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17-sai
(also known as "Seventeen") is the debut single by Japanese singer Saori Minami. Written by Mieko Arima and Kyōhei Tsutsumi, the single was released by Sony Music Entertainment Japan, CBS Sony on June 1, 1971. Tsutsumi based the song on "Rose Garden (Lynn Anderson song), Rose Garden" by Lynn Anderson when he learned it was Minami's favorite song. Arima, who was 40 years old at the time, surprised her close friends when she was able to express the feelings of a 17-year-old girl in the song's lyrics. The jacket cover features Minami wearing a shirt that has a drawing of a crab, which symbolizes Cancer (constellation), Cancer as her zodiac sign. Stickers of a crab mascot were distributed in the campaign promoting the single. The song peaked at No. 2 on Oricon's singles chart and was the 11th best selling single of 1971 in Japan, catapulting her into stardom as an Japanese idol, idol.長田美穂「スターに愛されたガサコの編集者人生」『新潮45』2008年2月号 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saori Minami
(Real Name: Akemi Shinoyama (篠山 明美), née, Akemi Uchima (内間 明美); Religious name, Christian Name: Cynthia) is a Japanese retired J-pop singer-songwriter. She was born in United States Civil Administration of the Ryukyu Islands, Okinawa on July 2, 1954. In the 1970s, and for a brief 6 years from 19911997, she was active as an Japanese idol, idol. Biography Minami debuted with the single "17-sai" ("17 Years Old") in the summer of 1971. The song reached the No. 2 position on the Oricon, Oricon chart list. It was the 11th best selling single of 1971 in Japan and catapulted her into stardom.長田美穂「スターに愛されたガサコの編集者人生」『新潮45』2008年2月号、Shinchosha, 新潮社。 The song came about after composer Kyōhei Tsutsumi asked Minami what her favourite song was, Minami replied with "Rose Garden (Lynn Anderson song), Rose Garden" by Lynn Anderson and so Tsutsumi based "17-sai" on that song. Together with fellow Japanese female ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hijitsuryokuha Sengen
is the fourth studio album by Japanese singer/songwriter Chisato Moritaka, released on July 25, 1989 by Warner Pioneer. It features two versions of Moritaka's cover of the 1971 Saori Minami song "17-sai". The album is themed around Moritaka's awareness of being an idol, with songs addressing her flaws, failed romances, and interactions with her fans. The album peaked at No. 2 on Oricon's albums chart and sold over 216,000 copies. It was also Moritaka's first album to be certified Gold by the RIAJ. Track listing Personnel * Chisato Moritaka – vocals, synthesizer percussion (8) * Hideo Saitō – all instruments, programming, backing vocals (all tracks except where indicated) * Yuichi Takahashi – guitar, keyboards, backing vocals (3, 9); bass, tambourine (13) * Akira Wada – guitar (8) * Yukio Seto – guitar (13) * Yasuaki Maejima – piano (8) * Naoki Suzuki – synthesizers (3, 9) * Hiromichi Tsugaki – synthesizers (8) * Kazuyoshi Yamauchi – bass (3, 9) * Hiroshi S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rose Garden (Lynn Anderson Song)
"Rose Garden" (sometimes titled "(I Never Promised You A) Rose Garden") is a song written in 1967 by American singer-songwriter Joe South. It was first recorded by Billy Joe Royal on his 1967 studio album ''Billy Joe Royal Featuring "Hush"''. Versions by South himself and Dobie Gray appeared shortly after the original. Gray's version became a minor hit in North America in 1969. In 1970, Lynn Anderson recorded "Rose Garden" after hearing Joe South's version. However, Anderson's producer rejected the song's recording because he did not consider it to be a female tune. After much convincing, the song was eventually recorded and released as a single by Columbia Records. The song became a crossover hit after it reached both the American ''Billboard'' country and pop charts. "Rose Garden" also became a major hit worldwide, reaching the number one spot in multiple countries. "Rose Garden" has since been recorded by artists of various styles and musical genres. Notable covers include th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Stress
