Kaoru Akimoto - Dress Down (Official Lyric Video)

[@hueningiethebest8127]

I cannot believe that she sang this song when she was just 22 years old. Brilliant.

[@NeloGTz]

how old is she now ?

[@matin03121997]

Ever heard about Aaliyah, she was 13 when she started her career

[@bestwaifuonearth]

@@matin03121997 nobody asked

[@matin03121997]

@Roxy • ロクシ true, but i still had the need to comment something. Next time I'll ask you for permission 😉

[@bestwaifuonearth]

@@matin03121997 LMAO i was just joking, it's just that what you said seemed random and unrelated to the convo

[@AMD_Fan_98]

So the folk who own this gem actually care about redistributing it to a new generation, neat. BTW for those of you looking for quality, Im pretty sure this is one of the highest quality recordings of Dress Down since it was uploaded by the people who own the rights to it.

[@hollyjollylollymolly3160]

Actually i wouldn't doubt it was more likely for the money, it's a hit anyway.

[@antoniorivera8321]

@@hollyjollylollymolly3160 they paid money to advertise this song,either way it's nice they want people to listen to this

[@vidcas1711]

The only minor nitpick is that this video replaced the album version of "Dress Down" on the automatically generated "Cologne" playlist. When listing to the album, there's no longer the original transition between "Narcissist" and "Dress Down". Still a very minor nitpick, and can be replicated using other uploads of the song.

[@demogaming8895]

@@vidcas1711 there's a whole remastered album now. Looks like they re released the whole thing

[@browngirlinaclownworld2077]

Holy cow, you're right, this IS the official company! And they knew to put a clip from an 80s anime! They know about internet stuff! Lol.

[@izumikairu5072]

Yes! Finally an official distribution of the song. This song sound so godly at high quality

[@rickscool]

first time hearing this song i like it i might actually start listening to city pop music.

[@LegendarySpaceRipper]

The music fits in with with many scenes such as action or elevator type scenes when the characters are hanging out on a train whilst doing random stuff whilst waiting. Japan has a great range of music but you never see it outside of Japanese material. Even without the lyrics written up, the music just sucks you in.

[@thaDjMauz]

I gotta say though, this upload does not sound like high quality to me. I think it is a remaster, the compression sounds much heavier than the flac I have been listening to for years.

[@Mtaalas]

That one video is completely effed up audio quality vise... i hope they'll take it down.

[@thereseclairecreates]

Kaoru Akimoto maybe didn't pursue a music career, but when she did decide to drop music, she dropped GOLD. Dress Down is so special, from the music to the singing. Her voice is so mature and soulful, actually an excellent singer! A great song to listen to after this is Junko Yagami's BAY CITY. Junko is another PHENOMENAL City pop singer known for her siren-like voice.

[@idkwhattotype4704]

You’re goddamn right

[@haretztj4682]

she should have just pursue music as a hobby instead!

[@SuryaBudimansyah]

I wonder Kaoru-san knows what happend in the last 5 years with the resurgance of city pop / "new music"

[@brianj4201]

Junko, Akina Nakamori, and Mariya Takeuichi are my personal favorites. Also love Rie Miyazawa, Yumiko Takahashi too.

[@GalaxyDogenut]

Just came here from Bay City lmao.

[@thepoleontheroad]

This is just the epitome of the 80s popular music as a whole, Japan's contribution to the decade's aesthetic is unfathomable.

[@tacticalsweater5119]

I bought this cd and I can confirm, this album takes night driving to a whole new level. I drove through the campus hood in my town and got lots of inquisitive looks lol.

[@DaydreamingofMimi]

You’re cool 💕

[@ernestkhalimov1007]

Chad

[@vectoralphaSec]

sounds like the song you listen while driving through a neon light filled city.

[@solaireofastora8609]

Fuck yeah, so wait theres a whole album that this song is on? What is it called?

