is the 12th single by Japanese singer Yōko Oginome. Composed by Kyōhei Tsutsumi with lyrics by Masao Urino, the single was released on June 21, 1987 by Victor Entertainment.
Background and release "Sayonara no Kajitsutachi" became Oginome's first No. 1 single on Oricon's singles chart. It also sold over 161,000 copies. In addition, the single earned Oginome the Best Talent Award at the 13th All Japan Song Music Festival.
The music video begins with Oginome being forced into a yellow bus filled with an unruly crowd of American passengers dressed as punks. Once she steps out of the bus, she proceeds to sing while the crowd dances behind her.
Track listing
Charts Weekly charts Chart (1987)Peak positionOricon Weekly Singles Chart1The Best Ten5
Year-end charts Chart (1987)Peak positionOricon Year-End Chart45The Best Ten Year-End Chart52
Cover versions Kishidan covered the song in the 2021 Kyōhei Tsutsumi tribute album Oneway Generation.
See also 1987 in Japanese music
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