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Best (Akina Nakamori Album)
''Best'' is the second greatest hits album by Japanese singer Akina Nakamori, released on April 1, 1986, by Warner Pioneer. Background It contains all the singles released between 1982 and 1985: from the " Slow Motion" to "Solitude Solitude, also known as social withdrawal, is a state of seclusion or isolation, meaning lack of socialisation. Effects can be either positive or negative, depending on the situation. Short-term solitude is often valued as a time when one may wo ...". The singles " Sand Beige (Sabaku e)" and "Solitude" were recorded in the album for first time. Although " Meu amor é..." was included in the studio album '' D404ME'', the original version was recorded for first time as well. Promotion Singles "Sand Beige (Sabaku e)" is the twelfth single released on 16 June 1985. It's her second A-side song with the far east rhythm instrumentation. The small part of the refrain performed in the Egyptian dialect. The single debuted at number 1 on Oricon Single Wee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akina Nakamori
is a Japanese Singing, singer and Actor, actress. She is one of the most popular and List of best-selling music artists in Japan, best-selling music artists in Japan. Akina achieved national recognition after winning the 1981 season of the talent show ''Star Tanjō!''. Her debut single "Slow Motion (Akina Nakamori song), Slow Motion" was released to moderate success, peaking at number thirty on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart. Nakamori's popularity increased with the release of her follow-up single, "Shōjo A", which peaked at number five on the Oricon charts and sold over 390,000 copies. Her second album ''Variation (Hensoukyoku), Variation'' became her first number-one on the Oricon Weekly Albums Chart, staying in that position for three weeks. She made her acting debut in 1985 with an appearance in the Japanese romance movie '':ja:愛・旅立ち, Ai, Tabidachi''. After an extended hiatus from 2010 to 2014, Akina released two compilation albums, ''All Time Best: Original'' a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japan Gold Disc Award
The is an award presented by the Record music Industry Association of Japan in the field of music. The Japan Gold Disc Awards have multiple Grand Prix categories, including: Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year (download and streaming), single of the year, and more. Categories *Artist of the Year *New Artist of the Year *Best Enka/Kayokyoku Artist *Best Enka/Kayokyoku New Artist *Single of the Year *Song of the Year by Download *Song of the Year by Streaming *Album of the Year *Enka/Kayokyoku Album of the Year *Classic Album of the Year *Jazz Album of the Year *Instrumental Album of the Year *Soundtrack Album of the Year *Animation Album of the Year *Traditional Japanese Music Album of the Year *Concept Album of the Year *Music Video of the Year *Special Award *Best Asian Artist List of the Artists of the Year References External linksOfficial website Japanese music awards Awards established in 1987 1987 establishments in Japan Annual events in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kazari Ja Nai No Yo Namida Wa
is the 10th single by Japanese entertainer Akina Nakamori. Written by Yōsui Inoue, the single was released on November 14, 1984, by Warner Pioneer through the Reprise label. It was also the lead single from her seventh studio album '' Bitter and Sweet''. Background Producer Yūzō Shimada was initially not impressed with the song when he listened to the demo version, but he changed his mind and approved it as a single when songwriter Inoue performed it with Nakamori in a live studio recording. Inoue recorded "Kazari ja Nai no yo Namida wa" on his 1984 self-cover album ''9.5 Carats''. Nakamori has re-recorded the song for the 1995 compilation ''True Album Akina 95 Best'' and the 2002 self-cover compilation ''Utahime Double Decade''. In 2002, she performed the song on the 54th ''Kōhaku Uta Gassen'', making her first and final appearance on NHK's New Year's Eve special since 1988. Chart performance "Kazari ja Nai no yo Namida wa" became Nakamori's sixth No. 1 on Oricon's weekl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yukihide Takekawa