[@danielmunin3821]

@@solaireofastora8609 Kaoru Akimoto - Cologne (1986) [Full Album]

[@231alexx]

The 80's is another universe that we will never reach again.The music back then was from another dimension. Exciting!!!

[@doukyuuseii99]

Fun bit for anyone who really likes this song: There's a song that goes before this one called ナルシスト (Narcissist) that fades out into the intro to Dress Down. It's really great and I'd highly advise everyone to check it out.

[@bwabwa]

That is probably because they were all on one music device and it just fades/transitions into the other

[@1salonkitty]

​@@bwabwawell yeah. that's pretty common on cds

[@mai_mai473]

you need more likes on this!! i just tried it and that was SO COOL

[@daddydubs4349]

Yeah Narcissist is my favorite song on the album. TBH that opening overture is basically a preview for the fact that you're getting a kickass album.

[@Apnah13]

Got the colonge album downloaded on my Amazon music 🥰🥰

[@subaru2168]

現代の若者日本人からしても、この時代のメロディには本当に新鮮さを感じる。最高です🥰

[@ohayashigu]

Falo tudo irmao

[@Santiago-gl6le]

No soy de origen asiático, pero me encanta la letra y el ritmo de este tipo de canciones. A mi parecer son mejores que las qué hay de moda actualmente

[@mit04210]

凄く良い表現

[@あずき抹茶-o5j]

オッサンからすると懐かしいんだけどねw 当時高校生だったよ

[@안녕-v1e5e]

​@@あずき抹茶-o5jㅡ 😅

[@VideogameFrames]

Got a ad of this while listening to other Japanese CityPop, very smart use of advertising money, bravo

[@Cal3000]

Haha. Same. I was on a playlist and though it was apart of the playlist and looked and saw a yellow progress bar.

[@rudygrant6276]

I was listening to the “bleach” soundtrack and this popped up

[@APsupportsTerrorism]

Algorithm doing it's job for once.

[@白米うまい-s9y]

ウォークマンに高田明美風キャラにきまぐれオレンジロード風シティテイスト、懐かしいです〜。

[@adriarojas7769]

Agreed

[@GenesisSaturna]

同意しました、100％。このスタイルが完全に復活することを願っています。

[@Selfmxdetm]

@@GenesisSaturna we can hope and pray

[@Kaikysan]

Entendi

[@victorhugonicolasnicolas8457]

Yhgg

[@testhekid]

not only this sounds so good, but also by reading the comments distributed by the actual owners.. lovely

[@the_gtc]

The background synths add so much layering to this that I don't recall hearing in other bootleg versions of this song. honestly I can't believe I listened to this song pitched, sped up, or changed in anyway and still loved it-now that I've experienced the official release I don't think I'll be going back. Thanks guys!

[@HeavyRollin]

This the 5th Japanese 80s synth and City Pop tracks i have heard in the past hour. Each track is amazingly sublime. Where has this music been all my life. Time for me to go down another music wormhole.

[@sya7649]

go look at mai yamane, her songs are worth listening to.

[@yukiyamabonzu9007]

Backless dress and Eye-catching earrings Perfect style with no messy hair lines My henchmen are being playful But they look at me in wonder because I don't smile. Dress Down Please find me soon. You're messing with that girl. that will never satisfy you. I'm sure it's boring. Dress Down Look at me so much that it takes your breath away. Please tell me, tell me why. Blue swaying lights You are coming closer I got upset and missed a step. When I said thank you for making me grumpy, you smiled beautifully. Dress Down Push my hair back on it on purpose That scent is a deliberate temptation Dress Down Before you fall in love with me
I'm melting, melting, melting, melting you.

Dress Down Push my hair back on it on purpose That scent is a deliberate temptation
Dress Down With the magic power of my overline lips
I'm waiting, waiting for you.
Dress Down Before you fall in love with me
I'm melting, melting, melting, melting you.

