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Tetsuo Saito: Kimi wa Eiyu Nanka ja Nai (Vinyl LP)
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Vinyl LP pressing in gatefold jacket. Tetsuo Saito burst onto the folk rock scene in 1970, quickly gaining a reputation as the Singing Philosopher for his literary and existential songwriting that dealt with the struggles of everyday life. Following two singles for URC and an album with legendary experimental folk collective Tokedashita Garasu Bako, Saito released his acclaimed solo debut in 1972, backed by close friends like Keiichi Suzuki (Hachimitsu Pie, Moonriders) and Hiro Yanagida (Apryl Fool, Food Brain). 6/8 Mudai [Subarashii Jinsei] (6/8 Untitled [Wonderful Life]), Ashita Ni Nareba (Come Tomorrow), Nayami Ooki Mono Yo (With Many Worries), Kimi Wa Eiyuu Nanka Janai (You Are Not a Hero), Toki Wa Ya No You Ni (Time Is Like An Arrow), Ono Wo Mote Ishi Wo Utsu Ga Gotoku (Hold An Axe Like a Stone), Hinomaru (Sun-Flag), Tondemo Nai Yo No Naka Da (It's An Outrageous World)
Vinyl LP pressing in gatefold jacket. Tetsuo Saito burst onto the folk rock scene in 1970, quickly gaining a reputation as the Singing Philosopher for his literary and existential songwriting that dealt with the struggles of everyday life. Following two singles for URC and an album with legendary experimental folk collective Tokedashita Garasu Bako, Saito released his acclaimed solo debut in 1972, backed by close friends like Keiichi Suzuki (Hachimitsu Pie, Moonriders) and Hiro Yanagida (Apryl Fool, Food Brain). 6/8 Mudai [Subarashii Jinsei] (6/8 Untitled [Wonderful Life]), Ashita Ni Nareba (Come Tomorrow), Nayami Ooki Mono Yo (With Many Worries), Kimi Wa Eiyuu Nanka Janai (You Are Not a Hero), Toki Wa Ya No You Ni (Time Is Like An Arrow), Ono Wo Mote Ishi Wo Utsu Ga Gotoku (Hold An Axe Like a Stone), Hinomaru (Sun-Flag), Tondemo Nai Yo No Naka Da (It's An Outrageous World)