Kingo Hamada

(born January 17, 1953) is a Japanese singer-songwriter.

Life and career Hamada was a member of the folk group Craft before pursuing a solo career.

At one point, when Shōgo Hamada, who was not related to Kingo, was becoming popular, the latter's agency and record label gave him the tagline .

Impact In 2017, "Crystal Dolphin" by Engelwood sampled "Machi no Dorufin" from Hamada's 1982 midnight cruisin' album. "Crystal Dolphin" later became a popular Internet meme. The original song, Machi No Dorufin, gained widespread prominence as a result of Engelwood's sample.

Discography

Singles TitleB-Side Details MAY SICK"SUNRISE-SUNSET" Released: January 21, 1980 Label: Air Records Format: EP HOTEL SURF-RIDER"LONELY WIND" Released: June 21, 1981 Label: Air Records Format: EP Portrait Woman"Ondine" Released: February 2, 1981 Label: Air Records Format: LP N.Y.CITY MARATHON"SENTIMENTAL MOMENT" Released: November 5, 1981 Label: Air Records Format: EP GATSBY WOMAN"SO, I LOVE YOU" Released: August 10, 1983 Label: Alfa Moon Format: EP Kokoro no mama ni Once Again"Cool Heart" Released: August 22, 1985 Label: Toshiba EMI/Eastworld Formats: EP

Compilation albums

Title Details From NY to LA Released: March 5, 1986 Label: Air Records Format: LP Best Collection ~Moon Years~ Released: February 27, 2002 Label: East West Japan Format: CD Kingo Hamada Golden☆Best Released: July 26, 2006 Label: BMG Japan Format: CD

References

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