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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

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es. Miki returned to singing, but quit shortly after getting married. In 2008, there were plans for a Candies reunion tour to celebrate 35 years since their debut and 30 years since their epic farewell concert. The tour never came about, mainly due to Sue's acting schedule and Miki's desire to remain out of the public eye for the sake of her family. However, the trio contributed pictures and essays to release a commemoration "Time Capsule" best-of album instead and did not meet during production. Sue died from

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in April 2011. Ran and Miki delivered the eulogy at her funeral. Sue also left behind a recording of her final thoughts. In this recording (as well as in Miki's eulogy), it was revealed that all three members never again had the chance to reunite, yet have always desired to perform again. In 2011, the Japanese music program '' Music Station'' listed them in their Top 50 Idols of All-time based on their sales figures. They were placed no. 32, with sales exceeding 5,000,000. In 2019, Ran started performing again as a solo singer.

Legacy

Two years after their breakup, the Candies were depicted as anthropomorphic cats in the 1980 anime ''Sue Cat'', titled after member Sue.

Discography

* '' Anata ni Muchū: Uchiki na Candies'' (1973) * '' Abunai Doyōbi: Candies no Sekai'' (1974) * '' Namida no Kisetsu'' (1974) * '' Toshishita no Otokonoko'' (1975) * '' Sono Ki ni Sasenaide'' (1975) * '' Haru Ichiban'' (1976) * '' Natsu ga Kita!'' (1976) * '' Candies 1½: Yasashii Akuma'' (1977) * '' Candy Label'' (1977) * '' Sōshunfu'' (1978)

Filmography

TV

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