Do as you please -Katte ni shiyagare- / Kenji Sawada

Song Introduction

Title: Katteni Shiyagare (Title Meaning:Do as You Please)
Artist: Kenji Sawada
Lyricist: Yu Aku
Composer: Katsuo Ohno
Record Label: Polydor
Overview:
“Katteni Shiyagare” is the 19th single by Kenji Sawada, released in 1977. It topped the Oricon weekly charts and became a huge hit. It also won the Grand Prize at the Japan Record Awards that year.

• Source of Article
  • Do as you please (Sawada Kenji’s song) – Wikipedia
  • Kenji Sawada – Wikipedia

About Song & Lyrics

“Katteni Shiyagare” has been widely recognized as Kenji Sawada’s representative song since its release in 1977.
The song’s title is derived from the 1960 French film “Breathless,” and the lyrics are influenced by the film, although there is no direct connection to the film’s storyline.

When performing this song, Kenji Sawada became famous for wearing a cream-colored three-piece suit and throwing a matching soft hat. This performance had such a significant impact that children at the time imitated it. His performance was visually striking and highlighted his charisma.

Inferring the protagonist’s feelings from the lyrics, we can see that while he doesn’t want to part with her, his love for her and his male pride are preventing him from letting her go. This conflicted state of mind is reflected in the careless and rough title, “Katteni Shiyagare” (Do as You Please).

壁ぎわに寝がえりうって
背中できいている
やっぱりお前は出て行くんだな
悪いことばかりじゃないと
想い出かき集め
鞄につめこむ気配がしてる
行ったきりならしあわせになるがいい
戻る気になりゃいつでもおいでよ
せめて少しはカッコつけさせてくれ
寝たふりしてる間に出て行ってくれ
アアアアアアアアアア
アアアアアアアアアア
勝手にしやがれ / 沢田研二より

Translation (Unformal):
I’m tossing and turning against the wall,
Listening with my back turned.
I guess you’re really leaving.
It’s not all bad, you know.
I can hear you gathering up memories,
Stuffing them into your bag.
I hope you’ll be happy if you leave.
If you ever want to come back, please do.
Just let me look cool for a little while.
Please leave while I’m pretending to be asleep.
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
from “Katte ni shiyagare” / Kenji Sawada

“Katteni Shiyagare” is a classic Showa-era pop song that continues to be covered by many artists today.
In this article, we’ve included a rock version by SHOW-YA.

Song Video

Artist Introduction

Artist: Kenji Sawada
Born: June 25, 1948
Birthplace: Tsunoi Village, Iwami District, Tottori Prefecture, Japan (Currently part of Tottori City)
Hometown: Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Artist Trails

Kenji Sawada is a Japanese singer and actor who has been at the forefront of the Japanese music scene since the 1960s. He made his debut as the vocalist of the group sounds band, The Tigers, in 1967. His charismatic stage performances captured the hearts of young people and defined an era.

After going solo, he released numerous hit songs, particularly in the 1970s and 1980s. His representative works include “Toki no Sugiyuku Mama ni,” “Katteni Shiyagare,” and “TOKIO,” which continue to be loved by many people today.

He has also been active as an actor, appearing in television dramas and films, and is highly regarded as a character actor. Even in recent years, he has continued his concert activities and celebrated the 50th anniversary of his solo debut in 2021. His energetic performances continue to inspire many fans.

