RC Succession are perhaps Japan's longest-running active band, although it … Read Full Bio ↴RC Succession are perhaps Japan's longest-running active band, although it has gone through many changes over the years.
The origins of the group's name remain obscure, but according to some it is a mispronunciation of an in-joke among the band members.
The group first started as a Tokyo-based folk trio in 1966 when leader Kiyoshiro Imawano was still in junior high school and playing in a Ventures copy band.
The group is hard to classify, but in early years their sound was mostly R&B fashioned music played acoustically. Imawano, however, has quite a distinctive high warbling voice that is not typical of soul singers, and which frankly some people find annoying.
More than a singer, he is known as a lyricist for his clever and timely lyrics.
RC Succession developed a reputation early on as a strong live band, but did not have a hit record until 1972, and then not again for a long time after that.
In the late 70s the group took on a more electric sound, as well as an odd glam influenced look, with Imawano in particular often appearing in loud clothing and heavy makeup.
The group became part of a hot late 70s scene which included Yellow Magic Orchestra, The Plastics, and Sandii & The Sunsetz, created when these groups began interacting with foreign bands and releasing internationally.
RC Succession did not catch on internationally as much as some of the others, but they did take part in a famous concert in 1982 called "The Day of R&B", which took place at a packed baseball stadium and included as headliners Chuck Berry and Sam Moore of Sam & Dave.
The event was filmed and released as a video. Another thing in 1982 that helped establish them as a major act was a collaboration with Ryucihi Sakamoto called "Ikenai Rouge Magic".
The single's jacket and promotional picture featured Imawano and Sakamoto kissing - quite a shocker at the time.
The song was also used in a popular TV commercial. Among the best-known RC Succession songs are "Ameagari No Yozora Ni" and "Toranjitsu Rajio".
RC Succession have often collaborated with other artists, and Imawano marks among the highlights of his career working with his heroes Booker T. & The MG's.
RC Succession are also unusual in that for a Japanese pop band they are fairly political and outspoken. They are one of the few Japanese bands that regularly play benefits, and Imawano has spoken out against war, nuclear power and in favor of Tibetan freedom.
In 1988 the group recorded an album of cover versions of famous songs re-worked with Japanese lyrics, called Covers.
Among them was a version of Eddie Cochran's "Summertime Blues" with anti-nuclear power lyrics. Their record label at the time, however, was Toshiba-EMI, and given that Toshiba had nuclear related business they refused to release the album, which eventually came out on Kitty Records.
Johnny Thunders of the New York Dolls also appeared on this album on a re-make of "Eve of Destruction".
Imawano also stirred up controversy when he formed the side project Timers (slang for marijuana), and did a rock version of the national anthem "Kimigayo".
Imawano seems to have many interests and hobbies. He has written children's books and is widely known as a big bicycling enthusiast.
He has also dabbled in acting, appearing in the movies Otakus in Love in 2004, and in Takashi Miike's film The Great Yokai War in 2005. He has been one of the most frequent performers in the history of the Fuji Rock Festival. Since the festival began in 1997 he has appeared in 1998, 1999, 2002, 2004, 2005, and is booked for 2006. He famously rides his bike to the festival's mountain setting.
The origins of the group's name remain obscure, but according to some it is a mispronunciation of an in-joke among the band members.
The group first started as a Tokyo-based folk trio in 1966 when leader Kiyoshiro Imawano was still in junior high school and playing in a Ventures copy band.
The group is hard to classify, but in early years their sound was mostly R&B fashioned music played acoustically. Imawano, however, has quite a distinctive high warbling voice that is not typical of soul singers, and which frankly some people find annoying.
More than a singer, he is known as a lyricist for his clever and timely lyrics.
RC Succession developed a reputation early on as a strong live band, but did not have a hit record until 1972, and then not again for a long time after that.
In the late 70s the group took on a more electric sound, as well as an odd glam influenced look, with Imawano in particular often appearing in loud clothing and heavy makeup.
The group became part of a hot late 70s scene which included Yellow Magic Orchestra, The Plastics, and Sandii & The Sunsetz, created when these groups began interacting with foreign bands and releasing internationally.
RC Succession did not catch on internationally as much as some of the others, but they did take part in a famous concert in 1982 called "The Day of R&B", which took place at a packed baseball stadium and included as headliners Chuck Berry and Sam Moore of Sam & Dave.
The event was filmed and released as a video. Another thing in 1982 that helped establish them as a major act was a collaboration with Ryucihi Sakamoto called "Ikenai Rouge Magic".
The single's jacket and promotional picture featured Imawano and Sakamoto kissing - quite a shocker at the time.
The song was also used in a popular TV commercial. Among the best-known RC Succession songs are "Ameagari No Yozora Ni" and "Toranjitsu Rajio".
RC Succession have often collaborated with other artists, and Imawano marks among the highlights of his career working with his heroes Booker T. & The MG's.
RC Succession are also unusual in that for a Japanese pop band they are fairly political and outspoken. They are one of the few Japanese bands that regularly play benefits, and Imawano has spoken out against war, nuclear power and in favor of Tibetan freedom.
In 1988 the group recorded an album of cover versions of famous songs re-worked with Japanese lyrics, called Covers.
