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Sōshunfu
is the tenth and final studio album by Japanese idol trio Candies, released through CBS Sony , often abbreviated as SMEJ or simply SME, and also known as Sony Music Japan for short (stylized as ''SonyMusic''), is a Japanese music arm for Sony. Founded in 1968 as CBS/Sony, SMEJ is directly owned by Sony Group Corporation and is opera ... on March 21, 1978. The album consists of songs individually written by the trio. It is the trio's only studio release to not generate a single. Two weeks after the album's release, Candies performed their final concert at Korakuen Stadium on April 4 before disbanding. Track listing References External links * * * {{Authority control 1978 albums 1970s Japanese-language albums Candies (group) albums Sony Music Entertainment Japan albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Candies (group)
was a Japanese idol trio formed in 1973, their first single being " Anata ni Muchū". The trio was composed of three girls: (), (), and (. Songwriters included Michio Yamagami, Kōichi Morita, Yūsuke Hoguchi, and Kazuya Senka. The group was popular among young Japanese people. History Biography The Candies had eight top 10 songs: " Toshishita no Otokonoko", " Haru Ichiban", " Natsu ga Kita!", " Yasashii Akuma", " Shochū Omimai Mōshiagemasu", " Un, Deux, Trois", " Wana", and " Hohoemi Gaeshi". They were a representative idol group of Japan in the 1970s along with Pink Lady. In 1977, at the height of their popularity, they dropped out of the music business with the famous phrase of Their farewell concert was held at the Korakuen Stadium on April 4, 1978. A few years after leaving the industry, Ran and Sue came back as actresses. Miki returned to singing, but quit shortly after getting married. In 2008, there were plans for a Candies reunion tour to celebrate 35 years ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Candies 1676 Days
is the first box set by Japanese idol trio Candies, released through CBS Sony on December 5, 1977. The five-disc album's title refers to the trio's timeline from the release of their debut single "Anata ni Muchū is the debut single by Japanese music trio Candies. Written by Michio Yamagami and Kōichi Morita, the single was released on September 1, 1973. It features Yoshiko Tanaka (at that time known by her nickname "Sue") as the main vocalist from th ..." on September 1, 1973, to the scheduled date of their farewell concert on April 4, 1978. The first three discs consist of the trio's singles, B-sides, and other songs. The fourth disc contains English and Japanese-language covers of western songs. The fifth disc features new recordings, including three songs from the trio's original musical . Track listing References External links * * * {{Authority control 1977 compilation albums Japanese-language compilation albums 1970s Japanese-language albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Candies Final Carnival Plus One
is the third and final live album by Japanese idol trio Candies. Recorded live at the last show of the trio's tour at Korakuen Stadium on April 4, 1978, the three-disc album was released through CBS Sony on May 21, 1978. The third disc consists of the trio's final studio recordings, including the singles " Wana" and " Hohoemi Gaeshi". The album hit No. 1 on Oricon's weekly album chart. Track listing Personnel * Candies :* Ran Itō :* Miki Fujimura is a Japanese singer, best known as , a member of the pop trio Candies (group), Candies. Biography Fujimura was born in Setagaya, Tokyo, but her family relocated to Fukushima soon after her birth. In 1970, she joined Ito and Tanaka in a gro ... :* Yoshiko "Sue" Tanaka * :* Shigeki Watanabe – keyboard :* Kōji Nishimura – guitar :* Shōichi Kawauchi – drums :* Ichirō Nitta – trumpet :* Junichi Kanezaki – trumpet :* Kōji Katayama – saxophone :* Yuki Sugawara – percussion Chart positions References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kayōkyoku
is a Japanese pop music genre, which became a base of modern J-pop. ''The Japan Times'' described ''kayōkyoku'' as "standard Japanese pop" or "Shōwa period, Shōwa-era pop". ''Kayōkyoku'' represents a blend of Western and Japanese musical scales. Music in this genre is extremely varied as a result. ''Kayōkyoku'' in the narrower and more practical sense, however, excludes J-pop and ''enka''. Unlike "J-pop" singers such as Southern All Stars' Keisuke Kuwata, the singers of the ''kayōkyoku'' genre do not use stylized pronunciations based on the English language, but prefer traditional Japanese. There are exceptions, such as in singer Momoe Yamaguchi's song "Rock 'n' Roll Widow". Unlike ''enka'', ''kayōkyoku'' is also not based on emotional displays of effort while singing. Famous ''kayōkyoku'' artists include Hiroko Yakushimaru, Kyu Sakamoto, the Peanuts, The Tigers (Japanese band), the Tigers, Candies (group), Candies, Pink Lady (duo), Pink Lady, Seiko Matsuda, Junko Sak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teen Pop
Teen pop is a sub genre of pop music that is created, marketed and oriented towards Preadolescence, preteens and teenagers.Lamb, Bill"Teen Pop". About.com. Retrieved January 28, 2007. Often, the artists themselves are teenagers during their breakout. While it can involve influences from a wide array of musical genres, it remains a subset of pop music, focusing on catchy melodies and marketability. Teen pop’s lyrics emphasize themes that teenagers can relate to, such as love, growing up, or partying. The image of the artist as an aspirational or desirable teenage figure is a crucial element of the genre, highlighting their visual appeal. Despite facing criticism for being perceived as inauthentic or overly commercial, teen pop has remained a defining genre in the music industry. Today, it continues to dominate commercial markets with artists such as Olivia Rodrigo and Tate McRae. The genre's popularity can be attributed to teenagers' Disposable and discretionary income, disposabl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sony Music Entertainment Japan
