| Tatsurō Yamashita | |
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 Cover of a single Sekai no Hatemade (1995)
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| Background information | |
| Born | February 4 1953 |
| Origin |  Ikebukuro, Toshima, Tōkyō-to |
| Genre(s) | Adult Contemporary, Rock, Pop, Rhythm and Blues, Funk |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, record producer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals Guitars Piano Keyboards Drums Percussion |
| Years active | 1972 - present |
| Label(s) | RCA/AIR Alfa Moon/Warner Pioneer Moon/Warner Music Japan |
| Website | Official |
Tatsurō Yamashita (山下達郎 Yamashita Tatsurou?) (February 4, 1953-) is a Japanese musician, and producer. In 2003, HMV listed Tatsuro as the worlds 74th most influential musician [1], and at No.6 in their list of Japan's top 100 musicians, for his influence on the music industry [2]. He was also listed at No.5 in their list of the worlds top 50 greatest singers [3], and at No.1 in their list of Japan's top 30 singers [4]. His most well-known song is "Christmas Eve". It first appeared on his album Melodies in 1983, and was later released as a single In 1986, when it became the standard Japanese Christmas song. He is also the husband and producer of Mariya Takeuchi.
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Album Discography
Studio albums
- Circus Town (1976)
- Spacy (1977)
- Go Ahead! (1978)
- Moonglow (1979)
- Ride on Time (1980)
- On the Street Corner 1 (1980)
- For You (1982)
- Melodies (1983)
- Big Wave (1984) (co-written with Alan O'Day)
- Pocket Music (1986)
- On the Street Corner 2 (1986)
- Boku no Naka no Shōnen (僕の中の少年) (1988)
- Artisan (1991)
- Season's Greetings (1993)
- Cozy (1998)
- On the Street Corner 3 (1999)
- Sonorite (2005)
Live albums
Compilation albums
- Greatest Hits! of Tatsuro Yamashita (1982)
- Come Along (1984)
- Come Along II (1984)
- Tatsurou Collection (1985)
- Ballad for You (1986)
- Rock'n Funk Tatsu (1986)
- Best Pack I & II
- Treasures (1995)
- Rarities (2002)
Other Albums
- Add Some Music to Your Day (1972)
- Songs (Worked as a member of Sugar Babe, 1975)
- Niagara Triangle Volume One (1976)— Collaboration with Eiichi Ohtaki and Ginji Itoh.
Notable works for other artists
- Mariya Takeuchi
- Beginning (1978)— Compose
- University Street (1979)— Compose, produce and arrangement
- Love Songs (1980)— Compose, produce,perform and arrangement
- Miss M (1980)— Compose, produce, perform and arrangement
- Portrait (1981)— Compose, produce, perform and arrangement
- Variety (1984)— Produce, perform and arrangement
- Request (1987)— Produce, perform and arrangement
- Quiet Life (1992)— Produce, perform and arrangement
- "Jun-ai Rhapsody" (1994)— Produce, perform and arrangement
- Bon Appetit! (2001)— Produce, perform and arrangement
- Longtime Favorites (2003)— Produce, play and arrangement
- Yumi Matsutoya
- Melissa Manchester
- Stand in the Light (1996)— Produce, perform, vocalize and arrangement
- Kinki Kids
- Tackey and Tsubasa
- "You and I" (2004)— Compose
- Shonentai
- "Wangan Skier" (1997)— Compose, arrangement and produce
- Frank Nagai
- "Woman" (1982)— Compose and Produce
- Masayuki Suzuki
- Radio Days (1988)— Compose, arrangement and produce
- Masahiko Kondo
- "Highteen Boogie" (1982)— Compose