Among them was a version of Eddie Cochran's "Summertime Blues" with anti-nuclear power lyrics. Their record label at the time, however, was Toshiba-EMI, and given that Toshiba had nuclear related business they refused to release the album, which eventually came out on Kitty Records.
Johnny Thunders of the New York Dolls also appeared on this album on a re-make of "Eve of Destruction".
Imawano also stirred up controversy when he formed the side project Timers (slang for marijuana), and did a rock version of the national anthem "Kimigayo".
Imawano seems to have many interests and hobbies. He has written children's books and is widely known as a big bicycling enthusiast.
He has also dabbled in acting, appearing in the movies Otakus in Love in 2004, and in Takashi Miike's film The Great Yokai War in 2005. He has been one of the most frequent performers in the history of the Fuji Rock Festival. Since the festival began in 1997 he has appeared in 1998, 1999, 2002, 2004, 2005, and is booked for 2006. He famously rides his bike to the festival's mountain setting.
山のふもとで犬と暮らしている
RCサクセション Lyrics
今日は一日 本を読んで暮した
とても冷える日だった
朝から ドアを閉めたままの
あたたかい部屋の中
おまえはストーブの前にのびていた
アクビしかしなかった
一人ぼっち
一人ぼっち
雑種の一人ぼっち
一人ぼっち
一人ぼっち シッポを
たれたままの一人ぼっち
一人ぼっち
一人ぼっち
一人ぼっち
心配事は何もない
おまえにだけは
心配事は何もない
おまえにだけは
心配事は何もない
おまえにだけは
おまえにだけは
おまえは特別なのさ
今日は一日 本を読んで暮した
とても冷える日だった
......おやすみ......もう寝よう......
明日は山の中 駆け回るんだ
とても冷える日だった
朝から ドアを閉めたままの
あたたかい部屋の中
おまえはストーブの前にのびていた
アクビしかしなかった
一人ぼっち
一人ぼっち
雑種の一人ぼっち
一人ぼっち
たれたままの一人ぼっち
一人ぼっち
一人ぼっち
一人ぼっち
心配事は何もない
おまえにだけは
心配事は何もない
おまえにだけは
心配事は何もない
おまえにだけは
おまえにだけは
おまえは特別なのさ
今日は一日 本を読んで暮した
とても冷える日だった
......おやすみ......もう寝よう......
明日は山の中 駆け回るんだ
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: 清志郎 忌野
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慢性拾う症候群
この季節になると､聴きたくなる｡
冷たい山の空気の匂い
燃えるストーブの匂い
踏みしめる枯葉の音
白く凍るお前の息
高尾山の麓でキヨシローは
今日も犬と暮らしているね､きっと｡
yassy588 🐭
音楽というものは、
現在だけにＯＮＡＩＲされているもんが貴重なんじゃない。
ヒットしているとか、今売れているとか、は、たいして
たいせつなことじゃない。
当たりまえだけれど、今更いうのもね。
生まれて死ぬまで生きている各層の世代の魂は、そのときどきの大切な音楽が息づいている。
音楽の世界は、
世代の地層のようにいくつもの層になっているんだね。
こんなステキな動画に触れると、まるで井戸を掘って、石油の脈に当たったみたいだ。
埋没ｓちえいるけど、宝石な動画ってのは、永遠に増え続けるんだろうかねぇ、。
寝なくても、素敵な宝石を見つけたいって思うね。。
tooru imanishi
ＵＰ感謝します！ 清志郎さん、ありがとう！ 何を唄っても心が暖まるもう一度生で聴きたい！
kiyo kiyo
静かなメロディ、不思議な音色、清志郎の歌声、情景が浮かんでくる歌というものが傑作。苦労を重ねた人の作品は違う。。。。。
さらば夏の日
往年の清志郎のLiveでのヴォーカルは本当に澄み切っていて、ホールの隅から隅まで綺麗に響き渡っていました。今でも昨日のことのように蘇ってきます。
davidbowieisheroes
一番好きな曲です。この歌のなかで過ごしたい。
リカチャンメタ
ライブでのこの曲は初めて聞いた ありがとう 個人的にはスタジオテイクの方が好きだな イントロのシンセが素晴らしく強烈で忌野さんの声も伸びきってるし
しあわせの木
しいーんとしんと静まった空気が冷たく、ただ独り、傍らの犬と清志郎がリンクして 表現者の自由と 表現者である清志郎さんの 歌声ハモニカ 静まり返った部屋の中で たったひとりっきりで犬がそばにいる そんなある日の一日が 寒さとでもそばにいる暖かさ 伝わってくるもう大丈夫 歌声と ニュアンスだけでその寂しさと暖かさが伝わってきました
慢性拾う症候群
この季節になると､聴きたくなる｡
冷たい山の空気の匂い
燃えるストーブの匂い
踏みしめる枯葉の音
白く凍るお前の息
高尾山の麓でキヨシローは
今日も犬と暮らしているね､きっと｡
酉鳥
これ、アルバムだと「おやすみ」なんだよね、その声がホントーに癒されるんだよね。
ゴホ子ゴホ子
この曲大好き。山のふもとで犬と暮らしてみたいです。
kppk5298
才能に溢れる人だった