Fugue of Love -Koi no Fuga- / The Peanuts

Song Introduction

• Song Title: Koi no Fuga (Title Meaning: Fugue of Love)
• Artist: The Peanuts
• Lyrics: Rei Nakayoshi
• Composition: Koichi Sugiyama
• Arrangement: Tai Misawa
• Label: King Records
• Release Date: August 10, 1967
• Overview: Released as a single on August 10, 1967, and is part of the “Koi” series of songs, including tracks like “Koi no Ophelia.”

Source of Article:
・Koi no Vakansu – Wikipedia
・The Peanuts – Wikipedia
・Fugue – Wikipedia
・The Peanuts – Wikipedia

About the Song

“Koi no Fuga” is a timeless classic by The Peanuts, renowned for its distinctive harmonies and rhythmic drive. The title “Fuga,” meaning “fugue” in music, is a fitting description of the song’s structure, as the vocal lines chase and intertwine in a captivating musical dance.

The lyrics paint a picture of a forbidden love, a longing that cannot be fulfilled. The opening line, “Chasing, chasing,” captures the relentless pursuit of an unattainable desire. The song concludes with a melancholic image of a kiss on a rainy windowpane, symbolizing the end of a doomed romance.

“Koi no Fuga” remains a beloved classic, its themes of love, loss, and longing resonating with listeners across generations.

Song Video

Artist Introduction

• Artist: The Peanuts
  • Emi Ito (real name: Hideyo Sawada, formerly Ito)
  • Yumi Ito (real name: Tsukiko Ito)
• Birthdays:
  • Emi Ito: April 1, 1941 (died June 15, 2012)
  • Yumi Ito: April 1, 1941 (died May 18, 2016)
• Hometown: Tokoname Town, Chita District, Aichi Prefecture (now Tokoname City)
• Active Period: February 11, 1959 – April 5, 1975
• Official Website: KING RECORDS OFFICIAL SITE

Artist Trails

Born on April 1, 1941, as twin sisters.

In 1958, they were scouted by the president of Watanabe Productions, moved to Tokyo, and received lessons from Tai Misawa.

They made their singing debut on February 11, 1959, at the “2nd Nikkei Chorus Parade” and released their debut record with “Kawaii Hana” in April of the same year.

Subsequently, they produced many hit songs including “Furimukanaide,” “Koi no Vacance,” “Koi no Fuga,” and “Jounetsu no Hana,” selling over 10 million records including singles and albums.

From June 17, 1959, to March 31, 1970, they were regulars on the music TV program “The Hit Parade,” and from June 4, 1961, to October 1, 1972, they served as the main hosts of the variety TV show “Shabondama Holiday.”
They also appeared continuously on the “NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen” for 16 years starting from 1959.

They performed abroad and appeared on international programs like “The Ed Sullivan Show,” helping to spread Japanese pop music overseas.

On February 18, 1975, they announced their retirement at a press conference held by Watanabe Productions.

Their music has been loved by many people across generations, and their contributions to the Japanese music scene will be remembered forever.

Album Introduction

• 1959 Cute peanuts
• 1960 Peanuts Folk Song Tour of the Country
• 1960 Peanuts’ “The Hit Parade”
• 1961 To You in a Dream: Peanuts’ Popular Moods
• 1962 Peanuts’ The Hit Parade Vol. 2
• 1962 Peanuts’ The Hit Parade Vol. 3
• 1963 Gion Kouta: The Peanuts’ Mood Folk Songs
• 1963 It’s Vacation: Peanuts’ The Hit Parade=Vol.4
• 1963 Peanuts’ Popular Standards
• 1964 Peanuts’ The Hit Parade Vol.4
• 1964 Una Sera di Tokyo / Peanuts’ The Hit Parade Vol.5
• 1965 Amore Scusami / Peanuts’ The Hit Parade Vol.6
• 1966 AROUND THE EUROPE / The Peanuts’ Hit Parade Vol.6
• 1967 The Peanuts Deluxe
• 1968.12 Peanuts Golden Deluxe <Best of Peanuts
• 1970 Feelin’ Good: The New World of Peanuts
• 1972 Women of the World The Peanuts
• 1971 The Great Francis Ray Sound The Peanuts Sing the Latest Movie Theme Songs
• 1972 The Peanuts on Stage
• 1973 Desert of Passion: Just Now
• 1980 Monument: The Peanuts Last Live