CD containing song by Hatoyama to go on sale Oct 30

Thursday 15th October, 07:23 AM JST

TOKYO —

A CD containing a song sung by Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama 22 years ago will be put on sale across Japan on Oct 30, its sales agency, Teichiku Entertainment Inc, said Wednesday. Hatoyama commented on the upcoming release of the song titled, ‘‘Take Heart—Tobitate Heiwa-no tori-yo (take wings, the bird of peace),’’ ‘‘I very much like both the lyrics and melody. But I think I’m a better singer now.’‘

According to Teichiku, the song was first made into a record in the summer of 1987 by Hatoyama, who had been elected to the House of Representatives for the first time a year earlier. About 100 records were produced but never sold. They were presented to his supporters and others in 1989.

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some14some at 07:23 AM JST - 15th October

LDP lawmakers may buy, sing and enjoy the charm of these songs.
franz75 at 08:48 AM JST - 15th October

So this is how he is planning the finance his measures?

"About 100 records were produced but never sold" After Obama winning a Nobel Price, expect Hatoyama to win a Grammy...
aintgottimetobl at 10:18 AM JST - 15th October

Shouldnt he be going on Tamori's Music Fair to promote it ? Or explain why marketing left the cover as is ?
bobbafett at 12:03 PM JST - 15th October

I heard there is a nice Ballad to his wife on there...

"I will take you to Venus on the tip of my......"
Yelnats at 05:49 PM JST - 15th October

He should donate all cash from it to help the deficit problem here.
saborichan at 06:24 PM JST - 15th October

supplementary budget?
NeoJamal at 10:27 AM JST - 16th October

Kimi wa bokuno CONFIDENCE Eien no SUPPLY
Foxie at 01:18 PM JST - 16th October

I can't wait to hear that!
fishy at 01:49 PM JST - 16th October

oy!! who would buy this!!! I wonder how much it is.
taisho999 at 04:50 PM JST - 17th October

If he can rap, he can call himself MC Hato.