Bin Uehara
Bin Uehara (上原 敏, Uehara Bin?, August 26, 1908 – July 29, 1944) was a Japanese popular music (ryūkōka) singer and soldier. He was known for using naniwa-bushi's kobushi vocalism in Japanese popular music. He was killed in action during the eastern New Guinea campaign during the Pacific War.[1]
Life
Uehara was born as Rikiji Matsumoto in Ōdate, Akita Prefecture, Japan. He graduated from Senshu University, and made his professional debut under the Japanese division of Polydor Records in 1936. His famous songs included the 1937 song "Ruten" (流転, lit. "Stream-rolling"?). His vocal style, called kobushi, became popular as the more emphatic form among modern enka singers.[2]
Uehara became a soldier in 1943, went to New Guinea, and was killed in battle on July 29, 1944.[3]
Legacy
In 1976, a monument honoring him was established in his home city of Ōdate.[4]
Discography
- Tsumagoi Dōchū (妻恋道中, In the Way of Wife-love?) : 1937
- Ruten (流転, Stream-rolling?) : 1937
- Shanghai Dayori (上海だより, Shanghai Letter?) : 1938
- Iroha Jingi (いろは仁義, Iroha Benevolence And Righteousness?) : 1938
- Nankin Dayori (南京だより, Nanjing Letter?) : 1938
- Hokuman Dayori (北満だより, North Manchu Letter?) : 1938
- Butaichō to Heitai (部隊長と兵隊, Unit Commander and Soldier?) : 1938 with Taro Shoji
- Ore wa Funanori (俺は船乗り, I am a Sailor?) : 1939
- Otoko Funanori (男船乗り, Male Sailor?) : 1939
- Butsuin Dayori (佛印だより, French Indochina Letter?) : 1941
References
- ^ (Japanese) "名歌手たち、それぞれの終戦". JANJAN. 2006-10-05. http://www.news.janjan.jp/column/0610/0610042198/1.php. Retrieved 2009-04-11.
- ^ (Japanese) "Special 2. Japanese popular music (4)". Toshiba. November 2006. http://elekitel.jp/elekitel/special/2006/13/sp_02_d.htm. Retrieved 2009-04-11.
- ^ (Japanese) "Bin Uehara". Ōdate City. http://www.city.odate.akita.jp/dcity/sitemanager.nsf/doc/uehara?OpenDocument. Retrieved 2009-04-11.
- ^ (Japanese) "ジャングルの鎮魂歌 ～上原敏と戦後～". Fuji Television. 2000-09-18. http://www.fujitv.co.jp/b_hp/fnsaward/backnumber/back/00-298.html. Retrieved 2009-05-30.
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1908-08-26 |
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1944-07-29 |
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