Takanaka Masayoshi's fifth original album, "JOLLY JIVE," released on December 1, 1979, is one of the masterpieces that solidified his popularity. It was his first original album in about a year and five months since his previous work, "BRASILIAN SKIES." ◎ Tracklist Side A 1. BLUE LAGOON – A huge hit as a Pioneer CM song. This is Takanaka's signature song, an exhilarating instrumental that evokes the blue sea and sky. 2. RADIO RIO – Ryuichi Sakamoto participates on keyboard. This cheerful vocal number gives you a sense of the Brazilian breeze. 3. EXPLOSION – An instrumental with a strong hard rock feel. The use of a vocoder is unique. 4. 珊瑚礁の妖精 (Coral Reef Fairy) – A mellow and beautiful song with impressive, fantastical guitar and synth. Side B 1. TAJ MAHAL – A cover of Jorge Ben. The Brazilian groove is pleasant. 2. BAMBOO VENDER – A funky number with humorous lyrics like "Bamboo ya~ Sao bamboo~♪" that become addictive. 3. パラレル・ターン (Parallel Turn) – A popular song also released as a single. You can also hear Takanaka's vocals. 4. RAINY DAY BLUE – A bluesy ballad with a crying guitar that touches the heart. ◎ Participating Musicians (excerpt) - Masayoshi Takanaka (Guitar, Vocals) - Ryuichi Sakamoto (Keyboard) - Getao Takahashi (Bass) - Shigeru Inoue "Shi-chan", Tatsuo Hayashi, Yu Uehara (Drums) - Motoya Hamaguchi, Hajime Nakajima, Pecker (Percussion) - Mimi Kobayashi, Hiroki Inui, Kiyozumi Ishikawa (Keyboard) This album is a work in which pop and approachable melodies, lively rhythms, and Takanaka's "singing guitar" are exquisitely fused, and it was the trigger for his popularity to explode. Especially "BLUE LAGOON" is still loved as a summer classic. ◎ Condition ※ Both sides A and B of the record are in good condition. (At the time, I listened to it by recording it on an open reel or cassette recorder, so I think it has been played less than 3 times on the record.) ※ The cover, back cover, spine, and obi are all generally in good condition, with no fading due to aging. ※ There is some dirt on part of the cover. (Photos 6, 7) ※ It will be shipped in a new "record bag" and "outer bag". (Photo 19)