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{{Short description|Japanese rock band}}
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| origin = [[Tokyo]], [[Japan]]
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| genre = {{hlist|[[Progressive rock]]<ref name="3genres">{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard-japan.com/special/detail/2976|title=THE ALFEE『友よ人生を語る前に』インタビュー|publisher=[[Billboard Japan]]|language=Japanese|date=2023-07-31|access-date=2023-10-03|quote=...THE ALFEEが持つプログレやハードロック、そして、フォークといったあらゆる音楽性を融合させながら、それぞれの輪郭をはっきり表現したナンバーだなと感じました。}}</ref>|[[hard rock]]<ref name="3genres"/>|[[folk music]]<ref name="3genres"/>}}
| genre = {{hlist|[[Folk rock]]|[[heavy metal music|heavy metal]]|[[hard rock]]|[[progressive rock]]}}
| years_active = 1974 &ndash; present
| years_active = 1973–present
| label = [[EMI Records]], [[Virgin Music]]
| label = [[JVCKenwood Victor Entertainment|Victor]], [[Pony Canyon]], [[EMI Music Japan|EMI]], [[Universal Music Japan|Universal]]/Virgin
| current_members = Masaru Sakurai<br/>Kohnosuke Sakazaki<br/>Toshihiko Takamizawa
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| past_members = Yasuo Miyake
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| current_members = Toshihiko Takamizawa (voice, E.guitar)<br/>Kōnosuke Sakazaki (voice, A.guitar, percussion)<br/>Sakurai Masaru (voice, E.bass)
| past_members = Miyake Yasuo (voice, A.guitar)
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'''The Alfee''' (formerly spelled '''Alfie''') is a Japanese [[Rock music|rock]] band formed in [[Tokyo]] in 1973. Originally a [[folk music|folk]] quartet,<ref name="hmv">{{cite web|url=https://www.hmv.co.jp/news/article/308150078/|title=Top 100 Japanese pops Artists - No. 92|publisher=[[HMV Japan]]|language=Japanese|date=2003-08-31|access-date=2023-10-03}}</ref> they became a trio of bassist Masaru Sakurai, acoustic guitarist Kohnosuke Sakazaki and electric guitarist Toshihiko Takamizawa in 1975. With all three performing vocal duties, they adopted a harder rock sound in the early 1980s.<ref name="hmv"/> Beginning with their 16th single "Marie-Anne" in 1983, they have released 57 consecutive top 10 singles.<ref name="mostconcerts">{{cite web|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2289070/full/|title=THE ALFEE、結成50周年の夏「古希を恐れずまっしぐら!」|publisher=[[Oricon]]|language=Japanese|date=2023-07-31|access-date=2023-10-03}}</ref> The Alfee hold the record for most concerts performed by a Japanese band, with 2,888 as of December 2023.<ref name="mostconcerts"/><ref name="amount">{{cite web|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2308275/full/|title=THE ALFEE、バンド初の日本武道館公演通算100本達成 結成50年で大台到達「本当に感謝しかありません」 |publisher=[[Oricon]]|language=Japanese|date=2023-12-25|access-date=2024-01-07}}</ref> [[HMV Japan]] ranked them number 92 on their list of the top 100 Japanese pop acts.<ref name="hmv"/>
'''The Alfee''' is a Japanese [[folk rock]] band who debuted in 1974, and have been recording and touring since then, with 23 studio albums and 63 singles throughout their career. The band marked its 40th anniversary in 2014 with their 64th single.


==History==
==History==
After moving to [[Tokyo]] in 1970, Masaru Sakurai formed a three-piece band at [[Meiji Gakuin Senior High School]] called {{nihongo|Confidence|コンフィデンス}}, which covered Western music acts such as [[Simon & Garfunkel]].<ref name="hmv"/> In 1972, they entered a [[folk music]] contest sponsored by [[Victor Entertainment|Victor]] and won. There, Sakurai met Kohnosuke Sakazaki, who joined the group later that year.<ref name="hmv"/> Sakurai and Sakazaki both enrolled in [[Meiji Gakuin University]]. There, they recruited Toshihiko Takamizawa, who was also a classmate of Sakurai's in high school.<ref name="hmv"/> Confidence changed their name to Alfie in 1973, and released their first single "Natsu Shigure" on August 25, 1974.<ref name="hmv"/> Their first album, ''Seishun no Kioku'' (re-titled ''Greenhorn'' on most re-issues), was released on July 25, 1975. Yasuo Miyake then left the group, leaving the lineup of Sakurai, Sakazaki and Takamizawa, which continues to this day. The song "Fuchutorimono Hikae" was set to be released as their third single on December 10, 1975, the day the [[statute of limitations]] expired for the [[300 million yen robbery]], which is parodied in the lyrics.<ref name="cancelled">{{cite web|url=https://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000109858|title=アルフィー（THE ALFEE）、幻の未発売シングル「府中捕物控」初CD収録決定 |publisher=Barks|language=Japanese|date=2014-11-19|access-date=2023-10-03}}</ref> However, Victor cancelled its release due to the connection, causing a rift between the band and their label. (The song would finally be released in 2014 as part of a re-release of ''Seishun no Kioku'' that coincided with the band's 40th anniversary.<ref name="cancelled"/>) Alfie produced no further music for Victor. Instead, they acted as the backing band for artists such as [[Hiroshi Kamayatsu]].<ref name="hmv"/> In 1979, they signed with [[Pony Canyon]] (then known as Canyon Records), changed the spelling of their name to Alfee, and released "Love Letter" as their third single on January 21.<ref name="hmv"/>
THE ALFEE is a three-piece Japanese band that is currently signed to EMI Music Japan. The trio is composed of Sakurai Masaru on bass guitar, Sakazaki Kohnosuke on acoustic guitar, and Takamizawa Toshihiko on electric guitar, with all three sharing the main vocals.They debuted in 1974 as a folk band, but soon progressed to rock. In 1983, nine years after their debut, the band finally had a hit with their sixteenth single, "Marie-Anne". Ever since, all of their singles have charted in the Oricon weekly top ten.<ref>http://www.generasia.com/wiki/THE_ALFEE#cite_note-0</ref>


In 1983, their song "Marie-Anne" became a massive hit.<ref name="hmv"/> That year, Alfee performed at the [[Nippon Budokan]] for the first time. This began a 35-year tradition of them performing at the venue every year, until 2019, when renovations for the [[2020 Summer Olympics]] ended the streak.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2152071/full/|title=THE ALFEE、日本武道館公演35年連続で途絶えるも...「初めての代々木、最高です!」 |publisher=[[Oricon]]|language=Japanese|date=2019-12-27|access-date=2023-10-03}}</ref> The band added "The" in front of their name in 1986.
In 2003, [[HMV]]'s Japanese branch ranked them number 92 in their "Top 100 Japanese pops Artists" list.THE ALFEE is known for their numerous concerts; they have toured Japan every year since 1981 and have also held a large-scale (mostly outdoor) concert every summer from 1982 to 2006, with a final one in 2009.<ref>http://www.generasia.com/wiki/THE_ALFEE#cite_note-26summer-1</ref> As of June 27, 2010, they have performed 2,274 concerts.<ref>http://www.generasia.com/wiki/THE_ALFEE#cite_note-2</ref>


With their 50th single, "Taiyō ha Shizumanai", released in August 2002, The Alfee set a Japanese record for 35 consecutive top 10 singles on the [[Oricon Singles Chart]].<ref name="hmv"/>
The Alfee claims [[American folk music]] as their primary inspiration, but they do also take from [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]], [[hard rock]], [[progressive rock]], and Japan's "new music wave". The group also takes inspiration from [[King Crimson]], [[Yes (band)|Yes]], [[Emerson, Lake & Palmer]], and [[Pink Floyd]], as they use odd time signatures, while also taking the chorus harmonies of [[Simon & Garfunkel]], the [[Eagles (band)|Eagles]], [[Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young]], and [[Queen (band)|Queen]].


In March 2014, Sakurai, Sakazaki and Takamizawa were presented with honorary degrees from Meiji Gakuin University, their alma mater where they had formed The Alfee.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://natalie.mu/music/news/112386|title=THE ALFEEメンバー全員が念願の「大卒」に|publisher=[[Natalie (website)|Natalie]]|language=Japanese|date=2014-03-19|access-date=2023-10-03}}</ref> In the 1970s, Takamizawa had dropped out of the school, while Sakurai and Sakazaki were expelled.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.daily.co.jp/gossip/2014/03/19/0006790329.shtml|title=アルフィー明学大卒業で「やっと大卒」|publisher=[[Daily Sports (Japanese newspaper)|Daily Sports]]|language=Japanese|date=2014-03-19|access-date=2023-10-03}}</ref> At a December 2015 concert at the Nippon Budokan, The Alfee performed as an alterego band named The KanLeKeeZ. The idea was, with all three members having reached their 60s, they decided to pay tribute to [[group sounds]] bands of the 1960s.<ref name="kanle">{{cite web|url=https://natalie.mu/music/news/207094|title=「THE ALFEEには負けません！」平均年齢61.7歳The KanLeKeeZデビュー|publisher=[[Natalie (website)|Natalie]]|language=Japanese|date=2016-10-27|access-date=2023-10-03}}</ref> The KanLeKeeZ released the album ''G.S. meets The KanLeKeeZ'' on December 21, 2016.<ref name="kanle"/> It won a Planning Award at the [[59th Japan Record Awards]] in 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://natalie.mu/music/news/256966|title=「レコ大」乃木坂、大知、欅坂、セカオワらノミネート＆アルバム賞はSuchmos|publisher=[[Natalie (website)|Natalie]]|language=Japanese|date=2017-11-16|access-date=2023-10-03}}</ref>
==Early Days==


Due to providing the theme song to [[Kansai TV]]'s broadcast of the [[Osaka International Women's Marathon]] for 31 consecutive years from 1987 until 2018, when the broadcaster announced they would no longer use themes, The Alfee were certified with the [[Guinness World Record]] for "Most theme songs sung by the same artist for the same international sports event broadcast on TV" in December 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/549057-most-theme-songs-sung-by-the-same-artist-for-the-same-international-sports-event|title=Most theme songs sung by the same artist for the same international sports event broadcast on TV|publisher=[[Guinness World Record]]|date=2003-08-31|access-date=2023-10-03}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.musicvoice.jp/news/110456/|title=THE ALFEE、ギネス認定 坂崎「長生きするものですね」 公演数記録も更新|publisher=Music Voice|language=Japanese|date=2018-12-25|access-date=2023-10-03}}</ref><ref name="ended">{{cite web|url=https://www.sponichi.co.jp/entertainment/news/2018/01/28/kiji/20180128s00041000202000c.html|title=32年31曲 大阪国際女子マラソン"ラストラン"アルフィーに労いの声|publisher=[[Sports Nippon]]|language=Japanese|date=2018-01-28|access-date=2023-10-03}}</ref>
In 1970, Sakurai Masaru formed the band Confidence (コンフィデンス) with two high school classmates.<ref>http://www.generasia.com/wiki/THE_ALFEE#cite_note-hmv-3</ref> Covering Western acts such as Simon & Garfunkel, they participated in many folk contests where they often met Sakazaki Kohnosuke. After they graduated high school in 1973, Confidence parted ways and Sakurai entered Meiji Gakuin University. Soon, he re-encountered Sakazaki, Takamizawa Toshihiko from high school, and Miyake Yasuo to revive the band. At the time, Sakazaki was the leader.


With the release of "The 2nd Life -Daini no Sentaku-" in July 2021, The Alfee achieved 55 consecutive top 10 singles on the Oricon Singles Chart. This tied them with [[SMAP]] and [[AKB48]] for second place, behind [[Arashi]] with 58.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2202297/full/|title=THE ALFEE、シングル55作連続TOP10入り 高見沢「バンドとは解散せずに長くやるもの」【本人コメントあり】|publisher=[[Oricon]]|language=Japanese|date=2021-08-03|access-date=2023-10-03}}</ref> Celebrating their 50th anniversary, they performed at the Nippon Budokan on December 23 and 24, 2023. The former marked their 100th concert at the venue.<ref name="amount"/>
==Debut==
Confidence signed with Victor Music Industries in 1974 and changed their name to ALFIE (アルフィー) to avoid any confusion with Original Confidence. That August, they made their professional debut as a folk band with the single "Natsu Shigure". It did not fare well on the charts, and they released one more single and an album before Miyake withdrew from the band. ALFIE continued as a three-member band and prepared to release their third single on December 10, 1975, titled "Fuchuu Torimono Hikae", a parody of the 300 million yen robbery. Unfortunately, Victor canceled the single the day before its release and terminated the band's recording contract.<ref>http://www.generasia.com/wiki/THE_ALFEE#cite_note-4</ref>

ALFIE continued to perform at different live houses and as the backing band for Kamayatsu Hiroshi, Ken Naoko, and Saori Yuki until they were picked up again by Canyon Records in 1978. The following year, they re-debuted as ALFEE (アルフィー) with the single "Love Letter".


==Transition to Rock==

Takamizawa has always been fond of the electric guitar. In an interview, ALFEE was asked, "Your songs are only intended to be heard indoors, right?" to which Takamizawa was offended. Inoue Akira, the producer of the band's third album, Sanjuushi, suggested incorporating a solo in the song "Rakujitsu no Kaze". Soon, ALFEE adopted a rock sound and held their first summer event outdoors in 1982, entitled ROCK'N'ROLL FIGHTING NIGHT -Kanashimi wo Buttobase!!-. Around that time, Sakazaki stepped down as the leader of the band and passed the title to Takamizawa.

Later that year, the band released their fourteenth single, "Wakare no Rhythm". It was their first single to appear on the Oricon charts, peaking at #69. At the beginning of 1983, ALFEE announced a Nippon Budokan concert even though they had not had a hit song.<ref>http://www.generasia.com/wiki/THE_ALFEE#cite_note-5</ref> Applications for tickets were included in their fifteenth single, "Akatsuki no Paradise Road".

==Success==

ALFEE released their sixteenth single, "Marie-Anne", in June 1983. At first, it debuted outside the Oricon top ten, but soon became a hit and climbed to #7 after their performance at Nippon Budokan in August. Later that December, the band made their first appearance at the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen.

After the success of 1983, ALFEE released their next single, "Hoshizora no Distance", in January 1984. It reached #2 on the Oricon weekly chart and would later become an ALFEE classic. Soon followed "Koibitotachi no Pavement", the band's first #1 single.

In July 1986, ALFEE changed their name once more to THE ALFEE with the release of their 23rd single, "SWEAT & TEARS". The following month, they performed their fifth summer live, TOKYO BAY-AREA, to an audience of approximately 100,000 people. THE ALFEE was the first Japanese act to hold a concert with an audience of that size.<ref>http://www.generasia.com/wiki/THE_ALFEE#cite_note-6</ref> At the show, the band premiered their new single, "ROCKDOM -Kaze ni Fukarete-". Rumors of the band's breakup surfaced because of the large nature of the concert and the lyrics, "Oretachi no jidai wo wasurenaide" (Don't forget this era of our lives), but they turned out to be false.<ref>http://www.generasia.com/wiki/THE_ALFEE#cite_note-7</ref>
In 1997, THE ALFEE switched labels to Toshiba EMI.

