Chiemi Eri - Chiemi No Mood Minyo / Chiemi No Minyoshu Vol.3 (1960)

The 1960 album Chiemi No Mood Minyo / Chiemi No Minyoshu Vol.3, released by King Records, features adaptations of traditional Japanese folk songs (min'yō) utilizing modern orchestral arrangements and elements of popular music. The artist, Chiemi Eri, was a prominent Japanese singer and actress of the mid-20th century, celebrated for blending indigenous repertoire with American jazz standards. The recording features accompaniment by various ensembles, including the Tokyo Cuban Boys, contributing to an eclectic sound. Despite Eri's significant domestic stardom, her work remained largely inaccessible to international audiences for decades due to limited distribution.

Tracklist:
1-1 Chiemi Eri - Yakko San [2:19]
1-2 Chiemi Eri - Fukagawa Kuzushi [2:46]
1-3 Chiemi Eri - Hakone Hachi Ri [2:47]
1-4 Chiemi Eri - Okosa Bushi [2:21]
1-5 Chiemi Eri - Hanagasa Odori [2:56]
1-6 Chiemi Eri - Danchone Bushi [2:31]
1-7 Chiemi Eri - Shinonome Bushi [2:27]
1-8 Chiemi Eri - Konpira Funefune [1:51]