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3rd Japan Record Awards
The 3rd Japan Record Award was held on December 28, 1961. Emcee Takayuki Akutagawa *2nd time as the emcee of JRA. Award Winners Japan Record Award * Frank Nagai for "Kimi Koishi" ** Lyricist: Otoha Shigure ** Composer: Kouka Sassa ** Arranger: Shinzou Teraoka ** Record Company: JVC Victor Vocalist Award *George Ai for "Garasu No Johnny" New Artist Encouragement Award *Miki Nakasone for "Kawa Wa Nagareru" *Miyuki Yamanaka for "Danchi No Ojōsan" *Kouji Hirano for "Shiroi Hana No Blues" *Akira Matsushima for "Koshū" *Tatsumi Fujino for "Musume Sandogasa" *Utako Yanagi for "Saihate No Uta" Composer Encouragement Award *Shousuke Ichikawa for "Koishite Irundamon" **Singer: Chiyoko Shimakura Arranger Award *Masakazu Hirose for "Keijimono Datari" **Singer: Sachiko Nishida/ 57 All Stars Lyricist Award *Takao Saeki for "Shiroi Hana No Blues" and "Isobushi Genta" **Singer: Kouji Hirano, Yukio Hashi Planning Award *Nippon Columbia for "Nihon Kayō Shi" Children's Song Award *T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2nd Japan Record Awards
The 2nd Japan Record Award was held on December 30, 1960. They recognized musical accomplishments by performers for the year 1960. Kazuko Matsuo, Hiroshi Wada & Mahina Stars won the Japan Record Award, being the first duet that achieve the award. This is also the first time that the new artist award was given. Emcee Takayuki Akutagawa Award winners Japan Record Award * Kazuko Matsuo, Hiroshi Wada & Mahina Stars for "Dare Yorimo Kimi Wo Aisu" ** Lyricist: Kōhan Kawauchi ** Composer: Tadashi Yoshida ** Arranger: Hiroshi Wada ** Record Company: JVC Victor Vocalist Award *Hibari Misora for "Aishuu Hatoba" New Artist Award *Yukio Hashi for "Itakogasa" Composer Award *Koga Masao for "Shiroi Koyubi No Uta" **Singer: Chiyoko Shimakura Planning Award *Nippon Columbia for "Zundoko Bushi" & "Danchone Bushi" **Singer: Akira Kobayashi Children's Song Award *Minakami Fusako & Kingu Kobatokai for "Yuuran Bus" References {{Japan Record Awards Japan Record Awards Japan Record Awards J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japan Record Award
is a major music awards show, held annually in Japan that recognizes outstanding achievements in the Japan Composer's Association. Until 2005, the show aired on New Year's Eve, but has since aired every December 30 on TBS Japan at 6:30 P.M JST and is hosted by many announcers. EXILE holds the record for most wins, with four awards. Nihongogo, Jeffrey To This is a unique achievement in the Japanese music industry. Grand Prix shield The shield itself, designed by painter .Categories The Japan Record Awards include, but are not limi ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
4th Japan Record Awards
The 4th Japan Record Award was held on December 27, 1962. Emcee Takayuki Akutagawa *3rd time as the emcee of JRA. Award Winners Japan Record Award * Yukio Hashi & Sayuri Yoshinaga for "Itsudemo Yume Wo" ** Lyricist: Takao Saeki ** Composer: Tadashi Yoshida ** Arranger: Tadashi Yoshida ** Record Company: JVC Victor Vocalist Award * Michiya Mihashi for "Hoshikuzu No Machi" New Artist Award *Saburō Kitajima for "Namida Fune" * Chieko Baisho for "Shitamachi No Taiyou" Composer Award * Hachidai Nakamura for "Tooku E Ikitai" **Singer: Jerry Fujio Arranger Award *Makoto Saeki for "Koi No Manjuushake" **Singer: Hibari Misora Planning Award * EMI Music Japan for "Sudara Bushi" and "Hai Soremadeo" **Singer: Hitoshi Ueki Children's Song Award *Bonny Jacks for "Chisai Aki Mitsumete" Special Award *Hideo Murata for "Oushou" *Sachiko Nishida for "Acacia No Ame Ga Yamu Toki" New Composer Award *Takao Yamashita for "TBS Shichinin No Keiji's Theme" New Lyricist Award *Kazuko ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frank Nagai