'''35th Anniversary'''

THE ALFEE celebrated their 35th anniversary in 2009. Together with their current label and their former label Pony Canyon, they re-released forty of their albums as either SHM-CDs or HQCDs in a cardboard jacket and twenty of their DVDs in a long case with lower price on March 18th. Later on August 8th and 9th, the band returned to their summer lives that went on hiatus for two years to hold their 26th and final, THE ALFEE Legendary Summer 2009 YOKOHAMA PERFECT BURN.<ref>http://www.generasia.com/wiki/THE_ALFEE#cite_note-26summer-1</ref> 2009 was also the first year since 1999 that THE ALFEE released more than one single.

==BE∀T BOYS==

THE ALFEE celebrated their 35th anniversary in 2009. Together with their current label and their former label Pony Canyon, they re-released forty of their albums as either SHM-CDs or HQCDs in a cardboard jacket and twenty of their DVDs in a long case with lower price on March 18th. Later on August 8th and 9th, the band returned to their summer lives that went on hiatus for two years to hold their 26th and final, THE ALFEE Legendary Summer 2009 YOKOHAMA PERFECT BURN.<ref>http://www.generasia.com/wiki/THE_ALFEE#cite_note-26summer-1</ref> 2009 was also the first year since 1999 that THE ALFEE released more than one single.


==Members==
==Members==
*{{nihongo|Masaru Sakurai|桜井 賢|Sakurai Masaru}}: Born {{birth date and age|1955|1|20}} in [[Chichibu, Saitama]]. Vocals, bass guitar<ref name="hmv"/>
*{{nihongo|Kohnosuke Sakazaki|坂崎 幸之助|Sakazaki Kōnosuke}}: Born {{birth date and age|1954|4|15}} in [[Sumida, Tokyo]]. Vocals, acoustic guitar, percussion, former bandleader<ref name="hmv"/>
*{{nihongo|Toshihiko Takamizawa|高見沢 俊彦|Takamizawa Toshihiko}}: Born {{birth date and age|1954|4|17}} in [[Warabi, Saitama]]. Vocals, electric guitar, main songwriter, bandleader since 1983.<ref name="hmv"/> Also has a solo career as "Takamiy".


==Sakurai Masaru==
===Former members===
*{{nihongo|Yasuo Miyake|三宅康夫}}: Born {{birth date and age|1955|1|8}}. Vocals, guitar (1973–1975)
Masaru Sakurai(桜井 賢,Sakurai Masaru) is the bassist and the vocalists of the Japanese rock band THE ALFEE.Bass, chorus, pedal synthesizer, double bass, and acoustic guitar.

'''Profile'''
* Name: Sakurai Masaru (桜井賢)
* Birthday: January 20, 1955
* Birthplace: Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture, Japan
* Blood Type: A
* Height: 170 cm
* Instruments: Bass guitar
* Interests: F1, shogi, tennis

==Early Life - THE ALFEE==
Sakurai Masaru has loved singing since he was a child. While attending Meiji Gakuin Senior High School (the same school as Takamizawa Toshihiko), he formed the cover band Confidence with two fellow classmates.<ref>http://www.generasia.com/wiki/Sakurai_Masaru#cite_note-hmv-0</ref> They performed folk songs originally by Western groups, including Simon & Garfunkel and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. In 1972, Confidence participated in a folk contest sponsored by Victor Entertainment Inc. and won first place.<ref>http://www.generasia.com/wiki/Sakurai_Masaru#cite_note-hmv-0</ref> It was then that they met Sakazaki Kohnosuke. Later in the summer, Confidence and Sakazaki performed an original song together at another folk contest and won third place.[1] After graduating high school, Confidence parted ways and Sakurai enrolled in the Department of Jurisprudence at Meiji Gakuin University. Confidence was later reformed at the university with Sakurai, Sakazaki, Takamizawa, and Miyake Yasuo, now known as THE ALFEE.

==Appearance==
Since 1979, Sakurai has always appeared in public with sunglasses. In an interview in 1985, he said, "Sunglasses? I don't remove them in front of people... It's like taking off my pants."<ref>http://www.generasia.com/wiki/Sakurai_Masaru#cite_note-1</ref> Nowadays, publications of old pictures that had his eyes uncovered are usually censored.<ref>http://www.generasia.com/wiki/Sakurai_Masaru#cite_note-2</ref>

==Works==
Radio

*[2005.04.07 - 2006.03.03] NEC Presents THE ALFEE Sakurai Masaru no STARTING OVER (桜井賢のSTARTING OVER)

==Kōnosuke Sakazaki==
Kōnosuke Sakazaki(坂崎 幸之助,Sakazaki Kōnosuke) is a Japanese folk singer and multi-instrumentalist. He is best known as a member of the rock band THE ALFEE.Acoustic guitar, mandolin, percussion, drums, harmonica, electric guitar, bass, ukulele, banjo, sitar, lute, dobro, autoharp, bouzouki, tenor guitar, piano, and chorus.

'''Profile'''

*Stage Name: Sakazaki Kohnosuke (坂崎幸之助)
*Real Name: Sakazaki Kouji (坂崎幸二)<ref>http://www.generasia.com/wiki/Sakazaki_Kohnosuke#cite_note-archive-0</ref>
*Birthday: April 15, 1954
*Birthplace: Sumida, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
*Blood Type: O
*Height: 165 cm
*Instruments: Guitar, percussion, harmonica, mandolin, bass guitar
*Interests: Photography, antique glass, pottery, amphibians, reptiles, tropical fish
*Bands:
*THE ALFEE (1974-)
*The Folk Crusaders (2002)
*Kazukoh (2007-2009)

==Early Life - THE ALFEE==
Sakazaki was introduced to The Beatles by his older brother in his fourth year of elementary school.<ref>http://www.generasia.com/wiki/Sakazaki_Kohnosuke#cite_note-archive-0</ref> Heavily influenced by them, he was inspired to buy his first acoustic guitar in middle school, a Yamaha FG-110. Later, Sakazaki developed a liking for Japanese folk acts such as The Folk Crusaders and Yoshida Takuro. He started covering songs and participated in folk contests. In the summer of 1972, he met Sakurai Masaru and his cover band Confidence. Together, they performed an original song and won third place.<ref>http://www.generasia.com/wiki/Sakazaki_Kohnosuke#cite_note-hmv-1</ref> Soon, he joined the band as lead guitar.

In 1973, Sakazaki and Sakurai were accepted to Meiji Gakuin University. There, they met Takamizawa Toshihiko who also joined the band. In 1974, Confidence signed to Victor Music Industries as ALFIE with Sakazaki as the leader. In 1982, he passed the title to Takamizawa as they switched genres to rock.

'''The Folk Crusaders'''

In 2002, the 1960s band The Folk Crusaders reunited for a limited time with Sakazaki, a big fan, joining as a special member. They held a concert on November 17th at NHK Hall and released a studio album, a live album, and a single.

'''Kazukoh'''

In March 2007, Sakazaki announced on his radio program K's TRANSMISSION that he would form a folk duo called Kazukoh with Kato Kazuhiko of The Folk Crusaders and Sadistic Mika Band. The group's name is a combination of the first kanji in both of their first names. Together, they released two albums before Kato's death in October 2009.<ref>http://www.generasia.com/wiki/Sakazaki_Kohnosuke#cite_note-2</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==
===Studio albums===
'''Compilation Albums'''
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* [1999.11.03] Sakazaki Kohnosuke no J-POP SCHOOL (坂崎幸之助のJ-POP SCHOOL)
*{{nihongo|''Seishun no Kioku''|青春の記憶||July 25, 1975, re-titled ''Greenhorn'' on most reissues}}
* [2000.04.11] Sakazaki Kohnosuke no J-POP SCHOOL 2 (坂崎幸之助のJ-POP SCHOOL2)

'''Collaborations / Other'''

* [1978.12.21] Tokoro George - Narisagari -Daigaku Kurai wa Detakatta- (guitar)
* [1980.11.21] Tokoro George - Minna Furyou Shounen Datta (guitar)
* [1992.11.21] TOSHI - made in HEAVEN (guitar)
* [1996.09.01] Tokoro George - Boku no Inu (guitar)
* [1997.07.02] Tokoro George - 20th cAnniversamy (guitar)
* [1997.11.01] Yoshida Takuro & LOVE LOVE ALL STARS - Minna Daisuki (guitar)
* [1998.09.16] Tokoro George - Tonkachi (guitar, chorus)
* [1999.02.03] Tokoro George - Shiihaan (guitar)
* [1999.06.30] Riding - Konna Boku Demo (guitar)
* [2000.03.03] Imawano Kiyoshiro - RESPECT! (Disc One #4 2 Jikan 35 Fun)
* [2002.01.12] Tanimura Shinji - NAKAZORA (guitar)
* [2002.01.16] Figure 17 Tsubasa & Hikari Original Soundtrack (guitar)
* [2002.12.11] Ohguro Maki - PRESENTs (guitar)
* [2003.09.03] Segi Takamasa - Daichi no Lagoon (guitar)
* [2003.12.03] Murakami "PONTA" Shuichi - MY PLEASURE
* [2004.08.11] Aotaya 3gou (Sakazaki Kayoko)

==Works==
'''Television'''

* [1994 - present] Folk Song Taizen Shuu (フォークソング大全集)
* [1996.10.05 - 2001.03.31] LOVE LOVE Aishiteru (LOVE LOVEあいしてる)
* [1998.04.xx - 2000.03.xx] MUSIC HAMMER
* [2000.04.xx - 2001.03.xx] Music Museum
* [2002] Folk Daishuugou (フォーク大集合)
* Asa Made Utatsurube (朝まで歌つるべ)
* Asa Made Ikitsurube (朝まで生つるべ)
* Folk Days (フォーク・デイズ)
* Folk Guerrilla Sakazaki Kohnosuke Shouten (フォークゲリラ坂崎幸之助商店)
* Sakazaki Kohnosuke no Hitoyo Kagiri no Ongaku Live (坂崎幸之助の一夜限りの音楽ライブ)

'''Radio'''

* [1980.04.01 - 1981.09.29] Sakazaki Kohnosuke no All-Night Nippon (坂崎幸之助のオールナイトニッポン)
* [1981.04.xx - 1981.09.xx] Sakazaki Kohnosuke no Hotondo Joudan! (坂崎幸之助のほとんど冗談!)
* [1982.04.06 - 1983.03.29] Sakazaki Kohnosuke no All-Night Nippon (坂崎幸之助のオールナイトニッポン)
* [1989.04.xx - 1994.03.xx] Super FM Magazine NORU SORU (スーパーFMマガジン)
* [1994.04.xx - 1995.03.xx] Super Friday Night Open G (スーパーフライデーナイト・オープンG)
* [1996.01.xx - 1996.03.xx] UPTOWN SQUARE
* [1996.04.05 - 1998.02.27] Midnight Rock City -Friday Special-
* [1996.04.05 - present] Sakazaki-san no Bangumi Toiu Bangumi (坂崎さんの番組という番組)
* [1998.04.xx - present] K's TRANSMISSION
* [2004.03.31 - 2004.09.22] Sakazaki Kohnosuke no All-Night Nippon (坂崎幸之助のオールナイトニッポン)
* [2009.11.30 - present] Sakazaki Kohnosuke to Yoshida Takuro no All-Night Nippon GOLD (坂崎幸之助と吉田拓郎のオールナイトニッポンGOLD)

'''Events'''

* [1996 - 2001] BEATLES College
* [2002 - present] Tomoe-chan Folk Jamboree Sakazaki Kohnosuke Shouten (ともえちゃんフォークジャンボリー 坂崎幸之助商店)
* [2003 - present] Sakazaki Kohnosuke no Odaiba Folk Mura (坂崎幸之助のお台場フォーク村)
* [2003 - present] Dear BEATLES

'''Magazines'''

* [1998.10 - present] Go!Go! GUITAR

'''Books'''

* [2000.08.03] Voigtländer Street Snap 2000 (フォクトレンダー ストリートスナップ2000)
* [2001.03.xx] Sakazaki Kohnosuke no J-POP School (坂崎幸之助のJ‐POPスクール)
* [2001.03.28] Yoshida Takuro no Waihaa e Ikou!! - I am Happy... in Hawaii (吉田拓郎のワイハーへ行こう！！)
* [2001.07.05] Wa Glass ni Dakarete - Sakazaki Kohnosuke no Glass Collection (和ガラスに抱かれて―坂崎幸之助のガラス・コレクション)
* [2001.08.27] Nekology - Nora Neko Toi to Sono Nakamatachi no Monogatari (ネコロジー―ノラ猫トイとその仲間たちの物語)
* [2002.01.20] NEW YORK SNAP amazon.co.jp
* [2008.10.04] Sakazaki Kohnosuke to J-POP Friends 1 (坂崎幸之助とJ-POPフレンズ 1)
* [2008.11.19] Sakazaki Kohnosuke to J-POP Friends 2 (坂崎幸之助とJ-POPフレンズ 2)
* [2009.01.17] Sakazaki Kohnosuke to J-POP Friends 3 (坂崎幸之助とJ-POPフレンズ 3)

==Compositions==
* ALFEE - Gyakumodori Uwaki Kou (lyrics, music)
* ALFEE - Machikado no Hero (lyrics)
* ALFEE - Sailing (lyrics)
* ALFEE - Sakamichi (lyrics)
* INFIX - Seishun Gakudan (arrangement, production)
* Tokoro George - Boku no Inu (arrangement)
* Tokoro George - Sentaku Dassui (production)
* Tokoro George - LIVE Zetsumetsu no Kiki (production)

==Toshihiko Takamizawa==
Toshihiko Takamizawa(高見沢 俊彦,Takamizawa Toshihiko)Takamizawa Toshihiko (高見沢俊彦) is a Japanese singer-songwriter, guitarist, producer, and the leader of the rock band THE ALFEE. He launched a solo career in 1991 and has also written and produced songs for many different artists. Additionally, Takamizawa hosts his own radio show and is a member of the DOMOTO BROS. BAND on Shin Domoto Kyoudai.

