A symbolic single from the golden age of enka, filled with deep passion and dignity.
"Omoide Sake" won the Japan Record Award for Best Vocal Performance. The song's emotional melody and subdued expression combined to impress everyone with Sachiko Kobayashi's vocal ability.
From the quiet intro, a voice that combines sadness and elegance emerges. "Omoidezake" has universal appeal that transcends the boundaries of enka, conveying delicate emotions without relying on excessive expression. It reached number one on the Oricon charts and won the Japan Record Award for Best Vocal Performance. The harmony of the shamisen and strings that support the entire song is exquisite, leaving a lingering impression of faint melancholy. The coupling track, "Rokuji, Shichiji, Hachiji Anata wa...", exudes urbane lyricism and conveys the sophistication of enka. A representative single by Kobayashi Sachiko, where emotion and technique are beautifully combined.
