Best Of Cantos [LP Japanese import]

Miyuki Kosaka - Best Of Cantos [LP Japanese import]

Miyuki Kosakas CANTOS series, which was released consecutively in 1991 and hailed as a masterpiece of covers ahead of its time, is now available as an analog-only best selection. This  edition includes songs personally chosen by Kosaka from the CANTOS series, as well as her digitally released 2022 track Niji no Hitoheya and a newly recorded self-cover of her major hit Nuance Shimasho.

Featuring stylish arrangements with flavors of city pop, jazz, and bossa nova, this collection showcases Kosakas renowned vocal ability as she gently and soothingly delivers these Showa-era masterpieces. A total of 11 carefully curated tracks, this is a gem of a collection that deserves to be re-evaluated today. 

Miyuki Kosakas *CANTOS* series, released consecutively in 1991, was praised as a groundbreaking collection of covers ahead of its time. This vinyl-exclusive best selection features songs handpicked by Kosaka from the *CANTOS* series, along with the 2022 digital release Niji no Hito Heya and a newly recorded self-cover of her own hit Nuance Shimasho.

This elegant 11-track collection, blending elements of city pop, jazz, and bossa nova, showcases Kosakas renowned vocal talent as she gently and beautifully interprets these Showa-era masterpieces. Its a must-listen that deserves to be rediscovered today.

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Tracklist:

Side A
1. Nuance Shimasho (Studio Live 2025) 
 - Self-cover of her 1984 hit / New Recording 
2. Haru no Yokan 
 - Cover of Saori Minami (1978) / from CANTOS 2
3. Shiroi Sango-sho 
 - Cover of Zoo Nee Voo (1969) / from CANTOS 1 
4. Ano Hi ni Kaeritai 
 - Cover of Yumi Arai (1975) / from CANTOS 1
5. Isso Serenade 
 - Cover of Yosui Inoue (1984) / from CANTOS 1
6. Ue o Muite Arukou 
 - Cover of Kyu Sakamoto (1960) / from CANTOS 2

Side B
1. Niji no Hito Heya
 - Cover of Seri Ishikawa (1976) / Digital release 2022/9/14 
2. Good-Bye My Love
 - Cover of Ann Lewis (1974) / from CANTOS 3
3. Sora ni Hoshi ga Aru You ni
 - Cover of Ichiro Araki (1966) / from CANTOS 3
4. Tasogare My Love 
 - Cover of Junko Ohashi (1978) / from CANTOS 2
5. Good Night Baby
 - Cover of The King Tones (1968) / from CANTOS 3