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A summer staple and a masterpiece!

An album of original songs and Beach Boys covers, all in English. Not only are there many great songs born from collaborations with his friend Alan O'Day, but the close approach to Beach Boys songs recorded by himself through multi-track recording is a highlight! Includes "Big Wave Theme," "I Love You," "Girls on the Beach," and more. Includes detailed liner notes by Tatsuro Yamashita himself. — (via Light In The Attic)

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Big Wave is the soundtrack album for the motion picture of the same name, produced and recorded by Japanese singer-songwriter Tatsuro Yamashita. It was released in June 1984 and peaked at No.2 on the Oricon Albums Chart for a 19-week stay. The album was heavily influenced by the songwriting and production of Brian Wilson from the Beach Boys. Its first half consists of original songs, with English lyrics by Alan O'Day, while the second is mostly cover versions of Beach Boys songs.

Vinyl tracklist:
A1 The Theme From Big Wave
A2 Jody
A3 Only With You
A4 Magic Ways
A5 Your Eyes
A6 I Love You (Part 2)
B1 Girls On The Beach
B2 Please Let Me Wonder
B3 Darlin'
B4 Guess I'm Dumb
B5 This Could Be The Night
B6 I Love You (Part 1)

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Label: Moon Records
Series: Tatsuro Yamashita Moon Vinyl Collection
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo
Country: Japan
Reissued: 2025 / Original: 1984
Genre: Rock, Funk / Soul, Pop, Soundtrack
Style: City Pop, Funk, Pop Rock, Soul, Surf, Japanese

File under: Japanese // Pop
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