Golden Best
Yōsui Inoue · 1999
153 min · 35 tracks · folk rock · traditional folk music
A reflective blend of folk melodies and poignant storytelling that captures the essence of Japanese sentimentality.
Golden Best is an album by Yōsui Inoue, released in 1999. A reflective blend of folk melodies and poignant storytelling that captures the essence of Japanese sentimentality. 'Golden Best' is significant for its role in celebrating Inoue's extensive catalog, showcasing tracks that have become staples in Japanese pop culture. This compilation achieved commercial success, topping charts and reinforcing Inoue's status as a leading artist in the folk rock genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Golden Best sound like?
A reflective blend of folk melodies and poignant storytelling that captures the essence of Japanese sentimentality. Rooted in folk rock and traditional folk music.
What makes Golden Best by Yōsui Inoue notable?
'Golden Best' is significant for its role in celebrating Inoue's extensive catalog, showcasing tracks that have become staples in Japanese pop culture. This compilation achieved commercial success, topping charts and reinforcing Inoue's status as a leading artist in the folk rock genre. By 1999, Yōsui Inoue was a revered figure in Japanese music, having established himself since his debut in the early 1970s. 'Golden Best' serves as a compilation that highlights his most impactful songs and solidifies his legacy as a storyteller through music during a time when he was experiencing renewed appreciation for his work.
How many songs are on Golden Best?
Golden Best has 35 tracks, running approximately 153 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 少年時代 Standout 3:21
- 2 ありがとう Standout 3:31
- 3 Make-up Shadow 4:08
- 4 アジアの純真 3:52
- 5 最後のニュース 3:55
- 6 傘がない 5:35
- 7 氷の世界 Standout 4:10
- 8 夢の中へ 2:40
- 9 リバーサイド ホテル 3:53
- 10 心もよう 3:26
- 11 5月の別れ 5:06
- 12 いっそ セレナーデ 3:15
- 13 クレイジーラブ 4:04
- 14 飾りじゃないのよ 涙は 4:42
- 15 ジェラシー 4:01
- 16 青空、ひとりきり 4:22
- 17 新しいラプソディー 4:51
- 18 長い坂の絵のフレーム 5:51
Disc 2
- 1 とまどうペリカン 4:52
- 2 カナリア 3:25
- 3 ダンスはうまく踊れない 4:32
- 4 娘がねじれる時 4:13
- 5 なぜか上海 5:31
- 6 英雄 5:03
- 7 ワカンナイ 4:59
- 8 ワインレッドの心 5:24
- 9 夏の終りのハーモニー 4:29
- 10 TEENAGER 4:34
- 11 Tokyo 2:57
- 12 タイランド ファンタジア 4:55
- 13 帰れない二人 4:20
- 14 Just Fit 4:24
- 15 人生が二度あれば 4:59
- 16 結詞 4:07
- 17 積み荷のない船 5:38
Release Date
July 28, 1999
Artist Origin
Japan
Runtime
153 min 21 sec
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