Kazuko Matsuo 松尾和子 (1935年5月17日 ~ 1992年9月25日)
& Frank Nagai フランク永井 (1932年3月18日 ~ 2008年10月27日)
in a really nice duet
Performing 東京ナイトクラブ / Tokyo Nightclub, which was a big
hit for them in 1959.
According to Wiki, Nagai san is credited with discovering Matsuo san, and they
often performed duets together.
Sadly Nagai san attempted but failed in a suicide attempt
in 1985 (a lover bore him a child), and causing brain damage,
he no longer could perform.
Matsuo san also had a sad fate- in 1991 her son was found
guilty of drug crimes (stimulants) and jailed- very public criticism
kept her from performing, plus a boutique that she was involved with
went bankrupt, leaving her in debt for millions of yen,
Very distressed, she attempted suicide with pills, but survived.
Her death was caused by a fall down some stairs while at home- her son
still in Prison. Her eldest son, who had been the source of so much trouble, died in
2011, aged 48.
This performance must be in the 70's, and their talent certainly will always be
remembered.
フランク永井 松尾和子 東京ナイトクラブ