discography

• Single
  • 1 November 1971 Kimi wo ono lette
  • 2 March 10, 1972 Unforgivable Love
  • 3 June 25, 1972 All I Want Is You
  • 4 September 20, 1972 I could die
  • 5 January 1, 1973 Love for You
  • 6 April 21, 1973 Dangerous Together (Oricon No.1)
  • 7 August 10, 1973 Chest Full of Sorrow
  • 8 November 21, 1973 Fascinated Night
  • 9 March 21, 1974 Love is an obstacle
  • 10 Jul 10, 1974 Reminiscence
  • 11 Nov 21, 1974 Fugitive from Love THE FUGITIVE
  • 12 March 1, 1975 A White Room
  • 13 May 21, 1975 Alone in Paris DR-1935
  • 14 Aug. 21, 1975 Time Will Pass DR-1965 His Biggest Hit
  • 15 Jan 21, 1976 Don’t Stand Still, Don’t Pretend DR-3010
  • 16 May 1, 1976 Wink and Sayonara DR-6001
  • 17 Sep 10, 1976 In the Cobalt Season DR-6045
  • 18 Feb. 1, 1977 Not even going to say goodbye DR-6070
  • 19 May 21, 1977 Shyamashiya on my own DR-6105 Winner of the 19th Japan Record Award
  • 20 August 10, 1977 MEMORIES DPQ-6065
  • 21 Sep 5, 1977 Hateful Bastard DR-6140
  • 22 January 21, 1978 Samurai DR-6175
  • 23 May 21, 1978 Darling DR-6215
  • 24 Aug. 1, 1978 Love from Yamato Theme song for the movie “Saraba Uchu Senkan Yamato: Warriors of Love
  • 25 September 10, 1978 LOVE (I want to hold you)
  • 26 Feb. 1, 1979 Casablanca Dandy
  • 27 May 31, 1979 OH! GAL
  • 28 September 21, 1979 Lonely Wolf
  • 29 January 1, 1980 TOKIO
  • 30 April 21, 1980 Bad Tuning for Love
  • 31 September 21, 1980 DABADA at the Bar
  • 32 December 23, 1980 You ga Paradise
  • 33 May 1, 1981 Nagisa no Love Letter
  • 34 September 21, 1981 SUTO RI P P A
  • 35 January 10, 1982 Reijin
  • 36 May 1, 1982 Kimi ni Check-in
  • 37 September 10, 1982 The 6th Yoo-Uh-Tsu
  • 38 January 1, 1983 45 minutes to my back
  • 39 May 10, 1983 HINARI NO CHI, BLUE BOY
  • 40 September 21, 1983 Kimeyaru Tonight
  • 41 February 10, 1984 Dondoko (bottom of the bottom)
  • 42 April 25, 1984 Wataridori Haguretori
  • 43 September 25, 1984 AMAPOLA
  • 44 August 8, 1985 Ashes and Diamonds
  • 45 April 23, 1986 Alif Laila wi Laila – A Thousand and One Nights
  • 46 October 22, 1986 Goddess WTP-17907
  • 47 Mar. 21, 1987 Summer Graffiti- WTP-17948
  • 48 Jul 22, 1987 STEPPIN’ STONES WTP-17982
  • 49 November 16, 1987 CHANCE RT07-2023
  • 50 June 25, 1988 TRUE BLUE
  • 51 October 26, 1988 Stranger -Only Tonight- (Japanese only)
  • 52 May 24, 1989 muda
  • 53 September 20, 1989 Polaroid GIRL
  • 54 February 7, 1990 DOWN
  • 55 May 23, 1990 The World is Up & Fall
  • 56 May 17, 1991 SPLEEN ~Wave in the June Wind
  • 57 May 1, 1992 Hitori no Hitori Goto (The Sun Alone)
  • 58 October 20, 1993 I want that kiss
  • 59 Nov 16, 1994 HELLO / YOKOHAMA BAY BLUES
  • 60 November 29, 1995 Ajo Yariya
  • 61 Sep 6, 1996 Can’t Wait Until Love
  • 62 June 10, 1997 Olive Oil
  • 63 August 27, 1997 Thermostat Nana Natsu
  • 64 October 16, 1997 I don’t call it love
  • 65 June 24, 1998 Forever
  • 66 August 6, 1999 Heartbeat
  • 67 August 9, 2000 耒耒タルベキ素敵
  • 68 June 8, 2001 It Rained That Day
  • 69 September 1, 2002 The Genius of Oblivion
  • 70 April 25, 2003 Tomorrow Will Be Fine
  • 71 February 25, 2004 Organic Orgasm
  • 72 May 9, 2005 greenboy
  • 73 April 21, 2006 We’re the best
  • 74 June 25, 2007 Softly Kuchizuke wo
  • 75 May 25, 2008 ROCK’N ROLL MARCH
  • 76 March 11, 2017 ISONOMIA
  • 77 March 11, 2019 SHOUT!
  • 78 March 11, 2020 Help!
  • 79 June 25, 2022 LUCKY/ Lifelong
  • 80 November 11, 2022 Someday You
    
