Zipangu (song) Zipangu (song) "Zipangu" (ジパング, "Zipangu") is Pink Lady's 11th single, and the first, after nine consecutive number 1 hits, to only reach the highest position of number 4 on the Oricon charts, and number 2 on the Japanese Music Labo charts. The single sold over a million copies. The title, Zipangu, refers to the accounts of Marco Polo on Japan. The song was also featured on the Japanese music show "The Best Ten", where it peaked at #7. A re-recorded version of the song was included on the 2-disc greatest hits release, Innovation, released in December 2010. All tracks composed
Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music him and respect for his artistic freedom than as a test of social tolerance among listeners amid racial distinctions of country and R&B. Fueled by his esteem for creative control, Charles pitched the idea of a country album to ABC representatives. Following the successful lobby of the concept and a contract renewal in early 1962, which was linked to the launching of his own Tangerine label, Charles prepared his band for the recording sessions that produced "Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music". "Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music" was the 18th overall LP Charles had recorded. According to