is the sixth single by Japanese singer/songwriter Chisato Moritaka. The lyrics were written by Moritaka and the music was composed by Hideo Saitō. The single was released by Warner Pioneer on February 25, 1989. The full title of the single is , a remix of "Stress" with Middle Eastern-style synthesizer arrangements. Background During a rehearsal in the middle of her first national tour in 1988, Moritaka suffered abdominal pain and had to be hospitalized for a week after being diagnosed with acute enteritis. Her doctor told her that the inflammation was caused by mental stress. As a result, the experience inspired her to write "The Stress". Music video The music video features Moritaka as a waitress having to deal with all kinds of customers at a ramen restaurant while visualizing her stress as a ghostly entity watching her. Since the video's release, the waitress uniform has been one of her regular costumes on her live performances. The contents of the original 8" LaserDi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daite
is the eighth single by Japanese singer/songwriter Chisato Moritaka. Written by Moritaka and Yuichi Takahashi, the single was released by Warner Pioneer on September 25, 1989. The song marked a departure from her previous pop singles, using a 1960s classic rock style. It is included in the 1991 remix album ''The Moritaka''. Music video The music video was filmed in Tokyo, but clever editing is used to suggest it was held at the Las Vegas Club, with Moritaka playing a Rickenbacker electric guitar alongside a group of non-Japanese male and females strumming guitars and a saxophonist on stage. During the time, she only started playing the electric guitar and would not master it until her sixth studio album '' Rock Alive'' in 1992. Chart performance "Daite" peaked at No. 8 on Oricon's singles chart and sold 57,000 copies. Other versions The album version of "Daite", from the 1989 album ''Hijitsuryokuha Sengen'', is arranged with a slower tempo and less instruments. Moritaka r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chisato Moritaka
(born 11 April 1969) is a Japanese pop singer who also is notable as a songwriter. She is affiliated with Up-Front Create, a subsidiary of the Up-Front Group. guide to famous Japanese personages Moritaka's singing career as the unrivaled "Dance Queen" began in May 1987 with the release of her debut album '' New Season''. She differed from many other female Idol singer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
13th Japan Record Awards
The 13th Annual Japan Record Awards took place at the Imperial Garden Theater in Chiyoda, Tokyo, on December 31, 1971, starting at 7:00PM JST. The primary ceremonies were televised in Japan on TBS. Award winners Japan Record Award *Kiyohiko Ozaki for "Mata Au Hi Made" ** Lyricist: Yū Aku ** Composer: Kyōhei Tsutsumi ** Arranger: Kyōhei Tsutsumi ** Record Company: Philips Records/ Nippon Phonogram Best Vocalist *Shinichi Mori for "Ofukurosan" ** Awarded again after 2 years, 2nd best vocalist award. Best New Artist *Rumiko Koyanagi for "Watashi No Jyoukamachi" Vocalist Award * Yuuko Nagisa for "Saihate Bojou" * Hiroshi Itsuki for "Yokohama Tasogare" * Tokiko Kato for "Shiretoko Ryojou" **Awarded after 2 years, 2nd vocalist award. New Artist Award * Saori Minami for " 17-sai" * Simmons for "Koibito Mo Inainoni" * Ouyang Fei Fei for "Ame No Midousuji" * Naoki Hongou for "Moeru Koibito" General Public Award * Masaaki Sakai for "Saraba Koibito" * Kōji Tsuruta for "Kizudarak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cancer (constellation)
Cancer is one of the twelve constellations of the zodiac and is located in the Northern celestial hemisphere. Its old astronomical symbol is (♋︎). Its name is Latin for crab and it is commonly represented as one. Cancer is a medium-size constellation with an area of 506 square degrees and its stars are rather faint, its brightest star Beta Cancri having an apparent magnitude of 3.5. It contains two stars with known planets, including 55 Cancri, which has five: one super-earth and four gas giants, one of which is in the habitable zone and as such has expected temperatures similar to Earth. At the (angular) heart of this sector of our celestial sphere is Praesepe (Messier 44), one of the closest open clusters to Earth and a popular target for amateur astronomers. Characteristics Cancer is a medium-sized constellation that is bordered by Gemini to the west, Lynx to the north, Leo Minor to the northeast, Leo to the east, Hydra to the south, and Canis Minor to the southwe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Warner Music Group