is a Japanese singer, songwriter and composer from Urawa-ku, Saitama, Urawa-ku, Saitama, Saitama, Saitama, Saitama Prefecture. He is best known for being the vocalist to the band Godiego as well as his solo career and his work as an author. Some of his composer, compositions have been featured in video game, anime, films, and Japanese television drama, television drama soundtracks. These include the ''Galaxy Express 999'' film, Monkey (TV series), ''Saiyūki'', ''Genesis Climber MOSPEADA'', ''Soul Blazer'', and ''Choushinsei Flashman''. One of his most popular songs was "Gandhara (song), Gandhara", which was translated into foreign languages many times and changed more than once during the translation. The Japanese version of Return to Oz has "Keep On Dreamin'", performed by Godiego's Yukihide Takekawa, which was later re-recorded for one of his albums. His daughter Ai Takekawa, Ai is also a musician and has been featured on the soundtrack of ''List of InuYasha Kanketsu-Hen ep ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akira Inoue (musician)
(born 8 September 1953), is a Japanese keyboard player, composer and producer. He was the recipient of the 23rd Japan Record Awards arranger award. History Inoue was born in Tokyo. His father was the pioneering Japanese cello player Yoritoro Inoue (井上頼豊). In the late 1970s, he played in the fusion group PARACHUTE. He released his first of many solo albums in the early 1980s. He has also composed, arranged, and performed music for several films and OVAs, including SF Shinseiki Lensman, Lily C.A.T., and the Japan/West Germany 1984 film Windy Story. In the 1990s, he played in The Voice Project and on projects with Masako Kawamura. He has produced projects for Anri, Mikio Sakai, Yoriko Ganeko, Masako Kawamura, The Voice Project, Kyosuke Himuro, MOON CHILD, Furukawa Ten-sei, Sojiro, harpist Mai Takematsu, Minako Honda and the Yoshida Brothers. Discography As solo artist * ''Tokyo Installation'' As arranger With Yui Asaka * ''C-Girl'' * ''TRUE LOVE'' * ''恋の� ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kōji Tamaki
is a Japanese singer-songwriter and actor. He has been well known as frontman of the rock band Anzen Chitai that debuted in 1982 and enjoyed a successful career, particularly during the 1980s. In the 1990s, he also began his career as a solo artist. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest Japanese vocalists. In 2014, he was ranked first by a panel of 200 experts for the best ever singing voice in Japan. Moreover, in 2021 Koji was voted as the greatest active male Japanese singer, with 190 experts agreeing that he is a "living national treasure of music" and that he portrays an "unparalleled mass of expressiveness and emotion which only seems to get better with age". Biography As a vocalist and a songwriter of the band, Tamaki spawned multiple successful compositions which were mostly co-written by lyricists including Gorō Matsui and Yōsui Inoue, by the time that the group suspended their career in 1993. In 1987, Tamaki released the first solo single "All I Do", and con ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Southern Wind
is the eighth single by Japanese entertainer Akina Nakamori. Written by Etsuko Kisugi and Kōji Tamaki, the single was released on April 11, 1984, by Warner Pioneer through the Reprise label. It was also the lead single from her sixth studio album ''Possibility''. The single became Nakamori's fourth No. 1 on Oricon's weekly singles chart and sold over 543,900 copies. Track listing Charts Covers Hong Kong singer Alan Tam covered the song in the Chinsese, was included in the cover album Magic Cover released in 1984 under Polygram Records. Original composer of the song, Kōji Tamaki covers the song in the 2024 self-cover album "Tamaki Kōji no Ongaku Sekai" and in Nakamori's 2025 tribute album " Nakamori Akina Tribute Album: Meikyo". Release history See also *1984 in Japanese music In 1984 (Shōwa 59), Japanese music was released on records and performed in concerts, and there were charts, awards, contests and festivals. During that year, Japan continued to have the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tetsuji Hayashi
is a Japanese composer, singer-songwriter, and arranger known for his influential contributions to the development of J-pop and city pop during the 1980s. He was exposed to Western pop music from an early age, sparking his passion for music. He honed his skills as a composer and arranger, and in 1978, he composed Mariya Takeuchi's debut album, ''Beginning'', followed by her hit single "September" in 1979 and " Mayonaka no Door" for Miki Matsubara that same year. His collaborations extended to other prominent artists such as S. Kiyotaka & Omega Tribe, Masaki Ueda and Junichi Inagaki. Despite initially planning retirement in 2008, Hayashi returned to the spotlight due to fan support at a commemorative concert. Since then, he has continued to compose and produce music. His legacy was celebrated with the release of the compilation album '' 50th Anniversary Special A Tribute of Hayashi Tetsuji: Saudade'' in 2023, accompanied by a concert showcasing his impact. Early life and educ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chinfa Kan
