Life in Tokyo
Japan
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There's always something left inside here I've really nothing much to lose It seems so sentimental Why should I care? Somewhere there's a sound of distant living Welcome in high society It seems so artificial Why should I care? Oh ho ho Life can be cruel Life in Tokyo Oh ho ho Life can be cruel Life in Tokyo Another vehicle heads for sunset No other providence will do They're only buildings and houses Why should I care Oh ho ho Life can be cruel Life in Tokyo Oh ho ho Life can be cruel Life in Tokyo
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Written by: DAVID SYLVIAN, GEORGIO MORODER
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9 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Life in Tokyo" is a song by the British band Japan, and it is considered as a New Wave, Electronic, Synthpop and Art Pop song.
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Production CollaborationThe song was co-written by band member David Sylvian and legendary Italian music producer Giorgio Moroder, who is often credited with pioneering electronic dance music.
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Release Date"Life in Tokyo" was first released as a single in 1979. It was later included in several of Japan's album compilations including "Assemblage" in 1981 and "The Very Best of Japan" in 2006.
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Chart PerformanceThough initially the song did not perform well on the charts, it gained popularity over time and managed to peak at number 28 on the UK Singles Charts in 1982.
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Music VideoA music video was made for the song featuring footage of the band in Tokyo, interspersed with Japanese cultural imagery. In keeping with the band's innovative image, the video was quite avant-garde for the time.
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Artistic DirectionKnown for their visually arresting style, the cover of "Life in Tokyo" featured an abstract design that mirrored the song's innovative electronic sound. This was in tune with their focus on image, fashion, and aesthetics, elements which played an important role in their prominence in the New Romantic movement of the 1980s.
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Song's Influence"Life in Tokyo" marked a turning point in the band's musical style, moving from their earlier guitar-based glam rock roots towards a more electronic and synth-based sound. This pioneering sound would later influence various New Romantic and synth-pop acts in the 1980s
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Re-recorded VersionsThe song was re-recorded and re-released several times, most notably in 1982 for the album "Assemblage" and a 12" version was released which became a big club hit.
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Legacy FactorDespite Japan being relatively unknown in their homeland at the time of original release, "Life in Tokyo" has become one of their best-known songs, and one released ahead of its time, with its groundbreaking woogie-boogie synthesizer bassline, adding to their legacy in the world of pop music.
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