[@Mr.cladmaniac]

Does it say "Henchmen" in japanese, or it might mean "Guys who admire her" or "Boy friends"

[@sh4rtcake]

the amount of serotonin this song gives me

[@andcrafter4790]

words cannot describe how much i like the start of this song

[@marquisestevenson9293]

We need a concert with only this type of music with this vibe. It’ll be like the new wood stock for city pop

[@majokkogadget3062]

Or some night clubs that just play this stuff.

[@8bitsniper568]

Damn this song sounds perfect to cover with the Sega Genesis/MegaDrive soundfont- I will die happy if someone like LegendofRenegade covers this

[@thetruej7872]

So true

[@neoonewingedren1836]

Facts

[@marqgz]

Fr frllllllll

[@alanbareiro6806]

I'm sure you can emulate Akimoto-san's sweet voice with the PSG channels

[@gra_nn]

A blessing from the gods May your souls be rewarded with eternal happiness Long Live Kaoru Akimoto

[@Jzap319]

Roman 5:8 But God demonstrates his own love for us: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

[@トンカチ007]

背中の開いたドレス　こぼれてしまいそうなear ring 乱れた髪　一筋もない おどけた取り巻き達　私が笑わないのを 不思議な目をして見ているわ Dress down 　はやく見つけてよ そんな子にかまって　つまらないはずだわ Dress down　 息が止まるほど　見つめられたくって　 Please tell me, tell me why　 ブルーに揺れるライト　あなたが近づいてくる 慌てたつま先持て余す 不機嫌にさせてくれて　ありがとうって切り出したら あなたは素敵にほほ笑んだ Dress down　わざとかき上げる 髪と香さえも　図られた誘惑 Dress down　あなたが私に　夢中になる前に I'm melting, melting, melting, melting you Dress down　わざとかき上げる 髪と香さえも　図られた誘惑 Dress down　わざとはみ出した　口紅の魔力で I'm waiting, waiting for you Dress down　あなたが私に　夢中になる前に I'm melting, melting, melting, melting you 凄いお洒落な歌詞ですね。特に「不機嫌にさせてくれてありがとうって切り出したら　あなたは素敵にほほ笑んだ」ってところが好き。

[@mahino420]

everytime i think i found the best of this genre i discover another gem like this, 80s japan is a gift that keeps on giving

[@lady__katie__]

if kaoru akimoto ever decided to release a new song or album, i think she would be welcomed back with open arms!! she's a great singer and song writer!! cologne and shambara are some of my favorite albums!!!

[@Krycha.mro2006]

We don't know if she's alive or not and we don't know what she look like today, I wish to see her like Anri and Miki Matsubara ( she's dead for 20 years)

[@lambda-m1676]

​@@Krycha.mro2006 I'm pretty sure she works now as a songwriter. She still has an Instagram.

[@ぼのぼの-x9m]

バブリーの香りのするサウンド。懐かしい💕

[@元志坂神]

すごい、鳥肌が、、 なんて素晴らしい歌なんだ。

[@luigipony14]

I recently brought this album as my birthday gift to myself, I’ve loved it for so many years and remember having to rely on soundcloud uploads to listen to it in full(ty jesus:) ). Though it being available digitally for a while, I’m so happy to own it physically finally!

[@petirgarda1005]

This is the first time i listened to a piece from Kaoru Akimoto, thanks to a KZbin ad, this is the first time an ad would introduce me to an 80s City Pop song, cause usually the ad would just advertise modern pop or RnB songs, and i'm glad it did, cause now i have more 80s city pop singers to listen to! All this time i have been listening to Tatsuro Yamashita, Mariya Takeuchi, Tomoko Aran, Junko Ohashi, Junko Yagami, Yurie Kokubu, Meiko Nakahara, Miki Matsubara, Momoko Kikuchi, and many more, so this addition is a welcomed one. So, thank you for the ad!

