Japanese Lovesong | |
Cover: | JapaneseLovesong7.jpg |
Caption: | 7" single |
Type: | single |
Artist: | Ten Sharp |
A-Side: | Japanese Lovesong |
B-Side: | Goin' On |
Released: | June 1985 |
Recorded: | Studio Spitsbergen, Zuidbroek, The Netherlands, April 1985 |
Length: | 4:42 (7") 10:43 (12") |
Label: | Epic |
Producer: | Michiel Hoogenboezem |
Chronology: | Ten Sharp |
Prev Title: | When the Snow Falls |
Prev Year: | 1985 |
Next Title: | Last Words |
Next Year: | 1986 |
"Japanese Lovesong" is the second single from the Dutch group Ten Sharp, released in June 1985. The song was written by the band and produced by Michiel Hoogenboezem. The single made it into the Dutch Top 40, reaching number 30. The song combines a reggae-feel with Eastern vocal lines and synth-sounds. In the extended version of the song there is a long instrumental part with a heavy bass driven hook. Samples of the falsetto choir also appear.
The B-side "Goin' On" is a piano ballad with vocals and piano only.[1] [2] [3] [4]