NHK's documentary program "Another Stories: Crossroads of Destiny" (NHK BS) will air "The Legend of 'Oyoge! Taiyaki-kun'" from 9:00 PM on December 24th. The program will feature "Oyoge! Taiyaki-kun," which was released 50 years ago. It will explore the behind-the-scenes story of this smash hit that went down in Japanese music history, selling approximately 4.5 million copies as a single, the most in Japan.
When "Oyoge! Taiyaki-kun" was released on December 25, 1975, the song from a commercial TV children's program became an unprecedented mega-hit. The songwriters, composers, and songwriters were all in their 20s at the time. The surreal lyrics and sad melody, born from the experimental spirit of young talent, captured the hearts of corporate warriors and became a social phenomenon.
Meanwhile, the much talked about singer Shimon Masato quietly left the entertainment industry. We take a closer look at the "legend" of Japan's biggest hit song, which still leaves behind many anecdotes.
