Mrs. GREEN APPLE to Open Kohaku with Legendary Classic "Yume de Aimashō" - Sparks Huge Anticipation

Popular rock band Mrs. GREEN APPLE has announced they will perform the classic song "Yume de Aimashō" (Let's Meet in a Dream) as part of the "NHK 100 Years of Broadcasting Kohaku Special Medley," which will open the 76th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen (Red and White Song Battle) on New Year's Eve. This news has generated significant buzz, particularly on social media.

According to an announcement from Mrs. GREEN APPLE's official account, they will sing "Yume de Aimashō" during the opening segment of the Kohaku Uta Gassen, which airs from 7:20 PM on Wednesday, December 31st. Fans reacted with excitement, with comments such as "So cool!," "This feels legendary already," and "Having Mrs. GREEN APPLE open is too luxurious!"

"Yume de Aimashō" is the theme song of a legendary variety show that aired on NHK from 1961 to 1966. Penned by Rokusuke Ei (lyrics) and Hachidai Nakamura (music) – a duo known as the "Roku-Hachi Combo" – they are also famous for creating numerous hit songs, including "Ue o Muite Arukō" (Sukiyaki). All eyes are on how Mrs. GREEN APPLE, one of Japan's leading contemporary artists, will interpret this historic masterpiece.

On social media, younger fans are seen searching for the original song with questions like "What kind of song is 'Yume de Aimashō'?" and "I'll try listening to it on YouTube," helping to re-spotlight the classic across generations. Many comments also express high expectations for the performance, such as "Mrs. GREEN APPLE singing Rokusuke Ei's lyrics!" and "I can't wait to see how it's reborn with a令和 (Reiwa) era touch."

The "NHK 100 Years of Broadcasting Kohaku Special Medley" will feature an array of dazzling artists performing other classic NHK songs. These include King & Prince, Hiromi Go, and HANA performing "Hyokkori Hyōtan Jima," Aina The End, Mio Imada, and Atsuko Maeda performing "Haru Ichiban," ILLIT, &TEAM, Number_i, BE:FIRST, and Wikey performing "Paprika," and Hiroiki Ariyoshi and CANDY performing "YOUNG MAN." This year's Kohaku Uta Gassen promises to be an unmissable night right from the opening.

The context

The NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen, often simply called "Kohaku," is Japan's most prestigious annual music show, airing on New Year's Eve. It features two teams, Red (female artists) and White (male artists), performing their hit songs, with the audience and judges voting for the winning team. It's a national institution, bringing together generations of Japanese viewers.

"Yume de Aimashō" is an iconic song deeply embedded in Japanese cultural history. It was the theme song for a hugely popular variety show (also called "Yume de Aimashō") that aired in the early 1960s and launched the careers of many artists. The lyricist, Rokusuke Ei, and composer, Hachidai Nakamura, are legendary figures known for crafting timeless songs. For Mrs. GREEN APPLE, a band with a massive following among younger generations, to cover such a revered classic for the opening of Kohaku is a significant event. It bridges generational gaps, introduces a historical piece to new audiences, and offers a contemporary reinterpretation of a beloved melody, making it a highly anticipated performance on a night celebrating NHK's 100 years of broadcasting.

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