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Takano was a part of several bands as well as having a successful solo career. He first joined the band {{nihongo|The |
Takano was a part of several bands as well as having a successful solo career. He first joined the band {{nihongo|The Carnabeats|ザ・カーナビーツ|Za Kānabītsu}} in 1967, where he served as the band's singer and drummer. Their debut single was a cover of [[The Zombies|The Zombies's]] song [[I Love You (The Zombies song)|I Love You]] and renamed {{nihongo|Suki Sa Suki Sa Suki Sa|好きさ好きさ好きさ}}.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBIOWyBtRJc</ref> The song was translated into Japanese by Ren Kenji. The band put out 10 singles and 2 albums before disbanding in 1969. In 1970, Takano joined the band The Golden Cups as their drummer. The band dissolved in 1972, having their last performance on January 1. Takano was featured on 2 singles and 2 albums for The Golden Cups. In the early 80s, Takano began his anisong career. |
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Revision as of 19:33, 13 December 2019
Ai Takano (アイ高野, Takano Ai) | |
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| Birth name | Motonari Takano (高野 元成, Takano Motonari) |
| Born | January 12, 1951 |
| Origin | Tokyo, Japan |
| Died | April 1, 2006 (aged 55) |
| Genres | Anison |
| Occupation | vocalist |
| Instrument(s) | vocals, drums |
| Years active | 1966-2006 |
| Labels | King Records |
Motonari Takano (高野 元成, Takano Motonari) better known as Ai Takano (アイ高野, Ai Takano, January 12, 1951 - April 1, 2006) nicknamed Motchin was a Japanese singer and anisong singer. He is best known for his performances of the theme songs for the anime Galactic Whirlwind Sasuraiger, Pettonton, and Kyojuu Tokusou Juspion. Takano also sung the songs in Ai Shite Knight for the fictional in-story band, Bee Hive, even though the singer character, Gou, is voiced by singer Isao Sasaki.[1]
Career and Bands
Takano was a part of several bands as well as having a successful solo career. He first joined the band The Carnabeats (ザ・カーナビーツ, Za Kānabītsu) in 1967, where he served as the band's singer and drummer. Their debut single was a cover of The Zombies's song I Love You and renamed Suki Sa Suki Sa Suki Sa (好きさ好きさ好きさ).[2] The song was translated into Japanese by Ren Kenji. The band put out 10 singles and 2 albums before disbanding in 1969. In 1970, Takano joined the band The Golden Cups as their drummer. The band dissolved in 1972, having their last performance on January 1. Takano was featured on 2 singles and 2 albums for The Golden Cups. In the early 80s, Takano began his anisong career.
Albums
With the Carna Beats
- Jaguars vs. Carna Beats (split album with The Jaguars) (August 1, 1967)
- The Carna Beats First Album (February 16, 1968)
With The Golden Cups
- The Fifth Generation The Golden Cups Album 8 (January 10, 1971)
- Live!! Golden Cups (October 5, 1971)
Songs for Ai Shite Knight
Songs were released on the album Debut Bee Hive in Japan in June 1983.
- Rockin' all night
- Fire
- Midnight Rock'n'Roll Star
- Lonely Boy
- Baby, I Love You
- Freeway
- Someday on Sunday
- Love Again
References
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