|
Dramatic Songs
is the fifth compilation album by Japanese entertainer Miho Nakayama. Released through King Records on January 20, 1993, the album compiles Nakayama's songs that were used as theme songs or image songs for TV dramas she starred in from 1985 to 1992. The popularity of the No. 1 single " Sekaijū no Dare Yori Kitto" (featuring Wands) helped boost the album's sales. The album peaked at No. 2 on Oricon's albums chart. It sold over 435,000 copies and was certified Platinum by the RIAJ The is an industry trade group composed of Japanese corporations involved in the music industry. It was founded in 1942 as the Japan Phonogram Record Cultural Association, and adopted its current name in 1969. The RIAJ's activities include prom .... Track listing Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts Certification References External links * * * {{Authority control 1993 compilation albums Miho Nakayama compilation albums Japanese-language compilation albums 1990s Japanese-l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miho Nakayama
was a Japanese singer and actress. She made her debut in the 1985 drama ''Maido Osawagase Shimasu'', where her performance led to instant stardom. Nakayama released her debut single, " C", shortly after, and finished the year with her film debut in the blockbuster '' Be-Bop High School''. She became one of the most popular idols during its "Golden Age" in the 1980s. Nicknamed , Nakayama occasionally used the pseudonyms or when she wrote song lyrics. After pivoting towards a dance-oriented sound, she achieved five consecutive number one singles. Her best known songs from this period include " Waku Waku Sasete", " 50/50", " Catch Me" and " You're My Only Shinin' Star". In the 1990s, she wrote lyrics and recorded ballads, resulting in several platinum singles and her biggest sales: " Tōi Machi no Doko ka de..." (1991), " Sekaijū no Dare Yori Kitto" (1992) with Wands, and " Tada Nakitaku Naru no" (1994). Nakayama received positive reviews for her lead roles in '' Love Letter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Waku Waku Sasete
is the eighth single by Japanese entertainer Miho Nakayama. Composed by Kyōhei Tsutsumi with lyrics by Takashi Matsumoto, the single was released on November 21, 1986, by King Records. An extended remix of the song, known as the "Party Version", was released as a 12" single on December 10, 1986. Background and release "Waku Waku Sasete" was used as the opening theme of the Fuji TV drama series , which starred Nakayama. Bassist Masato Nakamura was a member of Nakayama's backing band during live performances of the song before he went on to form the band Dreams Come True. The B-side is "Heart no Switch wo Oshite", which was alternately titled "Switch On" in the album '' Exotique'' and the 1991 compilation album '' Miho's Select''. "Waku Waku Sasete" peaked at No. 3 on Oricon's weekly singles chart and sold over 237,000 copies, making it Nakayama's biggest-selling single until " You're My Only Shinin' Star" in 1988. The "Party Version" single peaked at No. 22 and sold over 2, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miho Nakayama Compilation Albums
is a feminine Japanese given name. It can have many different meanings in Japanese depending on the kanji used. Possible Japanese writings Miho can be written using different kanji characters and can mean: *実穂, "truth, ear of grain" *美穂, "beauty, ear of grain" *美保, "beauty, care" *未歩, "future (part of the word 未来), step" *美帆, "beauty, sail" *美歩, "beauty, walk" The name can also be written in hiragana "みほ" or katakana "ミホ". People with the name * , Japanese sprint canoeist * , Japanese voice actress * Miho Dukov (, born 1955), former Bulgarian wrestler * , Japanese actress * , Japanese singer * , Japanese football player * , Japanese table tennis player * , Japanese singer and songwriter * , Japanese composer and jazz musician * Miho Iwata (born 1962), Japanese performance artist, scenographer and choreographer * , former Japanese football player * , Japanese actress and J-pop singer * , Japanese J-pop singer * , Japanese former synchronized s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1993 Compilation Albums
The General Assembly of the United Nations designated 1993 as: * International Year for the World's Indigenous People The year 1993 in the Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands had only 364 days, since its calendar advanced 24 hours to the Eastern Hemisphere side of the International Date Line, skipping August 21, 1993. Events January * January 1 ** Czechoslovakia ceases to exist, as the Czech Republic and Slovakia separate in the Dissolution of Czechoslovakia. ** The European Economic Community eliminates trade barriers and creates a European single market. ** International Radio and Television Organization ceases. * January 3 – In Moscow, Presidents George H. W. Bush (United States) and Boris Yeltsin (Russia) sign the second Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty. * January 5 ** US$7.4 million is stolen from the Brink's Armored Car Depot in Rochester, New York, in the fifth largest robbery in U.S. history. ** , a Liberian-registered oil tanker, runs aground off the S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
You're My Only Shinin' Star
