The One about Kubota Toshinobu – La-La-La Love Song (feat. Naomi Campbell) (1996)

1. La La La Love Song
2. What’s The Wonder?
3. LA・LA・LA LOVE SONG (オリジナル・カラオケ)
   

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With the very popular Japanese drama series “Long Vacation” starring Takuya Kimura and Tomoko Yamaguchi generating high ratings, it’s theme song “La-La-La Love Song” by Toshinobu Kubota and fashion model Naomi Campbell has been tearing up the music charts.

“La-La-La Love Song” is the latest single from Kubota, known for popularizing soul R&B in Japan but with this single, it’s a pop tune that has been catching the attention of people not just in Japan but also in the US as the drama has been airing in various metropolitan areas (via their International channel) and according to sales clerks at various Kinokuniya stores across the U.S., the singles keep selling out.

Needless to say, the songs have been a boon to Japanese music shows as well, it’s common to watch many stars singing this song on “Yorumo Hit Parade” and hearing the clips on Music Station and Hey! Hey! Hey! Music Champ.

“La-La-La Love Song” is a catchy, addictive pop tune showcasing Toshi Kubota’s cool and smooth rhythmic style and throw in Naomi Campbell singing “Want to make love, What to make a love song” definitely makes the song quite appealing and I wouldn’t be surprised if this song also ranks high on the karaoke charts as it makes a great karaoke release as well (the song has been popular at our karaoke parties).

The coupling track “What’s the Wonder?” is Kubota R&B fare with the funky music, funky bass, deep beats and scratch samples. But overall, a cool coupling track.

Overall, I wouldn’t be surprised if you owned this single by now, it’s an addictive single and a wonderful theme song for one of the coolest Japanese dramas ever! And if you are just curious and love the song, definitely pick this single up! Definitely worth owning!

Speaking of dramas, make sure to check out our Long Vacation website, which we just put up.