Makoto Kitajō, who wrote the lyrics for many hit songs such as Kaguyahime's "Kandagawa" and Candies' "My Sweet Little Devil," died of lung cancer on November 22nd.
I was 74 years old.
Makoto Kitajō is from Osaka prefecture, and wrote lyrics based on his own experience as a student, and the folk group Kaguyahime sang "Kandagawa" became a big hit and became a hot topic.
In addition, he wrote the lyrics for many hit songs such as "My Sweet Little Devil" by Candies and "Frozen Tsuru" by Hiroshi Itsuki.
In addition, he has been focusing on activities to protect the rights of the music industry, such as serving as the chairman of the Japan Lyricists Association from 2014 to last year.
According to the Japan Lyricists Association, Makoto Kitajō died on November 22nd at his home in Kanagawa prefecture due to lung cancer.
I was 74 years old.