メロウ・にっぽん　幸せは想い出の中に・・・ – 寺内タケシ＆ブルージーンズ (Takeshi Terauchi & Blue Jeans) – LP – Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 14days)

Few artists have shaped the soundscape of postwar Japan like Takeshi Terauchi. With his band Blue Jeans, Terauchi pioneered a uniquely Japanese take on surf rock, fusing twangy electric guitar with evocative melodies drawn from traditional folk and Showa-era pop. ‘メロウ・にっぽん　幸せは想い出の中に・・・’ (“Mellow Nippon: Happiness Lies in Memories…”) is a loving tribute to the bittersweet beauty of reminiscence. Each instrumental track ripples with melodic clarity, evoking images of sunlit afternoons, cherry blossoms, and the gentle haze of distant summers. Terauchi’s guitar doesn’t just play notes—it conjures a sense of place and time, inviting listeners to wander through their own memories of happiness and longing. The Blue Jeans’ tight, expressive arrangements keep every track vibrant, yet never overpower the album’s gentle, reflective core. Ideal for collectors and listeners seeking a bridge between Japanese cultural heritage and the universal language of instrumental music, this album is both a historical document and an emotionally resonant listening experience. If you value music that carries history in every note, this record deserves a place on your turntable.

Track List:
A1 – 雨ふりのお月さん –
A2 – 七つの子 –
A3 – 青い目の人形 –
A4 – 通りゃんせ –
A5 – 花嫁人形 –
A6 – 船頭さん –
A7 – 赤いくつ –
B1 – 赤とんぼ –
B2 – 村まつり –
B3 – 叱られて –
B4 – 砂山 –
B5 – ふるさと・メドレー –
B6 – かくれんぼ –