A record containing unreleased songs that were probably recorded during the war by Isao Hayashi, who produced many hit songs from prewar to postwar and was also known as a pioneer of singer-songwriters, was found.

Experts familiar with music history say, "It's a valuable work that shows how music was made during the war."

Isao Hayashi made her debut as a singer in 1934, released numerous hit songs such as "Dance Party Night", participated in NHK's red and white song battle from the first to the 11th in a row, and also as a composer. He wrote numerous songs, was active as a pioneer of singer-songwriters, and died in 1995.

This time, I found a pre-release test record of the title "Sky Scout" recorded in December 1944. In April, I studied prewar Japanese music in Takamatsu City, Tokyo. It was obtained by Toshinori Takamatsu.



"Sky Scout" is a song with lyrics up to No. 5 for about 3 minutes, and the scout who got on the "torpedo bomber" that drops a torpedo and attacks it has the determination to take on the mission and the feelings of thinking about the family. It is sung.



The lyrics and the name of the composer are not mentioned, but at the time of recording, during World War II, musicians were asked for songs that would enhance the fighting spirit of the people, and Isao Hayashi also said, "Soldiers. I was composing songs with the theme of war, such as "Song to send".



According to the record company to which Mr. Hayashi belongs, although there is a record of this song being recorded, the record released to the general public has not been confirmed.

Regarding the reason why this song was not released, music history researcher Haruhiko Kori said, "The war situation has deteriorated, making it difficult to produce records, and the content of the song" Scout "does not suit the war situation. It is possible that it was. "



On top of that, Mr. Gun said, "Since test boards are usually scrapped, it can be said that it was a miracle that they were preserved. It is a great historical record, such as how the music was made at that time. It's precious. "



This news was collected based on the information sent to NHK's "News Post".