Hisao Ito

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Ito Hisao, born Shisan-o in 1910 in Motomiya-cho, came from a politically active family. Initially aspiring to be a pianist, he moved to Tokyo, enrolling at the Tokyo University of Agriculture to appease his family while secretly studying music. Ito debuted as a singer in 1932, adopting various stage names before settling on Ito Hisao. His baritone voice gained popularity with wartime songs during the 1930s and 1940s, making him a prominent figure in Japanese music. Post-WWII, he struggled with guilt over wartime songs but revived his career with several hits. In his later years, he contributed to the Japan Singers Association and mentored young artists. Ito appeared in NHK's Kouhaku Uta Gassen 11 times and received multiple awards, including the Medal with Purple Ribbon and the Order of the Rising Sun. He passed away in 1983 at age 72. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.

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（大人の音楽 昭和の大歌手） 伊藤久男／イヨマンテの夜

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全国高等学校野球選手権大会の歌 栄冠は君に輝く

オリジナル盤による懐かしのメロデイー 伊藤久男／あざみの歌

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スーパー・セレクト・シリーズ イヨマンテの夜 / 山のけむり

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<戦後70年> 日本の軍歌大全集 〜若鷺の歌・海行かば〜

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大人の音楽 軍歌・戦時歌謡

Seishun Uta Nenkan Senzen Hen 1940-1945 Disc 1

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Vintage Japanese Music, Influences of War, Vol.2 (1939-1945)

Seishun Uta Nenkan Senzen Hen 1938-1939 Disc 1

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All Dust & Scratches

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軍歌・戦時歌謡2 戦時歌謡集①

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ミリオン・ヒット歌謡

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