific group, Pizzicato Five would release at least an album-per-year along with various EPs and remix albums during their 16 year-career.
Both Nomiya Maki (野宮真貴) and Konishi Yasuharu(小西康陽) currently enjoy solo careers - with Konishi Yasuharu(小西康陽) producing other artists ranging from Puffy and SMAP to Cornelius and kahimi karie(カヒミ・カリィ) - alongside collaborative remix compilations - from Ella Fitzgerald and The Supremes to classic Disney and Thunderbirds (as in Super-Marionated) music on his Shibuya-based Readymade Records label.
On Thursday March 31st, 2011, exactly 10 years after Pizzicato Five disbanded, Konishi Yasuharu announced a new solo project called Pizzicato One. The first release, titled One and Ten Very Sad Songs, consists of covers of English songs, each featuring vocals by various internationally-known artists from around the world.
Baby Portable Rock
Pizzicato Five Lyrics
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Translators: taichi azuma
Haru nanoni
'date' mo shinai no ?
Baby fushigi jyanai ?
Ima suguni
Baby kite kurenai ?
Denwa shite sukoshi
Amaete-mita nowa
Kono koi ga
Honto no koi ka
Shiritaku natta no
'wild' ni
Dokoka e 'drive'
Baby sugu ikanai ?
Ichiban suki na fuku
Amai 'pastel' no
Kono koi ga honto no koi nara
Ii to omowanai ?
Baby baby baby imasugu
Baby baby baby aini kite
Shiawase na koi no yokan
Kesa kara
Nantonaku kizuiteta no
Daisuki na
'record' kakaete
Baby aini kite
'portable player' ga
Mawari hajimetara
Kono koi ga honto no koi
Dato anata mo shinjiru ?
Baby baby baby imasugu
Baby baby baby aini kite
Shiawase na koi no yokan
Kesa kara
Anata mo kizuiteta no ?
Kono koi ga honto no koi nara
Ii to omowanai ?
Baby baby baby imasugu
Baby baby baby aini kite
Shiawase na koi no yokan
Kesa kara
Nantonaku kizuiteta
Kotoshi no haru wa kitto
Ureshii koto ga arutte
Baby baby baby imasugu
Baby baby baby aini kite
Baby baby baby imasugu
Baby baby baby aini kite
Baby baby baby baby baby etc...
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Don't you date
Although it's spring ?
Baby, isn't it strange?
Baby won't you come
Pick me up
At my front door?
I was like a spoilt child
On the phone
But I want to know
If our love
Is true
Driving wild
Goin' somewhere
Baby why don't we go?
In my favorite
Sweet pastel dress
Don't you think this
Is true love?
Baby baby baby as soon as you can
Baby baby baby come to me
I feel this is happy love
And I've felt
This way since morning
Bring your
Favorite record
Baby come to me
When the portable player
Starts to spin
Don't you believe
Our love is true?
Baby baby baby as soon as you can
Baby baby baby come to me
I feel this is happy love
Haven't you
Felt it since morning?
Don't you wish
Our love were true?
Baby baby baby as soon as you can
Baby baby baby come to me
I feel this is happy love
And I've felt this way
Since morning
This spring
I know something joyful will happen
Baby baby baby as soon as you can
Baby baby baby come to me
Baby baby baby as soon as you can
Baby baby baby come to me
Baby baby baby baby baby etc...
The song “Baby Portable Rock” by Pizzicato Five features a woman who sings to her lover about her doubts and questions regarding their relationship. She wonders why he never takes her out on dates even though it is spring, and why he has not come to pick her up personally. She muses about their love and questions whether their affections are genuine. Meanwhile, she awaits his arrival, holding onto a portable music player, yearning for him to bring his favorite record so they can share the enjoyment of music.
The lyrics suggest that the woman is deeply invested in her relationship with her lover and is looking for reassurance that their love is true. She expresses her happiness at the thought of spending time together and anticipates joyful events ahead. The use of the term “baby” throughout the song further emphasizes the playful tone of the lyrics and conveys a sense of intimacy between the two lovers.
Overall, the song “Baby Portable Rock” is a romantic, upbeat track that captures themes of anticipation, doubt, and youthful love.
Line by Line Meaning
don't you date
although it's spring ?
Asks the person if they are not interested because it is spring.
Baby, isn't it strange?
Wondering if it's strange that they are not dating.
Baby won't you come
pick me up
at my front door?
Asks if the person can come and pick them up.
I was like a spoilt child
on the phone
But I want to know
if our love
is true
Admits to behaving like a spoilt child; curious about the sincerity of their love.
driving wild
goin' somewhere
Baby why don't we go?
Asks the person to go somewhere without a plan.
In my favorite
sweet pastel dress
Don't you think this
is true love?
Wears her favorite dress and thinks it might be true love.
I feel this is happy love
And I've felt
this way since morning
Feels happy about the love since the morning.
bring your
favorite record
Baby come to me
when the portable player
starts to spin
Asks the person to bring their favorite record and come when the portable player starts playing.
Don't you believe
our love is true?
Asks if the person believes their love is true.
Haven't you
felt it since morning?
Asks if the person has felt the same since morning.
Don't you wish
our love were true?
Asks if the person wishes their love was true.
This spring
I know something joyful will happen
Feels that something happy will happen in this spring.
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Satoru Yazawa
ピチカート・ファイヴ、老若男女に聴かれて欲しい！20代だから聴いてない聴かない、40代だから聴くとかじゃなくて、どんどん色んな人に聴いて欲しい！人生にはこういう暖かくて足取りが軽くなるような曲が必要だと思います！！
村林剛蔵G
仰るとおりです！！
MA S.
出だし数秒で分かる、このセンスの高さ。
一回聞けば、何故か耳に残る素晴らしいメロディーとリズム。
凄すぎるとしか言えない。
59569
独特なレトロ感満載なのに、いつ聴いても斬新だなぁ！
skankstead
凄いと思うのが、このオシャレな音楽がちゃんと流行ってたこと。
この時代の若者のセンスの良さは凄い。
milk cocoa
ベイビィ・ポータブル・ロックは97年リリースで渋谷系の完全な終焉期で、深夜番組とかで
ちょっと流れていただけでした。渋谷系全般は所謂売れ筋ではなかったです。
大体今の横乗りの音楽の売れてる度合いと同じぐらいでした。若者が聴いてくれるのは有難いことです。
Mi Zu Ho
洒脱な雰囲気に満ちたこの曲を聴いて毎年春を始めてますが、2022年になっても全く古くならない、正しく名曲です。
ジェイクジレンホール
何気に小西康陽は天才だと思う
野宮真貴のボーカル最高です
ふわわ｡
なぜオススメされたのか分からないけどとても素敵な曲なのはわかる！！
古い曲なのだろうけど全く古さを感じない！！素晴らしい曲はいつ聞いても素晴らしい。って言うけどこの曲もその1つなんだろうなあ...！
映像もとても可愛らしくて大好きになりそう！！(*◜௰◝*)
ask
毎年、春の暖かい陽気を感じると必ず聴きたくなる曲です。