Takao Kisugi
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Born
November 16, 1950[1]
Takao Kisugi (来生孝夫)
November 16, 1950[1]
OccupationsComposer, singer-songwriter
Instrumentspiano, acoustic guitar
Takao Kitsugi Takao Kisugi 来生たかお | |
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| Born | Takao Kisugi (来生孝夫) November 16, 1950[1] |
| Genres | Kayōkyoku, Idol Kayōkyoku, New Music, Enka, Pop |
| Occupations | Composer, singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | piano, acoustic guitar |
| Years active | 1972–present |
| Label | Universal Music |
| Website | http://www.kisugitakao.com/ |
Takao Kisugi (来生 たかお, Kisugi Takao), born November 16, 1950, in Tokyo, Japan, is a Japanese singer and songwriter. In 1974, he debuted as a songwriter and in 1976 made his solo debut as a singer. He often collaborates on songs with his sister, Etsuko Kisugi, who is a lyricist.[2] In 1982, on the third Japan Composition Award, he received the "Best Composer" music award for the song Second Love.[3][4] In his career, spanning over 45 years, he composed over 400 songs.[3]
Kisugi started work with Yosui Inoue's band in 1972. He debuted as a singer-songwriter with the single Asai Yume, released in 1976.[5] His popularity and fame increased in 1979 after the release of a domestic hit, My Luxury Night, performed by Hatsumi Shibata.[5] In the 1980s, he produced many hits of the kayōkyoku genre, including "Second Love", "Silhouette Romance", and "Goodbye Day".[5] His best known song as a performer, Yume no Tochu (夢の途中),[6][7] was covered by teen-age idol Hiroko Yakushimaru as Sailor Fuku to Kikanju (セーラー服と機関銃) for the movie of the same name, and became a huge success. He recorded the first ending song of Maison Ikkoku, "Ashita Hareru ka". In 1991, he wrote and recorded the song "What a Way (To Show I Love You)" with Gilbert O'Sullivan. Another song on which they collaborated, "Can't Think Straight", was featured on the Japanese edition of O'Sullivan's studio album Sound of the Loop.[8]
Musical style
Influences
He said that his own songwriting had been deeply influenced by The Beatles and Gilbert O'Sullivan from western music and by Hiroshi Inoue from eastern music.[8][2] Other influences include Francis Ray, Henry Mancini, and Burt Bacharach.[9][circular reference]
Discography
Albums
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| JPN Oricon [10] | ||
| Asai Yume (浅い夢) |
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| Zigzag (グザグ) |
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- |
| By My Side |
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- |
| At Random |
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- |
| Sparkle |
|
54 |
| Yume no Tochu (夢の途中) |
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2 |
| Yuhodo (遊歩道) |
|
12 |
| Ordinary |
|
12 |
| Romantic Cinematic |
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18 |
| Only Yesterday |
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18 |
| I Will... |
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18 |
| Étranger |
|
26 |
| With Time |
|
28 |
| Something Else |
|
74 |
| Eien no Shunkan (永遠の瞬間) |
|
31 |
| Passage |
|
82 |
| Another Story |
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- |
| Purity |
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- |
| Dear My Company |
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- |
| Égalité |
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- |
| Avantage |
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- |
| Yoin (余韻) |
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- |
| Hitasura ni (ひたすらに) |
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- |
| Tsuioku (追憶) |
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- |
Self-cover albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| JPN Oricon [10] | ||
| Visitor |
|
18 |
| Labyrinth |
|
17 |
| Labyrinth II |
|
68 |
| Yume Yori Took he: Melodies & Stories (夢より遠くへ -melodies & stories-) |
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- |
Live albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| JPN Oricon [10] | ||
| Try to Remember |
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- |
| 40th Anniversary Symphonic Concert 2015-2016: Yume no Ato saki (40th Anniversary Symphonic Concert 2015-2016 ～夢のあとさき～) |
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Compilation albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| JPN Oricon [10] | ||
| Biography |
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| Biography II |
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- |
| Songs |
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- |
| The Ballads |
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- |
| Songs Vol.2 |
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- |
| Takao Graffiti |
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- |
| Takao Graffiti II |
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- |
| Best Selections |
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- |
| Goodbye Day |
|
42 |
| Theme Songs |
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- |
| Futari no Basho Ballad Selection (二人の場所 Ballad Selection) |
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- |
| Special 1800 (スペシャル1800) |
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- |
