TMNETWORK weekly radio program
#15, July 15, 2026 Hosted by Naoto Kine.
For this episode, Kine-san took the lead and introduced his favorite song.
Featured Tracks:
M1:
- Artist: Elton John
- Title: Saturday Night’s Alright (For Fighting)
- Released: 1973
M2:
- Artist: Elton John
- Title: Your Song
- Released: 1970
No introduction is needed for Elton John, as he is a legendary musician, and Kine-san deeply respects him as a pianist as well.
In this episode, several fascinating connections between TM NETWORK and Elton John were discussed:
- You can dance” Inspiration: The TM NETWORK song “You can dance” was inspired by Elton John’s “Saturday Night’s Alright (For Fighting).” Because of this, when performing the song at Stand 3 Final in 2024, TM NETWORK wore striking sunglasses as an homage.
- “Your Song” Connection: Kine-san also revealed that the title of TM NETWORK’s song “Your Song” was borrowed directly from the title of Elton John’s classic track.
Listen to “Saturday Night’s Alright (For Fighting)”:
Listen to Elton John’s “Your Song”:
Listen to TM NETWORK’s “Your Song”:
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