小林麻美 (Asami Kobayashi, born November 29, 1953 in Ota, Tokyo) is a Japanese singer, actress, model, and cultural icon who rose to prominence in the 1970s and 1980s. Known for her sophisticated image and understated vocal style, she became one of the defining female figures of Japan's post-idol pop era. She is best known for her song 雨音はショパンの調べ which was a huge hit across Japan, giving Kobayashi her first #1 single based on the Oricon charts. Read more on Last.fm