'''Profile'''
Name: Takamizawa Toshihiko (高見沢俊彦)
Nicknames: Takamiy (たかみー), Ouji (王子; Prince)
Birthday: April 17, 1954 (age 62)
Birthplace: Warabi, Saitama Prefecture, Japan
Blood Type: A
Height: 175 cm
Instruments: Guitar, piano, mandolin
Interests: Basketball, Apple products

==Early Life–THE ALFEE==
In elementary school, Takamizawa was introduced to The Beatles by his older brother. Later in his third year of middle school, his parents reluctantly bought him his first electric guitar.<ref>http://www.generasia.com/wiki/Takamizawa_Toshihiko#cite_note-hmv-0</ref> He also developed a liking for basketball and eventually became captain of the basketball team.<ref>http://www.generasia.com/wiki/Takamizawa_Toshihiko#cite_note-mf-1</ref> Takamizawa attended Meiji Gakuin Senior High School like Sakurai Masaru, but unlike his future bandmate, Takamizawa liked rock music. He formed a cover band with some classmates and performed songs from Western rock bands like Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple. He didn't like folk music, but that changed when he discovered GARO.<ref>http://www.generasia.com/wiki/Takamizawa_Toshihiko#cite_note-2</ref> After graduating high school, he enrolled in the Department of English Literature at Meiji Gakuin University and joined the band Confidence, presently known as THE ALFEE.<ref>http://www.generasia.com/wiki/Takamizawa_Toshihiko#cite_note-hmv-0</ref> Sakazaki Kohnosuke was originally the leader, but passed the title to Takamizawa in 1982 after switching genres from folk to rock.

'''Solo Career'''

In 1991, Takamizawa released his debut solo album, Ism. For the album, he worked with Western producers, including Steve Hillage and Mike Vernon. The songs on the album have a common theme of romance. For promotion, he performed his first solo concert tour, "Ism" Solo Tour Live.

His next solo release would come fourteen years later. In 2005, Takamizawa released the mini-album Berlin Calling. The title track was used as the image song for the Masterpieces of the Museum Island, Berlin. The mini-album also includes an acoustic self-cover of THE ALFEE's song "Kabe no Mukou no Freedom", which was written in 1989 about the Berlin Wall.

Takamizawa's second full-on solo activity after Ism was in 2007. He released his first single, "Sennen Romance", followed by his second album, Kaléidoscope, two weeks later. He collaborated with many lyricists, including Tsunku and Ayanocozey Show. Takamizawa embarked on his second tour, Kaléidoscope ~Tenshi no Kyouen~, featuring support guitarists of LUKE TAKAMURA (CANTA, ex-SEIKIMA II), ANCHANG (SEX MACHINEGUNS), and KOJI (ALvino, ex-La'cryma Christi).

The following year in 2008, Takamizawa developed a more metal sound. His second single, "Tsukihime", employed four electric guitarists composed of himself and the three from last year's live concert tour. He continued with the same sound with his third single, "VAMPIRE ~Yuuwaku no Blood~ / Yatterman no Uta", in 2009. In October 2009, Takamizawa participated in the visual-kei festival V-ROCK FESTIVAL '09.

Takamizawa's third album, Fantasia, was released on August 25, 2010, which was also the date of THE ALFEE's 36th anniversary since their debut. The album features his previous two singles and more collaborations with lyricists and support musicians, which include Matsumoto Tak from B'z and fellow FANTA member Marty Friedman. Following the conclusion of his tour Takamiy Legend of Fantasia 2010, he released his fourth single, "Aozora wo Shinjiteiru ka?". The lyrics were penned by AKB48 producer Akimoto Yasushi.

'''Appearance'''

Takamizawa has been dying his hair since 1992. It was red from 1992 to late 1995, dark brown from late 1995 to 2000, then red again. He has worn blonde wigs in the 2000s as well. Takamizawa also has a wide range of costumes that he wears for performing. An exhibit called "PRINCE TAKAMIY'S DRESS ROOM" opened to the public for the month of August in 2008.<ref>http://www.generasia.com/wiki/Takamizawa_Toshihiko#cite_note-3</ref>

'''Guitars'''

Takamizawa playing the ESP Trump 4 Neck (1994)

Takamizawa is known for his collection of custom ESP guitars, with shapes and designs ranging from angels to swords, and even cartoon characters. He has reportedly over 420 guitars.<ref>http://www.generasia.com/wiki/Takamizawa_Toshihiko#cite_note-4</ref> He said the most disastrous guitar in his possession is the ESP Trump 4 Neck and it is not practical for playing.<ref>http://www.generasia.com/wiki/Takamizawa_Toshihiko#cite_note-5</ref>

In June 2007, one of his ESP Angel Sword models was auctioned on eBay for US$4,500 and became popular among many English-language blogs and online guitar communities. The guitar was made to celebrate THE ALFEE's 20th anniversary in 1993. Another model sold for US$3,880 in March 2010.<ref>http://www.generasia.com/wiki/Takamizawa_Toshihiko#cite_note-6</ref>
==Discography==

'''Studio Albums'''
* [1991.06.12] Ism (主義-Ism:)
* [2005.05.25] Berlin Calling (mini-album)
* [2007.07.18] Kaléidoscope
* [2010.08.25] Fantasia (Takamiy)
* [2013.07.31] RAIZIN (雷神)

* '''Singles'''
* [2007.07.04] Sennen Romance (千年ロマンス; Thousand-Year Romance)
* [2008.07.30] Tsukihime (月姫; Moon Princess)
* [2009.08.12] VAMPIRE ~Yuuwaku no Blood~ / Yatterman no Uta (VAMPIRE ～誘惑のBlood～ / ヤッターマンの歌; Temptation of Blood / Yatterman Song)
* [2010.09.15] Aozora wo Shinjiteiru ka? (青空を信じているか?; Do You Believe in the Blue Sky?) (Takamiy)
* [2011.07.13] Ougon Ryuou (黄金龍王; Gold Dragon King) (Takamiy)
* [2012.07.04] ULTRA STEEL (Takamiy)
* [2015.07.15] Yuuwaku no Taiyou (誘惑の太陽)

==Single discography==
Titles are listed chronologically, oldest at the top. The titles are listed in their English translation first, followed by the original Japanese, (a rōmaji transliteration in parentheses) and the release date in parentheses. If all songs on a single are in English, the titles are shown only once.

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===1970s===

*"Summer Shower / Dangerous Apple"<br/>夏しぐれ／危険なリンゴ (Natsu Shigure / Kiken na Ringo) (August 25, 1974)
*"Youthful Memories / Midsummer Dream"<br/>青春の記憶／真夏の夢 (Seishun no Kioku / Manatsu no Yume) (May 25, 1975)
*"Love Letter / Long Lost Days"<br/>ラブレター／過ぎ去りし日々 (Rabu Reta- / Sugisarishi Hibi) (January 21, 1979)
**"Love Letter" was the "[[image song]]" for the 1978 commercial "Shouwa Note."
*"Like the Dancing Girl / The Goodbye Was Nonchalant"<br/>踊り子のように／さよならはさりげなく (Odoriko no you ni / Sayonara ha Sarigenaku) (April 21, 1979)
*"In the Night of Falling Stars... / Street Corner Hero"<br/>星降る夜に…／街角のヒーロー (Hoshi Furu Yoru ni... / Machikado no Hi-ro-) (July 21, 1979)
*"Jack Frost / The Farewell Bell"<br/>冬将軍／さよならの鐘 (Fuyu Shougun / Sayonara no Kane) (October 21, 1979)

===1980s===

*"Pantomime / Toward the Reckless Tears of Tomorrow"<br/>無言劇／明日なき暴走の果てに (Mugongeki / Ashita naki Bousou no Hate ni) (March 21, 1980)
**"Pantomime" was the theme song for the 1980 [[TV Tokyo]] drama "Aitsu to Ore."
*"Beautiful Season / Feeling Love"<br/>美しいシーズン／Feeling Love (Utsukushii Shi-zun / Feeling Love) (June 21, 1980)
**"Beautiful Season" was the theme song for the 1980 [[Toei Company|Toei Eiga]] release "Furyou Shounen."
*"I Want to Be Your Lover / Check Out"<br/>恋人になりたい／CHECK OUT (Koibito ni Naritai / Check Out) (November 5, 1980)
*"The Letter with No Forwarding Address / Northern Hotel"<br/>宛先のない手紙／北のHOTEL (Atesaki no Nai Tegami / Kita no Hotel) (May 21, 1981)
*"Rain Shower / Weather That Can't Be Described in Words"<br/>通り雨／言葉にしたくない天気 (Toori Ame / Kotoba ni Shitakunai Tenki) (October 21, 1979)
*"Don't Cry My Love / Last Kiss by Morning Call"<br/>泣かないでMY LOVE／モーニング・コールでラスト・キッス (Nakanai de My Love / Mo-ningu Ko-ru de Rasuto Kissu) (March 21, 1982)
*"Sunset Summer / Suppressed Insanity! Jumping Groupie"<br/>SUNSET SUMMER／絶狂！ジャンピング・グルーピー (Sunset Summer / Zekkyou! Janpingu Guru-pi-) (June 21, 1982)
*"Parting Rhythm / Elegy"<br/>別れの律動（リズム）／挽歌 (Wakare no Ritsudou (Rizumu) / Banka) (November 21, 1982)
*"Daybreak Paradise Road / Prayer"<br/>暁のパラダイス・ロード／祈り (Akatsuki no Paradaisu Ro-do / Inori) (March 21, 1983)
*"Marie-Anne / Radical Teenager"<br/>メリーアン／ラジカル・ティーンエイジャー (Meri-an / Rajikaru Ti-neija-) (June 21, 1983)
*"Starry Sky Distance / Downtown Street"<br/>星空のディスタンス／DOWNTOWN STREET (Hoshizora no Disutansu / Downtown Street) (January 21, 1984)
**"Starry Sky Distance" was the theme song for the 1984 [[Tokyo Broadcasting System|TBS Network]] TV drama "Mujaki na Kankei."
*"Starship: Seeking the Light / The Beat of Love"<br/>STARSHIP－光を求めて－／愛の鼓動 (Starship -Hikari wo Motomete / Ai no Kodou) (May 21, 1984)
**"Starship: Seeking the Light" was the "peace theme" for the 1984 movie "[[Lensman|SF Shinseki Lensman]]".
**"The Beat of Love" was the "love theme" for the 1984 movie "[[Lensman|SF Shinseki Lensman]]".
*"Pavement of Lovers / Rollover Yesterday"<br/>恋人達のペイヴメント／ロールオーバー・イエスタディ (Koibitotachi no Peivumento / Ro-ruo-ba- Iesutadi) (October 17, 1984)
**"Pavement of Lovers" was the image song for the 1984 [[Ezaki Glico|Glico]] "Almond Chocolate" commercial.
*"Cinderella Isn't Sleepy / A Last Song"<br/>シンデレラは眠れない／A Last Song (Shinderera ha Nemurenai / A Last Song) (February 21, 1985)
**"Cinderella Isn't Sleepy" was the spring 1985 image song for [[Kanebo|Kanebou Keshouhin]].
*"Foggy Sofia / Blue Age Revolution"<br/>霧のソフィア／BLUE AGE REVOLUTION (Kiri no Sofia / Blue Age Revolution) (October 16, 1985)
*"Windy Day, with You / The Tale of the Worldy and Melancholy Man"<br/>風曜日、君をつれて／世にも悲しい男の物語 (Fūyōbi, Kimi wo Tsurete / Yo ni mo Kanashii Otoko no Monogatari) (March 5, 1986)
**"Windy Day, with You" was the summer 1985 Okinawa campaign song for [[All Nippon Airways]].
*"Sweat & Tears / Explain the Wind"<br/>SWEAT & TEARS／風よ教えて (Sweat & Tears / Kaze yo Oshiete) (July 5, 1986)
*"Rockdom: Blowing in the Wind / Days Gone By"<br/>ROCKDOM －風に吹かれて－／DAYS GONE BY (Rockdom: Kaze ni Fukarete / Days Gone By) (September 5, 1986)
*"Sapphire Eyes / Embraced by the Wintry Wind"<br/>サファイアの瞳／木枯しに抱かれて… (Safaia no Hitomi / Kogarashi ni Idakarete) (March 11, 1987)
**"Sapphire Eyes" was the 1987 image song for the [[Lion Corporation|Lion]] "Page One" commercial campaign.
*"Don't Pass Me By / For the Brand-New Dream"<br/>君が通り過ぎたあとに －DON'T PASS ME BY－／FOR THE BRAND－NEW DREAM (Kimi ga Tōrisugita Ato ni -Don't Pass Me By- / For the Brand-New Dream) (March 11, 1987)
**"Don't Pass Me By" was the theme song for the 1987 [[Toho|Toho Eiga]] [[anime]] movie "[[Touch (manga)|Touch 3]]".
**"For the Brand-New Dream" was the ending theme song for the 1987 [[Toho|Toho Eiga]] [[anime]] movie "[[Touch (manga)|Touch 3]]".
*"A Hundred Nights / Long Way to Freedom"<br/>白夜－byaku－ya－／LONG WAY TO FREEDOM (Byaku-ya / Long Way to Freedom) (July 1, 1987)
**"Long Way to Freedom" was the 1987 [[Alps Electric|Alps Denki]] commercial campaign image song.
*"My Truth / It's Alright" (October 28, 1987)
**"It's Alright" was used by the 1988 Osaka International Ladies Marathon.
*"Don't Forget the January Rain / Girl"<br/>１月の雨を忘れない／Girl (1-gatsu no Ame wo Wasurenai / Girl) (January 21, 1988)
**"It's Alright" was the 1988 [[Fuji Television|Fuji network]] "Momoiro Gakuentoshi" theme song.
*"Weekend Shuffle: Gorgeous Weekend / I Want to Gaze at You"<br/>WEEKEND SHUFFLE－華やかな週末－／見つめていたい (Weekend Shuffle - Hanayaka na Shūmatsu / Mitsumeteitai) (March 16, 1988)
**"Weekend Shuffle: Gorgeous Weekend" was theme song for the 1988 [[Tokyo Broadcasting System|TBS network]] [[Japanese television drama|drama]] "Papa ha Nenjū Kurō-suru".
**"I Want to Gaze at You" was a song used in the 1988 [[Tokyo Broadcasting System|TBS network]] [[Japanese television drama|drama]] "Papa ha Nenjū Kurō-suru".
*"19 / Outlaw Blues"<br/>19（nineteen）／アウトロー・ブルース (19 / Autoro- Buru-su) (July 27, 1988)
*"Faith of Love / You Get to Run" (December 21, 1988)
**"Faith of Love" was the main theme for the 1988 [[Toho|Toho Eiga]] movie "Gekitotsu".
**"You Get to Run" was the Fighting theme for the 1988 [[Toho|Toho Eiga]] movie "Gekitotsu".
*"I Can Hear the Songs of My Lover / Alone: And the Road Goes On"<br/>恋人の歌がきこえる／Alone－それでも道はつづく－ (Koibito no Uta ga Kikoeru / Alone -Sore demo Michi ha Tsuzuku) (October 25, 1989)
**"I Can Hear the Songs of My Lover" was the theme song for the 1989 [[Nippon Television|NTV]] [[Japanese television drama|drama]] "I Can Hear the Songs of My Lover".
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===1990s===

