"Japanese Lovesong" is the second single from the Dutch group Ten Sharp

Ten Sharp

Ten Sharp is a Dutch band best known for its early 1990s hit song "You", a hit in some European countries in 1991 and in others in 1992...

, released in June 1985. The song was written by the band and produced by Michiel Hoogenboezem. The single made it into the Dutch Top 40, reaching number 30. The song combines a reggae-feel with Eastern vocal lines and synth-sounds. In the extended version of the song there is a long instrumental part with a heavy bass driven hook. Samples of the falsetto choir also appear.

The B-side "Goin' On" is a piano ballad with vocals and piano only.

Track listings

7" single

1. "Japanese Lovesong" - 4:42
2. "Goin' On" - 3:40

12" maxi

1. "Japanese Lovesong" (Extended Dance-Mix) - 10:43
2. "Goin' On" - 3:40

Credits

• Produced by Michiel Hoogenboezem
• Mixing engineer: Ronald Prent
• Design: MaCo Productions

Musicians

• Vocals: Marcel Kapteijn
• Keyboards and Piano: Niels Hermes
• Guitars: Martin Boers
• Bass: Ton Groen
• Drums: Wil Bouwes