Song Introduction

Title: “Koori no Sekai” (Title meaning: The World of Ice)
Artist: Yōsui Inoue
Lyrics and Composition: Yōsui Inoue
Label: Polydor Records
Overview:

This is a signature song included as the 5th track on the album Koori no Sekai, released on December 1, 1973.
The album topped the Oricon annual charts in 1974 and 1975, and became the first LP in Japanese music history to sell over one million copies by 1975.
The recording took place in London, featuring participation from international musicians and staff.

Article Sources:
・Koori no Sekai (“The World of Ice”) – Wikipedia
・Yosui Inoue – Wikipedia
Image Source:
・Yosui Inoue – Wikipedia (Cover art by Polydor, used under Fair Use)

About the Song

Yosui Inoue mentioned that he was inspired by Bob Dylan’s “Just Like a Woman” when creating this song.

The lyrics start with the unique line, “Mado no Soto dewa Lingo Uri” (“Outside the window, there’s an apple seller”), which initially puzzled you.

The song has an upbeat tempo and seems to be modeled after Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition.”

I think it’s a cool rock song.

Song Video

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Artist Introduction (Yōsui Inoue)

Artist: Yōsui Inoue
Real Name: Akimi Inoue
Date of Birth: August 30, 1948
Place of Birth: Iizuka City, Fukuoka Prefecture (formerly Kahō District, Fukuoka Prefecture)
Official Website: Yosui Inoue Official Website

Artist Trails

Yosui Inoue initially debuted in 1969 under the name “André Candre,” but he did not achieve commercial success and ended his activities shortly after.

He later moved to Polydor and re-debuted in 1971 under the name “Yosui Inoue.”
With the song “Jinsei ga Nido Areba” (“If Life Could Be Twice”), he established himself as a singer-songwriter, and his subsequent album Danzetsu and the single “Kasa ga Nai” (“No Umbrella”) were highly acclaimed.

In 1972, his single “Yume no Naka e” (“Into the Dream”) became a hit, and he achieved commercial success with the record-breaking sales of his 1973 album Koori no Sekai (“The World of Ice”), which became widely recognized.

In 1976, he founded For Life Records, marking the beginning of a new phase in his music career.
Despite a scandal involving a violation of the Cannabis Control Act, his 1978 album White was a hit.

In the 1980s, Inoue’s music style evolved, and he continued to produce hits such as “Wine Red no Kokoro” (“Wine Red Heart”) for Anzen Chitai in 1982 and “Isso Serenade” (“Serenade Anyway”) in 1984.

In 1988, he provided the song “Kon’ya, Watashi ni” (“Tonight, To Me”) for a Nissan Motors commercial.

In the 1990s, he returned to focusing on music, creating many timeless songs loved across generations.

Still active at the forefront of the music scene, Yosui Inoue continues to move and resonate with many people, leaving a lasting impact on the history of music.