渥美二郎
(atsumi jirou)
Jirō Atsumi (born August 15, 1952, in Adachi, Tokyo) is a veteran Japanese enka
singer known for his heartfelt vocal style and dedication to the traditional
"enka-shi" way of performing. Under the stage name "Atsumi Ken," given by
martial artist Masutatsu Ōyama, he debuted in 1975 with "Karate Dō Michi", a
film insert song. In 1976, he officially debuted with "Kawaii Omae" through Sony
Music. His major breakthrough came in 1978 with the release of "Yumeoi Sake",
which sold around 2.8 million copies by 1980 and became his signature hit. He
followed it with other popular tracks suc...
