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An English song, written and composed by Loyal E Garner with Jeanne Nakashima and sung by The Sandpipers (1971) but with a Japanese title is Chotto Matte Kudasai. In Japanese (ちょっと待ってください) it means, 'please wait for a second' or 'please wait a moment.' although 'Shosho omachi kudasai' is more polite.
The simplicity and sentiment of the lyrics, possibly conjuring an image of a beautiful girl or young man (depending on the singer), make it so popular that it has been recorded in other languages. Singapore, Malaya, other Asian music artistes like Frankie Cheah and Frances Yip have recorded it.
Martin Denny has quite a sugary version vocalised by an Asian lady. In the new century, a Filipino group called Joey de Leon and The Sex Bombs has another. It is a lounge favourite with both pianists and nightclubbers, a karaoke 'must sing' and can be heard in any building that plays elevator music.
It is also on the list of many electronic organ song sheets as school children learn this melody for a Grade 3 or 4 keyboard practice. Very popular in music schools and music teachers.
Chotto Matte is a hit with elementary keyboard enthusiasts and the music notes are commonly found with Que Sera Sera and Annie Laurie; the melody is loved by many young 'uns. Tree cheers for evergreens.
Then in 2012, this title surfaced again, sung by a group who call themselves Anger Me, former S/Mileage, a Japanese idol girl group. But it's not the same song; only the title is.
Lyrics to the original song:
Please excuse me while I cry
Seems sayonara means goodbye
But no one ever told me why
Sakura was in the spring
When our hearts found songs to sing
But Sakura has gone away
And so has our love, so they say
Chotto matte kudasai
Please excuse me while I cry
Without your love, I would die
Please don’t leave me kudasai...
Seems sayonara means goodbye
But no one ever told me why
Sakura was in the spring
When our hearts found songs to sing
But Sakura has gone away
And so has our love, so they say
Chotto matte kudasai
Please excuse me while I cry
Without your love, I would die
Please don’t leave me kudasai...
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鍾珍妮‧鍾安妮:
Composer：
Loyal E. Garner/Jeanne Nakashima
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The Japanese version
ちょっと待って下さい ジェミネス
YouTube video by: TheDarimin
From Marc Wong [Nostalgic SG]
Hi Andy as far as the Japanese language is concerned I am wakaranai. This is a very nice song, especially with a good bass. Here is another version which I think has a better bass. Cheerio https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5F8QiVffgXA
ReplyDeleteYes, Michael you really know your music as this is the version that's as popular. Thank you.
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ReplyDeleteThis lovely song always makes me feel at home and soothing. Actually I sing the song every day when I feed my dog named "Sakura". I say "Chotto Matte Kudasai" instead of "Wait" then let her eat.
The song is not so well-known here in Japan as you might expect. Almost no friend at my age know it. If I remember rightly I first heard "Chotto Matte Kudasai" in Dick Lee's song or some Singaporean singing when I was there.
I found Japanese TeePees called "The Golden Half" sing the song later. I like their version but it was not a big hit.
Andy, let me share this with my school friend in Tokyo.
ReplyDeleteI have one for you ...
'Mother of Mine' - Neil Reid
Just missed playing this for Mother’s Day 🤦♂️
Thanks to all who LIKE the post and song.
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Hey Hiroshi, that was a lovely tale you told. I didn't know it's not so pop in Japan. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAloysius, Yes 'Mother of Mine' is in yesterday's Mothers' Day posting on my blog. RACHEL REYES sings it. THANKS VERY MUCH.
THANKS TO ALL WHO LIKE THIS POSTING.
IT'S A BEAUTIFUL SONG INDEED.
In 1971, I was a school teacher having my year-end vacation in Hong Kong when one of my cousins invited me to a night club. A Filipino group there sang this song, sounding very much like The Sandpipers and doing many encores.
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ReplyDeleteLove your stories of songs and holidays.
All these years with Dick, you've both supported the blog.
THANKS.
pls i just searched this on google to find what "chotto matte kudasai" meant and i accidentally clicked on this i didnt expect it to sound this good LOL
ReplyDeleteThis song has been requested many times during my uke jams and for performances too.
ReplyDeleteIt's such a lovely number to sing and does... evoke sweet memories of those bygone days.
🌺☘️👍🥰🎸
My dad used to play this song very often in the car.
ReplyDeleteI hated it.
thanks for the thumbs up for this song
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THANKS FOR LOVING AND CARING
FOR THIS SONG
I wrote to the wrong post, this is nostalgic,
ReplyDeleteI thought it was on your own posting
Insightful article you have here. I did a write up myself on this subject some time ago, and I wish I had your brief article as a resource back then. Oh well. Thanks again for this...
ReplyDeleteThe Japanese version
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YouTube video by: TheDarimin
From Marc Wong [Nostalgic SG]
I love this song and always listen to the Japanese version with my wife. This is one of my favorite “enka” singer.
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Andy Young
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Marc Wong hi, thanks for the recommendation. Lovely, really. Cheers.
Andy Young
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'The person I fell in love with' / Midori Oka
Marc Wong
Andy I’ve been a long time fan of her. Line up hor! 🤣
Sorry I posted the wrong link to the song. Here is the actual Japanese version. Paisay
Andy Young
Author
Marc Wong, hi! No it's fine. I just learnt a new song. Thanks Mark. This second one is truly so gentle. I'll put it up soon on the blog.
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Andy Young
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It's up and posted. Thanks Marc.
Andy Young
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