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Summary:
Festival-themed idol group Fes☆tive released their new single, which covers Yoshi Ikuzo’s Ora Tokyo Sa Ikuda. The single hit retailers on November 25, on the 32nd anniversary of the song’s original debut.
The single is priced at 250 yen ($2.19 USD), and is available on iTunes and Recochoku.
Fes☆tive will release their next single on February 22, 2017.
Festival-themed idol group Fes☆tive released their new single, which covers Yoshi Ikuzo’s Ora Tokyo Sa Ikuda. The single hit retailers on November 25, on the 32nd anniversary of the song’s original debut.
The single is priced at 250 yen ($2.19 USD), and is available on iTunes and Recochoku.
Fes☆tive will release their next single on February 22, 2017.
Matsuri Idol Unit FES☆TIVE covers old song Yoshi Ikuzo Hit!
Matsuri-themed idol unit FES☆TIVE has seen some great breakthroughs in 2016; from their third single Go Zipang reaching number ten on the Oricon Weekly Ranking, the release of their first album Wasshoi Record, to performing at Idol Fest, the tornado of matsuri spirit covers their label sempai, Yoshi Ikuzo’s Ora Tokyo Sa Ikuda.
FES☆TIVE’s cover was released on November 25 on Recochoku and iTunes. The original track by Yoshi Ikuzo was released on the same date, November 25, in 1984. It is also worth noting that each of the FES☆TIVE group members (excluding Honami Yokoi) poses for a parody jacket photo on Recochoku. In addition, FES☆TIVE’s next single will be released on February 22 (Wed) of next year. FES☆TIVE is certainly a force to be reckoned with!
●A word from Yoshi Ikuzo: It seems that you had your eyes on something unusual!
●A word from Yuna Sakamoto of FES☆TIVE
I had heard my dad sing Yoshi Ikuzo’s Tokyo Sa Ikuda at karaoke, so it was such an honor to cover a song that I knew, and my parents were also very happy!
The country drawl lyrics were a bit challenging, but because we knew the song, the recording process went more smoothly than expected.
Just as our sempai at Tokuma Japan Communications created a timeless song, we want people to listen to our FES☆TIVE cover in years to come. We have preserved some of the country twang, weaved with a more modern sound, and are working on dance moves to be performed at live shows. We hope our fans will join in!
■Product Information
Ora Tokyo Sa Ikuda Price：¥250
Recochoku→http://recochoku.com/t1/festive/
iTunes→https://itunes.apple.com/jp/album/id1179634519?app=itunes&ls=1
■Product Information
On sale February 22, 2017
3 versions ¥1000 (tax included)
【Version A】
1.Title TBD 2.c/w ① 3.c/w ②
【Version B】
1. Title TBD 2. c/w ① 3. c/w ③
【Version C】
1. Title TBD 2. c/w ① 3. c/w ④
※ All versions feature different CD cover art, and the third track will vary
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