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Lyrics by Aku Yuu, Music by Hama Keisuke, Included in the LP "Baisho Chieko Best Album" (K20A-302) released on October 27, 1982. This song was released in 1979 and became one of Yashiro Aki's biggest hits, but Baisho's song is also included in the album. This song is originally closely related to Baisho. According to Nagata Kyoji's book "Pop Songs and Interesting Stories," at first, there was not much reaction to the song, probably because it was a bit plain. However, as it was played on cable radio, people began to recognize its goodness, like dried squid that gradually becomes more flavorful as you chew it, and it was used effectively in the movie "Station" (1981), which caused its popularity to soar. It became a highlight song at the end of the year, and Yashiro was the first to close the NHK Kohaku with it. The lyricist was Aku Yuu, but surprisingly, the lyrics were not written for Yashiro, but were originally written with Misora Hibari in mind. Baisho plays the proprietress of the red lantern restaurant "Kiriko" where Takakura Ken, who plays a detective, stops by in the movie "Station." A tired man and an unfortunate woman are watching the Red and White Song Battle on TV when "Funauta" plays. "Ah, Yashiro Aki... I love this song..." It's a scene that Baisho remembers fondly. Baisho Chieko Support Page http://chiekobaisyou.web.fc2.com/