Tatsuro Yamashita is a Japanese musician, and producer. In 2003, HMV listed Tatsuro as the worlds 74th most influential musician. He was also listed at No.1 in their list of Japan's top 30 singers, and at No.6 in their list of Japan's top 100 musicians, for his influence on the music industry. His most well-known song is "Christmas Eve". It first appeared on his album Melodies in 1983, and was later released as a single In 1986, when it became the standard Japanese Christmas song. He is also the husband and producer of Mariya Takeuchi.
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