夢・憂歌団

憂歌団

1981

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About

夢・憂歌団 is an album by the Japanese blues band 憂歌団 (Yukatadan). The album showcases their unique blend of blues, folk, swing, and bluegrass, incorporating elements of pop and jazz into their original blues sound. It is known for its sophisticated and urbane style. The album features covers of classic songs, as well as original compositions, all arranged in 憂歌団's distinctive style.

Recording Info

Recorded and remixed at Chestnut Studio in Japan. Produced for Shuffle Inc, Kyoto.

Track Highlights

ボニータ — Features music by 内田勘太郎 (Kantaro Uchida)
夢 — Features lyrics by 島田和夫 (Kazuo Shimada) and 花岡憲二 (Kenji Hanaoka), and music by 花岡憲二
ヘビー・スモーカー — Written and composed by 尾関真 (Makoto Ozeki)
ボクサー — Written and composed by 木村秀勝 (Hidekatsu Kimura)
SLOW TRAIN BLUES (AROUND A WESTERN WATER TANK) — Features lyrics by 中江昌彦 (Masahiko Nakae), and music is Traditional
ALL OF ME — Features lyrics by 堤夏 (Natsu Tsutsumi), and music by Gerald Marks
王様 — Features lyrics by 沖てる夫 (Teruo Oki), and music by 内田勘太郎
スティーリン (STEALIN') — Also known as 嫌んなった

Personnel

木村充揮 (Vocals, Guitar)
内田勘太郎 (Guitar, Vocals)
花岡献治 (Bass, Vocals)
島田和夫 (Drums)
Eichi Hishikawa (Keyboards)
Hiroshi Murachi (Tenor Saxophone)
Takashi Nomura (Cover Design)
Seitaro Kuroda (Illustration)
Kiyokuni Kamon (Engineer)
Munehisa Okumura (Executive Producer)
憂歌団 (Producer)

Significance

夢・憂歌団, released in 1981, marked the seventh album for 憂歌団. The album is considered a popular release from their time with Trio Records. It is also the last album they made with Trio Records.

憂歌団's popularity grew when Tamori, a Japanese comedian and television personality, heavily promoted them on his radio show during their debut.