Yū Aku was a man with plenty to say. Rising to fame as a lyricist, poet and novelist, he contributed much in the way of literary arts. Aku's pop, rock and folk songs resonated, and by the end of a gilded career—which included a medal of honour from the government—he was the second best-selling lyricist in Japan's history. Here, an array of golden voices hail his remarkable life and words.