Mari Nakamoto
Love Touch
Victor (Japan) 1978
SJX-20045 (LP) Obi, Insert
sleeve : EX+ (slight scuffing on corners)
media : EX/EX (some faint surface noise)
Featured in the guidebook "OBSCURE SOUND REVISED EDITION" (column). This is a cover album released in 1978 by Mari Nakamoto, who debuted with the album "Unforgettable" from Three Blind Mice in 1973 and has since been active as a singer capable of performing a wide range of genres from jazz to popular music, featuring standard numbers and pop songs. Not only is Mari Nakamoto's vocal ability and expressiveness outstanding, but the arrangements by guitarist Shoji Yokouchi, which enhance her performance, and the playing by the session musicians are also truly superb. Especially noteworthy are the groovy sound of A2, known for being sung by Nat King Cole, and A3, an urban mellow rendition of AOR singer Michael Franks' famous song.
A2: Nature Boy
A3: Antonio's Song