[@marifer9697]

Honestly I love Junko Yagami's music, it's really wonderful and always makes me happy, everytime I listen to one of her songs it makes want to sing along All these artists you mentioned are really great

[@TheHumanPurpleTape]

*whispers* check out "Cindy"...

[@liif7152]

I don't know if you checked her songs out yet but, if you haven't, give a listen to Anri's "Timely!!" album, it's also really good!

[@salt907]

@@TheHumanPurpleTape love her music

[@salt907]

@@marifer9697 Her music never fails to be a banger

[@ぷにぷに電子]

身体が勝手にダンシング‼️ 最高すぎる👍👍👍‼️

[@セカーハト]

今の歌を否定してるわけじゃないけど、やっぱり俺には騒がしい歌じゃなくて、落ち着いた昔の方がいいな この歌は最高に合う

[@ВзрывоопасныйПоцык]

This is madness how metallic that soundfont feels

[@あずき抹茶-o5j]

2年前にアップされたときは当然まだ数件しかコメなかったのに(でも外国の方が多かった)、こんなに外国のコメントで埋め尽くされるなんて… きっと秋元さんも感慨深いと思う

[@aaronmolina2731]

Peru presente

[@romalog]

Ну да, нам нравится

[@bananel6493]

bro this song is so good

[@mdstreeter1460]

Outstanding.

[@Fletchershearsenthusiast]

This song makes my serotonin spike

[@igoyhirai]

Suddenly this is on my KZbin ad, never been so glad to found an addicted ad like this, I never heard of this song before, but it's gold and it takes me back to my childhood era full with city pop songs 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@mikadukihime0325]

いつ聴いても良いですね♪

[@itsFJoppa]

The bass the voice the vibe - just bobbing & grooving while working listening to this gem

[@nunoalexandre6408]

[@erick_ac]

Nice to see they are keeping this gem alive!

[@SilentSpecte3r]

Nice to see them redistribute this song, and together with a cute lyric video, you love to see it

[@waxeightoneeight]

Been listening to city pop and dreaming of traveling to Japan for years now, but could never afford to up until recently. Finally booked my flight and listened to some city pop to celebrate. Dress Down is by far my favorite city pop song and listening to that chorus made me tear up. I still can’t believe I’ll be celebrating my 30th birthday this year in Tokyo, immersing myself in the music and culture 🥹

[@박사순]

오프닝 멜로디 너무 좋다 매트로감성 최고!

[@NeonRogue3]

I love this song with all my soul💜

[@AerographicWings]

Nice song about Dresden

[@Hotsaucedeluxe]

This version is such great quality. Thank you.

[@washingtonpaiva6947]

Everytime I hear this song I have goosebumps!!!

[@thereseclairecreates]

I love the crescendo of the intro. The kind of ominous, psychedelic tension then drops into the dance-able city pop style beat fans of this genre know and love with the twist of the traditional Japanese notes and instrument on top. This song feels so intimate, like the intimacy you get in a dimly lit, small bar and you're right against the stage, the singer is dancing and singing right up your nose. The vibe is just so good. Such a great window of the kind of sexuality and rawness of the 80s. I also heard this was used in a hentai and it's fitting. I don't know which one though. It is THE vibe for a 90s hentai. Sleezy ecstacy, desire, and some loneliness.

[@DhelRhay]

Playing this song and simply live with the pain

[@pr_raff7286]

Bro said 💪🏽😃

[@yusuke5717]

her voice is so beautiful

[@나구미냥]

크, 이 감성. 너무 좋습니다!!

[@BirdBird-wr8px]

💜 Nice One.

