We recently got a treat full of warmth and nostalgia when Kaori uploaded a wonderful performance of their classic song “Diamonds” with nothing but her piano and that still commanding and vibrant voice of hers!
Ah, Diamonds!!! I got into Princess Princess just as they were announcing their breakup, and though that may have been bad timing, it did give me a whole slew of live performances and appearances to enjoy as the band made their final circuit on all the music shows, culminating in their final concert. On one such show, the legendary MUSIC STATION, the band announced their retirement once more, and as their send-off song, they chose their 1989 single to close the show. This was the first time I had ever heard Diamonds, but I was IMMEDIATELY won over by it, and after seeing perform a few more songs on other shows, wasted no time grabbing up their CDs! I was to soon fall in love with practically their entire catalog, but then and now, Diamonds has ALWAYS been up there in the top!!
Watching Kaori at the piano playing up the song, as SOON as she went into that old familiar melody, I was brought back to those days of pure Pri Pri fascination and have to marvel at how doggone great this band really was/is!!!
So great to see Kaori still doing her thing and bringing the MAGIC to us fans as ALWAYS!!!