| The Best of Takao Kisugi Yume no Tochuu ni (The Best of TAKAO KISUGI 夢の途中に…) |
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| Single Collection I 1976-1984 |
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| Single Collection II 1984-1995 |
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- |
| Treasure Collection |
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| Super Value |
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| Golden Best Kisugi Takao Biography (GOLDEN☆BEST 来生たかお BIOGRAPHY) |
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| Golden Best Kisugi Takao Visitors (GOLDEN☆BEST 来生たかお VISITORS) |
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| CD & DVD The Best |
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| Best 10 |
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- |
| Best&Best |
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| Kisugi Takao: Miwaku no Hitto Shuu (来生たかお 〜魅惑のヒット集〜) |
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| Best Slow Motion (BEST スローモーション) |
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| The Premiums Best Kisugi Takao (ザ・プレミアム・ベスト 来生たかお) |
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| Yume no Ato saki (夢のあとさき) |
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| Kisugi Takao 40 Shuunen Kinen Sakuhin Shuu Works (来生たかお40周年記念作品集 "WORKS") |
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Box sets
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| JPN Oricon [10] | ||
| Kisugi Takao Osakuhinshuu Times Go By (来生たかお作品集 Times Go By) |
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| Kisugi Takao Odaizenshuu (来生たかお大全集) |
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Singles
| Year | Album | Chart positions (JP)[10] |
Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Asai Yume (浅い夢) | - | Kitty |
| 1977 | Yaketa Natsu (灼けた夏) | - | |
| Naga Ame (長雨-ながあめ-) | - | ||
| 1978 | Akage no Rinjin (赤毛の隣人) | - | |
| Katasumi ni Hitori (片隅にひとり) | - | ||
| 1979 | Soshite, Hiru Sagari (そして、昼下り) | - | |
| Anata dake Good Night (あなただけGood Night) | - | ||
| 1980 | Hon no Nostalgy (ほんのノスタルジー) | - | |
| 1981 | Tonikaku, Ashita (とにかく、あした) | - | |
| Goodbye Day | - | ||
| Yume no Tochuu-Sailo Fuku to Kikanjuu (夢の途中-セーラー服と機関銃-) | 4 | ||
| 1982 | Kibun wa Gyaku Kousen/Silhouette Romance (気分は逆光線-シルエット・ロマンス) | - | |
| Giwaku (疑惑) | - | ||
| 1983 | Mukuchi na Yoru (無口な夜) | - | |
| Toiki no Hibi (吐息の日々) | - | ||
| 1984 | Sotto Midnight (そっとMIDNIGHT) | - | |
| Shiroi Mayoi (白いラビリンス（迷い）) | - | ||
| 1985 | Haguresouna Tenshi (はぐれそうな天使) | 42 | |
| 1986 | Ashita Hareruka (あした晴れるか) | 57 | |
| Farewell (フェアウェル) | - | ||
| 1987 | Toki wo Sakasete (時を咲かせて) | - | |
| 1988 | Oración: Inori (ORACIÓN -祈り-) | 96 | |
| 1989 | Katarizuku Ai ni (語りつぐ愛に) | - | |
| Silent Memory | - | ||
| 1990 | Yume yori Tooku he (夢より遠くへ) | - | |
| 1991 | Deate Yokatta (出会えてよかった) | - | |
| 1992 | Tameiki no Ato de (ため息のあとで) | - | |
| Aisuru Jikan ni (愛する時間に) | - | ||
| 1993 | Futari no Basho (二人の場所) | - | Kitty Enterprise |
| 1994 | Yawaraka na Shigeki (やわらかな刺激) | - | |
| Eien naru Jousho (永遠なる序章) | - | ||
| 1997 | Kawaita Kiseki (渇いた季節) | - | Nippon Columbia |
| 1998 | Dokomademo Koigokoro (どこまでも恋心) | - | |
| Hozue no Koufuku (頬杖の幸福) | - | ||
| 2000 | Chijou no Speed (地上のスピード) | - | Kitty Mme |
| 2002 | Day by Day | - | Spinich |
Collaboration single
| Year | Album | Chart positions (JP)[10] |
Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Oración: Inori (ORACIÓN -祈り-)
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4 | Pony Canyon |
Other appearances
| Year | Artist | Title | Album/Single | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Yōsui Inoue | [12] | Danzetsu | Polydor |
| 1978 | Yumi Matsutoya | Convert 1954 | Ryuusenkei '80 | Universal Music |
| 1981 | Keiko Mizukoshi | Kataranai | Jiggle | Polydor |
| 1982 | Kaori Momoi | Single Night, Nejiretta Heart, Oose | Show? | Sony Music |
| 1983 | Masayoshi Takanaka | Noon | Can I Sing? | Kitty |
| 1988 | Tetsuya Tsujihata | Early in the Morning: Shiawase no Asa | Presents For Lovers Vol.2 | - |
| 1991 | Gilbert O'Sullivan | Can't Think Straight | Sounds of the Loop | Unison Square Music |
Notes: "Can't Think Straight" was featured only on the Japanese edition of the album. For the worldwide issue, its guest vocal was replaced by Peggy Lee.
Videography
Live albums
| Release | Title | Serial No.+Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 April 1983 | Kisugi Takao Live Much more... | W00V-6019(VHS) LNK-303(LD) |
Kitty |
| 21 March 1985 | Labyrinth Kisugi Takao with Paul Mauriat | CSMV-0049(VHS) VHM-58075(VHD) SM058-0043(LD) | |
| 3 December 1989 | Takao Kisugi The Video Something Else | KFV-002(VHS) | |
| 23 May 1991 | Kisugi Takao Concert Tour: Eien no Shunkan | KTVV-1002(VHS) KTLV-1002(LD) | |
| 26 September 1993 | Takao Kisugi Acoustic Tracks | KTVV-1026(VHS) KTLV-1026(LD) | |
| 25 October 1995 | Takao Kisugi Live Asai Yume Kara | KTVV-1044(VHS) KTLV-1044(LD) | |
| 27 June 2005 | Best of Concert Films 1983-1995 | UMBK-9120/4 (DVD) | Universal Sigma |
| 16 November 2006 | Takao Kisugi 30th Anniversary X'mas Concert 2005 avantage | TEND-1116/8 (2DVD) | Ten Years |
| 24 December 2011 | Takao Kisugi 35th Anniversary Solo Live Premium Stand Alone 2011 at Suntory Hall | TEND-1119 (DVD) | |