*"Flower Revolution / Bad Girl" (January 31, 1990)
**"Flower Revolution" was the image song for [[Expo '90]] and the 1990 Osaka International Ladies Marathon.
*"Promised Love / Someday" (February 5, 1992)
**"Promised Love" was the theme song for the 1992 [[Nippon Television|NTV]] [[Japanese television drama|drama]] "Pole Position! Aishiki Hito he...".
**"Someday" was the image song for the 1992 Osaka International Ladies Marathon.
*"Believe / Running Wild" (February 3, 1993)
**"Believe" was the theme song for the 1992 [[Tokyo Broadcasting System|TBS network]] show "Move".
**"Running Wild" was the image song for the 1993 Osaka International Ladies Marathon.
*"Victory / Time Spirit" (April 28, 1993)
**"Victory" was the official song of the [[J. League|J.League]] club [[Yokohama Flugels]].
*"I Want to Meet You Once Again / Chasing Down the Wind"<br/>もう一度君に逢いたい／風を追いかけて (Mou Ichidō Kimi ni Aitai / Kaze wo Oikakete) (December 1, 1993)
**"I Want to Meet You Once Again" was the ending theme for the 1992 [[Nippon Television|NTV]] [[Japanese television drama|drama]] "Super TV: Jōhō Saizensen".
**"Chasing Down the Wind" was the image song for the 1994 Osaka International Ladies Marathon.
*"Haven't Yet Seen the Love Poem to You / Power for Love"<br/>まだ見ぬ君への愛の詩／愛こそ力 ～Power for Love～ (Mada Minu Kimi he no Ai no Shi / Ai koso Chikara ~Power for Love~) (May 14, 1994)
**"Haven't Yet Seen the Love Poem to You" was the image song for the 1994 Mitsuya Cider commercial campaign.
**"Power for Love" was the ending theme for the 1994 [[Fuji Television|Fuji network]] show "Time Angle".
*"Complex Blue: Except for the Love, I'm Too Sad / Theme of Romance / Theme of Solitude"<br/>COMPLEX BLUE －愛だけ哀しすぎて－/ THEME OF ROMANCE / THEME OF SOLITUDE (Complex Blue -Ai dake Kanashisugite / Theme of Romance / Theme of Solitude) (September 20, 1994)
**"Complex Blue: Except for the Love, I'm Too Sad" was the theme song for the 1994 [[Fuji Television|Fuji network]] video series "Complex Blue".
*"The Adventurers / El Dorado"<br/>冒険者たち／El Dorado (Bōkensha-tachi / El Dorado) (October 20, 1994)
**"The Adventurers" was the theme song for the 1994 [[NHK|NHK network]] [[anime]] series "[[Montana Jones]]".
*"El Dorado / The Adventure Begins"<br/>エルドラド／The Adventure Begins (Eru Dorado / The Adventure Begins) (October 20, 1994)
**"El Dorado" was the ending theme for the 1994 [[NHK|NHK network]] [[anime]] series "[[Montana Jones]]".
*"Love Never Dies / Glory Days" (January 29, 1996)
**"Love Never Dies" was the theme song for the 1996 [[Nippon Television|NTV]] [[Japanese television drama|drama]] "Kiseki no Romance".
**"Glory Days" was the image song for the 1996 Osaka International Ladies Marathon.
*"The Shape of Love: Send My Heart / Everybody Needs Love Generation"<br/>倖せのかたち ～Send My Heart～／EVERYBODY NEEDS LOVE GENERATION－Live at YOKOHAMA RED BRICKS, 10 August 1996－ (Shiawase no Katachi ~Send My Heart~ / Everybody Needs Love Generation) (October 16, 1996)
**"The Shape of Love: Send My Heart" was the song for the 1996 [[Tōhō Seimei]] commercial campaign.
*"Brave Love: Galaxy Express 999 / Beyond the Win" (February 25, 1998)
**"Brave Love: Galaxy Express 999" was the theme song for the 1998 [[Toei Animation|Toei]] [[anime]] movie "[[Galaxy Express 999|Galaxy Express 999: Eternal Fantasy]]".
**"Beyond the Win" was the image song for the 1998 Osaka International Ladies Marathon.
*"The Bell of Hope as the Morning Breaks / Beginning of the Time"<br/>希望の鐘が鳴る朝に／Beginning of the Time (Kibō no Kane ga Naru Asa ni / Beginning of the Time) (February 3, 1999)
**"The Bell of Hope as the Morning Breaks" was the theme song for the 1999 [[Tokyo Broadcasting System|TBS network]] [[Toshiba]] Nichiyō Gekijō movie "Salaryman Kintarō".
**"Beginning of the Time" was the image song for the 1999 Osaka International Ladies Marathon.
*"Justice for True Love / A.D. 1999" (August 18, 1999)
**"Justice for True Love" was the theme song for the 1999 [[anime]] movie "[[Kindaichi Case Files|Kindaichi Shōnen no Jikenbo 2: Satsuriku no Deep Blue]]".

===2000s===

*"Never Fade / Wake Up: Goodbye 20th Century Boy / In Order to Become Free"<br/>NEVER FADE／Wake Up ～Goodbye 20th century boy／自由になるために (Never Fade / Wake Up ~Goodbye 20th Century Boy~ / Jiyū ni Naru Tame ni) (December 6, 2000)
**"Never Fade" was the ending theme for the [[TV Asahi]] program "T x 2Show".
**"Wake Up: Goodby 20th Century Boy" was the ending theme for the [[Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation|Yomiuri TV]]/[[Nippon Television|NTV]] program "Wake Up".
**"In Order to Become Free" was the image song for the 2000 Osaka International Ladies Marathon.
*"Juliet / Change the Wind" (August 22, 2001)
**"Juliet" was the theme song for the [[TV Asahi]] program "Sushi Azarashi" and the ending theme for the [[TV Asahi]] program "T x 2Show".
**"Change the Wind" was the image song for the 2001 Osaka International Ladies Marathon.
*"The Sun Won't Set / World of Chaos"<br/>太陽は沈まない／Chaosの世界 (Taiyō ha Shizumanai / Chaos no Sekai) (August 14, 2002)
**"The Sun Won't Set" was the ending theme song for the [[Fuji Television|Fuji network]] [[Japanese television drama|drama]] "[[Shomuni|Shomuni FINAL]]".
**"World of Chaos" was the image song for the 2002 Osaka International Ladies Marathon.
*"Dandelion Verse / Swinging Generation 2003"<br/>タンポポの詩／SWINGING GENERATION 2003 (Tanpopo no Uta / Swinging Generation 2003) (August 13, 2003)
**"Dandelion Verse" was the ending theme for the [[TV Asahi]] [[anime]] "[[Doraemon]]".
*"Bridge of Hope / Eyeing the Morning Star / The Bell of Hope as the Morning Breaks: 2004 Mix Version"<br/>希望の橋／夜明けの星を目指して／希望の鐘が鳴る朝に ～2004 mix version～ (Kibō no Hashi / Yoake no Hoshi wo Mezashite / Kibō no Kane ga Naru Asa ni) (February 18, 2004)
**"Bridge of Hope" was the theme song for the [[Tokyo Broadcasting System|TBS network]] [[Japanese television drama|drama]] "Salaryman Kintarō 4".
**"Eyeing the Morning Star" was the image song for the 2004 Osaka International Ladies Marathon.
*"10 Billion Love Stories / Closer to ZeRo! / The Time of Vanishing Loneliness '05"<br/>100億のLove Story／ZeRoになれ！／悲しみが消える時'05 (100 Oku no Love Story / ZeRo ni Nare! / Kanashimi ga Kieru Toki '05) (2005-03-17)
**"10 Billion Love Stories" was the theme song for the [[Tokyo Broadcasting System|TBS network]] original movie "Kochira Hon'ike Gamisho 5."
**"Closer to ZeRo!" was the image song for the 2005 Osaka International Ladies Marathon.
*"Innocent Love / One" (October 24, 2006)
**"Innocent Love" was the theme to the drama "Mikon Roku Shimai."
*"Dear My Life"<br/>(April 4, 2007)
**The "Dear My Life" single was released in three different versions, each with a different bonus track.
**"Type A" had "Dear My Life" Acoustic Guitar Instrumental as the bonus track.
**"Type B" had "Yume Yo Isoge" (夢よ急げ) Acoustic Guitar Instrumental as the bonus track.
**"Type C" had "Dear My Life' Instrumental with Electric Guitar Melody."
*"Dedicate My Love" (2009)
*"Kono Ai wo Sasagete" was the theme song of the anime movie [[Uchuu Senkan Yamato Fukkatsu-hen]]
**The "Kono Ai wo Sasagete" single is released in three versions, each with a different bonus track.
***"Type A" had "Uchuu Senkan Yamato 2009" Rock Version as the bonus track.
***"Type B" had "Uchuu Senkan Yamato 2009 with Symphonic Orchestra" as the bonus track.
***"Type C" had "Shining Run (Kagayaku Michi Ni Mukatte)" as the bonus track.
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==Album discography==
Titles are listed chronologically, oldest at the top. The titles are listed in '''English translation''' first, followed by the original Japanese, (a rōmaji transliteration in parentheses) and the release date in parentheses (if known). If an album title is in English, the title will be shown only once.

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*''Youthful Memories''<br/>青春の記憶 (Seishun no Kioku) (July 25, 1975)
*''Time and Tide'' (August 21, 1979)
*''Time and Tide'' (August 21, 1979)
*''Sanjūshi''<br/>讃集詩 (Sanjūshi) (May 21, 1980)
*{{nihongo|''Sanjūshi''|讃集詩||May 21, 1980}}
*''Almighty'' (October 21, 1981)
*''Almighty'' (October 21, 1981)
*''doubt,'' (April 21, 1982)
*''Doubt,'' (April 21, 1982)
*''Alfee'' (January 5, 1983)
*''Alfee'' (January 5, 1983)
*''Alfee's Law'' (September 5, 1983)
*''Alfee's Law'' (September 5, 1983)
*''Page One: 13 Pieces of Alfee'' (December 5, 1983)
*''The Renaissance'' (July 5, 1984)
*''The Renaissance'' (July 5, 1984)
*''Alfee Gold'' (September 5, 1984)
*''Alfee Silver'' (September 5, 1984)
*''Best Selection I'' (December 5, 1984)
*''Alfee A-Side Collection''<br/>ALFEE A面 コレクション (Alfee A-men Korekushon) (May 21, 1985)
*''Alfee B-Side Collection''<br/>ALFEE B面 コレクション (Alfee B-men Korekushon) (May 21, 1985)
*''For Your Love'' (June 19, 1985)
*''For Your Love'' (June 19, 1985)
*''Alfee 4-Way Story'' (1) (August 21, 1985)
*''Alfee 4-Way Story'' (2) (August 21, 1985)
*''The Best Song'' (December 5, 1985)
*''Alfee A-Side Collection Special''<br/>アルフィーA面コレクション スペシャル (Arufi- A-men Korekushon Supesharu) (April 21, 1986)
*''Alfee B-Side Collection Special''<br/>アルフィーB面コレクション スペシャル (Arufi- B-men Korekushon Supesharu) (April 21, 1986)
*''Ages'' (November 25, 1986)
*''Ages'' (November 25, 1986)
*''Non-Stop'' (December 21, 1986)
*''One Night Dreams 1983-1987: Special Live Edition'' (September 17, 1987)
*''UK Breakfast'' (December 9, 1987)
*''UK Breakfast'' (December 9, 1987)
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*''Best Selection II'' (May 21, 1988)
*''DNA Communication'' (March 21, 1989)
*''DNA Communication'' (March 21, 1989)
*''The Alfee Classics with London Symphony Orchestra'' (March 21, 1990)
*''Arcadia'' (October 17, 1990)
*''Arcadia'' (October 17, 1990)
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*''The Alfee: The Best'' (December 4, 1991)
*''Journey'' (April 29, 1992)
*''Journey'' (April 29, 1992)
*{{nihongo|''Mugen no Hate ni''|夢幻の果てに||January 20, 1995}}
*''Promised Love: The Alfee Ballad Selection'' (December 16, 1992)
*''Confidence: The Alfee Acoustic Special Live'' (July 21, 1993)
*''Single History I: 1979-1982'' (September 20, 1994)
*''Single History II: 1983-1986'' (November 20, 1994)
*''Single History III: 1987-1990'' (December 20, 1994)
*''To the End of the Dream''<br/>夢幻の果てに (Mugen no Hate ni) (January 20, 1995)
*''Single History IV: 1991-1994'' (February 20, 1995)
*''Live in Progress'' (July 21, 1995)
*''Love'' (March 21, 1996)
*''Love'' (March 21, 1996)
*''Nouvelle Vague'' (March 25, 1998)
*''The Alfee Classics II: The Alfee with Royal Philharmonic Orchestra'' (December 16, 1996)
*''Ōrb'' (September 29, 1999)
*''Glint Beat'' (September 12, 2001)
*''Going My Way'' (October 1, 2003)
*''One -Venus of Rock-'' (November 22, 2006)
*{{nihongo|''Shin Sekai -Neo Universe-''|新世界 -Neo Universe-||March 10, 2010}}
*{{nihongo|''Sanmi Ittai''|三位一体||December 23, 2015}}
*''Battle Starship Alfee'' (June 26, 2019)
*{{nihongo|''Tenchi Sōzō''|天地創造||February 23, 2022}}
{{col-end}}

