Many fans of Japanese cinema are probably familiar with actor Jo Shishido, but not a lot of people know that he was also a singer. Jo Shishido performed numerous songs in some of his early films and even released an album called “Ace no Jo.”
In 1961 Jo Shishido got his first big starring role in Buichi Saito’s film Rokudenashi Kagyo (aka Dirty Work). In the movie Shishido plays Eiji Yano, a carefree rogue who’s prone to breaking out into song whenever the mood strikes him.
The title song from Rokudenashi Kagyo is a catchy R&R/R&B song that enka fans should enjoy since the composition and Jo’s deep vocal style give it a very traditional feel.
Song: Rokudenashi Kagyo by Jo Shishido
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