I’m here because Mr. Yonashiro Sho from JO1 mentioned in the JO1 MATCHA TIME podcast that Mr. Hideaki Tokunaga is his most listened artist. Right after listening to the podcast, my sister and I searched for Mr. Hideaki Tokunaga online and found his song 最後の言い訳 / ‘Saigono Iiwake’. Tears welled in my eyes when I realized that it’s the original version of one of the songs I’m so fond of because I used to hear it a lot when I was growing up here in the Philippines: ‘Ikaw Pa Rin’, a Tagalog/Filipino cover of Mr. Ted Ito. What an amazing, wonderful moment. I’m so happy about this discovery. It is also heartwarming to think that Yonashiro Sho and I were probably listening to the same song while we were growing up (although most likely years apart)-different lyrics and language, but same melody. 🥹💚 Sending my warm greetings and well-wishes to Yonashiro Sho, Hideaki Tokunaga, and Ted Ito! 💛
This is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard in my life. It is very famous in the Philippines since the early 1990s. I was a little girl back then but could still remember it played in the radio stations. Still loving it. Amazing singer. Beautiful to the ears and touches the heart 💓💓💓.. 😍