Tokyo Joe
Bryan Ferry
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My girl Friday, she no square She like a lotus blossom in her hair Be-bop records and something new Sometimes borrowed but she's never blue Oh no, not Tokyo Joe Way past midnight, she not home She cut the ice down the Danger Zone Water-tight dresses, she don't care A trifle risque, a tart, no sir Oh no, sounds like Tokyo Joe Geisha girl show you she adore you Two oriental eyes implore you Femme fatal or ingenuous? She's very cunning, fiendish clever Geisha girl suffer many times a fool Sayonara moon When all the world's a stage Oh where are you? Tokyo Rose on the radio Or Diz an' Bird puttin' on the moan Tappin' out telexes to Tupelo Dear John, doh ray me fah so? Let's go, call for Tokyo Joe Walkin' tall down the Danger Zone She hokey-cokey till the cows come home Big shot from the hip neon cool Say, when you've been around, what's left to do? Don't know? Ask Tokyo Joe So inscrutable her reply "Ask me no question, I will tell you no lie" GL boys howlin' out for more VIP'S purrin', "Je t'adore" Ah so, that's Tokyo Joe
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Written by: BRYAN FERRY
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10 facts about this song
Artistic Evolution"Tokyo Joe" represents a distinct shift in Bryan Ferry's artistic evolution. Like much of his work in the 70s, the track moved away from his initial glam rock style toward a more soulful and jazzy sound.
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Album BackgroundThe song is part of Bryan Ferry's third solo studio album, "In Your Mind", released in February 1977.
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Genre Classification"Tokyo Joe" falls under popular genres of the 70s: Art Rock, Pop, and Glam Rock.
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Lyrics InspirationThe lyrics of the song trap a moment and offer listeners a somewhat skewed image of Japan perceived by the West during the late 70s.
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International ReachDespite minimal chart success in the United States and the UK, "Tokyo Joe" peaked at number 15 on the Australian singles chart, demonstrating Ferry's international appeal.
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Continued Success of the ArtistAs the frontman of Roxy Music and as a solo artist, Bryan Ferry appeared in the UK Top 20 more than 30 times, with "Tokyo Joe" contributing to that success as a mid-chart hit in the U.K. in 1977.
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Innovative Music VideoThe music video of "Tokyo Joe" reflects Bryan Ferry's consistent artistic innovation, displaying elements of film noir, and Kabuki theatre.
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Song ReceptionSome critics hailed "Tokyo Joe" as a fusion of East meets West, where the familiar (a Western pop music structure) meets the unfamiliar (Japanese aesthetical elements).
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CollaborationsThe album "In Your Mind", which includes "Tokyo Joe", features notable guest appearances by artists such as Chris Spedding and Paul Thompson.
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Cultural InfluenceDespite not being his best-known track, "Tokyo Joe" continues to enjoy some popularity, having been played in some films and TV shows such as "American Dad".
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