Hiromi Go

Quick Facts: Who was Hiromi Go?

Subject:

Hiromi Go

Known for:

Japanese singer and actor known for his versatile career in music and film.

Born:

1955-10-18

Century / Era:

1955s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Hiromi Go (郷 ひろみ, Gō Hiromi; born October 18, 1955), is a Japanese singer, part of Sony Music Entertainment Japan. His real name is Hiromi Haratake (原武 裕美, Haratake Hiromi). In the 1970s, he was called the "New Big Three" (新御三家, shin gosanke) with Goro Noguchi and Hideki Saijo. He belonged to Johnny & Associates, but three years after debut in 1975, left the agency.

Career & Major Achievements

He also effectively became the Japanese answer to Ricky Martin after his 1999 Japanese version of "Livin' la Vida Loca," which was called "Goldfinger '99". His stage name's initials are "HG", and that, combined with his remake of Ricky Martin's "Livin la Vida Loca" made him a direct and frequent target of comedian Hard Gay. Go featured Japanese hip hop musician Dohzi-T in his R&B-style song "Kimi Dake o," released on May 14, 2008. "Kimi Dake o" was included in his album Place to Be, and the remix of the song was included as a bonus track in Dohzi-T's album 12 Love Stories.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Go appeared in the Canadian film Samurai Cowboy with Catherine Mary Stewart and Robert Conrad, which was released in 1993. He was also invited to the Japanese touring ice show Fantasy on Ice in 2014, where he performed live with figure skater and two-time Olympic champion, Yuzuru Hanyu, to the song "Ienai yo" (lit. "I can't say it") amongst others.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1955 (1955-10-18): Birth of Hiromi Go — Japanese singer and actor known for his versatile career in music and film.
2. 1975: 1975 Milestone — He belonged to Johnny & Associates, but three years after debut in 1975, left the agency.
3. 1993: 1993 Milestone — Go appeared in the Canadian film Samurai Cowboy with Catherine Mary Stewart and Robert Conrad, which was released in 1993.
4. 1999: 1999 Milestone — He also effectively became the Japanese answer to Ricky Martin after his 1999 Japanese version of "Livin' la Vida Loca," which was called "Goldfinger '99".
5. 2008: 2008 Milestone — Go featured Japanese hip hop musician Dohzi-T in his R&B-style song "Kimi Dake o," released on May 14, 2008.
6. 2014: 2014 Milestone — He was also invited to the Japanese touring ice show Fantasy on Ice in 2014, where he performed live with figure skater and two-time Olympic champion, Yuzuru Hanyu, to the song "Ienai yo" (lit.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Hiromi Go

True or False: “Hiromi Go was part of the 'New Big Three' group alongside Goro Noguchi and Hideki Saijo.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): The text explicitly states that in the 1970s, he was called the "New Big Three" (新御三家) with Goro Noguchi and Hideki Saijo.

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