Koi no Vacansu / The Peanuts

Song Introduction

Song Title: “Koi no Vacance” (Title meaning: Vacation of Love)
Artist: The Peanuts
Lyricist: Tokiko Iwatani
Composer/Arranger: Hiroshi Miyagawa
Label: Zetima
Overview:

Released as a single in April 1963, it became a hit following their 1962 song “Furimukanaide” (Don’t Look Back).
It was also performed at the 14th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen (Red and White Song Contest), becoming one of their signature songs.

Article Source:
・Koi no Vacance (Song) – Wikipedia
・The Peanuts – Wikipedia
Picture Source:
・The Peanuts – Wikipedia

About the Song

This lively song, arranged in a jazz style by Hiroshi Miyagawa, remains a classic that continues to be covered by both professional and amateur artists today.

The lyrics evoke an image of the dazzling brilliance of love, like the radiant sunlight shining on a sandy beach.

It feels as though the song is saying, “From the moment I first saw you, my vacation of love began.”

While it retains a somewhat nostalgic and old-fashioned charm, it paradoxically feels fresh and new today.

I believe this song will continue to be passed down and sung for many years to come.

Song Video

恋のバカンス

Artist Introduction

Artist: The Peanuts
Emi Ito (real name: Hideyo Sawada, formerly Ito)
Yumi Ito (real name: Tsukiko Ito)
Birthdays:
Emi Ito: April 1, 1941 (died June 15, 2012)
Yumi Ito: April 1, 1941 (died May 18, 2016)
Hometown: Tokoname Town, Chita District, Aichi Prefecture (now Tokoname City)
Active Period: February 11, 1959 – April 5, 1975
Official Website: KING RECORDS OFFICIAL SITE

Artist Trails

Born on April 1, 1941, as twin sisters.

In 1958, they were scouted by the president of Watanabe Productions, moved to Tokyo, and received lessons from Tai Misawa.

They made their singing debut on February 11, 1959, at the “2nd Nikkei Chorus Parade” and released their debut record with “Kawaii Hana” in April of the same year.

Subsequently, they produced many hit songs including “Furimukanaide,” “Koi no Vacance,” “Koi no Fuga,” and “Jounetsu no Hana,” selling over 10 million records including singles and albums.

From June 17, 1959, to March 31, 1970, they were regulars on the music TV program “The Hit Parade,” and from June 4, 1961, to October 1, 1972, they served as the main hosts of the variety TV show “Shabondama Holiday.”
They also appeared continuously on the “NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen” for 16 years starting from 1959.

They performed abroad and appeared on international programs like “The Ed Sullivan Show,” helping to spread Japanese pop music overseas.

On February 18, 1975, they announced their retirement at a press conference held by Watanabe Productions.

Their music has been loved by many people across generations, and their contributions to the Japanese music scene will be remembered forever.