Chu Kosaka - Arigatou (2023) Hi-Res

Chu Kosaka (小坂忠), born July 8, 1948, was a Japanese singer-songwriter, gospel singer, and pastor. His real name is Masayuki Kosaka (小坂正行). He began his career with the formation of the band The Floral in 1966. When The Floral broke up, he joined Apryl Fool in 1969. The same year, he performed as a member of original cast for Japan's first rock musical "Hair". He began his solo career in 1971. His fourth album Horo, which featured Tin Pan Alley on instruments, is particularly well-regarded.

Kosaka converted to Christianity in 1976 after his daughter recovered from a massive burn. He established Japan’s first gospel music label Michtam Records in 1978. He actively recorded and performed live music until his death in April 2022.

Tadashi Kosaka's first album "Arigatou" (1971 work) is completely reissued with the latest remastered high-resolution sound source!
Along with "Horou" (1975), which is highly praised as a masterpiece of Japanese soul, this is one of Tadashi Kosaka's early masterpieces. It will be reprinted.
Produced by Mickey Curtis, Haruomi Hosono, Takashi Matsumoto, Shigeru Suzuki, Hiroomi Harada, Kimio Mizutani, Takahiko Ishikawa, Yumi Arai, and other young legends gather as backing members.
For the reprint, another mixed version of the recorded song "Arigatou" is additionally recorded as a bonus track.