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Frank Nagai (フランク 永井; March 18, 1932 – October 27, 2008〔 (フランク永井さん死去していた ) Nikkan Sports.〕) was a Japanese singer. Known for an attractive low tone voice. His real name is Kiyoto Nagai (永井 清人 ''Nagai Kiyoto''). == Life == Frank Nagai was born in Matsuyama, Miyagi, Japan. He had his major debut in 1954 when he was discovered by composer Tadashi Yoshida (吉田 正). He had many hit songs such as ''Yurakucho de Aimasho'', '' Tokyo Night Club'', ''Kimi Koishi'', and ''Omae ni''. He also appeared in motion pictures, including the film ''Nishi Ginza Eki Mae'' (1958), for which he sang the title song. He enjoyed immense popularity as a singer in Japan. He is credited with discovering female singer Kazuko Matsuo (松尾 和子), who later became quite famous. The two often sang duets together. His singing career was favorable, but he attempted suicide on October 21, 1985. He tried to hang himself, distressed that his lover bore a child. He escaped death, but the attempted suicide left him with permanent brain damage. He never recovered. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア(Wikipedia)』 ■ウィキペディアで「Frank Nagai」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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