June 15, 1963 – “Sukiyaki” by Kyu Sakamoto peaks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The original title “Ue o Muite ArukÅ” translates to “I Look Up as I Walk” in English. The song was released in English-speaking countries as “Sukiyaki”, the name of a Japanese hot-pot dish with cooked beef. The word sukiyaki does not appear in the song’s lyrics, nor does it have any connection to them; it was used only because it was short, catchy, recognizably Japanese, and more familiar to English speakers. #ROCkabillyHop #RocHop #Billboard #Hot100 #Sukiyaki #KyuSakamoto
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