Warner Music Group Corp. ( d.b.a. Warner Music Group, commonly abbreviated as WMG) is an American multinational entertainment and record label conglomerate headquartered in New York City. It is one of the " big three" recording companies and the third-largest in the global music industry, after Universal Music Group (UMG) and Sony Music Entertainment (SME). Formerly part of Time Warner (now Warner Bros. Discovery), WMG was publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange from 2005 until 2011, when it announced its privatization and sale to Access Industries. It later had its second IPO on Nasdaq in 2020, once again becoming a public company. With a multibillion-dollar annual turnover, WMG employs more than 3,500 people and has operations in more than 50 countries throughout the world. The company owns and operates some of the largest and most successful labels in the world, including Elektra Records, Reprise Records, Warner Records, Parlophone Records (formerly owned by EMI), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carnation (Japanese Band)
is a Japanese rock band founded by Masahiro Naoe in 1983. During their heyday, they were dubbed "the Japanese XTC" due to their similar styles. History Masahiro Naoe (then known as Masataro Naoe) formed the band in 1981. In December 1983, the band was renamed "Carnation" and released their first independent single " Yoru no Entotsu" a year later. The band released their first full album ''Young Wise Men'' in 1988. Within the same year, the band left the independent scene and signed with Tokuma Japan. The band participated in the production of J-pop idol Chisato Moritaka's 1989 album ''Hijitsuryokuha Sengen'', which features her cover of "Yoru no Entotsu". In addition, Moritaka provided guest vocals on the band's 1991 album ''Elec.King''. Naoe continued to contribute to Moritaka's other releases throughout the first half of the 1990s. The band signed with Nippon Columbia in 1994, with their album ''Edo River'' becoming popular with FM stations. They hosted a successful concert ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indie Pop
Indie pop (also typeset as indie-pop or indiepop) is a music genre and subculture that combines guitar pop with DIY ethic in opposition to the style and tone of mainstream pop music. It originated from British post-punk in the late 1970s and subsequently generated a thriving fanzine, Independent record label, label, and club and gig circuit. Compared to its counterpart, indie rock, the genre is more melodic, less abrasive, and relatively angst-free. In later years, the definition of ''indie pop'' has bifurcated to also mean bands from unrelated DIY scenes/movements with pop leanings. Subgenres include chamber pop and twee pop. Development and characteristics Origins and etymology Both ''indie'' and ''indie pop'' had originally referred to the same thing during the late 1970s. Inspired more by punk rock's DIY ethos than its style, guitar bands were formed on the then-novel premise that one could record and release their own music instead of having to procure a record contra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diamonds (Princess Princess Song)
is the seventh single by Japanese band Princess Princess. Written by Kanako Nakayama and Kaori Okui, the single was released by CBS Sony on April 21, 1989. It became their first of five consecutive No. 1 singles on Oricon's singles chart. Background Princess Princess' popularity was on the rise after their sixth single "Get Crazy!" was used as the theme song of the J-drama series of the same name in October 1988. "Diamonds" was released six months later. It was used by Sony for their cassette tape commercials. The song was also used by Suzuki for their Suzuki Kei commercial in 2001. It was included in the 2015 soundtrack album ''Yakuza 0 80's Hits! Collection''. More recently, it was used by Acecook for their 2020 Soup Harusame commercial featuring Anne Nakamura. The song's original key is E major (modulated to F major at the end). The B-side is "M", with its lyrics written by Kyōko Tomita and originally released in the band's 1988 album '' Let's Get Crazy''. In a 2012 Fac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
