On the Street Corner cover

On the Street Corner

Tatsurō Yamashita · 1980

30 min · 10 tracks · R&B · soul · kayōkyoku

A smooth blend of jazz, soul, and pop that encapsulates the essence of late-night city life.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short, sweet nostalgic moments
  • ideal for cozy evenings
  • gentle melodies for quiet reflection
  • quick listens with emotional depth

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, epic compositions
  • need high-energy party tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on December 5, 1980, 'On the Street Corner' is Tatsurō Yamashita's fifth studio album. At this point in his career, he had already established himself as a leading figure in the city pop genre, following the success of his earlier works like 'Spacy' and 'Ride on Time'. This album further solidified his reputation as a masterful interpreter of Western pop influences through a uniquely Japanese lens.
Stylistic neighbors
Anri· Mariya Takeuchi· Haruomi Hosono

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 YOU BELONG TO ME 2:59
  • 2 CLOSE YOUR EYES 2:33
  • 3 SPANISH HARLEM 3:37
  • 4 ALONE 2:47
  • 5 MOST OF ALL 3:23
  • 6 REMEMBER ME BABY 3:01
  • 7 BLUE VELVET 2:38
  • 8 THE WIND 2:14
  • 9 DRIP DROP 3:19
  • 10 THAT'S MY DESIRE 3:48

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