by Mayumi Itsuwa!
Do you know this song or this singer?
Apparently, she was a very famous Japanese singer and songwriter. After "Koibito yo (meaning my dear lover)" became a hit, Itsuwa gained popularity also in non-Japanese Asian countries during the 1980s.
Ralph was so shocked he nearly fell off his chair when I told him I've never heard of this song or this singer before, ever, in my life! 
This song was a departure from her signature folk style. Recorded in Paris France, it has lush string arrangements and an air of melancholy drama. It's a beautifully written tragic love song about a break-up story where the woman is freezing on a park bench, waiting for her lover to come back... 
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Hila Monica
Hola Bill! :-D :-D
Happy MM Mon! :)
I think I have heard of this song before, my Dad used to live in Japan for 8 years and I heard him singing and playing this song in his car before.. :)
Sad but very awesome song.. :-D My dad loves this song because he can relate, wow, I feel sad for him.. :( But despite his zero love life, my dad is still awesome and he will always have a lady who'll love him unconditionally, me.. :) Happy MM again Mon! :) great pick! :)
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Just got home!!!
From buying iphone 4 for my mom hahahahaha! :-$ :-$ :-$
LOL Tell R I oso have never heard of this singer or any of her songs, don't fall off the chair again kay? :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D
Happy MM Mon, thanks for sharing this 'new' song...he he... :D:D
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Sad song....not suitable for people who have just broken up. :p
Is this her own life story? The way she related everything sounds so good. :D
Honestly I haven't heard this song before either. :-P Hmm actually I'm not much of an Japanese song fan..
Nice song Monica i have not heard it before Happy MM my friend. :*
=-O =-O O NO Marzie buying I Phone for momma. She needs a BB instead hahahahhaa just kidding :-P
lol.. i never heard of this one also Mon.. opps i think i hear R fell again.. lol!!
but it's nice lah.. i like it!
hehe happy listening...Happy MM Bill! :*
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wahh ur mom must be very happy la hahaha!! 8-) 8-)
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Such a sad song... Haven't heard about this song until today. Gotta say.. the words are really strong well written. =-O =-O =-O
Hope all is well Mon'! Stay pretty!
hahahahha Mariuca! I thought I was the only one who had never heard this song :-D :-D :-D :-D
Happy MM sweetie, no prob and happy listening! :-D :-D
Happy MM Ane! :)
ohhh I didn't know ur Dad used to live in Japan! 8-) 8-) 8-) hehe I think u're the only one here that knows this song.. :)
Awww Ane... all i can say is ur dad is very lucky and truly blessed to have u as a daughter! :) ;)
:) :) LJ!
hahaha... lol @ i hear R fell again..! :-D :-D :-D :-D
happy listening LJ! :-D
u know this song Tekkaus? =-O =-O
hmmm I'm not so sure about that *DONT_KNOW* *DONT_KNOW* *DONT_KNOW*
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hahaha Bella same here la! oh btw, I just found out Siti Nurhaliza oso sang this song before! *DONT_KNOW* *DONT_KNOW* *DONT_KNOW*
:'( :'( :'( Maxi!
yeah I so agree with you! :)
Thanks sweetie.. I hope all is well with you too! ;)
happy MM ate mon! :-D :-D :-D :-D
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happy MM GG! :-D :-D
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Hi Dear! :* :* :* :*
Nice Jap song and luckily have English subtitle for us to understand what is the meaning of the song. =-X 8-)
Mayumi Itsuwa was among my late mother's favorite Japanese singer. She would play Mayumi's tunes while doing her chores or hobbies. She spoke Japanese, so go figure.
Another of Mayumi's epic ballads was "Revival", ckeck it out I'm sure many of you have heard it. I called it the rain song because the intro has the sound of rain drops.
OK, I'm mellow now. So before I get any mellower here's wishing you happy mm and have a great week Mon:)
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Hi Michael!! :* :* :*
hahaha yeah happy listening 8-) 8-)
Hi Namz, indeed Mayumi Itsuwa was among the few best singers in Japan back in the 80's. Her songs are loved by many and that includes Ralph. He said, the song 'Revival', that u mentioned is also called 'Ribaibaru' in Japanese. The song melody is so catchy and he just loves it. Anyway, he overheard Koibito Yo played somewhere in Low Yat plaza the other day and that was when he recalled that song. He said these songs reminded him of his childhood years...ahahhahahah!! :-D :-D :-D
Thanks Namz...happy MM! :)
Woot Woot love having my hollywood badge here . Rock on Monica :*
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