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Frank Nagai (フランク 永井; March 18, 1932 – October 27, 2008[1]) was a Japanese singer. Known for his attractive baritone voice. His real name was Kiyoto Nagai (永井 清人 Nagai Kiyoto).

Image at vinyl record for Yūrakuchō de Aimashō (1957) featuring Frank Nagai.
Image at vinyl record for Yūrakuchō de Aimashō (1957) featuring Frank Nagai.
Frank Nagai in 1957.
Frank Nagai in 1957.
Frank Nagai
フランク 永井
Born
Kiyoto Nagai (永井 清人)

(1932-03-18)March 18, 1932
DiedOctober 27, 2008(2008-10-27) (aged 76)
OccupationSinger

Life


Frank Nagai was born in Matsuyama, Miyagi, Japan. He had his major debut in 1954 when he was discovered by composer Tadashi Yoshida (吉田 正). He had many hit songs such as Yurakucho de Aimasho, Tokyo Night Club, Kimi Koishi, and Omae ni. He also appeared in motion pictures, including the film Nishi Ginza Eki Mae (1958), for which he sang the title song.

He enjoyed immense popularity as a singer in Japan. He is credited with discovering female singer Kazuko Matsuo (松尾 和子), who later became quite famous. The two often sang duets together.

He attempted suicide on October 21, 1985, attempting to hang himself, distressed that his lover bore his illegitimate child. He survived, but was left with permanent brain damage.[2]


Notable songs



References


  1. (in Japanese) フランク永井さん死去していた Nikkan Sports.
  2. "Singer Frank Nagai passes away". The Japan Times. 2008-11-03. Retrieved 2022-06-17.



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