[@user-tx7ne8zw2u]

Love this

[@aaaa-xt1by]

この曲に合う素敵な絵をつけるな～と思ったらVictor公式でびっくり、素敵です

[@noahj.adriangulis2629]

Dress Down Kaoru Akimoto senaka no aita doresu koborete shimai-sōna iyaringu midareta kami hito suji mo nai odoketa torimaki-tachi watashi ga warawanai no o fushigina me o shite mite iru wa Dress down hayaku mitsukete yo son'na ko ni kamatte tsumaranai hazuda wa Dress down-iki ga tomaru hodo mitsume raretakutte Please tell me, tell me why burū ni yureru raito anata ga chikadzuite kuru awateta tsumasaki moteamasu fukigen ni sa sete kurete arigatō tte kiridashitara anata wa suteki ni hohoenda Dress down wazato kaki ageru kami no kaori sae mo hakara reta yūwaku Dress down anata ga watashi ni muchūninaru mae ni I'm melting, melting, melting, melting you Dress down wazato kaki ageru kami no kaori sae mo hakara reta yūwaku Dress down wazato hamidashita kuchibeni no maryoku de I'm waiting, waiting for you Dress down anata ga watashi ni muchūninaru mae ni I'm melting, melting, melting, melting you

[@pilarsifuentes-l6r]

Ty

[@harapekopekopi]

あらあら 素敵ですね。

[@AjiAk-u9t]

Love it ❤

[@charlesm2437]

The romaji plus the hiragana/kanji subtitles make it soooo much easier to learn

[@drakdaysa.k.a.2691]

フューチャーファンクアーティストのマクロスの曲に使われてたからめっちゃ上がる！！！😄

[@izanagi1679]

THIS IS REALLY GODLY (from Philippines)

[@junmatsu5170-f2z]

自分の青春そのものの曲ですね。 就職して初めて移住した大阪、 地元ではNHKしか無かったFM局が沢山有って「都会だなぁ」（笑）と思った事でした。 その沢山有ったFM放送局で平成元年の6月のとある日に、 オーディオショップのチューナー展示スペースで聴いたのがこの曲。 曲名とアーティスト名はアナウンスされたものの、有賀啓雄、なんて名前は知りませんでした。 しかし、好きなジャンルのCDアルバムを購入して行く内に著名なプロデューサー、アレンジャーとしても素晴らしい方だと知りました。 ただ、その時には既に亡くなられて居ましたが...。 でも、鈴木雅之さんを初めとして著名なアーティストのアルバムには必ず名前が載って居る程才能が有る方です。　 一度、聴いてみる事をお勧めしますね。

[@prodneveragain]

amazing

[@sujonojono4350]

とても良い曲なので通学の時に使うのに最適です :)

[@SinergiasHolisticas]

Love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bluevines1303]

this song is wonderful

[@Notvkim]

Kaoru es mágica. Tampoco puedo dejar de escuchar esa intro llamada Beginning, es tan corta pero tan mágica. Gracias por esta maravillosa música. ❤❤❤

[@mucdxer]

What an awesome 80's song! And the production quality is absolutely stunning. Thank you so much.

[@cutelol-ne5oz]

THIS SOUNDS SO HEAVENLY

[@soggy_burrito]

an absolute banger. thank you so much for uploading this.

[@RespaldoJD04]

2:48 Esta parte 🔥🔥🔥

[@aliciadeaguiarmoraes2257]

Brasileira aqui deixando claro que isto, senhoras e senhores, é uma obra de arte!

[@jordanperez1568]

I love this song so much.

[@Don_Porculio]

Feliz Juevez amigos

[@LONNESYRUPBITCH]

Based (it's monday but still Feliz Jueves tho)

[@SinergiasHolisticas]

City Pop 4 ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jjlrdz]

Best AD EVER !!

[@starchild4627]

Hell yeaa

[@demogaming8895]

Ad? What?

