Kyu Sakamoto is the only artist to have had a number 1 single in the US with his 1963 hit "Sukiyaki" as the song is known internationally or "Ueo Muite Aruko" (Looking up as I Walk) in Japanese. The song also became well known in the UK and is currently going through a revival through its use in a TV commercial. Kyu Sakamoto was killed in 1985 in a plane crash at the age of 43. This definitive best of features eighteen of his most well known tunes : Ashitaga Arusa, Ueo Muite Aruko(Sukiyaki) Miagetegoran Yoru No Hoshio, Shiawasenara Teo Tatako, Tomodachi, Kanashiki Rokuju-sai, Sutekina Timing, Koi No Hometown, Bikini Style No Ojohsan, Let Kiss, Sayonara Tokyo, Dokokade Darekaga, Kimino Namaewa Nantenkana, Kiminanka Kiminanka, Kyu-chan No Tsuntusn-bushi, Benkyo No Cha Cha Cha and Yuyake No Sora.
