Frank Nagai
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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).
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 creditedTemplate:By whom 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
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- "Sixteen Tons" (cover song)
References
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- 1932 births
- 2008 deaths
- 20th-century Japanese male singers
- 20th-century Japanese singers
- Enka singers
- Japanese jazz singers
- Deaths from leukemia in Japan
- People from Ōsaki, Miyagi
- Singers from Miyagi Prefecture
- Japanese male jazz musicians
- People with severe brain damage