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This is a smash hit by Pink Lady, distinguished by its innovative sense of rhythm and catchy melody.

Released as a single in December 1977, it held the No.

1 spot on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart for 10 consecutive weeks and achieved an astonishing sales total of over 1.

95 million copies.

It was also used in a Nissin Foods commercial and covered in the anime Crayon Shin-chan, making it beloved across generations.

Their performances in glittering silver costumes, combined with distinctive choreography, became a social phenomenon mimicked by children and adults alike.

If everyone joins in to sing its well-known phrases, it’s guaranteed to get the crowd fired up in an instant.

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Sinbad on the Shore

It’s an exhilarating track that dynamically belts out a burning summer romance by the seaside! This piece is Pink Lady’s fourth single, released in June 1977, and its effervescent melody is so charming it makes your body naturally want to move to the rhythm.

The lyrics, expressing the straightforward feelings of a woman in love, surely resonated with many listeners.

It became their first million-selling record and a massive hit that symbolized the music scene of the time.

In 2005, it was also embraced as the theme song for the TV drama “Adults’ Summer Vacation.” It’s a delightful song that’s sure to liven up karaoke sessions not only with people of the same generation but also with younger folks like your grandchildren.

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Pink Lady – Inspector Pepper (Pink Lady – Pepper Keibu) (Aired 1976-12-10)

This was the debut single of Pink Lady, a major idol duo from the Showa era, released in August 1976.

With their flashy choreography, Pink Lady became household stars almost instantly after their debut.

If you’re a woman in your 50s, chances are you’ve sung and danced imitating them at least once, right? Back then, it was also one of the go-to songs for class parties in elementary and middle school.

Watching their old videos again now to write this piece, I’m struck once more by the sharp, precise moves of their choreography, their advanced vocal skills, and their beautiful harmonies.

Why not take a break from everyday life and throw a fun 50s get-together with this song?

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Carmen ’77

A 1977 hit song known for its choreography that dynamically shows off long, slender arms and legs, and its powerful sound.

The concept is that a pure-hearted girl is pretending to be “Carmen,” stretching just a bit beyond her years as she falls into a passionate, fiery love—when you listen now, it feels adorable, doesn’t it? She’s fallen for a slightly older man, and to make him notice her, she’s putting on the act of being a slightly sexy woman.

So please sing it with a playful touch, leaning into those prim and proper little “desu!” and “masu!”-like emphases that only a girl like her would make.

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Wanted [Fritzke] PINK LADY

Released in September 1975, this was the fifth single by Pink Lady, the Japanese big-time idol duo that could now justly be called “legendary.” They had been scoring major hits since their debut song “Pepper Keibu,” and with this track they made their first appearance on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

That said, as of December 2022 when this piece is being written, for women in their 50s, such explanations are probably unnecessary—this is a classic of the Showa era! I imagine many of you sang and danced to this song at school parties back in elementary or junior high.

The vocal melody is very simple and easy to sing, so by all means, take a trip down memory lane and enjoy recreating the choreography as well!

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southpaw

There was a segment on a TV show with the idea that “women in their fifties remember the choreography to Pink Lady’s songs.” When they went out into the streets to investigate, they found that women around that age could all sing and dance to Pink Lady—strange, isn’t it? I bet some people even consider Southpaw their signature number! This song, which stylishly spins a mostly impossible scenario—“a left-handed female pitcher facing off seriously against a male batter”—also proved that Pink Lady wasn’t just about being cute.

And of course, when you sing it, make sure to do the choreography too!

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Invisible Man

Pink Lady’s classic hit “Invisible Man,” which made waves for its distinctive theme and lyrics.

Although the song exudes a very lively vibe, it was released early in their career, and its overall difficulty is relatively low.

In fact, the vocal range is fairly narrow, and the melody line isn’t complex.

Easy to sing yet guaranteed to get a crowd going, this track is perfectly suited as an upbeat number for women in their 60s.