(born June 24, 1953) is a Japanese lyricist of Korean descent. Biography Chinfa Kan was born in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan, as a second-generation Zainichi. He graduated from Shizuoka Prefectural Hamamatsu-Nishi Senior and Junior High Schools. While attending Waseda University, he took up tanka writing and participated in the college's short song festivals. Kan made his debut as a lyricist in 1979 with Ann Lewis' "Shampoo", which was composed, arranged, and produced by Tatsuro Yamashita. He then wrote numerous hit songs with Tetsuji Hayashi. Kan also wrote lyrics for artists such as Hiromi Go, The Checkers, Agnes Chan, Akina Nakamori, Kyōko Koizumi, Anri, Miho Nakayama, KinKi Kids, Mika Nakashima, and BoA. In 1984, Kan won the Best Lyrics Award for Mariko Takahashi's "Momoiro Toiki" at the 26th Japan Record Awards. A year later, he won the Grand Prix for Nakamori's " Meu amor é..." Kan also wrote screenplays for the films ''Inamura Jane'' (1990) and ''Tokyo no Kyūjits ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kita Wing
is the seventh single by Japanese entertainer Akina Nakamori. Written by Chinfa Kan and Tetsuji Hayashi, the single was released on January 1, 1984, by Warner Music Group, Warner Pioneer through the Reprise Records, Reprise label. It was also the lead single from her fifth studio album ''Anniversary (Akina Nakamori album), Anniversary''. Background Nakamori approached songwriters Kan and Hayashi after listening to S. Kiyotaka & Omega Tribe's 1983 single "Summer Suspicion". During the songwriting process, proposed titles included and before Nakamori settled with "Kita Wing", which she revealed was influenced by Yumi Matsutoya's . "Kita Wing" refers to the North Wing of Narita International Airport's Terminal 1, with the lyrics referencing Japan Airlines Flight 401 flying to London Heathrow Airport via Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, Anchorage. Nakamori, Kan, and Hayashi collaborated again on a sequel song titled , which was featured on Nakamori's sixth studio album ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Twilight (Yūgure Dayori)
is the fifth single by Japanese entertainer Akina Nakamori. Written by Etsuko Kisugi and Takao Kisugi, the single was released on June 1, 1983, by Warner Pioneer through the Reprise label. It was also the second single from her first greatest hits album '' Best Akina Memoires''. The single peaked at No. 2 on Oricon's weekly singles chart and sold over 429,600 copies. Track listing All music is arranged by Mitsuo Hagita. Charts Cover versions * Gyubin covered the song in Nakamori's 2025 tribute album " Nakamori Akina Tribute Album: Meikyo". Release history See also *1983 in Japanese music In 1983 (Shōwa 58), Japanese music was released on records and performed in concerts, and there were charts, awards, contests and festivals. During that year, Japan continued to have the second largest music market in the world. Awards, conte ... References External links * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Twilight 1983 singles 1983 songs 1983 in Japanese music Akina Nakamor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mitsuo Hagita
, born June 16, 1946, in Shizuoka, Japan, is a Japanese arranger, composer and musical producer. Biography After graduating from the Keio University, he set his goal to be arranger and composer. In 1973, he made debut as an arranger with the song "Hitoribocchi no Heya" by Masa Takagi. He won an award for Best Arrangement on the Japan Record Awards for two consecutive years - 1975 and 1976. Since 1976, he is member of the copyright collection society ''JASRAC'' and music association ''Japan Composers & Arrangers Association''. On the same year, he released his first solo work ''Secret Love''. In the span of 45 years of his career, he arranged over 4,000 songs. He is considered as one of the most renovated and representative music arranger in the Japanese music industry. Discography Albums Studio albums Compilation albums Works Anime *Wata no Kunihoshi (1984) * Giant Gorg (1984) *Record of Lodoss War (OVA, 1990) * Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory (OVA, 1991) *Sakura Diar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |