Kyu Sakamoto Memorial Videos

lirat Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - He died in the crash of JAL123, it was because of the pressure and g-force when it crashed into into a mountain ridge.

shoulderblades22 Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - ohmy gosh! :O how sad ...i love this song

ol49rrrrr Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - The appeal of Ue wo muite arukou (Sukiyaki)goes beyond mere nostalgia. I remember feeling that there was a haunting quality about Kyu Sakamoto's rendition of that song from the first time I heard it, back in 1963.

imhotep1 Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - I love A Taste of Honey's rendition of this melody.

ChanChunMan04 Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - He truly has the best smile in japan~can't believe hes gone even though i didnt get a chance to listen to him

chenzlin Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - An everlasting hit in his memorial!

mgraulau Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - Priceless! It's amazing what fans can come up with to post on youtube. Unforgettable!

amberanddanni Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - the only song to get to no1 in america sung intirelly in japaneese

Flap999 Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - You did a wonderful job on this video. Kyu-chan had a great talent. In my mind, he is/was as big a talent as Sinatra. Thanks for sharing this with us.

radcam69 Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - Kyu-chan. RIP.

mikethetuner Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - We will miss his "boyish" smile forever. Rest in Peace, Kyu San! Thanks for the memories.

ABDancer28 Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - This song (Sukiyaki) was my parents favorite. We lived in Japan in 1960 -63. My mother died in 1980 and my father has been trying to find this song. I was only 5-6 when I heard this song but remembered it like yesterday when I heard it. Beautiful memorial.

jaws2z Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - Thank you. This is a truely well done tribute to a talent taken away from us too soon.

Patjeanr Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - I feel fortunate that you have put up these videos to share the story of this man who made a great contribution in his to short life.

trainfantom Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - After the crippled jumbo jet began to head toward its final crash site, Kyu Sakamoto hastily wrote a sayonara note to his wife. He was a very unselfish man who blessed others with his smile, attitude and beautiful songs. Thank you so much for posting this tribute.

henser33 Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - wow !!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

kapikapichahan Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - Arigato.Let Kiss(Jenka)ha arimasenka?

RubenA6 Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - As a youngster in the USA, I heard Kyu's "Sukiyaki" and bought a recording...I did not understand the words, but I loved the style and soulfull singing. The song is timeless and so is Kyu

dyadtwo Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - Lyrics (partial):It's all because of you,I'm feeling sad and blue You went away, Now my life is just a rainy day and I love you so, How much you'll never know You've gone away and left me lonely. Untouchable memoriesSeem to keep haunting me Another love so true, That once turned all my gray skies blue But you disappeared, Now my eyes are filled with tears And I'm wishing you were here With me soaked with love all my thoughts of you

wheezer1228 Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - sukiyaki is the first song i ever learned. it taught me to play by ear. i was 13. i'm now 60. thank you kyu. RIP

asianhugh Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - Superb Video! Just Superb!Great Tribute to "The First Asian Rock Star....."

beatlemaniacforever Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - i know how to sing it!

beatlemaniacforever Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - thanks lirat for this lovely memorial.

underserf Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - Wow... I was a little kid, must have been like 4 or so, when my mom played this endlessly at home & it seemed like it was always on the AM radio in our VW BeetleGreat memorial lirat, Mr Sakamoto is eternal!=US=

TehCKau Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - it shows tat a beautiful song transcends culture and language... wonderful song & hauntingly bitter-sweet whistling, of cos great melancholic voice brings out the real soul of the song. Sakamoto San, RIP!