• Studio Albums
  • December 15, 1969 JULIE
  • December 21, 1971 JULIE II
  • September 10, 1972 JULIE IV Now I’m KOUSEI
  • August 21, 1973 JULIE VI A Certain Youth
  • September 10, 1974 JEWEL JULIE Reminiscence
  • December 21, 1974 THE FUGITIVE Ai no Fugitive
  • January 21, 1975 KENJI
  • December 21, 1975 Some Scenes
  • February 1, 1976 KENJI SAWADA
  • April 21, 1976 KENJI SAWADA
  • December 1, 1976 Portrait of Charcoal Gray
  • November 15, 1977 A Life of Disorder
  • April 1978 rock’n’roll child
  • Aug. 10, 1978 Come to a splendid banquet this time.
  • December 1, 1978 LOVE – Love is not to be afraid of misfortune
  • November 25, 1979 TOKIO
  • July 21, 1980 BAD TUNING
  • December 23, 1980 G.S. I LOVE YOU
  • June 10, 1981 S/T/R/I/P/P/P/E/R
  • June 1, 1982 A WONDERFUL TIME
  • December 10, 1982 MIS CAST
  • March 5, 1983 JULIE SONG CALENDAR
  • October 1, 1983 Women
  • June 5, 1984 NON POLICY
  • September 21, 1985 Fictitious Opera
  • June 25, 1986 CO-CóLO 1 – Sleazy Birds of the Night
  • May 25, 1987 Confession -CONFESSION
  • July 24, 1988 TRUE BLUE
  • October 11, 1989 He Can’t Sleep
  • June 20, 1990 A Simple Eternity
  • June 14, 1991 PANORAMA
  • June 10, 1992 Beautiful World
  • November 17, 1993 REALLY LOVE YA!
  • December 14, 1994 HELLO
  • December 13, 1995 sur←
  • September 19, 1996 Can’t Wait for Love
  • June 25, 1997 Thermostatic Summer
  • July 15, 1998 The Sixth Sense
  • Aug. 25, 1999 A Good Wind Blows
  • September 13, 2000 耒耒-tarubeki 素敵
  • June 20, 2001 New Memories 2001
  • September 1, 2002 The Genius of Forgetting
  • April 25, 2003 Tomorrow Will Be Fine
  • February 25, 2004 CROQUEMADAME & HOTCAKES
  • May 9, 2005 greenboy
  • April 21, 2006 We’re the Best
  • June 25, 2007 Shiawase if you live
  • May 25, 2008 ROCK’N ROLL MARCH
    
• Mini album
  • June 10, 2009 Pleasure Pleasure
  • September 1, 2010 Tear-Yellow Sky
  • March 11, 2012 Clouds of March 8
  • March 11, 2013 Pray
  • March 11, 2014 Sannen Sou yo
  • March 11, 2015 This water is bitter!
  • March 11, 2016 un democratic love
  • March 11, 2018 OLD GUYS ROCK
    
• Cover Albums
  • 1970 Julie’s Rock Cocktail
  • December 4, 1991 A SAINT IN THE NIGHT
    
• Best Albums
  • June 10, 1973 Kenji Sawada GLORIOUS 20
  • April 10, 1974 Perfect
  • April 25, 1975 Kenji Sawada Perfect 14
  • September 10, 1976 FOREVER – Kenji Sawada Best Selection
  • December 15, 1977 Kenji Sawada Complete Works
  • July 25, 1977 Kenji Sawada Nice Songs Shyamashigareta
  • July 25, 1977 Rock’n Julie with Tigers
  • April 1978 YESTERDAY TODAY
  • May 25, 1978 Darin’ Julie
  • April 1, 1979 ROYAL STRAIGHT FLUSH
  • February 25, 1980 SAWADA Kenji Complete Works
  • September 25, 1980 DABADA at the Bar
  • January 25, 1981 SAWADA Kenji Complete Works
  • May 25, 1981 KENJI SAWADA WORKS
  • 1981 KENJI SAWADA Greatest Hits
  • Dec 15, 1981 ROYAL STRAIGHT FLUSH [2]
  • Oct 25, 1982 JULIE CM SONG COLLECTION
  • Oct 25, 1983 SAWADA Kenji Complete Works
  • Mar 25, 1984 ROYAL STRAIGHT FLUSH [3]
  • Sep 1, 1985 Royal Straight Flush SPECIAL
  • June 1, 1986 Julie Special – Kenji Sawada A-side Collection
  • Aug 21, 1986 My name is Julie
  • September 13, 1987 SUPER BEST
  • November 20, 1996 Kenji Sawada B-side Collection
  • December 11, 1996 AFTERMATH
  • Dec 10, 1997 Royal Straight Flush 1971-1979
  • December 10, 1997 Royal Straight Flush 1980-1996
  • Dec 10, 1997 Distortion Love
  • June 25, 2008 Cocolo No oto
  • August 27, 2008 SINGLE COLLECTION BOX Polydor Years
  • June 6, 2012 Royal Straight Flush 1 2 3
    
• Live Albums
  • March 10, 1972 JULIE III SAWADA KENJI RECITAL
  • December 21, 1972 JULIE V SAWADA KENJI NISSEI RECITAL
  • JULIE VII THE 3rd SAWADA KENJI RECITAL (December 21, 1973)
  • October 21, 1975 Kenji Sawada Hieizan Free Concert
  • August 10, 1977 Kenji Sawada Recital Hamlet in Julie
  • October 25, 1978 JULIE ROCK’N TOUR ’78 Denen Colosseum Live
  • August 25, 1979 JULIE ROCK’N TOUR ’79 KRZ-5001
  • Mar. 21, 1981 Sayonara Nichigeki Western Carnival
  • December 25, 1986 Fictitious Opera ’86
  • Jan. 16, 1992 Budokan concert “Julie Mania
  • (25th anniversary concert, 2 CD set)
  • November 20, 1996 Kenji Sawada Live Selection
  • July 25, 2009 Julie Festival, 60 Years of Humanity