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Sing! Aiko
is a radio segment in Aiko (Japanese singer), Aiko's radio program ''Aiko's @llnightnippon.com'', which aired from 1999 until 2003. When musical guests were invited to the program, Aiko would play the piano and cover the guests'—or others'—songs; sometimes, she sang her own songs with her guests. Rarely, Aiko would improvise a short song with a guest. Performed songs Unless indicated, all songs are covered by Aiko (Japanese singer), Aiko. 1999 * Ami Suzuki (1999), "Our Days". * SMAP (1999), "Fly". * Takanori Nishikawa, T.M.Revolution (1998), "Thunderbird". * Porno Graffitti (1999), . * B'z (1992), in ''Friends (B'z album), Friends''. * Original words by Josef Mohr, music by Franz Gruber (musician), Franz Gruber (1818), "Silent Night (song), Silent Night", first performed in Austria. Sung the English version. * Taiyō to Ciscomoon (1999), . * "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town". Sung with Yuzu (band), Yuzu and Taiyō to Ciscomoon. 2000 * Yuzu (band), Yuzu (1999), . * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aiko (Japanese Singer)
, known mononymously as Aiko (stylized in smallcaps), is a Japanese singer and songwriter. She is most famous for her hit songs ''Ashita'', ''Kabutomushi'', ''Hanabi'', ''Sakura no Toki'', ''Boyfriend'', and ''Kira Kira''. Music career In April 1996, Aiko became a radio host of FM Osaka after graduating from college. She released a CD which she produced independently with her friends of college in August. She participated in "The 5th Music Quest Japan Final" on 10 October, and was awarded the Excellence Award shared with Ringo Shiina. She released an Extended play, EP on an independent label in 1997, followed by a single and a mini-album in 1998. In July 1998, Aiko debuted on a major label with her first single, "Ashita" (あした), which was used as the theme song for the movie ''Toire no Hanako-san (film), Toire no Hanako-san''. In 1999, her fourth single "Hanabi"(花火) became a smash hit. In 2000, her second album, ''Sakura no Ki no Shita'' (桜の木の下), reached ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spitz (band)
is a Japanese rock band. The group was originally formed in 1987 by four art school students in Tokyo; it consists of Masamune Kusano (lead vocals and rhythm guitar), Tetsuya Miwa (lead guitar), Akihiro Tamura (bass guitar), and Tatsuo Sakiyama (drums). In March 1991, Spitz released their first single "Hibari no Kokoro" and the self-titled debut album simultaneously on Polydor Records. Although their early efforts failed to attract public attention, the band eventually came into prominence with the single "Robinson" released in April 1995 which sold more than 1.6 million copies in Japan. It was followed by their 6th studio album ''Hachimitsu'', which was released the same year and achieved mainstream success, immediately topping the Japanese Oricon charts and selling approximately 1.7 million copies. It won the Best Album award in the 37th Japan Record Awards by the Japanese Composers Association on New Year's Eve 1995, and received a quadruple platinum status from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Love
''Sound of a Woman'' is the major label debut studio album by Canadian singer Kiesza. It is her second album after her 2008 self-titled independent release and her first full-length international debut. It was released on October 13, 2014. Background In February 2014, Kiesza released the video for her new single "Hideaway" through the indie label ''Lokal Legend''. ''Idolator'' considered it unique, for having a single take through the entire video, as Kiesza walked and danced through the streets of Brooklyn. John Gentile of ''Rolling Stone'' called the style "impressive". Kiesza reported to ''Rolling Stone'' that she had trouble making the video, partly because she broke a rib just before filming, and "couldn't move for an entire month afterward." It was premiered by Annie Mac on her Mac's Special Delivery segment on BBC Radio 1. "Hideaway" debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart issued for April 26, 2014. Shortly after "Hideaway" charted, Kiesza released a new video for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I For You
"I for You" is the eleventh single by Japanese rock band Luna Sea, released by Universal on July 1, 1998. It reached number 2 on the Oricon Singles Chart and was the 49th best-selling single of the year. It was the third and last in a serial release after the band's hibernation from 1997 to early 1998. Overview Original scores for "I for You" were composed by guitarist Sugizo as an orchestrated version; although it was first written around 1993, it had not been considered for recording until later, when an opportunity appeared for creating a theme song for a TV drama. The final version of the song was furnished with revisions by vocalist Ryuichi. Sugizo used a 1956 Gibson Les Paul Custom to record the song, and his mother is featured playing the cello. During the recording of "I for You", guitarist hide of X Japan, who was a close friend with members of the band, died. Some of the lyrics are described as a tribute to him by the members. It was used as the theme song for the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luna Sea
Luna Sea (stylized as LUNA SEA) is a Japanese Rock music, rock band formed in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1986. Due to the use of makeup and costumes early in their career and their widespread popularity, they are considered one of the most successful and influential bands in the visual kei movement. Throughout the mid-1990s they used significantly less makeup, and after a one-year break in 1997, came back with a more mainstream alternative rock style and toned down their on-stage attire. They disbanded in 2000. In 2003, HMV ranked Luna Sea at number 90 on their list of the 100 most important Japanese pop acts. Initially founded in 1986, by bassist J (musician), J and rhythm guitarist Inoran while in high school, the band was originally called Lunacy. In 1989 they recruited lead guitarist Sugizo, drummer Shinya Yamada, Shinya and vocalist Ryuichi Kawamura, Ryuichi, a lineup that has remained the same. They released a few demo tapes prior to renaming themselves Luna Sea and releasing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akiko Kosaka
