Frank Nagai
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Frank Nagai (フランク永井, March 18, 1932 in Matsuyama, Miyagi, Japan - ) was a Japanese singer. Known for an attractive low tone voice. His real name is Kiyoto Nagai(永井清人).
[edit] Life
Frank Nagai had his major debut in 1954 when he was discovered by composer Tadashi Yoshida. He had many hit songs such as Yurakucho De Aimasyo, Tokyo Night Club, Kimi Koishi, and Omae ni. He was also in motion pictures, and was featured in the film Nishi Ginza Eki Mae and sang the title song for it as well. He became a very famous singer in Japan. And he discovered Kazuko Matsuo, a famous female singer in later years. The two were often partnered in duets.
His singer activity was favorable, but he attempted suicide in October 21, 1985. He tried to hang himself, distressed that his lover bore a child.
He escaped death, but the attempted suicide left him with permanent brain damage. He has never recovered.
[edit] Notable songs
- Yurakucho De Aimasyo (有楽町で逢いましょう(Lovers in Yurakucho), 1957)
- Tokyo Night Club (東京ナイトクラブ(Tokyo Night Club), 1959)
- Nishi-ginza Ekimae. (西銀座駅前 (Nish-Ginza station square), 1959)
- Kimi Koishi (君恋しI yearn for you, 1961)
- Omae Ni (おまえにFor you ,1972)
- Kiriko no Tango (Kiriko's Tango )
- Osaka Roman (1966)
- Sixteen Tons (cover song)