Frank Nagai (フランク 永井; March 18, 1932 – October 27, 2008) was a Japanese singer. Known for his attractive baritone voice. His real name was Kiyoto Nagai (永井 清人 ''Nagai Kiyoto''). Life Frank Nagai was born in Matsuyama, Miyagi, Japan. He had his major debut in 1954 when he was discovered by composer Tadashi Yoshida (吉田 正). He had many hit songs such as ''Yurakucho de Aimasho'', '' Tokyo Night Club'', ''Kimi Koishi'', and ''Omae ni''. He also appeared in motion pictures, including the film ''Nishi Ginza Eki Mae'' (1958), for which he sang the title song. He enjoyed immense popularity as a singer in Japan. He is credited with discovering female singer Kazuko Matsuo (松尾 和子), who later became quite famous. The two often sang duets together. He attempted suicide on October 21, 1985, attempting to hang himself, distressed that his lover bore his illegitimate child. He survived, but was left with permanent brain damage. Notable songs * （有楽 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
JVCKenwood Victor Entertainment
, also known as in Japan, is a subsidiary of JVCKenwood that produces and distributes music, movies and other entertainment products such as anime and television shows in Japan. It is known as JVC Entertainment in countries where Sony Music Entertainment operates the RCA Victor label. History *April 1972: is spun off as a subsidiary of JVC. *September 30, 1982: JVC Musical Industries, Inc. is founded in the U.S. *February 1984: The sales and marketing department of JVC is spun off as . *January 1990: JVC Musical Industries announces its first video game release will be ''Boulder Dash''. *October 30, 1991: JVC Musical Industries Europe, Ltd. is founded. *April 1993: Nihon AVC and Victor Musical Industries merge and the name is changed to *October 1, 1996: Victor Interactive Software takes over video game-related activities after Pack-In-Video is merged with Victor Entertainment. *May 1, 1997: JVC Musical Industries is renamed to JVC Music, Inc. *May 14, 1997: JVC Musical Indust ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chiyoko Shimakura
(30 March 1938 – 8 November 2013) was an ''enka'' singer and TV presenter in Japan. She was considered "the Goddess of Enka". Career Chiyoko was born in Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo, Japan. In 1954 Chiyoko won the 1st prize of the Columbia Music Entertainment singers competition. In 1955, she made her recording début with the single "Konoyo no Hana". She was an Enka singer who appeared in Kohaku Uta Gassen is the Japanese word for amber. Kohaku (琥珀) may refer to: Music * Kohaku, a song by Mikuni Shimokawa Characters * Kohaku (''Dr. Stone''), a character in the manga series ''Dr. Stone'' * Kohaku (''InuYasha''), a character in ''InuYash ..., starring 35 times. However, she forgot her song lyrics in 1996. She participated again in the Kohaku in 2004. Death After a long battle with liver cancer, she died, at age 75, on 8 November 2013. Discography *Konoyo no Hana (この世の花) (1955): The Fruit and Bloom in the world : Chiyoko herself is featured in the movie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yukio Hashi
is a Japanese enka singer and an actor. His real name is , using a different kanji. Discography * : Co-starring with Sayuri Yoshinaga (1962) * * Itako Gasa Filmography Film His filmography includes 36 films: http://www.jmdb.ne.jp/person/p0084890.htm accessed 9 June 2009 *''Itakogasa'' (1961) *''Okese utaeba'' (1961) *''Tsukiyo no wataridori'' (1963) *''Itsudemo yume o'' (1963) *''Koi to namida no taiyô'' (1966) *''Yoake no futari'' (1968) Television * ''Mito Komon Mito may refer to: Places *Mito, Ibaraki, capital city of Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan *Mito, Aichi, a Japanese town *Mito, Shimane, a Japanese town * Mitō, Yamaguchi, a Japanese town * Mito District, a district in the province of Concepción, Per ...'' (????) * ''No Side Manager'' (2019) References External linksOfficial Website Enka singers Japanese male singers Japanese male actors 1943 births People from Arakawa, Tokyo Living people Singers from Tokyo {{Japan-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nippon Columbia
