SunEye Radio’s Hashim & Akiko Bharoocha had the privilege of interviewing legendary songwriter, producer, composer, and bassist from Japan, Haruomi Hosono, when he performed in LA in June 2019. In the interview, he reflects on his 50+ year career which includes his first album “Hosono House”, as well as his techno-pop group YMO, the types of music he was influenced by, and provides insights into some of his classic records and songs.

Tracklist:

1. Haruomi Hosono / Fuyu Goe / Hosono House
2. Apryl Fool / Tangier / Apryl Fool
3. Happy End / Kaze Wo Atsumete / Kazemachi Roman
4. Haruomi Hosono / Boku Wa Chotto / Hosono House
5. Tin Pan Alley / Choppers Boogie / Caramel Mama
6. Haruomi Hosono / Chyuu Chyuu Gatagoto America Hen / Hochono House
7. Haruomi Hosono / Honey Moon / Tropical Dandy
8. Haruomi Hosono / Chattanooga Choo Choo / Tropical Dandy
9. Haruomi Hosono / Shimendoka / Paraiso
10. Martin Denny / Firecracker / Quiet Village
11. Yellow Magic Orchestra / Firecracker / Yellow Magic Orchestra
12. Seiko Matsuda / Tengoku No Kiss / Utopia
13. Haruomi Hosono / Hepatitis / Cochin Moon
14. Sachiko Kanenobu / Aoi Sakana / Misora
15. Haruomi Hosono / Funiculi Funicula / Philharmony
16. Haruomi Hosono / Sports Men / Philharmony
17. Sketch Show / Turn Turn / Audio Sponge
18. Haruomi Hosono / Nettaiya / Tropical Dandy