The first debut album featuring many talented musicians.
It is clear that Akiko Yano's unique style has been evident since her debut.
Featuring a number of impressive guests, including Little Feat, Moonriders, and Haruomi Hosono. Side A is called the American side and was recorded in America with Little Feat's backing band, while side B is called the Japanese side, featuring members of Tin Pan Alley and Moonriders. A crossover debut album that beautifully blends Japanese and Western rock, and a masterpiece.
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A:
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1)
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気球にのって = Sayonara
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2)
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クマ = Kuma
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3)
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電話線 = Telephone Line
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4)
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津軽ツアー = Tsugaru Tour
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5)
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ふなまち唄 Part II = Funamachi-uta Part II
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B:
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1)
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大いなる椎の木 = Oinaru Shiino-ki
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2)
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へこりぷたあ = Hekoriputaa
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3)
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風太 = Fuuta
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4)
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丘を越えて = Oka Wo Koete
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5)
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ふなまち唄 Part I = Funamachi-uta Part I
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A&R - Keiko Shinozaki
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Art Direction - Yasuo Yagi
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Artwork [Cover] - Hiroki Komazawa
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Directed By - Koki Miura
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Directed By [Assistant] - Hiroshi Okura
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Engineer - Kinji Yoshino
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Engineer - Toshio Kobayashi
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Engineer - Tsuyoshi Miyasaka
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Engineer - Wayne Daily
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Engineer [Assistant] - "Chewing" Bob
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Engineer [Assistant] - Fumio Ito
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Engineer [Assistant] - Maki Nomura
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Management - Airi Tokutome
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Management - Asami Yoshino
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Mixed By - Kinji Yoshino
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Photography By - Masashi Kuwamoto
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Producer - Akiko Yano
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Producer - Makoto Yano
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Promotion [International Marketing] - Sampei Yamaguchi