A masterpiece of idol pop song, 'Splendid Love' from Lip's is converted to vinyl for the first time in 29 years!

1990 was the start of the era when idol business was slowing down. In that same year, Lip's released their second single 'Splendid Love'. The song was a masterpiece and was a prestigious song among various idol pop songs. Music is by Masayuki Kishi, known for hits such as Yoko Minamino's 'Hanashi kake takatta' and Mariko Watanabe's 'Marina no Natsu', and the arrangement is by Nobuyuki Shimizu, who worked on arrangements for Taeko Onuki, EPO, Senri Oe and many other famous musicians. Flowing strings synthesizer, tight rhythms, brass section, and the saxophone from the interludes are interesting to focus and listen to.

Original release date: 'Splendid Love' (June 1, 1990) / 'Ai no Maryoku' (March 21, 1990)]

https://open. Spotify. com/album/1CHDcI0SjCyWE7cMgLZYIa

Side-A

Splendid Love

Lyrics: Yumi Yoshimoto Music: Masayuki Kishi Arranged by Nobuyuki Shimizu

Side-B

Ai no Maryoku

Lyrics: Mitsuko Shiramine Music: Chika Ueda Arranged by: Hiroshi Shinkawa