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In the 1960s, Japanese actor and guitarist Yuzo Kayama composed a surf rock song called "Black Sand Beach." This song has since been played by Yuzo Kayama & Launchers, Takeshi Terauchi & Blue Jeans, The Ventures, & The Aquatudes.
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