The Carnabeats were a Japanese rock band formed in 1967 during the G.S Era.(Group Sounds Era) They were known for covering songs from the U.S and singing them in the Japanese language.
Current Members[]
- Takano Ai (Vocalist, Drummer)
- Okada Paul (Vocals)
- Oka Tadao (Bass)
- Koshikawa Hiroshi (Guitarist)
- Kitamura Jiro (Guitarist)
- Usui Keikichi (Vocals, tambourine and maracas)
Former Members[]
- Rie (Keyboard)
- Joined in September, 1969. Just before the group had disbanded.
- Souga Kyouichi (Bass)
- Joined before disbandment
Discography[]
Albums
1. [1967.08.01] The Jaguars vs. The Carnabeats
2. [1968.02.16] The Carnabeats First Album
Singles
1.[1967.06.01] Suki sa, suki sa, suki sa / Kuchibue Tengoku
2. [1967.09.20] Koi wo Shiyou yo, Jenny / Omae ni muchuu sa
3. [1967.10.25] Okay! / Crazy Love
4. [1968.02.15] Nakazu ni ite ne / Chu~tsu! Chu~tsu! Chu~tsu!
5. [1968.02.25] Koi no asayake / Hello Gary
6. [1968.05.25] Ai wo sagashite / Go Go Stop
7. [1968.08.05] Umu umu umu / Moni Moni
8. [1968.10.25] My Baby / Koi no Omoide bako
9. [1969.03.10] Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da / Onegai Dakara
10. [1969.06.25] Teruteru Tengoku / Mayonaka no Koibitotachi