, often pronounced ''Korombia'', operating internationally as , is a Japanese record label founded in 1910 as Nipponophone Co., Ltd. It affiliated itself with the Columbia Graphophone Company of the United Kingdom and adopted the standard UK Columbia trademarks (the "Magic Notes") in 1931. The company changed its name to Nippon Columbia Co., Ltd. in 1946. It used the Nippon Columbia name until October 1, 2002, when it became . On October 1, 2010, the company returned to its current name. Outside Japan, the company operated formerly as the Savoy Label Group, which releases recordings on the SLG, Savoy Records, Savoy Jazz, and continues to operate as Denon. It also manufactured electronic products under the Denon brand name until 2001. In 2017, Concord Music acquired Savoy Label Group. Nippon Columbia also licensed Hanna-Barbera properties in Japan until those rights were transferred to Turner Japan sometime in 1997. Currently, these rights are owned by Warner Bros., Warner Bros. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1961 Music Awards
Events January * January 3 ** United States President Dwight D. Eisenhower announces that the United States has severed diplomatic and consular relations with Cuba (Cuba–United States relations are restored in 2015). ** Aero Flight 311 (Koivulahti air disaster): Douglas DC-3C OH-LCC of Finnish airline Finnair, Aero crashes near Kvevlax (Koivulahti), on approach to Vaasa Airport in Finland, killing all 25 on board, due to pilot error: an investigation finds that the Captain (civil aviation), captain and First officer (civil aviation), first officer were both exhausted for lack of sleep, and had consumed excessive amounts of alcohol at the time of the crash. It remains the deadliest air disaster to occur in the country. * January 5 ** Italian sculptor Alfredo Fioravanti marches into the U.S. Consulate in Rome, and confesses that he was part of the team that forged the Etruscan terracotta warriors in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. ** After the 1960 Turkish coup d'état, 1960 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
December 1961 Events In Asia
December is the twelfth and final month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars and is also the last of seven months to have a length of 31 days. December got its name from the Latin word ''decem'' (meaning ten) because it was originally the tenth month of the year in the calendar of Romulus which began in March. The winter days following December were not included as part of any month. Later, the months of January and February were created out of the monthless period and added to the beginning of the calendar, but December retained its name.Macrobius, ''Saturnalia'', tr. Percival Vaughan Davies (New York: Columbia University Press, 1969), book I, chapters 12–13, pp. 89–95. In Ancient Rome, as one of the four Agonalia, this day in honour of Sol Indiges was held on December 11, as was Septimontium. Dies natalis (birthday) was held at the temple of Tellus on December 13, Consualia was held on December 15, Saturnalia was held December 17–23, Opiconsivia was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1961 In Tokyo
Events January * January 3 ** United States President Dwight D. Eisenhower announces that the United States has severed diplomatic and consular relations with Cuba (Cuba–United States relations are restored in 2015). ** Aero Flight 311 (Koivulahti air disaster): Douglas DC-3C OH-LCC of Finnish airline Aero crashes near Kvevlax (Koivulahti), on approach to Vaasa Airport in Finland, killing all 25 on board, due to pilot error: an investigation finds that the captain and first officer were both exhausted for lack of sleep, and had consumed excessive amounts of alcohol at the time of the crash. It remains the deadliest air disaster to occur in the country. * January 5 ** Italian sculptor Alfredo Fioravanti marches into the U.S. Consulate in Rome, and confesses that he was part of the team that forged the Etruscan terracotta warriors in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. ** After the 1960 military coup, General Cemal Gürsel forms the new government of Turkey (25th government) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
