The 5.6.7.8's

The 5.6.7.8's is Garage Punk Rock 'N' Roll band from Tokyo, Japan. Initially formed in 1986 as a quartet by sisters Sachiko (Drums) and Yoshiko "Ronnie" Fujiyama (Vocals) along with Rico (Guitar), and Yoshie (Bass). However, Yoshie was replaced by Kikako prior to recording their demo ("Golden Hits Of..."). In 1990 Rico and Kikako left the band to form Sleaze Sisters. They were replaced by Akiko Omo on bass and saxophone player Gaku was added later. In 1992 they became a trio prior to touring Australia. Bass guitar was taken over again by Akiko, who also previously played in the band during the lineup changes in the early 90's. Guitarist Aya joined the band for several months in 1995. Yoshiko "Yama" Yamaguchi took over bass duties from Akiko before their first big Japanese tour in 1996. Ronnie briefly took a break from the band in 1997 and released the solo single "Coney Island". The band toured extensively during 1998 and 2002 but did not produce any new recorded material.

The band appeared in the movie "Kill Bill: Volume 1" in 2003 after director Quentin Tarantino heard their CD in a Tokyo clothing shop in 2002. The final film features the studio track "Woo Hoo" and it also appears on the soundtrack. The DVD bonus features include a full live performance of "Walk Like Jayne Mansfield" and "I'm Blue" that were recorded during the filming of the movie. The band during the filming was Ronnie, Yama, and Sachiko, however, Akiko played bass on the actual studio recording of "Woo Hoo" used in the film.

In 2004 Yama left the band and Akiko returned to play bass. However, there was a brief period of touring with Saki on bass between the switch. After that the band did not release any more material and only occasionally played live. The band has gained momentum again after releasing some live and studio recordings on Third Man Records in 2011. Since then they have been mostly been releasing covers, older unreleased studio recordings, and re-recorded/alternate versions of older material through Time Bomb Records. Some of the material features Akiko on bass and some features Yama on bass. In 2018 they released a song for the video game Steel Rats. A single containing songs recorded with Bloodshot Bill was released in 2019.

Golden Hits Of The 5.6.7.8's (1988)

01 - Horror Rocker
02 - Ittusho Ni Itai
03 - Boom Boom Girl
04 - Kite Yo Ramones
05 - Soratobu Joe Joe
06 - Jet Coaster
07 - Nijiiro No Kyouryou
08 - Peter Gun
09 - I Wanna Be Your G.F.
10 - We Got The Beat / Shakin' All Over

Mondo Girls A-Go-Go 7'' (1989)

01 - Bond Girl
02 - Fruit Bubble Love
03 - Motor Cycle Go-Go-Go
04 - Jet Coaster

I Was A Teenage Cave Woman EP (1991)

01 - Ah-So
02 - Edie Is A Sweet Candy
03 - I Was A Teenage Cave Woman
04 - Pinball Party
05 - The 5.6.7.8's
06 - Blue Radio

...Can't Help It! (1991)

01 - Ah-So!
02 - Let's Have A Party
03 - Pinball Party
04 - Jet Coaster
05 - Wooly Bully
06 - Wild Thing
07 - Bond Girl
08 - Motor Cycle Go-Go-Go!
09 - Fruit Bubble Love
10 - The 5.6.7.8's
11 - Woo Eee
12 - Edie Is A Sweet Candy
13 - I Was A Teenage Cave Woman
14 - Blue Radio

Bomb The Twist EP (1996)

01 - Bomb The Twist
02 - Jane In The Jungle
03 - Three Cool Chicks
04 - Guitar Date
05 - Woo Hoo
06 - Dream Boy

Pin Heel Stomp EP (1997)

01 - Pin Heel Stomp
02 - Dance In The Avenue A
03 - Arkansas Twist
04 - Hey! Mashed Potato, Hey!
05 - Spell Stroll
06 - The Barracuda

The 5.6.7.8's (1997)

01 - Harlem Nocturne
02 - Oriental Rock
03 - I Walk Like Jayne Mansfield
04 - Arkansas Twist
05 - Handsome Man
06 - Rockin' Rochester
07 - One Potato
08 - Long Tall Sally
09 - Cat Fight Run
10 - I Don't Need You No More
11 - Highschool Witch
12 - Teenage Cleopatra
13 - Tallahassee Lassie
14 - Scream

Teenage Mojo Workout (2007)

01 - (I'm Sorry Mama) I'm A Wild One
02 - I'm Blue
03 - Road Runner
04 - I Got A Man
05 - Typhoon Girl
06 - Hanky Panky
07 - Harlem Shuffle
08 - Green Onions
09 - In The Subway
10 - Teenage Mojo Workout
11 - Let's Go Boogaloo
12 - New Orleans Rock

Bomb The Rocks: Early Days Singles 1989-1996 (2007)

01 - Bomb The Twist
02 - Jane In The Jungle
03 - Three Cool Chicks
04 - Guitar Date
05 - Woo Hoo
06 - Dream Boy
07 - Continental Hop
08 - Jump Jack, Jump
09 - Smilly Willy
10 - Mr. Lee
11 - It's Rainy
12 - Road Runner
13 - My Boyfriend From Outer Space
14 - She Was A Mau Mau
15 - Long Tall Sally
16 - Scream
17 - Hot Generation
18 - Bond Girl
19 - Fruit Bubble Love
20 - Motor Cycle Go-Go-Go
21 - Jet Coaster
22 - The 5.6.7.8's
23 - Edie Is A Sweet Candy
24 - I Was A Teenage Cave Woman
25 - Ah-So
26 - Pinball Party
27 - Blue Radio

Tanukigoten (2014)

01 - Sho-Jo-Ji
02 - Hoovering (Part 1)
03 - Shake
04 - Mothra
05 - Ki Kya Shout
06 - Havana Moon, Banana Loon, Asuka Boom
07 - Great Balls Of Fire
08 - Hoovering (Part 2)
09 - Soulful Dress
10 - Harlem Nocturne
11 - Bankrobber

Best Hits Of The 5.6.7.8's (2022)

01 - Bomb The Twist
02 - Road Runner
03 - Dance In The Avenue A
04 - I'm Blue
05 - Hey! Mashed Potato, Hey!
06 - Dream Boy
07 - Woo Hoo
08 - Three Cool Chicks
09 - Harlem Nocturne
10 - (I'm Sorry Mama) I'm A Wild One
11 - Cuckoo
12 - Pretty Little Lilly Can Dance No More
13 - Mothra
14 - The Barracuda

You May Dream 7'' (2023)

01 - You May Dream
02 - Batman Theme

The 5.6.7.8's & The Masonics
Japan Tour EP (2023)

01 - The 5.6.7.8's - Daddy Goes Out Jail
02 - The 5.6.7.8's - Help
03 - The Masonics - New Rose
04 - The Masonics - You've Been Warned

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