"You're My Only Shinin' Star" is a song recorded by Japanese entertainer Miho Nakayama, from her third studio album '' Summer Breeze'' (1986). It was re-recorded two years later and released as her 10th single by King Records on February 17, 1988; this version was included in her 1989 compilation album ''Ballads''. The album version of the song is featured on the TBS drama series ''Mama wa Idol'' (ママはアイドル, 1987), starring Nakayama herself. "You're My Only Shinin' Star" was one of the fifteen recipients of the Gold Prize at the 30th Japan Record Awards and was nominated for the Japan Record Award. Background "You're My Only Shinin' Star" was written and produced by Toshiki Kadomatsu. The song is composed in the key of C sharp minor and set to a tempo of 70 beats per minute. Nakayama's vocals span from A3 to B4. The song was first included as the last track of Nakayama's album ''Summer Breeze'' (1986). Due to strong fan demand and Nakayama's fondness for the song, it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takeshi Hayama
is a Japanese musical arranger and guitarist under Being Inc. records. Biography In 1978, he debuted with his own blues band under Trio Records. In 1990s he entered to Being recording agency. Takeshi becomes the main arranger of Japanese singer-songwriter Maki Ohguro. Along with Masao Akashi they were the most busy arrangers during 90s. During the same period time he provided arrangements for another Being artist as Zard, Deen or Wands as is under charge of arranging famous million-sells hits as Makenaide, Kono Mama Kimi Dake wo Ubaisaritai, Motto Tsuyoku Kimi wo Dakishimetara or Anata Dake Mitsumeteru. After the establishment of Giza Studio, he continued providing arrangements for artist as Aiuchi Rina, U-ka Saegusa in dB or Aya Kamiki. Takeshi appears sometimes as a supportive guitarist in Hills Pan Kōjō Live. Since 2012, he's a music teacher of rock and pop department in Senzoku Gakuen of Music. In celebration of his 60 birthday, he held special live with former vo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tetsurō Oda
is a Japanese composer, record producer, and singer-songwriter. Oda is the third best-selling composer in the history of the Japanese singles chart, with over 40 million units being sold. Biography Between years 1978-1979, he was member of the rock band Why along with Kenji Kitajima, following frontman of the band Fence of Defense and brother of the musical producer Daiko Nagato, Shuusuke Nagato. Between years 1980-1981, he was member of another rock band "Oda Tetsurō&9th IMAGE". Oda has embarked on his own solo career since the 1981. As a recording artist, he is best known for the chart-topping single "Itsumademo Kawaranu Ai o", which was released in 1992. Oda gained prominence as a songwriter in Japan during the late 1980s. He composed over 50 top-ten hit singles on the Japanese Oricon chart during the 1990s, including 12 that have sold over 1 million copies. At the commercial peak of his career, Oda produced a string of popular hit songs with artists such as Zard, Deen, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aishiterutte Iwanai!
is the 20th single by Japanese entertainer Miho Nakayama. Written by Yoshihiko Andō and Hitoshi Haba, the single was released on October 22, 1990, by King Records. Background and release "Aishiterutte Iwanai!" was used as the theme song of the Fuji TV drama series , which also starred Nakayama. The B-side is "Without You", a Christmas song written by Nakayama (under her pseudonym "Mizuho Kitayama") for a Citizen Watch commercial she starred in. "Aishiterutte Iwanai!" became Nakayama's third straight No. 3 on Oricon's weekly singles chart. It sold over 361,000 copies and was certified Gold by the RIAJ. Nakayama performed the song on the 41st ''Kōhaku Uta Gassen , more commonly known simply as ''Kōhaku'', is an annual New Year's Eve television special produced by Japanese public broadcaster NHK. It is broadcast live simultaneously on television and radio, nationally and internationally by the NHK net ...'' in 1990. Track listing Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cindy (singer)
, known professionally as Cindy, was a Japanese singer, lyricist, and composer. Originally working in music journalism, she met Stevie Wonder and worked with him. She later released four albums – ''Love Life'' (1986), ''Angel Touch'' (1990), ''Don't Be Afraid'' (1991), and ''Surprise'' (1997) – and worked as a lyricist and composer for artists like Miho Nakayama. Since her death, her music has been associated with city pop and gained popularity among DJs in Japan. Biography Mayumi Yamamoto, a native of Yokohama, was born on 5 May 1958. Her father was a Korean lyricist, and her mother was Japanese. Her stage name Cindy was her baptismal name, named after a fairy. After graduating from Santa Maria International High School in Yokohama, she moved to the United States. She subsequently worked in music journalism, where she interviewed such musicians as Lionel Richie. She received the attention of Stevie Wonder during an interview on the job, and the two later participated in r ... [...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] |
Mermaid (Miho Nakayama Song)
is the 13th single by Japanese entertainer Miho Nakayama. Written by Chinfa Kan and Cindy, the single was released on July 11, 1988, by King Records. Background and release "Mermaid" marked the beginning of Nakayama's collaboration with songwriters Kan and Cindy, which lasted until "Rosécolor" (though Cindy sporadically continued to co-write songs with Nakayama throughout the 1990s). The song was used as the opening theme of the TBS drama series , which starred Nakayama. The jacket cover is a painting of Nakayama in a bikini by Robert Blue; this artwork was also used on her album ''Mind Game''. "Mermaid" became Nakayama's third consecutive No. 1 on Oricon's weekly singles chart and sold over 365,000 copies, becoming her biggest-selling single until " Tōi Machi no Doko ka de..." in 1991. Track listing Personnel * Miho Nakayama – vocals * Rod Antoon – keyboards, backing vocals (1) * Takao Sugiyama – synthesizer, drum programming (2) * Shinji Shiotsugu – guitar (1) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
