Big in Japan (Alphaville song)
"Big in Japan" is the debut single of the German synth-pop band Alphaville from their 1984 album Forever Young.
Big in Japan (Alphaville song)
Big in Japan 1992 A.D. CD cover
Big in Japan (Alphaville song)
Image: Alphaville Big In Japan Swemix Cover
Alphaville is a German synth-pop band formed in Münster in 1982. They gained popularity in the 1980s. The group was founded by singers Marian Gold, Bernhard Lloyd, and Frank Mertens. They achieved chart success with the singles "Forever Young", "Big in Japan", "Sounds Like a Melody", "The Jet Set", and "Dance with Me". Gold remains the only continuous member of Alphaville. They took their name from Jean-Luc Godard's film of the same name.
Alphaville performing in 2005