Masayoshi Takanaka, Masayoshi Takanaka

A hit album by guitarist Masayoshi Takanaka, released in the midst of the fusion boom. This was a huge hit album containing their signature song "BLUE LAGOON."

After making his debut in his third year of high school, he participated in various musical activities as a member of the Yanagida Hiro Group, and his participation in the Sadistic Mika Band allowed him to blossom from a backing musician to a guitarist. His representative albums include "Blue Lagoon," which was used as a commercial song, "Coral Reef Fairy," and "Parallel Turn," which he also sang. Shortly after, he performed at the Budokan with Inoue Yosui, which became a hot topic and his popularity reached its peak.

Featuring famous tracks such as “BLUE LAGOON,” which was a massive hit at the time and used in a Pioneer commercial, “RADIO RIO” with Ryuichi Sakamoto’s participation, “Parallel Turn” showcasing Takanaka’s vocals, and “RAINY DAY BLUE” with its emotive guitar.

Original release date: December 1st, 1979