Akiko can refer to: * ''Akiko'' (comic book), an American comic book * ''Akiko'' (film), a 1961 Italian comedy film * Akiko (Amiga), a custom chip used in the Amiga CD32 games console * Akiko (given name), a common Japanese female given name {{disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stevie Wonder
Stevland Hardaway Morris (; Judkins; born May 13, 1950), known professionally as Stevie Wonder, is an American and Ghanaian singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer. He is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. Wonder is credited as a pioneer and influence by musicians across a range of genres that include rhythm and blues, R&B, Pop music, pop, Soul music, soul, Gospel music, gospel, funk, and jazz. A virtual one-man band, Wonder's use of synthesizers and other electronic musical instruments during the 1970s reshaped the conventions of contemporary R&B. He also helped drive such genres into the album era, crafting his LP record, LPs as cohesive and consistent, in addition to socially conscious statements with complex compositions. Visual impairment, Blind since shortly after his birth, Wonder was a child prodigy who signed with Motown's Tamla label at the age of 11, where he was given the professional name Little Stevie Wonder. Wonder's s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iruka (singer)
Iruka may refer to: * Makasete Iruka!, an independent original video animation made by Akitaro Daichi * Lake Iruka, a reservoir located near the Meiji Mura * the Japanese word for dolphin (イルカ) People *Soga no Iruka (died July 10, 645) was the son of Soga no Emishi, a statesman in the Asuka Period of Japan. He was assassinated at court in a coup d'état involving Nakatomi no Kamatari and Prince Naka-no-Ōe (see: Isshi Incident), who accused him of tryi ... (died 645), statesman and son of Soga no Emishi *, singer Fiction * Iruka Umino, a Konohagakure ninja and instructor in the ''Naruto'' series {{disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kiroro
is a Japanese pop duo from Yomitan, Okinawa that debuted in 1996. History Kiroro debuted in 1996 as an independent band, and later made their major debut in 1998 with the song "". They performed on ''Kōhaku Uta Gassen'' in 1998, 1999 and 2001. The ending theme for the Japanese dub of The Good Dinosaur was contributed by them, and was a newly rerecorded "Mother Earth version" of their song "Best Friend".https://s.cinemacafe.net/article/2016/01/11/36934.html Etymology When vocalist Chiharu Tamashiro was in her primary school days, she visited Ikedamachi, Hokkaido, for a regional exchange program. The Ainu language made a deep impression on her. With the Ainu words 'Kiroru' and 'Kiroro-an', Tamashiro and Kinjo decided on the name "Kiroro" for the group; "Kiroru" meaning a wide walking path and "Kiroro-an" meaning "resilient" and "healthy." The name "Kiroro" however, was already registered in 1981 to the Yamaha Organization in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka, for the Kiroro Resort i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tsuyoshi Domoto
is a Japanese idol, singer, songwriter, actor, and television personality. Along with Koichi Domoto (with whom he has no blood-relation), he is a member of Domoto, which is a Japanese duo under the management of Starto Entertainment (formerly of Johnny & Associates) and the record holder of Guinness World Records for having the record of the most consecutive number-one singles since their debut single. Biography Domoto was born in Nara. He has a sister, older by six years. On June 28, 2017, Domoto was hospitalized after experiencing sudden deafness. Although he's been treated, Domoto will never recover fully. He has been using earphones when appearing in music programs because of it. Career Domoto joined Johnny's Entertainment on May 5, 1991, which also the first time he met his future bandmate Koichi Domoto. The opportunity came while without his knowing, his mother and his sister sent his resume to the office. Domoto and his bandmate Koichi Domoto first worked toget ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kinki Kids
is a Japanese duo consisting of Koichi Domoto and Tsuyoshi Domoto under the talent agency Starto Entertainment (formerly of Johnny & Associates). Domoto was formed in 1993 as Kinki Kids and officially debuted on July 21, 1997. With more than 30 million physical copies sold, they are one of the best selling boy groups in Asian history and List of top music artists in Japan, top 20 best-selling artists of all time in Japan. Although the members share the same surname, the only relation they have to each other is that they both hail from the Kansai region, Kinki region, hence the duo's name. Domoto holds the Guinness World Records for having the most consecutive No.1 singles since debut (47 works) and the most consecutive years with a Japanese No.1 single (28 years, 1997–2024). They have 20 No.1 albums of which 14 are consecutive, making them the artist who has the third most No.1 albums in Japan. Since 1998, the duo has held 60 concerts at Tokyo Dome, making them the artist to ho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
One More Time, One More Chance
"One More Time, One More Chance" (stylised as "One more time,One more chance") is a single by Japanese singer Masayoshi Yamazaki that was released on January 22, 1997, on the Polydor Japan label. It peaked on the Oricon weekly singles chart at No. 18 and charted for 24 weeks. The song was originally used as a theme song in , a 1996 film starring Yamazaki himself. It was later used as the ending theme song for the 2007 film '' 5 Centimeters per Second''. As the song is played in a convenience store, the film's male lead, Takaki Tōno, recognizes it as a hit song since his junior high school. It was re-released on March 3 of that year under the label Nayutawave Records and reentered the chart at No. 52. Track listing All lyrics/music/vocals by Masayoshi Yamazaki Cover versions * Beni Arashiro released an English version of the song in track 5 of the album '' Covers'' on March 21, 2012. The English lyrics were literally translated from the original Japanese. * Koda Kumi c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