===Compilation albums===
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{{col-2}}
*{{nihongo|''Alfee A-Side Collection''|ALFEE A面 コレクション||July 21, 1983}}
*{{nihongo|''Alfee B-Side Collection''|ALFEE B面 コレクション||October 5, 1983}}
*''Page One: 13 Pieces of Alfee'' (December 5, 1983)
*''Alfee Gold'' (September 5, 1984)
*''Alfee Silver'' (September 5, 1984)
*''Best Selection'' (December 5, 1984, re-titled ''Best Selection I'' on re-issues)
*''Alfee 4-Way Story'' (August 21, 1985, released on two separately-sold cassettes)
*''The Best Song'' (December 5, 1985)
*{{nihongo|''Alfee A-Side Collection Special''|アルフィーA面コレクション スペシャル||April 21, 1986}}
*{{nihongo|''Alfee B-Side Collection Special''|アルフィーB面コレクション スペシャル||April 21, 1986}}
*''Non-Stop'' (December 21, 1986)
*''Best Selection II'' (May 21, 1988)
*''The Alfee: The Best'' (December 4, 1991)
*''Promised Love -The Alfee Ballad Selection-'' (December 16, 1992)
*''Single History I: 1979–1982'' (September 20, 1994)
*''Single History II: 1983–1986'' (November 20, 1994)
*''Single History III: 1987–1990'' (December 20, 1994)
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*''Single History IV: 1991–1994'' (February 20, 1995)
*''Emotional Love Songs'' (November 19, 1997)
*''Emotional Love Songs'' (November 19, 1997)
*''Emotional Message Songs'' (November 19, 1997)
*''Emotional Message Songs'' (November 19, 1997)
*''Nouvelle Vague'' (March 25, 1998)
*''Pride'' (August 7, 1998)
*''Pride'' (August 7, 1998)
*''The Best 1997–2002 ~Apres Nouvelle Vague~'' (March 5, 2003)
*''ōrb'' (September 29, 1999)
*{{nihongo|''Yume yo Isoge -Osaka International Ladies Marathon Image Song Album-''|夢よ急げ-大阪国際女子マラソンイメージソング・アルバム-||March 10, 2004}}
*''Glint Beat'' (September 12, 2001)
**''Glint Beat'' included the songs "BOY" and "Fairy Dance", the opening and ending songs (respectively) of the [[SKY PerfecTV]] anime "[[Figure 17]]: Tsubasa & Hikaru".
*''The Alfee Classics III: The Alfee with Royal Philharmonic Orchestra'' (November 16, 2001)
*''The Best 1997-2002: apres nouvelle vague'' (March 5, 2003)
*''Going My Way'' (October 1, 2003)
*''Racing to the Dream: The Osaka International Ladies Marathon Image Song Album''<br/>夢よ急げ-大阪国際女子マラソンイメージソング・アルバム- (Yume yo Isoge - Ōsaka Kokusai Joshi Marason Ime-ji Songu Arubamu) (March 10, 2004)
*''The Alfee 30th Anniversary Hit Single Collection 37'' (August 25, 2004)
*''The Alfee 30th Anniversary Hit Single Collection 37'' (August 25, 2004)
*''Starting Over: Best Hit of The Alfee'' (March 29, 2006)
*''Starting Over ~Best Hit of The Alfee~'' (March 29, 2006)
*''ONE -Venus of Rock-'' (November 22, 2006)
*''Single History V: 1996–2001'' (March 4, 2009)
*''Single History VI: 2002–2008'' (March 4, 2009)
*''Alfee Gets Requests'' (July 25, 2012)
*''Alfee Gets Requests'' (July 25, 2012)
*''Alfee Gets Requests! 2'' (June 18, 2014)
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*''Single History VII: 2009–2012'' (March 30, 2016)
*''Last Run!'' (December 19, 2018)
*''Single Connection & AGR -Metal & Acoustic-'' (December 20, 2023)
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===Other albums===
*''One Night Dreams 1983–1987: Special Live Edition'' (September 17, 1987, live album)
*''The Alfee Classics with London Symphony Orchestra'' (March 21, 1990, remix album)
*''Confidence -The Alfee Acoustic Special Live-'' (July 21, 1993, live album)
*''Live in Progress'' (July 21, 1995, live album)
*''The Alfee Classics II: The Alfee with Royal Philharmonic Orchestra'' (December 16, 1996, remix album)
*''The Alfee Classics III: The Alfee with Royal Philharmonic Orchestra'' (November 16, 2001, remix album)
*{{nihongo|''40th Anniversary Special Concert at Nippon Budokan''|デビュー40周年 スペシャルコンサート at 日本武道館||March 18, 2015, live album}}

===Singles===
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====1970s====
*{{nihongo|"Natsu Shigure|夏しぐれ||August 25, 1974}}
*{{nihongo|"Seishun no Kioku"|青春の記憶||May 25, 1975}}
*{{nihongo|"Love Letter"|ラブレター||January 21, 1979}}
*{{nihongo|"Odoriko no Yō ni"|踊り子のように||April 21, 1979}}
*{{nihongo|"Hoshi Furu Yoru ni... "|星降る夜に...||July 21, 1979}}
*{{nihongo|"Fuyu Shōgun"|冬将軍||October 21, 1979}}

====1980s====
*{{nihongo|"Mugongeki"|無言劇||March 21, 1980}}
**Theme song of the 1980 [[TV Tokyo]] drama ''Aitsu to Ore''
*{{nihongo|"Utsukushī Season"|美しいシーズン||June 21, 1980}}
**Theme song of the 1980 [[Toei Company|Toei]] film ''Furyou Shounen''
*{{nihongo|"Koibito ni Naritai"|恋人になりたい||November 5, 1980}}
*{{nihongo|"Atesaki no Nai Tegami"|宛先のない手紙||May 21, 1981}}
*{{nihongo|"Tōri Ame"|通り雨||October 21, 1979}}
*{{nihongo|"Nakanai de My Love"|泣かないでMY LOVE||March 21, 1982}}
*"Sunset Summer" (June 21, 1982)
*{{nihongo|"Wakare no Rhythm"|別れの律動||November 21, 1982}}
*{{nihongo|"Akatsuki no Paradise Road"|暁のパラダイス・ロード||March 21, 1983}}
*{{nihongo|"Marie-Anne"|メリーアン||June 21, 1983}}
*{{nihongo|"Hoshizora no Distance"|星空のディスタンス||January 21, 1984}}
**Theme song of the 1984 [[Tokyo Broadcasting System|TBS]] TV drama ''Mujaki na Kankei''
*{{nihongo|"Starship -Hikari wo Motomete"|STARSHIP－光を求めて－||May 21, 1984}}
**Theme song of the 1984 film ''[[Lensman|SF Shinseki Lensman]]''
*{{nihongo|"Koibito-tachi no Pavement"|恋人達のペイヴメント||October 17, 1984}}
*{{nihongo|"Cinderella ha Nemurenai"|シンデレラは眠れない||February 21, 1985}}
*{{nihongo|"Kiri no Sofia"|霧のソフィア||October 16, 1985}}
*{{nihongo|"Fūyōbi, Kimi wo Tsurete"|風曜日、君をつれて||March 5, 1986}}
*"Sweat & Tears" (July 5, 1986)
*{{nihongo|"Rockdom: Kaze ni Fukarete"|ROCKDOM －風に吹かれて－||September 5, 1986}}
*{{nihongo|"Sapphire no Hitomi"|サファイアの瞳||March 11, 1987}}
*{{nihongo|"Don't Pass Me By"|君が通り過ぎたあとに|Kimi ga Tōrisugita Ato ni||March 11, 1987}}
**Theme song of the 1987 [[Toho]] film ''[[Touch (manga)|Touch 3]]''
*{{nihongo|"Byakuya|白夜 -byaku-ya-||July 1, 1987}}
*"My Truth" (October 28, 1987)
*{{nihongo|"1-gatsu no Ame wo Wasurenai"|1月の雨を忘れない||January 21, 1988}}
*{{nihongo|"Weekend Shuffle -Hanayaka na Shūmatsu-"|WEEKEND SHUFFLE－華やかな週末－||March 16, 1988}}
**Theme song of the 1988 TBS drama ''Papa ha Nenjū Kurō-suru''
*"19 (Nineteen)" (July 27, 1988)
*"Faith of Love" (December 21, 1988)
**"Faith of Love" was the theme song of the 1988 Toho film ''Gekitotsu''
*{{nihongo|"Koibito no Uta ga Kikoeru"|恋人の歌がきこえる||October 25, 1989}}
**Theme song of the 1989 [[Nippon Television|NTV]] drama of the same name

====1990s====
*"Flower Revolution" (January 31, 1990)
*"Promised Love" (February 5, 1992)
**Theme song of the 1992 NTV drama ''Pole Position! Aishiki Hito he...''
*"Believe" (February 3, 1993)
**Theme song of the 1992 TBS show ''Move''
*"Victory" (April 28, 1993)
*{{nihongo|"Mō Ichido Kimi ni Aitai"|もう一度君に逢いたい||December 1, 1993}}
**Ending theme of the 1992 NTV drama ''Super TV: Jōhō Saizensen''
*{{nihongo|"Mada Minu Kimi e no Ai no Uta"|まだ見ぬ君への愛の詩||May 14, 1994}}
*{{nihongo|"Complex Blue -Ai dake Kanashi Sugite-"|COMPLEX BLUE -愛だけ哀しすぎて-||September 20, 1994}}
**Theme song of the 1994 [[Fuji TV]] video series ''Complex Blue''
*{{nihongo|"Bōkensha-tachi"|冒険者たち||October 20, 1994}}
**Theme song of the 1994 NHK anime series ''[[Montana Jones]]''
*{{nihongo|"El Dorado"|エルドラド||October 20, 1994}}
**Ending theme of the 1994 NHK anime series ''Montana Jones''
*"Love Never Dies" (January 29, 1996)
**Theme song of the 1996 NTV drama ''Kiseki no Romance''
*{{nihongo|"Shiawase no Katachi ~Send My Heart~"|倖せのかたち ～Send My Heart～||October 16, 1996}}
*"Brave Love: Galaxy Express 999" (February 25, 1998)
**Theme song of the 1998 Toei anime film ''[[Galaxy Express 999|Galaxy Express 999: Eternal Fantasy]]''
*{{nihongo|"Kibō no Kane ga Naru Asa ni"|希望の鐘が鳴る朝に||February 3, 1999}}
**Theme song of the 1999 TBS film ''[[Salary Man Kintaro]]''
*"Wings of Freedom" (May 23, 1999)
**Sold only at [[Yokohama Flügels]] matches
*"Justice for True Love" (August 18, 1999)
**Theme song of the 1999 anime film ''[[Kindaichi Case Files|Kindaichi Shōnen no Jikenbo 2: Satsuriku no Deep Blue]]''
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====2000s====
*"Never Fade" (December 6, 2000)
**Ending theme of the [[TV Asahi]] program ''Tx2 Show''
*"Juliet" (August 22, 2001)
**Theme song of the TV Asahi program ''Sushi Azarashi'' and the ending theme of the TV Asahi program ''Tx2 Show''
*{{nihongo|"Taiyō ha Shizumanai"|太陽は沈まない||August 14, 2002}}
**Ending theme of the Fuji TV drama ''[[Shomuni|Shomuni Final]]''
*{{nihongo|"Tanpopo no Uta "|タンポポの詩||August 13, 2003}}
**Ending theme of the TV Asahi anime ''[[Doraemon]]''
*{{nihongo|"Kibō no Hashi"|希望の橋||February 18, 2004}}
**Theme song of the TBS drama ''[[Salary Man Kintaro|Salary Man Kintaro 4]]''
*{{nihongo|"100 Oku no Love Story"|100億のLove Story||August 17, 2005}}
**Theme song of the TBS film ''Kochira Hon'ike Gamisho 5''
*"Innocent Love" (October 24, 2006)
**Theme song of the drama ''Mikon Roku Shimai''
*"Dear My Life" (April 4, 2007)
*"Lifetime Love" (March 19, 2008)
*{{nihongo|"Sakura Nomi no Jukusuru Toki" / "Kaze no Uta"|桜の実の熟する時 / 風の詩||May 13, 2009}}
*{{nihongo|"Looking for Daybreak"|夜明けを求めて|Yoake o Motomete|October 7, 2009}}
*{{nihongo|"Dedicate My Love"|この愛を捧げて|Kono Ai o Sasagete|December 16, 2009}}
**Theme song of the film ''[[Uchuu Senkan Yamato Fukkatsu-hen]]''


==Video releases==
====2010s====
*"Let It Go" (May 3, 2011)
Titles are listed chronologically, oldest at the top. The titles are listed in '''English translation''' first, followed by the original Japanese, (a rōmaji transliteration in parentheses) and the original release date of the video in parentheses (if known). If title is in English, the title will be shown only once.
*{{nihongo|"Ikiyou"|生きよう||March 14, 2012}}
*"Final Wars!" / {{nihongo|"Mōichido Koko Kara Hajimeyou"|もう一度ここから始めよう}} (February 20, 2013)
*"Glorious" (November 13, 2013)
*{{nihongo|"Eiyū no Uta|英雄の詩||August 26, 2014}}
*{{nihongo|"Kyō no Tsudzuki ga Mirai ni Naru"|今日のつづきが未来になる||May 25, 2016}}
*{{nihongo|"Anata ni Okuru Ai no Uta"|あなたに贈る愛の歌||May 24, 2017}}
*{{nihongo|"Ningen Dakara Kanashī nda"|人間だから悲しいんだ||December 20, 2017}}


