TMNETWORK weekly radio program
#05, 4.29.2026 Hosted by Kine-san
For this episode, Kine-san took the lead and introduced his favorite song.
Featured Tracks:
M1: Artist: Suzi Quatro
Title: Can the Can
Released: 1973
M2: Artist: Suzi Quatro
Title: Cat Size
Released: 1974
M3: Artist: Suzi Quatro
Title: Freedom
Released: 2026
The radio broadcast shared a memory regarding Kine-san’s collection. He revealed that he was into English songs as much as Japanese folk music during his teens. This was actually the first time in his career he had shared this story with the public. His absolute favorite was the ballad “Cat Size,” through which he learned the “descending line cliché” chord progression. He later incorporated this progression into his song, “A Long Distant Love, Speedway” as well as several other ballads for TM NETWORK.
Note: The “descending line cliché” is a classic technique often used to add emotional depth to ballads.
Listen to “Can the Can”:
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