, often abbreviated as SMEJ or simply SME, and also known as Sony Music Japan for short (stylized as ''SonyMusic''), is a Japanese music arm for Sony. Founded in 1968 as CBS/Sony, SMEJ is directly owned by Sony, Sony Group Corporation and is operating independently from the United States–based Sony Music, Sony Music Entertainment due to its strength in the Japanese music industry. Its subsidiaries include the anime, Japanese animation production enterprise, Aniplex, which was established in September 1995 as a joint-venture between Sony Music Entertainment Japan and Sony Pictures Entertainment Japan, but which in 2001 became a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment Japan. It was prominent in the early to mid 1990s producing and licensing music for animated series such as ''Roujin Z'' from acclaimed Japanese comic artist Katsuhiro Otomo and Capcom's ''Street Fighter'' animated series. Until March 2007, Sony Music Japan also had its own North American sublabel, To ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japanese Idol
An is a type of entertainer marketed for image, attractiveness, and personality in Japanese popular culture, Japanese pop culture. Idols are primarily singers with training in other performance skills such as acting, dancing, and modeling. Idols are commercialized through merchandise and endorsements by Talent agent, talent agencies, while maintaining a parasocial relationship with a financially loyal consumer fan base. Japan's idol industry first emerged in the 1960s and became prominent in the 1970s and 1980s due to television. During the 1980s, regarded as the "Golden Age of Idols", idols drew in commercial interest and began appearing in commercials and television dramas. As more niche markets began to appear in the late 2000s and early 2010s, it led to a significant growth in the industry known as the "Idol Warring Period." Today, over 10,000 teenage girls in Japan are idols, with over 3,000 groups active. Japan's idol industry has been used as a model for other pop idol in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korakuen Stadium
was a stadium in Tokyo, Japan. Completed in 1937, it was originally used for baseball, and was home to the Yomiuri Giants for nearly fifty years. For various periods of time, it was also the home stadium of six other professional Japanese baseball teams, including the Mainichi Orions, the Kokutetsu Swallows, and the Nippon Ham Fighters. Korakuen was the home of the Intercity baseball tournament for nearly fifty years. It originally hosted the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame, now located at Korakuen's successor venue, the Tokyo Dome. In the 1970s and 1980s Korakuen was also used as a concert venue for superstar performers. The ballpark had a capacity of 50,000 people. Baseball stadium From 1936 to 1943, Korakuen was the home stadium of the Tokyo Senators (also known as Tsubasa, Taiyō, and Nishitetsu) of the Japanese Baseball League (JBL). In 1942 Korakuen Stadium played host to a memorable 28-inning, 311-pitch complete game effort by Michio Nishizawa of the Nagoya Club agai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miki Fujimura
is a Japanese singer, best known as , a member of the pop trio Candies (group), Candies. Biography Fujimura was born in Setagaya, Tokyo, but her family relocated to Fukushima soon after her birth. In 1970, she joined Ito and Tanaka in a group called "School Mates", which later became Candies (group), Candies, signed with Watanabe Productions. Discography Albums Singles Appearances Television * 1983, ''Tetsuko Kuroyanagi, Tetsuko no Heya (Tetsuko's Room)'' – Talk Show See also * Yoshiko Tanaka, (a member of Candies) * Ran Ito, (a member of Candies) References {{DEFAULTSORT:Fujimura, Miki Japanese women singers Japanese idols 1956 births Living people Singers from Fukushima Prefecture Musicians from Setagaya ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ran Itō
is a Japanese actress and previous member of the 1970s idol group Candies. As the leading member of Candies, Itō was in charge of the solo of most of the trio's hit songs. Itō was born in Kichijōji, Musashino, Tokyo, Japan. She is married to actor Yutaka Mizutani. Itō won the award for best supporting actress at the 2nd Yokohama Film Festival for ''Disciples of Hippocrates''. In 2019, Itō released her first solo album ''My Bouquet''. On 15 February 2020, she kicked off her first concert tour ''My Bouquet & My Dear Candies!'', which featured several Candies songs in the set list. Filmography Films * ''Disciples of Hippocrates'' (1980) * '' Foster Daddy, Tora!'' (1980) *'' A Boy Called H'' (2013) * ''When the Curtain of Prayer Descend'' (2018) TV * '' The Sun Never Sets'' (2000) * '' Dare Yorimo Mama o Ai su'' (2006) * '' Full Swing'' (2008) * ''Gakkō ja Oshierarenai!'' (2008) * ''Miss Sherlock'' (2018) * ''Modern Love Tokyo'' (2022) Discography Albums Video albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoshiko Tanaka
was a Japanese actress. She was also famous as a member of the pop group Candies. While a member of Candies, Tanaka was known by the nickname . Still at the height of its popularity, the group disbanded in 1978. Tanaka was also the sister-in-law of the well-known actress Masako Natsume. Tanaka was born in Adachi, Tokyo. She had a role in '' Godzilla vs. Biollante'', portraying Asuka Okouchi. She won the Best Actress Award at the 14th Hochi Film Award for '' Black Rain''. In 1991, she married businessman Kazuo Odate. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1992. In October 2010, her cancer returned. Tanaka died on April 21, 2011, at the age of 55. Filmography ;Film * '' Godzilla vs. Biollante'' (1989) – Asuka Okouchi * '' Black Rain'' (1989) – Yasuko ;Television * ''Totsugeki! Hyūman!!'' (1972, NTV, Tokusatsu Series) – Hoshiyama Rumiko * ''Oshin'' (1983, NHK) – Hatsuko age 20-40 * ''Tokugawa Ieyasu'' (1983, NHK) – Ayame * ''Byakkotai'' (1986, NTV) – Yamamoto Y ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
