The most well-known song appeared on Melodies is "Christmas Eve". The song did not attract much attention when it was released on 12-inch single in December 1983, but it was widely recognized through a television advertisement by the Central Japan Railway Company aired during the late 1980s. The CD single of "Christmas Eve" was reissued in 1986, and it gained huge commercial success, topping the chart in December of 1989. The song was repeatedly reissued in later years and became a hit throughout the decades, entering the Oricon chart for over 20 consecutive year… read more
The most well-known song appeared on Melodies is "Christmas Eve". The song did not attract much attention when it was released on 12-inch s… read more
The most well-known song appeared on Melodies is "Christmas Eve". The song did not attract much attention when it was released on 12-inch single in December 1983, but it was wi… read more
Yamashita Tatsurō (born on Feb 4, 1953 in Tokyo, Japan) is a well established Japanese singer and composer. Known for his singles to constantly reach super hit status, most of which were released in the 80's, his music incorporates elements of soul-funk, jazz, blues and the occasional disco.In 1973, Yamashita formed the band Sugar Babe with the musicians including 大貫妙子(Taeko Onuki) and 村松邦男(Kunio Muramatsu). His most well-known song is arguably 'Christmas Eve', which has unfailingly received heavy airplay around Christmas time every year since 1983. 'Ride on Time… read more
Yamashita Tatsurō (born on Feb 4, 1953 in Tokyo, Japan) is a well established Japanese singer and composer. Known for his singles to constantly reach super hit status, most of which were re… read more
Yamashita Tatsurō (born on Feb 4, 1953 in Tokyo, Japan) is a well established Japanese singer and composer. Known for his singles to constantly reach super hit status, most of which were released in the 80's, his music incorporate… read more