Artist: Ikue Sakakibara / 榊原郁恵Title: Al Pacino＋Alain Delon ＜ Anata
アル・パシーノ＋アラン・ドロン＜あなた
Released: October 1, 1977
Oricon Peak Rank: 22
B-Side: U.S.航空便
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For those of middle age who watch television in Japan, Ikue Sakakibara has been around since they started growing up. Though now a well-seasoned tarento, who can put various roles under her belt, her early career was that of a singer. Her slightly boyish looks and sweet voice that belies her firy personality endeared her to fans early on. Her fourth single was a breakthrough hit, placing in the Top 40 of Oricon and sending her around the television circuit for heavy promotion.
"Al Pacino Plus Alain Delon aren't as Great as You" was a rather provocative and lengthy title for a song. From the pen of a young Yukinojou Mori (a.k.a. Joe Lemon), the song's slightly teasing nature melds in well with its heartfelt verses. The singer compares her boyfriend to that of actors Al Pacino and Alain Delon, then quite popular names in the late 1970s, claiming that the two are still actors playing roles and couldn't possibly measure up to him who is more genuine. The music is breezy, punctuated by an accordion that gives it the atmosphere of something of a vignette. Sakakibara's singing is straightforward and unembellished, contributing to the sense of liberty of mind the song evokes. While it may not be a number one hit, the song proved to be a great testing ground for both a budding songwriter and a budding singer.
アル・パシーノ＋アラン・ドロン＜あなた
(Al Pacino＋Alain Delon ＜ Anata)
Music & Lyrics: Yukinojou Mori / 森雪之丞
アル・パシーノのまねなんかして
ちょっとニヒルに 笑うけど
あなたらしさ 感じられなくて
この恋 醒めちゃいそう
坂の上のカフェで紅茶飲んでる時も
あなた片肘ついて気取りすぎだわ
恋の注意信号 あの日みつけた
やさしさ今は よく見えないの
アラン・ドロンのふりなんかして
甘い言葉 ささやくけど
きっとあなたが 望んでるもの
探せやしないでしょう
「君はこの頃変だ」なんて口をとがらせ
あなた怒りだすけどわかってほしい
うわべだけの まぶしさだけじゃ
二人の恋もそのうちこわれてしまう
アル・パシーノもドロンもいいわ
だけど 信じて 誰よりも
とてもてれやの あなたが好きよ
あなたが 大好きなの
アル・パシーノもドロンもいいわ
だけど 信じて 誰よりも
とてもてれやの あなたが好きよ
あなたが 大好きなの
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