SAYONARA

Push-out centre disc. Philips, SFL-1241,
Manufactured By Nippon Phonogram Co., Ltd.

1. Sayonara (J. Revaux / Thomas et Rivat)
   
   
2. Aquarius de la comédie musical "HAIR"
   (G. Ragni et J. Rado - Galt Mac Dermot - J. Lanzmann)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    SLEEVE NOTES:

    Introducing Paul Mauriat's new hit song.

    Paul Mauriat in the World:
    When we introduced Paul Mauriat in "Love is Blue" exactly two years ago, his name was not so famous, but since “Koi wa mizuiro” became a big hit, his name has become world famous. Many of his albums have been released in Japan, and his original hit “Chakui Nocturne” has been introduced, making him the new king of string orchestras in Europe and the world.

    The life of a string orchestra lies in its arrangements and sound. You hear the melody on your car radio as you drive along, and you think, "Oh my God, that sounds like Mauriat!" "Sounds like Bacharach, doesn't it?" It would be totally cool if the announcement after the song was over was exactly as it sounded. The cute girl riding next to you will instantly respect you. If you're a bit of a music lover, you'll understand. It is just like when you suddenly turn on the radio and hear "Oh, it's Masaru Doi's voice. This is because each first-rate orchestra has its own distinctive sound. And that is what they are selling. Orchestras that do not have this characteristic cannot be first-rate.

    In this way, all famous orchestras have always had their own distinctive sound, but they also reflect the era in which they flourished. The orchestra's arrangements skillfully reflect the sensitivities of each era. The world's leading orchestras of the past, such as Mantovani and Frank Chacksfield of England, Melachrino and Percy Faith of the United States, Ricardo Santos and Alfred Hause of Germany, and Franck Pourcel and Michel Legrand of France, have their own distinct personalities, as you can easily recognize when you hear them. Each of them has a distinct personality. Paul Mauriat has emerged with a new sense of style that surpasses these great artists. His simple sound with European elegance swept the world pop music scene. Along with Burt Bacharach of the U.S., Paul Mauriat is now one of the top orchestras in the world.

    Paul Mauriat:
    He began piano lessons at the age of 4 and entered the Conservatoire at 10. At first, he dreamed of becoming a concert pianist, but he fell in love with jazz as a high teenager, and at 17, he formed his own band and began touring France and other parts of Europe. He was asked by a record company in Paris to provide backing for a singer, which led to his entry into the recording industry. He then became a skilled arranger, and for a long time backed Charles Aznavour. His first international hit was a recording of an arrangement of Vicky's “Koi wa mizuiro,” which won fourth place at the second Eurovision Contest in 1967. It reached No. 1 in the U.S. hit parade in the spring of 1968, and was also a hit in Japan during the spring and summer of 1968. At the time, group sounds were at their peak both in Japan and abroad, and it was rare for a string orchestra record like his to become a big hit. He has since expanded his activities by releasing original works such as “Ringing Nocturne,” and in June of this year he toured the U.S. with great success. In the U.S., he was also called “Paul Mauriat Month. He is scheduled to make a long-awaited visit to Japan this November.

    Sayonara:
    The number was a hit sung by Hervé Vilard, also of Philips. In France, it was a summer hit in June, July, and August of this year. As explained in Vilar's record, "Sayonara" has the same atmosphere as "Goodbye", "Ciao" in Paris, where it would not be surprising to hear a simple Japanese version of the song. Of course, it is a beautiful song, although it may have been written for the Japanese market.

    Aquarius:
    "Aquarius" is a big hit from the well-known musical "Hair." It is a different sound from that of the hit Fifth Dimension. Both songs were cut from a recent LP called "Paul Mauriat Vole Vole Farandole".

    (September 1969, Bunka Hoso: Sadao Kaneko)

Note: Translation made by online translator.