■Takao Horiuchi collaborates with Shinji Tanimura’s singing voice to sing the famous song “Fuyu no Inazuma”!
“Live Broadcast!” will be broadcast on TV Asahi from 18:30 on December 24th! This year’s Most Loved Showa Era Masterpiece Grand Prix 2024 ~Grand Prize decided by live voting by all citizens~” will be broadcast.
This program is a two-week continuous project called “Live Broadcast! The 2nd night of the 2024 Most Loved Showa Masterpiece Grand Prix 2024. The first night’s broadcast on December 18th, “This year’s most beloved Showa era masterpiece Grand Prix 2024 – No. 1 song chosen by 20,000 people nationwide,” was packed with nostalgic rare footage and received great acclaim. .
On the second night, which will be held on Christmas Eve, as the title suggests, the first place winners in each of the eight categories of “this year’s most beloved Showa era masterpieces” will be announced in a live broadcast. Among the songs that won first place, the grand prize winner will be determined by live audience voting.
The hosts will be Hideki Takahashi and Yoko Oshita (TV Asahi announcers). Luxurious guests who love Showa songs, including Shiraku Tachikawa, Akiko Yada, Ammika, IKKO, Hiroko Moriguchi, and Teruyuki Tsuchida, will gather in the studio for live broadcasting.
■Announcing the rankings of the “5 categories” of interest! “Female idol category” is a huge battle
On the first night, rankings were announced for the “Male Artist Category”, “Powerful Singing Voice Category”, and “Big Break with This Song”. Crystal King’s “Daitokai” took first place in the “Powerful singing voice” category, and Saki Kubota’s “Igenjin” took first place in the “This song made a big break” category.
Tonight, the second night, the rankings will be announced for the remaining five categories: “Winter song that touches your heart”, “Eternal diva”, “Female idol”, “Actor/Actress”, and “Karaoke song that will get you excited”. .
In the “Female Idol Category”, there was a long list of famous songs by Showa era idols such as Seiko Matsuda, Akina Nakamori, Kyoko Koizumi, and Pink Lady. Each of these girls has had a number of big hits, but whose song is at number one? Seiko Matsuda and Akina Nakamori showed their strength by having multiple songs ranked in the top 10.
The “Actor/Actress Category” looks back at the expressive singing voices of the great Showa era actors. Also includes “that famous song” by national actor Toshiyuki Nishida, who departed for heaven in October. In addition, in the “Winter Songs that Touch Your Heart” category, famous winter songs that touch your heart will be featured one after another.
The “Exciting Karaoke Songs Category” features upbeat songs that are sure to get you excited if you sing them, such as Hideki Saijo and Hiromi Go’s big hits, while the “Eternal Diva Category” includes songs by Hibari Misora and Ten Terasa. Famous songs by female singers who boast overwhelming singing ability, such as Naomi Chiaki, are ranked.
■Treasure collaboration singing scenes are being discovered one after another!
In addition, there is also a corner titled “Special gift for the holy night! Super precious treasure video special”. This is a premium corner that can be called a Christmas present from the program to the viewers, with a plan to deliver special singing videos such as covers of famous songs and collaborations.
Shinji Tanimura & Akina Nakamori”, Keiko Fuji & Aki Yashiro, Saburo Kitajima & Masako Mori’s 2-shot singing, and a dream co-starring video of gorgeous idols such as Toshihiko Tahara, Seiko Matsuda, Akina Nakamori, Shizuka Kudo, Wink, and Hikari GENJI. Many treasured VTRs will be released, and the precious singing voices will enliven the holy night.
■At the climax, the Grand Prix will be decided by audience “live voting”!
Furthermore, Takao Horiuchi enthusiastically sang Alice’s famous song “Winter Lightning” from the “Winter Songs that Touch Your Heart” category. It will be heard in collaboration with Shinji Tanimura’s video and voice when he was alive. This one-night only heartwarming performance that brings back the exquisite harmony of the two is a must-see.
At the end, the “Showa Masterpiece Grand Prix 2024,” which will shine at the top of the eight categories, will be decided by live voting by viewers. What was the prestigious Grand Prix song chosen by audience vote?
Be sure to tune in to the live broadcast tonight with your family and cast your votes.
Program information
tv asahi“Live broadcast! This year’s Most Loved Showa Masterpiece Grand Prix 2024 – Grand Prize decided by live voting by all citizens –
12/24 (Tue) 18:30-21:54 (24 TV Asahi network stations *excluding some areas)
MC: Hideki Takahashi, Yoko Oshita (TV Asahi announcer)
Guest: Shiraku Tachikawa, Akiko Yada, Ammika, IKKO, Hiroko Moriguchi, Teruyuki Tsuchida
Singing guest: Takao Horiuchi
“Live broadcast! This year’s most loved Showa masterpiece Grand Prix 2024” program site
https://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/showa-meikyoku/