===VHS===
====2020s====
*{{nihongo|"Tomoyo Jinsei o Kataru Mae ni"|友よ人生を語る前に||September 2, 2020}}
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*{{nihongo|"Joker -Nemuranai Machi-|Joker -眠らない街-||December 9, 2020}}
*{{nihongo|"The 2nd Life -Daini no Sentaku-"|The 2nd Life -第二の選択-||July 28, 2021}}
*{{nihongo|"Hoshizora no Ceremony"|星空のCeremony}} / "Circle of Seasons" (October 5, 2022)
*{{nihongo|"Hagane no Kishi Q"|鋼の騎士Q}} / "Never Say Die" (May 17, 2023)
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==Videography==
*''Over Drive 1983 Alfee 8.24 Budokan'' (October 21, 1983)
*''Over Drive 1983 Alfee 8.24 Budokan'' (October 21, 1983)
*''Flying Away Alfee in Yokohama Stadium 1984.8.3 Fri'' (September 21, 1984)
*''Flying Away Alfee in Yokohama Stadium 1984.8.3 Fri'' (September 21, 1984)
*''Alfee 3 Days 1985.8/27/28/29 Yokohama Stadium'' (October 15, 1985)
*''Alfee 3 Days 1985.8/27/28/29 Yokohama Stadium'' (October 15, 1985)
*''The Alfee History I 1982–1985'' (December 15, 1985)
*''The Alfee 1986 8.3 Sweat & Tears Tokyo Bay-Area'' (October 5, 1986)
*''The Alfee 1986 8.3 Sweat & Tears Tokyo Bay-Area'' (October 5, 1986)
*''1986 12.24 Christmas Special All Night The Alfee'' (May 21, 1987)
*''1986 12.24 Christmas Special All Night The Alfee'' (May 21, 1987)
*''Sunset－Sunrise 1987 Aug.8-9'' (September 30, 1987)
*''Sunset – Sunrise 1987 Aug. 8–9'' (September 30, 1987)
*''Meigaku Live 3 November 1987'' (June 21, 1988)
*''Meigaku Live 3 November 1987'' (June 21, 1988)
*''All Over Japan 4 Access Area 1988'' (October 5, 1988)
*''All Over Japan 4 Access Area 1988'' (October 5, 1988)
*''The Alfee in Crash''<br/>THE ALFEE in 激突 (The Alfee in Gekitotsu) (December 21, 1988)
*{{Nihongo|''The Alfee in Gekitotsu''|THE ALFEE in 激突||December 21, 1988}}
*''The Alfee with Jean Paul Gaultier'' (June 14, 1989)
*''The Alfee with Jean Paul Gaultier'' (June 14, 1989)
*''U.S. Camp Drake ASC The ALfee 1989.8.13 Sun'' (October 4, 1989)
*''U.S. Camp Drake ASC The Alfee 1989.8.13 Sun'' (October 4, 1989)
*''Bridge Across the Future Reel I'' (October 3, 1990)
*''Bridge Across the Future Reel I: Yokohama MM21 Reel I'' (October 3, 1990)
*''Bridge Across the Future Reel II'' (October 3, 1990)
*''Bridge Across the Future Reel II: Yokohama MM21 Reel II '' (October 3, 1990)
*''The Alfee History I 1982～1985'' (October 3, 1990)
*''Arcadia Included by Count Down 1999'' (November 21, 1990)
*''Arcadia Included by Count Down 1999'' (November 21, 1990)
*''Long Way to Freedom Revolution II & Smile Photo Collection'' (March 27, 1991)
*''Long Way to Freedom Revolution II & Smile Photo Collection'' (March 27, 1991)
*''10th Summer: Since 1991''<br/>10 回目の夏 －Since 1991- (10kaime no Natsu -Since 1991-) (October 2, 1991)
*{{Nihongo|''10kaime no Natsu -Since 1991-''|10回目の夏 -SINCE 1991-||October 2, 1991}}
*''The Alfee History II 1986～1991'' (March 25, 1992)
*''The Alfee History II 1986–1991'' (March 25, 1992)
*''Just Live!'' (October 7, 1992)
*''Just Live! Promised Night August 9, 1992 '' (October 7, 1992)
*''Video Clips Victory'' (July 21, 1993)
*''Video Clips Victory'' (July 21, 1993)
*''Victory Stadium Silver Night Special'' (October 21, 1993)
*''Victory Stadium Silver Night Special'' (October 21, 1993)
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*''King's Night Dream Western Conference Final'' (October 5, 1994)
*''King's Night Dream Western Conference Final'' (October 5, 1994)
*''King's Night Dream Eastern Conference Final'' (October 5, 1994)
*''King's Night Dream Eastern Conference Final'' (October 5, 1994)
*''Phantom Night Festival: Red Phantom Eve''<br/>幻夜祭 Red Phantom Eve (Gen'yosai Red Phantom Eve) (October 4, 1995)
*{{Nihongo|''Gen'yosai Red Phantom Eve''|幻夜祭 Red Phantom Eve||October 4, 1995}}
*''Phantom Night Festival: Blue Phantom Eve''<br/>幻夜祭 Blue Phantom Eve (Gen'yosai Blue Phantom Eve) (October 4, 1995)
*{{Nihongo|''Gen'yosai Blue Phantom Eve''|幻夜祭 Blue Phantom Eve||October 4, 1995}}
*{{Nihongo|''1982-1994 Osaka Kokusai Joshi Marason Song by The Alfee''|1982-1994 大阪国際女子マラソン Song by THE ALFEE||January 19, 1996}}
</div>
<div style="float:right; width:48%;">
*''1982-1997 Osaka International Ladies Marathon Song by The Alfee''<br/>1982－1994大阪国際女子マラソンSong by THE ALFEE (1982-1994 Osaka Kokusai Joshi Marason Song by The Alfee) (January 19, 1996)
*''Yokohama Red Bricks I'' (October 2, 1996)
*''Yokohama Red Bricks I'' (October 2, 1996)
*''Yokohama Red Bricks II'' (October 2, 1996)
*''Yokohama Red Bricks II'' (October 2, 1996)
*''The Alfee Classics: Fusion''<br/>The Alfee Classics ～融合～ (The Alfee Classics ~Yūgō~) (March 19, 1997)
*{{Nihongo|''The Alfee Classics ~Yūgō~''|THE ALFEE CLASSICS 〜融合〜||March 19, 1997}}
*''Emotional Field Heat & Beat Emotion I'' (October 16, 1997)
*''Emotional Field Heat & Beat Emotion I'' (October 16, 1997)
*''Emotional Field Heat & Beat Emotion II'' (October 16, 1997)
*''Emotional Field Heat & Beat Emotion II'' (October 16, 1997)
*''The Alfee History III 1992～1997'' (October 17, 1997)
*''The Alfee History III 1992–1997'' (October 17, 1997)
*''Tokyo One Night Dream'' (October 16, 1998)
*''Tokyo One Night Dream'' (October 16, 1998)
*''The Alfee in NY at Forest Hills Stadium 1st. July.1998'' (December 16, 1998)
*''The Alfee in NY at Forest Hills Stadium 1st. July. 1998'' (December 16, 1998)
*''Millennium Carnival I'' (October 14, 1999)
*''Millennium Carnival I'' (October 14, 1999)
*''Millennium Carnival II'' (November 17, 1999)
*''Millennium Carnival II'' (November 17, 1999)
*''The Alfee in Berlin at Brandenburg Tour 26th, September 1999'' (December 22, 1999)
*''The Alfee in Berlin at Brandenburg Tour 26th, September 1999'' (December 22, 1999)
*''The Alfee Millennium Final in Osaka －Live at Osakajyo-Hall “A.D.1999”'' (March 16, 2000)
*''Millennium Final in Osaka － Live at Osakajyo-Hall "A.D. 1999"'' (March 16, 2000)
*''Tokyo Aube Stadium Alfee Classics Night'' (October 16, 2000)
*''Tokyo Aube Stadium Alfee Classics Night'' (October 16, 2000)
*''Tokyo Aube Stadium Alfee Rockdom Night'' (October 16, 2000)
*''Tokyo Aube Stadium Alfee Rockdom Night'' (October 16, 2000)
*''The Alfee: The Best Ten & "The Surprise on that Day!" Complete Edition 2000''<br/>THE ALFEE ザ・ベストテン＆「ある日ィ突然！」Complete edition 2000 (The ALfee Za Besuto Ten & "Aru Hii Totsuzen!" Complete Edition 2000) (December 22, 2000)
*{{Nihongo|''[[The Best Ten]] & "Aru Hii Totsuzen!" Complete Edition 2000|ザ・ベストテン&「ある日ィ突然!」 Complete edition 2000||December 22, 2000}}
*''Count Down 2001 Hello Good－bye'' (March 28, 2001)
*''Emotion Live at Budokan Dec. 24'' (December 22, 2000)
*''Nouvelle Vague Live at Budokan Dec. 24 '' (December 22, 2000)
*''Final Count Down A.D. 1999 Live at Budokan Dec. 24'' (December 22, 2000)
*''Count Down 2001 Hello Good-bye'' (March 28, 2001)
*''Kingdom Chapter I: Grateful Birth'' (November 16, 2001)
*''Kingdom Chapter I: Grateful Birth'' (November 16, 2001)
*''Kingdom Chapter II: Never Ending Dream'' (November 16, 2001)
*''Kingdom Chapter II: Never Ending Dream'' (November 16, 2001)
*''The Alfee History IV 1997～2001'' (March 27, 2002)
*''The Alfee History IV 1997–2001'' (March 27, 2002)
*''Legend of The Stadium V Silver Legend'' (November 20, 2002)
*''Legend of The Stadium V Gold Legend'' (November 20, 2002)
*''Legend of The Stadium V Gold Legend'' (November 20, 2002)
*''Legend of The Stadium V Silver Legend'' (November 20, 2002)
*''Yokohama Swinging Generation: Generation Dynamite Day Aug. 16'' (November 19, 2003)
*''Yokohama Swinging Generation: Generation Dynamite Day Aug.16'' (November 19, 2003)
*''Yokohama Swinging Generation: Swinging Generation Day Aug. 17'' (November 19, 2003)
*''Yokohama Swinging Generation: Swinging Generation Day Aug.17'' (November 19, 2003)
*''Aube 2000 Live at Budokan Dec. 24'' (December 17, 2003)
*''Aube 2001 Glint Beat Live at Budokan Dec. 24'' (January 21, 2004)
</div>{{clear}}
*''Aube 2002 Transformation Live at Budokan Dec. 24'' (April 14, 2004)
*''30th Anniversary Video Clips II'' (September 15, 2004)
*''The Alfee History I–III DVD Box Special Edition'' (September 15, 2004)
*''30th Anniversary 2004 Travelin' Band Live at NHK Hall May 30'' (October 14, 2004)
*''Love & Peace: A Day of Love Aug. 14'' (November 7, 2004)
*''Love & Peace: A Day of Peace Aug. 15'' (November 7, 2004)
*''30th Anniversary Count Down 2005: Time and Tide'' (March 30, 2005)
*''Tokyo Bay-Station Terminal 1'' (November 23, 2005)
*''Tokyo Bay-Station Terminal 2'' (November 23, 2005)
*''2000th Live Concert Starting Over'' (March 29, 2006)
*''25th Summer 2006 Yokohama Star-ship Only One Night Aug. 12'' (December 13, 2006)
*''25th Summer 2006 Yokohama Star-ship Next One Night Aug. 13'' (December 13, 2006)
*''Aube 2003 Going My Way Live at Budokan Dec. 24'' (April 30, 2008)
*''30th Anniversary 2004 Travelin' Band Live at Budokan Dec. 24'' (April 30, 2008)
*''Aube 2005 Starting Over Live at Budokan Dec. 24'' (April 30, 2008)
*''Aube 2006 One Live at Budokan Dec. 24'' (April 30, 2008)
*''Aube 2008 Renaissance Live at NHK Hall'' (August 18, 2008)
*{{Nihongo|''Aube 2007 Tenga no Fune Live at Budokan Dec. 24''|AUBE 2007 天河の舟 Live at BUDOKAN Dec.24||December 23, 2008}}
*''Aube 2008 Renaissance Live at Budokan Dec. 24'' (December 23, 2009)
*''Yokohama Perfect Burn 8.8 Burn Into Memory Night'' (February 14, 2010)
*''Yokohama Perfect Burn 8.9 Burn Into Perfect Night'' (February 14, 2010)
*''35th anniversary 2009 My Truth Live at Budokan Dec. 24'' (December 23, 2010)
*''Aube 2010 Neo Universe II Live at Budokan Dec. 24'' (April 20, 2011)
*''The Alfee 2011 Special DVD "I Love You"'' (August 25, 2011)
*''Neo Universe 2011 Final Series I Love You, Always... Live at Budokan Dec. 24'' (April 25, 2012)
*''One Night Dream 2012 We Get Requests! 2012.7.28 at Saitama Super Arena'' (December 23, 2012)
*''The Alfee 2013 Special DVD "Grateful Birth"'' (August 24, 2013)
*''Neo Universe 2012 Final Series Catch Your Earth Live at Budokan Dec. 24'' (December 23, 2013)
*''40th Anniversary 2014 Video Clips II+'' (August 6, 2014)
*''Neo Universe 2013 Final Series Grateful Birth Final Live at Budokan Dec. 24'' (October 25, 2014)
*{{Nihongo|''40th Anniversary 2014 40-nen-me no Natsu Saitama Super Arena 26.July.2014''|40th Anniversary 2014 40年目の夏 SAITAMA SUPER ARENA 26.July.2014||December 23, 2014}}
*{{Nihongo|''40th Anniversary 2014 40-nen-me no Natsu Saitama Super Arena 27 July.2014''|40th Anniversary 2014 40年目の夏 SAITAMA SUPER ARENA 27.July.2014||December 23, 2014}}
*{{Nihongo|''The Last Genesis ~Toshi no Kiseki to Kiseki~''|THE LAST GENESIS ～40年の軌跡と奇跡～||June 17, 2015}}
*{{Nihongo|''2,500 Kai Kinen Kaminari-mai Iwai! Sakuraimasaru Kanreki Konsāto''|2500回記念雷舞 祝！桜井賢還暦コンサート||October 25, 2015}}
*''40th Anniversary 2014 Genesis Final Live at Budokan Dec. 24'' (November 25, 2015)
*''Best Hit Alfee 2015 One Night Circle'' (December 23, 2015)
*''Best Hit Alfee Final 2015 Live at Budokan Dec. 24'' (November 30, 2016)
*{{Nihongo|''Best Hit Alfee 2016 30th Summer! Natsu Fest Yokohama Arena 30.July.2016''|Best Hit Alfee 2016 30th Summer！ 夏フェス YOKOHAMA ARENA 30.July.2016||December 29, 2016}}
*{{Nihongo|''Best Hit Alfee 2016 30th Summer! Natsu Fest Yokohama Arena 31.July.2016''|Best Hit Alfee 2016 30th Summer！ 夏フェス YOKOHAMA ARENA 31.July.2016||December 29, 2016}}
*{{Nihongo|''Best Hit Alfee Final 2016 Fuyu Festa Live at Budokan Dec. 24''|Best Hit Alfee Final 2016 冬フェス Live at BUDOKAN Dec.24||December 9, 2017}}
*{{Nihongo|''31st Summer Best Hit Alfee 2017 Natsu Festa Yokohama Arena 29.July.2017''|31st Summer Best Hit Alfee 2017 夏フェスタ YOKOHAMA ARENA 29.July.2017||December 29, 2017}}
*{{Nihongo|''31st Summer Best Hit Alfee 2017 Natsu Festa Yokohama Arena 30.July.2017''|31st Summer Best Hit Alfee 2017 夏フェスタ YOKOHAMA ARENA 30.July.2017|December 29, 2017}}
*{{Nihongo|''Best Hit Alfee Final 2017 Fuyu Festa Live at Budokan Dec. 24''|Best Hit Alfee Final 2017 冬フェスタ Live at BUDOKAN Dec.24||December 8, 2018}}
*{{Nihongo|''45th Anniversary Summer Best Hit Alfee 2018 Natsu no Maki Château of The Alfee Yokohama Arena 28.July''|45th Anniversary Summer Best Hit Alfee 2018 夏ノ巻 Château of The Alfee YOKOHAMA ARENA 28.July||December 29, 2018}}
*{{Nihongo|''45th Anniversary Summer Best Hit Alfee 2018 Natsu no Maki Château of The Alfee Yokohama Arena 29.July''|45th Anniversary Summer Best Hit Alfee 2018 夏ノ巻 Château of The Alfee YOKOHAMA ARENA 29.July||December 29, 2018}}
*{{Nihongo|''45th Anniversary Best Hit Alfee Final 2018 Fuyu no Maki Château of The Alfee III Live at Budokan Dec. 24''|45th Anniversary Best Hit Alfee Final 2018 冬ノ巻 Château of The Alfee III Live at BUDOKAN Dec.24||October 27, 2019}}
*{{Nihongo|''45th Anniversary Summer Best Hit Alfee 2019 Natsu no Ran Battle Starship Alfee Makuhari Messe 3.August.2019''|45th Anniversary Summer Best Hit Alfee 2019 夏の乱 Battle Starship Alfee Makuhari Messe 3.August.2019||December 29, 2019}}
*{{Nihongo|''45th Anniversary Summer Best Hit Alfee 2019 Natsu no Ran Battle Starship Alfee Makuhari Messe 4.August.2019''|45th Anniversary Summer Best Hit Alfee 2019 夏の乱 Battle Starship Alfee Makuhari Messe 4.August.2019||December 29, 2019}}
*{{Nihongo|''45th Anniversary Best Hit Alfee Final 2019 Fuyu no Ran Battle Starship Alfee III''|45th Anniversary Best Hit Alfee Final 2019 冬の乱 Battle Starship Alfee III||December 23, 2020}}
*{{Nihongo|''46th Birthday Eve Natsu no Yume 2020.8.24''|46th Birthday Eve 夏の夢 2020.8.24||January 29, 2021}}
*{{Nihongo|''46th Birthday Natsu no Yume 2020.8.25''|46th Birthday 夏の夢 2020.8.25||January 29, 2021}}
*{{Nihongo|''Best Hit Alfee 2020–2021 Love & Hope Aki no Yume Fuyu no Yume''|BEST HIT ALFEE 2020-2021 LOVE & HOPE 秋の夢 冬の夢||November 22, 2021}}
*{{Nihongo|''Oretachi no Budōkan 2020''|俺たちの武道館2020||August 25, 2022}}
*''2021 Summer Baby, Come Back! 31.July.2021'' (December 10, 2022)
*''2021 Summer Baby, Come Back! 1.August.2021'' (December 10, 2022)


