I love Minako Yoshida. I've listened to City Pop for nearly 4 years. When I heard her voice I knew she was my favorite. I could hear some of her influences just by the way she sang. And I love her Monochrome album cover.
Way too many of the city pop artists seem to refuse to even speak about their past/current careers, even the superstars of City Pop. It's almost like they prefer that it never happened or existed. It's really nice to see Yoshida-San speak front and center about herself. Thank you so much, Alfa, for showing this. And to Yoshida-San, arigatougozaimasu!
I was "introduced" to Minako Yoshida by a Japanese woman I was dating at the time. I was already a fan of Japanese pop music and liked many of the Japanese artists but still, the first time I listened to Minako's Extreme Beauty CD I was completely blown away and instantly hooked!!!! She's got a rare soulful voice that I'd go as far as to say is on par with other female recording legends of our time such as Anita Baker, Chaka Khan, Stevie Nicks, Barbara Streisand, Diana Ross and Gladys Knight.
Discovered her at a soul food bar/restaurant in Chiba, Japan called The Apollo. The DJ played her song "Town" from the album Monsters In Town and I've been a fan ever since.
More please. Minako seems to have been promoted more in the US, as Sheena & The Rokkets were, rather than other Alfa acts that were pushed more in the UK in '81 - '83, for example Sandii & The Sunsetz. Despite that, I was aware of Minako's recordings due to her being mentioned in the press in the UK, particularly titles like Record Mirror and Sounds.
Uffff! Nice to see a fresh interview of Minako. I still hold hope of watching a live show of her and to hear a bit about her career start. Nice to see you guys in youtube officially promoting the artists works and experiences.
Because I fell in love with the CityPop music，I took a special trip to Tokyo last year and bought several beloved classic CityPop CDs. 吉田美奈子is one of the best CityPop musicians ever！！I hope Japanese CityPop music can be embraced by more young people and everlasting❤
it realy amazing she accpeted to do interview becouse city pop artists seem to refuse to speak about their past/current careers, thank you for the interview.
Maybe more folks will start to tour again now that travel has opened up. I saw Hosono in New York just before the pandemic, I really hope he comes back again.
So sad to see Minako turn old. When she was in Takanaka's wedding stint back on '96 she still looked quite young...... Time cleansing is indeed very BRUTAL
I love Minako Yoshida. I've listened to City Pop for nearly 4 years. When I heard her voice I knew she was my favorite.
I could hear some of her influences just by the way she sang. And I love her Monochrome album cover.
Her voice is top tier
Way too many of the city pop artists seem to refuse to even speak about their past/current careers, even the superstars of City Pop. It's almost like they prefer that it never happened or existed. It's really nice to see Yoshida-San speak front and center about herself. Thank you so much, Alfa, for showing this. And to Yoshida-San, arigatougozaimasu!
Yoshida's one of the coolest musicians out there! The albums "Let's Do It" and "Light'n Up" are definitely ones I keep coming back to!
i loved "monsters in town" tbh, an underrated gem
Monochrome is a masterpiece too.
MonoChrome and Extreme Beauty, I had myself weeping in the streets of Bruxelles over a track from Extreme Beauty, it was so ridiculously good.
I was "introduced" to Minako Yoshida by a Japanese woman I was dating at the time. I was already a fan of Japanese pop music and liked many of the Japanese artists but still, the first time I listened to Minako's Extreme Beauty CD I was completely blown away and instantly hooked!!!! She's got a rare soulful voice that I'd go as far as to say is on par with other female recording legends of our time such as Anita Baker, Chaka Khan, Stevie Nicks, Barbara Streisand, Diana Ross and Gladys Knight.
真冬のニューヨークの朝がきっと凄くお似合いだろうなって、想像します！
かっこよくて大好きです！
I adore this wonderful woman so much💖
私にとっては生きてく上で吉田美奈子はバイブルです。素晴らしい歌声をありがとう
I found her music like a month ago, great singer, love her
I love Minako Yoshida! Such a great artist! Thank you for the music!
I’m a newbie but love her music already. I’ve been playing Koi ha Ryusei over and over ❤
Discovered her at a soul food bar/restaurant in Chiba, Japan called The Apollo. The DJ played her song "Town" from the album Monsters In Town and I've been a fan ever since.
More please. Minako seems to have been promoted more in the US, as Sheena & The Rokkets were, rather than other Alfa acts that were pushed more in the UK in '81 - '83, for example Sandii & The Sunsetz. Despite that, I was aware of Minako's recordings due to her being mentioned in the press in the UK, particularly titles like Record Mirror and Sounds.
More coming! We have a lot of big things planned, so please keep an eye out!
dearest minako yoshida < 3
Uffff! Nice to see a fresh interview of Minako. I still hold hope of watching a live show of her and to hear a bit about her career start. Nice to see you guys in youtube officially promoting the artists works and experiences.
Her and hiroshi sato are my all time favorites. SUPER unique !
Because I fell in love with the CityPop music，I took a special trip to Tokyo last year and bought several beloved classic CityPop CDs. 吉田美奈子is one of the best CityPop musicians ever！！I hope Japanese CityPop music can be embraced by more young people and everlasting❤
Great artist I love her music ❤
ああ、音楽女神の美奈子さんのインタビューなのにあまりに短い！残念です！歌詞、曲、歌唱全てが最高レベルの本物の天才です。
現在の吉田美奈子だ😮
達郎との曲作りの裏話も聞きたいな😊
「時よ」が1番のお気に入りです👍
I love so much Minako 😭💗
続編希望
Greetings from Jalisco, Mexico! loving this womans art work
살아있는 전설
When they played Ai No Hono I was like yes that’s my jam. It’s a bop. I was hooked on her ever since
Her albums are off the hook!! Thanks for the closed captions ✅
I love her
it realy amazing she accpeted to do interview becouse city pop artists seem to refuse to speak about their past/current careers, thank you for the interview.
文句なく泣きました。マジメに冥土の土産です。
This city pop artist wrote some of the best city pop songs
I'm really moved by City Pop and she really sounds amazing.
❤❤❤❤ IT'S HER!!! ❤❤❤❤
I love her music so much. I love Clouds from Let’s do it. Bro she did a better cover and I love it.
時よや潮騒大好き😘達郎とのディオもかっこいい😊今も付き合いあるのかな？作詞が繊細❤❤❤イフ ユーウォントイット！スパークルもですよね。達郎マニアです😊達郎の最高のパートナー😊
もっともっと美奈子さんのお話が聴きたいです♪
ピットインから追いかけています。
Do any of the Alfa artists have plans to tour in the US? I know a lot of people around Atlanta that would attend many of these artists
Maybe more folks will start to tour again now that travel has opened up. I saw Hosono in New York just before the pandemic, I really hope he comes back again.
❤❤❤
Nice
👍🏼👍🏼
時は流れたのを感じました
What's the name of this first song in this video?
Hai arigatou
thanks so much for monochrome
東風の、1978年バージョンのマイネームイズ東風って言うている人ですかね
え、あれあっこちゃんじゃないの？
吉田美奈子さんだそうです
ずっとあっこちゃんだと思ってたわ...ありがとうございます😊
東風のPVビデオには矢野顕子さんが居ません！三人のみでした
あいはいまーーーw
Ain't she something? 😘
So sad to see Minako turn old.
When she was in Takanaka's wedding stint back on '96 she still looked quite young......
Time cleansing is indeed very BRUTAL
what the hell is wrong with you?!