Listen to Haruomi Hosono’s Cover of Doo-Wop Classic “Sincerely”
His take the 1954 Moonglows tune appears on new album Yours Sincerely
Haruomi Hosono has unveiled a cover version of the Moonglows' 1954 doo-wop hit, "Sincerely," for his upcoming album, Yours Sincerely, which is set to release on September 11 via Ghostly. The album's title reflects its theme of sincerity, and Hosono felt compelled to pay tribute to the original song with his own rendition.
The original lyrics, penned by Alan Freed, express deep emotional longing. However, Hosono wanted to honor the true essence of the word "sincerely," which means "from the heart." As such, he decided to translate the lyrics into Japanese while retaining the song's spirit. While the original remains a beloved classic from the 1950s, Hosono's version offers a fresh and minimalistic approach, using only an acoustic guitar to accompany the vocals.
Hosono's performance of "Sincerely" will be part of a pair of concerts in September, one at New York's Radio City Music Hall on September 16, and another at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles on September 20. The guitarist and co-founder of Yellow Magic Orchestra continues to explore new musical avenues, demonstrating his ability to reinterpret timeless songs while keeping his artistic identity intact.
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