==BE∀T BOYS Discography==
===LD===
'''Singles'''
<div style="float:left; width:48%;">
* [1981.08.05] Stars☆On 23 (スターズ☆オン23) (BEAT BOYS)
*''Over Drive 1983 Alfee 8.24 Budokan'' (October 21, 1983)
* [1988.11.02] HE∀RTBRE∀K LONELY R∀IN
*''Flying Away Alfee in Yokohama Stadium 1984.8.3 Fri'' (September 21, 1984)
* [1989.05.31] Dare Yori mo Lady Jane (誰よりもLady Jane; Lady Jane Over Anyone Else)
*''Alfee 3 Days 1985.8/27/28/29 Yokohama Stadium'' (October 15, 1985)
* [1990.07.21] Futari Dake no Yoru (ふたりだけの夜; Night for Only Us)
*''The Alfee 1986 8.3 Sweat & Tears Tokyo Bay-Area'' (October 5, 1986)
* [1996.04.03] Epicurean (エピキュリアン)
*''Sunset－Sunrise 1987 Aug.8-9'' (September 30, 1987)
* [1997.03.19] May Be
*''Meigaku Live 3 November 1987'' (June 21, 1988)
*''All Over Japan 4 Access Area 1988'' (October 5, 1988)
*''U.S. Camp Drake ASC The ALfee 1989.8.13 Sun'' (October 4, 1989)
*''Bridge Across the Future Reel I'' (October 3, 1990)
*''Bridge Across the Future Reel II'' (October 3, 1990)
*''The Alfee History I 1982～1985'' (October 3, 1990)
*''Long Way to Freedom Revolution II & Smile Photo Collection'' (March 27, 1991)
*''10th Summer: Since 1991''<br/>10 回目の夏 －Since 1991- (10kaime no Natsu -Since 1991-) (October 2, 1991)
*''The Alfee History II 1986～1991'' (March 25, 1992)
*''Just Live!'' (October 7, 1992)
*''Video Clips Victory'' (July 21, 1993)
*''Victory Stadium Silver Night Special'' (October 21, 1993)
*''Victory Stadium Gold Night Special'' (October 21, 1993)
</div>
<div style="float:right; width:48%;">
*''King's Night Dream Western Conference Final'' (October 5, 1994)
*''King's Night Dream Eastern Conference Final'' (October 5, 1994)
*''Phantom Night Festival: Red Phantom Eve''<br/>幻夜祭 Red Phantom Eve (Gen'yosai Red Phantom Eve) (October 4, 1995)
*''Phantom Night Festival: Blue Phantom Eve''<br/>幻夜祭 Blue Phantom Eve (Gen'yosai Blue Phantom Eve) (October 4, 1995)
*''Yokohama Red Bricks I'' (October 2, 1996)
*''Yokohama Red Bricks II'' (October 2, 1996)
*''The Alfee Classics: Fusion''<br/>The Alfee Classics ～融合～ (The Alfee Classics ~Yūgō~) (March 19, 1997)
*''Emotional Field Heat & Beat Emotion I'' (October 16, 1997)
*''Emotional Field Heat & Beat Emotion II'' (October 16, 1997)
*''The Alfee History III 1992～1997'' (October 17, 1997)
*''Tokyo One Night Dream'' (October 16, 1998)
*''The Alfee in NY at Forest Hills Stadium 1st. July.1998'' (December 16, 1998)
*''Millennium Carnival I'' (October 14, 1999)
*''Millennium Carnival II'' (November 17, 1999)
*''The Alfee in Berlin at Brandenburg Tour 26th, September 1999'' (December 22, 1999)
</div>{{clear}}


'''Albums'''
===DVD===
* [1988.10.21] BE∀T BOYS TOJO!!
<div style="float:left; width:48%;">
* [1989.07.05] GO!GO! BE∀T BOYS!!
*''Over Drive 1983 Alfee 8.24 Budokan'' (October 21, 1983)
*''Flying Away Alfee in Yokohama Stadium 1984.8.3 Fri'' (September 21, 1984)
'''Videos'''
*''Alfee 3 Days 1985.8/27/28/29 Yokohama Stadium'' (October 15, 1985)
* [1989.10.21] GRE∀T PROMOTION
*''The Alfee 1986 8.3 Sweat & Tears Tokyo Bay-Area'' (October 5, 1986)
*''Sunset－Sunrise 1987 Aug.8-9'' (September 30, 1987)
*''All Over Japan 4 Access Area 1988'' (October 5, 1988)
*''U.S. Camp Drake ASC The ALfee 1989.8.13 Sun'' (October 4, 1989)
*''Bridge Across the Future Reel I'' (October 3, 1990)
*''Bridge Across the Future Reel II'' (October 3, 1990)
*''10th Summer: Since 1991''<br/>10 回目の夏 －Since 1991- (10kaime no Natsu -Since 1991-) (October 2, 1991)
*''The Alfee History II 1986～1991'' (March 25, 1992)
*''Just Live!'' (October 7, 1992)
*''Victory Stadium Silver Night Special'' (October 21, 1993)
*''Victory Stadium Gold Night Special'' (October 21, 1993)
*''King's Night Dream Western Conference Final'' (October 5, 1994)
*''King's Night Dream Eastern Conference Final'' (October 5, 1994)
*''Phantom Night Festival: Red Phantom Eve''<br/>幻夜祭 Red Phantom Eve (Gen'yosai Red Phantom Eve) (October 4, 1995)
*''Phantom Night Festival: Blue Phantom Eve''<br/>幻夜祭 Blue Phantom Eve (Gen'yosai Blue Phantom Eve) (October 4, 1995)
*''Yokohama Red Bricks I'' (October 2, 1996)
*''Yokohama Red Bricks II'' (October 2, 1996)
*''Emotional Field Heat & Beat Emotion I'' (October 16, 1997)
*''Emotional Field Heat & Beat Emotion II'' (October 16, 1997)
*''Tokyo One Night Dream'' (October 16, 1998)
*''The Alfee in NY at Forest Hills Stadium 1st. July.1998'' (December 16, 1998)
*''Millennium Carnival I'' (October 14, 1999)
*''Millennium Carnival II'' (November 17, 1999)
</div>
<div style="float:right; width:48%;">
*''The Alfee in Berlin at Brandenburg Tour 26th, September 1999'' (December 22, 1999)
*''Tokyo Aube Stadium Alfee Classics Night'' (October 16, 2000)
*''Tokyo Aube Stadium Alfee Rockdom Night'' (October 16, 2000)
*''The Alfee: The Best Ten & "The Surprise on that Day!" Complete Edition 2000''<br/>THE ALFEE ザ・ベストテン＆「ある日ィ突然！」Complete edition 2000 (The ALfee Za Besuto Ten & "Aru Hii Totsuzen!" Complete Edition 2000) (December 22, 2000)
*''Count Down 1997 Emotion Live at Budokan Dec.24'' (December 22, 2000)
*''Count Down 1998 Nouvelle Vague Live at Budokan Dec.24'' (December 22, 2000)
*''Final Count Down A.D.1999 Live at Budokan Dec.24'' (December 22, 2000)
*''Count Down 2001 Hello Good－bye'' (March 28, 2001)
*''Kingdom Chapter I: Grateful Birth'' (November 16, 2001)
*''Kingdom Chapter II: Never Ending Dream'' (November 16, 2001)
*''The Alfee History IV 1997～2001'' (March 27, 2002)
*''Legend of The Stadium V Gold Legend'' (November 20, 2002)
*''Legend of The Stadium V Silver Legend'' (November 20, 2002)
*''Yokohama Swinging Generation Generation Dynamite Day Aug.16'' (November 19, 2003)
*''Yokohama Swinging Generation: Swinging Generation Day Aug.17'' (November 19, 2003)
*''Aube 2000 Live at Budokan Dec.24'' (December 17, 2003)
*''Aube 2001 Glint Beat Live at Budokan Dec.24'' (January 21, 2004)
*''Aube 2002 Transformation Live at Budokan Dec.24'' (April 14, 2004)
*''The Alfee 30th Anniversary Video Clips II'' (September 15, 2004)
*''The Alfee History I-III DVD Box Special Edition'' (September 15, 2004)
*''The Alfee 30th Anniversary Travelin' Band Live at NHK Hall May 30'' (October 14, 2004)
*''Love & Peace: A Day of Love Aug.14'' (November 7, 2004)
*''Love & Peace: A Day of Peace Aug.15'' (November 7, 2004)
*''30th Anniversary Count Down: Time and Tide'' (March 30, 2005)
</div>{{clear}}


==References==
== External links ==
{{Reflist}}
* [http://www.alfee.com/ Alfee.com] (in Japanese)

* [http://www.alfeemania.com/ Alfee Mania] (official fan club, in Japanese)
==External links==
* [http://www.hmv.co.jp/news/newsDetail.asp?newsnum=308150078 HMV Japan "Top 100 Japanese pops Artists"] (in Japanese)
* [http://alastsong.com/ A journey to the roots of The Alfee] (in Japanese)
* [https://www.alfee.com/ Alfee.com] (in Japanese)
* [https://www.alfeemania.com/ Alfee Mania] (official fan club, in Japanese)
* [http://kumiuta.innerpenguin.com/alfee.html Romanized lyrics]


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The Alfee
Also known asAlfie, The KanLeKeeZ
OriginTokyo, Japan
Genres
Years active1973–present
LabelsVictor, Pony Canyon, EMI, Universal/Virgin
MembersMasaru Sakurai
Kohnosuke Sakazaki
Toshihiko Takamizawa
Past membersYasuo Miyake
Websitewww.alfee.com

The Alfee (formerly spelled Alfie) is a Japanese rock band formed in Tokyo in 1973. Originally a folk quartet,[2] they became a trio of bassist Masaru Sakurai, acoustic guitarist Kohnosuke Sakazaki and electric guitarist Toshihiko Takamizawa in 1975. With all three performing vocal duties, they adopted a harder rock sound in the early 1980s.[2] Beginning with their 16th single "Marie-Anne" in 1983, they have released 57 consecutive top 10 singles.[3] The Alfee hold the record for most concerts performed by a Japanese band, with 2,888 as of December 2023.[3][4] HMV Japan ranked them number 92 on their list of the top 100 Japanese pop acts.[2]

History[edit]

After moving to Tokyo in 1970, Masaru Sakurai formed a three-piece band at Meiji Gakuin Senior High School called Confidence (コンフィデンス), which covered Western music acts such as Simon & Garfunkel.[2] In 1972, they entered a folk music contest sponsored by Victor and won. There, Sakurai met Kohnosuke Sakazaki, who joined the group later that year.[2] Sakurai and Sakazaki both enrolled in Meiji Gakuin University. There, they recruited Toshihiko Takamizawa, who was also a classmate of Sakurai's in high school.[2] Confidence changed their name to Alfie in 1973, and released their first single "Natsu Shigure" on August 25, 1974.[2] Their first album, Seishun no Kioku (re-titled Greenhorn on most re-issues), was released on July 25, 1975. Yasuo Miyake then left the group, leaving the lineup of Sakurai, Sakazaki and Takamizawa, which continues to this day. The song "Fuchutorimono Hikae" was set to be released as their third single on December 10, 1975, the day the statute of limitations expired for the 300 million yen robbery, which is parodied in the lyrics.[5] However, Victor cancelled its release due to the connection, causing a rift between the band and their label. (The song would finally be released in 2014 as part of a re-release of Seishun no Kioku that coincided with the band's 40th anniversary.[5]) Alfie produced no further music for Victor. Instead, they acted as the backing band for artists such as Hiroshi Kamayatsu.[2] In 1979, they signed with Pony Canyon (then known as Canyon Records), changed the spelling of their name to Alfee, and released "Love Letter" as their third single on January 21.[2]

In 1983, their song "Marie-Anne" became a massive hit.[2] That year, Alfee performed at the Nippon Budokan for the first time. This began a 35-year tradition of them performing at the venue every year, until 2019, when renovations for the 2020 Summer Olympics ended the streak.[6] The band added "The" in front of their name in 1986.

With their 50th single, "Taiyō ha Shizumanai", released in August 2002, The Alfee set a Japanese record for 35 consecutive top 10 singles on the Oricon Singles Chart.[2]

In March 2014, Sakurai, Sakazaki and Takamizawa were presented with honorary degrees from Meiji Gakuin University, their alma mater where they had formed The Alfee.[7] In the 1970s, Takamizawa had dropped out of the school, while Sakurai and Sakazaki were expelled.[8] At a December 2015 concert at the Nippon Budokan, The Alfee performed as an alterego band named The KanLeKeeZ. The idea was, with all three members having reached their 60s, they decided to pay tribute to group sounds bands of the 1960s.[9] The KanLeKeeZ released the album G.S. meets The KanLeKeeZ on December 21, 2016.[9] It won a Planning Award at the 59th Japan Record Awards in 2017.[10]

Due to providing the theme song to Kansai TV's broadcast of the Osaka International Women's Marathon for 31 consecutive years from 1987 until 2018, when the broadcaster announced they would no longer use themes, The Alfee were certified with the Guinness World Record for "Most theme songs sung by the same artist for the same international sports event broadcast on TV" in December 2018.[11][12][13]

With the release of "The 2nd Life -Daini no Sentaku-" in July 2021, The Alfee achieved 55 consecutive top 10 singles on the Oricon Singles Chart. This tied them with SMAP and AKB48 for second place, behind Arashi with 58.[14] Celebrating their 50th anniversary, they performed at the Nippon Budokan on December 23 and 24, 2023. The former marked their 100th concert at the venue.[4]

Members[edit]

  • Masaru Sakurai (桜井 賢, Sakurai Masaru): Born (1955-01-20) January 20, 1955 (age 69) in Chichibu, Saitama. Vocals, bass guitar[2]
  • Kohnosuke Sakazaki (坂崎 幸之助, Sakazaki Kōnosuke): Born (1954-04-15) April 15, 1954 (age 70) in Sumida, Tokyo. Vocals, acoustic guitar, percussion, former bandleader[2]
  • Toshihiko Takamizawa (高見沢 俊彦, Takamizawa Toshihiko): Born (1954-04-17) April 17, 1954 (age 70) in Warabi, Saitama. Vocals, electric guitar, main songwriter, bandleader since 1983.[2] Also has a solo career as "Takamiy".

