Sakamoto Kyu
Kyu Sakamoto (坂本九,
November 10,
1941 -
August 12,
1985) was a popular
Japanese singer. He was born in
Kawasaki. His most popular song, "
Ue o muite arukô," was a hit in Japan and topped the Billboard charts in the
United States in
1961 under the name "Sukiyaki." Sakamoto was killed in the crash of
Japan Airlines flight 123.