[@stephetpi228]

Ikr I’m so confused

[@iii_r]

街でこんな曲流れてたら、そりゃ髪固めてスーツ着てギラギラのセドリックでネーチャン探すわな。

[@Apnah13]

Japan went crazy asf in the 80s 🔥🔥🔥

[@francesgarry993]

Omg.... the best sound quality I've ever heard ;)

[@rikustorm13]

Living my fake 80's japanese memories let's goooooo :D

[@lemonade6126]

I can listen to this for hours 😌

[@坂本龍一-x4n]

Que bueno que la pusieron en los anuncios , que se Esparza la fiebre del city pop por todos los rincones del mundo

[@Momoch0s]

X2 Me acaba de aparecer hace rato y decidí buscar la canción xd

[@joshanwa]

al contrario, se hace popular y vale pija XD, y por muchas estadísticas, el j pop deja de ser especial y el fandom se volverá malísimo. y todo lo puedo asegurar en base a experiencias y estadísticas.

[@joshanwa]

@Aarón Alanya Palacios pero plastic love está sobrevalorado

[@tockyn]

@@joshanwa para todo hay gente que le gusta meter cringe como si fueran los dueños :v

[@tockyn]

@@joshanwa creo que llevo lo mismo que tú o más en French house, funk, City pop etc. Y es mejor que se de a conocer y tener eventos a querer protegerlo por algo de pureza cuando en Japón se les hace chistoso que apenas se esté haciendo famoso en occidente.

[@memotalia]

Big News❤❤❤ Kaoru announced on Instagram that she will participate in Night Tempo's album which will be released in September.

[@sebastiansg4905]

Kaoru Akimoto, artista selecta del City Pop 💕 Hasta este momento, es el único anuncio que me ha gustado ver y obviamente verlo completo

[@z-e-r-o-]

イントロも武部さんの仕事なのかな。。すごい。。 DX7系の音色から、カシオペアだけでなく、教授の未来派野郎も思い出しました。

[@DiscoBallGaming]

this is by far the best recording of this I have ever heard, I'm glad that it's here to be listened to by the generation that loves Citypop. I love how it surprises all the artists that the new generation is a big fan of their 80s work, but the fact is their music is so accessible that the good stuff can transcend borders/ this is incredible

[@bm2085]

Thank you for the upload, sounds amazing!

[@まや_692]

これ好き

[@Stratilex]

This is my favorite genre + anime intro and I'm here for it. I love funky music man

[@VermaVirus]

This is beautiful im dancing in my living room to this its 3 am and simply just ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@サイモンジうみうし]

懐かしい

[@ichimarugf3357]

simply gold.

[@FrancoZubieta]

el mejores Pop 80s 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵👍👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👌❤❤❤❤❤😎😎😎😎😎

[@Vlog-wx4eo]

이노래는 인트로부터 카오루상 음색까지 다좋음 ㅜㅜㅜㅜ

[@mje71103]

You know what? Considering I loved the song to begin with, this is one ad I'm perfectly okay with.

[@TrTakex]

your video is undoubtedly the most splendid of all, you are a god, I give you my dear thanks for providing us with such perfect music...post more and more

[@asamira]

Old Japanese songs are amazing! makes me travel for a few moments, I love listening to her doing something :⁠-⁠D

[@woikfc5352]

Eso es agradable 😃

[@lemn477]

Bro your pfp 💀💀

[@yar.okazaki]

Amo esta canción, la conocí por casualidad en un vídeo de evangelion como "selfish high heels" pero esta, la original, es todo lo que necesito. 💗💗

[@thedaftaviator5737]

vengo de feliz jueves

[@mr.doriang7520]

Te recomiendo escuchar el disco "colagne" de Kaoru Akimoto donde esta esta cancion

[@yanboa]

I LOVE how the label is leaning hard into the revival of Citypop with a video that is more along the lines of the current esthetic! LOVE IT!

[@LiKube]

Amazing, I listen this song from France and the Japanese Funk/Disco IS absolutely goddness ❤

[@ernaweimer5591]

el Mejores city Pop 80s Japan ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵

[@山合]

この曲が一番やばい

[@MrSpadeofAce]

I love thins song, so much