Former members[edit]

  • Yasuo Miyake (三宅康夫): Born (1955-01-08) January 8, 1955 (age 69). Vocals, guitar (1973–1975)

Discography[edit]

Studio albums[edit]

Compilation albums[edit]

Other albums[edit]

  • One Night Dreams 1983–1987: Special Live Edition (September 17, 1987, live album)
  • The Alfee Classics with London Symphony Orchestra (March 21, 1990, remix album)
  • Confidence -The Alfee Acoustic Special Live- (July 21, 1993, live album)
  • Live in Progress (July 21, 1995, live album)
  • The Alfee Classics II: The Alfee with Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (December 16, 1996, remix album)
  • The Alfee Classics III: The Alfee with Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (November 16, 2001, remix album)
  • 40th Anniversary Special Concert at Nippon Budokan (デビュー40周年 スペシャルコンサート at 日本武道館, March 18, 2015, live album)

Singles[edit]

Videography[edit]

  • Over Drive 1983 Alfee 8.24 Budokan (October 21, 1983)
  • Flying Away Alfee in Yokohama Stadium 1984.8.3 Fri (September 21, 1984)
  • Alfee 3 Days 1985.8/27/28/29 Yokohama Stadium (October 15, 1985)
  • The Alfee History I 1982–1985 (December 15, 1985)
  • The Alfee 1986 8.3 Sweat & Tears Tokyo Bay-Area (October 5, 1986)
  • 1986 12.24 Christmas Special All Night The Alfee (May 21, 1987)
  • Sunset – Sunrise 1987 Aug. 8–9 (September 30, 1987)
  • Meigaku Live 3 November 1987 (June 21, 1988)
  • All Over Japan 4 Access Area 1988 (October 5, 1988)
  • The Alfee in Gekitotsu (THE ALFEE in 激突, December 21, 1988)
  • The Alfee with Jean Paul Gaultier (June 14, 1989)
  • U.S. Camp Drake ASC The Alfee 1989.8.13 Sun (October 4, 1989)
  • Bridge Across the Future Reel I: Yokohama MM21 Reel I (October 3, 1990)
  • Bridge Across the Future Reel II: Yokohama MM21 Reel II (October 3, 1990)
  • Arcadia Included by Count Down 1999 (November 21, 1990)
  • Long Way to Freedom Revolution II & Smile Photo Collection (March 27, 1991)
  • 10kaime no Natsu -Since 1991- (10回目の夏 -SINCE 1991-, October 2, 1991)
  • The Alfee History II 1986–1991 (March 25, 1992)
  • Just Live! Promised Night August 9, 1992 (October 7, 1992)
  • Video Clips Victory (July 21, 1993)
  • Victory Stadium Silver Night Special (October 21, 1993)
  • Victory Stadium Gold Night Special (October 21, 1993)
  • King's Night Dream Western Conference Final (October 5, 1994)
  • King's Night Dream Eastern Conference Final (October 5, 1994)
  • Gen'yosai Red Phantom Eve (幻夜祭 Red Phantom Eve, October 4, 1995)
  • Gen'yosai Blue Phantom Eve (幻夜祭 Blue Phantom Eve, October 4, 1995)
  • 1982-1994 Osaka Kokusai Joshi Marason Song by The Alfee (1982-1994 大阪国際女子マラソン Song by THE ALFEE, January 19, 1996)
  • Yokohama Red Bricks I (October 2, 1996)
  • Yokohama Red Bricks II (October 2, 1996)
  • The Alfee Classics ~Yūgō~ (THE ALFEE CLASSICS 〜融合〜, March 19, 1997)
  • Emotional Field Heat & Beat Emotion I (October 16, 1997)
  • Emotional Field Heat & Beat Emotion II (October 16, 1997)
  • The Alfee History III 1992–1997 (October 17, 1997)
  • Tokyo One Night Dream (October 16, 1998)
  • The Alfee in NY at Forest Hills Stadium 1st. July. 1998 (December 16, 1998)
  • Millennium Carnival I (October 14, 1999)
  • Millennium Carnival II (November 17, 1999)
  • The Alfee in Berlin at Brandenburg Tour 26th, September 1999 (December 22, 1999)
  • Millennium Final in Osaka － Live at Osakajyo-Hall "A.D. 1999" (March 16, 2000)
  • Tokyo Aube Stadium Alfee Classics Night (October 16, 2000)
  • Tokyo Aube Stadium Alfee Rockdom Night (October 16, 2000)
  • The Best Ten & "Aru Hii Totsuzen!" Complete Edition 2000 (ザ・ベストテン&「ある日ィ突然!」 Complete edition 2000, December 22, 2000)
  • Emotion Live at Budokan Dec. 24 (December 22, 2000)
  • Nouvelle Vague Live at Budokan Dec. 24 (December 22, 2000)
  • Final Count Down A.D. 1999 Live at Budokan Dec. 24 (December 22, 2000)
  • Count Down 2001 Hello Good-bye (March 28, 2001)
  • Kingdom Chapter I: Grateful Birth (November 16, 2001)
  • Kingdom Chapter II: Never Ending Dream (November 16, 2001)
  • The Alfee History IV 1997–2001 (March 27, 2002)
  • Legend of The Stadium V Silver Legend (November 20, 2002)
  • Legend of The Stadium V Gold Legend (November 20, 2002)
  • Yokohama Swinging Generation: Generation Dynamite Day Aug. 16 (November 19, 2003)
  • Yokohama Swinging Generation: Swinging Generation Day Aug. 17 (November 19, 2003)
  • Aube 2000 Live at Budokan Dec. 24 (December 17, 2003)
  • Aube 2001 Glint Beat Live at Budokan Dec. 24 (January 21, 2004)
  • Aube 2002 Transformation Live at Budokan Dec. 24 (April 14, 2004)
  • 30th Anniversary Video Clips II (September 15, 2004)
  • The Alfee History I–III DVD Box Special Edition (September 15, 2004)
  • 30th Anniversary 2004 Travelin' Band Live at NHK Hall May 30 (October 14, 2004)
  • Love & Peace: A Day of Love Aug. 14 (November 7, 2004)
  • Love & Peace: A Day of Peace Aug. 15 (November 7, 2004)
  • 30th Anniversary Count Down 2005: Time and Tide (March 30, 2005)
  • Tokyo Bay-Station Terminal 1 (November 23, 2005)
  • Tokyo Bay-Station Terminal 2 (November 23, 2005)
  • 2000th Live Concert Starting Over (March 29, 2006)
  • 25th Summer 2006 Yokohama Star-ship Only One Night Aug. 12 (December 13, 2006)
  • 25th Summer 2006 Yokohama Star-ship Next One Night Aug. 13 (December 13, 2006)
  • Aube 2003 Going My Way Live at Budokan Dec. 24 (April 30, 2008)
  • 30th Anniversary 2004 Travelin' Band Live at Budokan Dec. 24 (April 30, 2008)
  • Aube 2005 Starting Over Live at Budokan Dec. 24 (April 30, 2008)
  • Aube 2006 One Live at Budokan Dec. 24 (April 30, 2008)
  • Aube 2008 Renaissance Live at NHK Hall (August 18, 2008)
  • Aube 2007 Tenga no Fune Live at Budokan Dec. 24 (AUBE 2007 天河の舟 Live at BUDOKAN Dec.24, December 23, 2008)
  • Aube 2008 Renaissance Live at Budokan Dec. 24 (December 23, 2009)
  • Yokohama Perfect Burn 8.8 Burn Into Memory Night (February 14, 2010)
  • Yokohama Perfect Burn 8.9 Burn Into Perfect Night (February 14, 2010)
  • 35th anniversary 2009 My Truth Live at Budokan Dec. 24 (December 23, 2010)
  • Aube 2010 Neo Universe II Live at Budokan Dec. 24 (April 20, 2011)
  • The Alfee 2011 Special DVD "I Love You" (August 25, 2011)
  • Neo Universe 2011 Final Series I Love You, Always... Live at Budokan Dec. 24 (April 25, 2012)
  • One Night Dream 2012 We Get Requests! 2012.7.28 at Saitama Super Arena (December 23, 2012)
  • The Alfee 2013 Special DVD "Grateful Birth" (August 24, 2013)
  • Neo Universe 2012 Final Series Catch Your Earth Live at Budokan Dec. 24 (December 23, 2013)
  • 40th Anniversary 2014 Video Clips II+ (August 6, 2014)
  • Neo Universe 2013 Final Series Grateful Birth Final Live at Budokan Dec. 24 (October 25, 2014)
  • 40th Anniversary 2014 40-nen-me no Natsu Saitama Super Arena 26.July.2014 (40th Anniversary 2014 40年目の夏 SAITAMA SUPER ARENA 26.July.2014, December 23, 2014)
  • 40th Anniversary 2014 40-nen-me no Natsu Saitama Super Arena 27 July.2014 (40th Anniversary 2014 40年目の夏 SAITAMA SUPER ARENA 27.July.2014, December 23, 2014)
  • The Last Genesis ~Toshi no Kiseki to Kiseki~ (THE LAST GENESIS ～40年の軌跡と奇跡～, June 17, 2015)
  • 2,500 Kai Kinen Kaminari-mai Iwai! Sakuraimasaru Kanreki Konsāto (2500回記念雷舞 祝！桜井賢還暦コンサート, October 25, 2015)
  • 40th Anniversary 2014 Genesis Final Live at Budokan Dec. 24 (November 25, 2015)
  • Best Hit Alfee 2015 One Night Circle (December 23, 2015)
  • Best Hit Alfee Final 2015 Live at Budokan Dec. 24 (November 30, 2016)
  • Best Hit Alfee 2016 30th Summer! Natsu Fest Yokohama Arena 30.July.2016 (Best Hit Alfee 2016 30th Summer！ 夏フェス YOKOHAMA ARENA 30.July.2016, December 29, 2016)
  • Best Hit Alfee 2016 30th Summer! Natsu Fest Yokohama Arena 31.July.2016 (Best Hit Alfee 2016 30th Summer！ 夏フェス YOKOHAMA ARENA 31.July.2016, December 29, 2016)
  • Best Hit Alfee Final 2016 Fuyu Festa Live at Budokan Dec. 24 (Best Hit Alfee Final 2016 冬フェス Live at BUDOKAN Dec.24, December 9, 2017)
  • 31st Summer Best Hit Alfee 2017 Natsu Festa Yokohama Arena 29.July.2017 (31st Summer Best Hit Alfee 2017 夏フェスタ YOKOHAMA ARENA 29.July.2017, December 29, 2017)
  • 31st Summer Best Hit Alfee 2017 Natsu Festa Yokohama Arena 30.July.2017 (31st Summer Best Hit Alfee 2017 夏フェスタ YOKOHAMA ARENA 30.July.2017, December 29, 2017)
  • Best Hit Alfee Final 2017 Fuyu Festa Live at Budokan Dec. 24 (Best Hit Alfee Final 2017 冬フェスタ Live at BUDOKAN Dec.24, December 8, 2018)
  • 45th Anniversary Summer Best Hit Alfee 2018 Natsu no Maki Château of The Alfee Yokohama Arena 28.July (45th Anniversary Summer Best Hit Alfee 2018 夏ノ巻 Château of The Alfee YOKOHAMA ARENA 28.July, December 29, 2018)
  • 45th Anniversary Summer Best Hit Alfee 2018 Natsu no Maki Château of The Alfee Yokohama Arena 29.July (45th Anniversary Summer Best Hit Alfee 2018 夏ノ巻 Château of The Alfee YOKOHAMA ARENA 29.July, December 29, 2018)
  • 45th Anniversary Best Hit Alfee Final 2018 Fuyu no Maki Château of The Alfee III Live at Budokan Dec. 24 (45th Anniversary Best Hit Alfee Final 2018 冬ノ巻 Château of The Alfee III Live at BUDOKAN Dec.24, October 27, 2019)
  • 45th Anniversary Summer Best Hit Alfee 2019 Natsu no Ran Battle Starship Alfee Makuhari Messe 3.August.2019 (45th Anniversary Summer Best Hit Alfee 2019 夏の乱 Battle Starship Alfee Makuhari Messe 3.August.2019, December 29, 2019)
  • 45th Anniversary Summer Best Hit Alfee 2019 Natsu no Ran Battle Starship Alfee Makuhari Messe 4.August.2019 (45th Anniversary Summer Best Hit Alfee 2019 夏の乱 Battle Starship Alfee Makuhari Messe 4.August.2019, December 29, 2019)
  • 45th Anniversary Best Hit Alfee Final 2019 Fuyu no Ran Battle Starship Alfee III (45th Anniversary Best Hit Alfee Final 2019 冬の乱 Battle Starship Alfee III, December 23, 2020)
  • 46th Birthday Eve Natsu no Yume 2020.8.24 (46th Birthday Eve 夏の夢 2020.8.24, January 29, 2021)
  • 46th Birthday Natsu no Yume 2020.8.25 (46th Birthday 夏の夢 2020.8.25, January 29, 2021)
  • Best Hit Alfee 2020–2021 Love & Hope Aki no Yume Fuyu no Yume (BEST HIT ALFEE 2020-2021 LOVE & HOPE 秋の夢 冬の夢, November 22, 2021)
  • Oretachi no Budōkan 2020 (俺たちの武道館2020, August 25, 2022)
  • 2021 Summer Baby, Come Back! 31.July.2021 (December 10, 2022)
  • 2021 Summer Baby, Come Back! 1.August.2021 (December 10, 2022)

BE∀T BOYS Discography[edit]

Singles

  • [1981.08.05] Stars☆On 23 (スターズ☆オン23) (BEAT BOYS)
  • [1988.11.02] HE∀RTBRE∀K LONELY R∀IN
  • [1989.05.31] Dare Yori mo Lady Jane (誰よりもLady Jane; Lady Jane Over Anyone Else)
  • [1990.07.21] Futari Dake no Yoru (ふたりだけの夜; Night for Only Us)
  • [1996.04.03] Epicurean (エピキュリアン)
  • [1997.03.19] May Be

Albums

  • [1988.10.21] BE∀T BOYS TOJO!!
  • [1989.07.05] GO!GO! BE∀T BOYS!!

Videos

  • [1989.10.21] GRE∀T PROMOTION

References[edit]

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External links[edit]

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