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Best II (Akina Nakamori Album)
Best II is the fourth compilation album by Japanese singer Akina Nakamori. Background The compilation album contains all the singles released between 1986 and 1988: from the single '' Nonfiction Ecstasy'' until latest single released in 1988 ''I Missed The Shock'' during that time. The singles ''Nonfiction Ecstasy'', ''Nanpasen'', ''Blonde'', '' Al-Mauj'', ''Tattoo'' and ''I Missed The Shock'' were recorded in the album for first time. A three different album jackets were published in the CD, Vinyl and Cassette Tape. Promotion Singles Nonfiction Ecstasy is the Nakamori's first and only compact cassette single released on 10 November 1986. The single was released with the limited number of copies. The single debuted at number 1 on Oricon Single Weekly Chart.Akina Nakamori (1993). AKINA (CD Album; album notes by Yukiko Kitajima). Akina Nakamori. Japan: Warner Pioneer. (WPCL-770〜3) Blonde is the eighteenth single released on 3 June 1987. Later, the English version of the single wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akina Nakamori
is a Japanese Singing, singer and Actor, actress. She is one of the most popular and best-selling artists in Japan. Akina achieved national recognition after winning the 1981 season of the talent show ''Star Tanjō!''. Her debut single "Slow Motion (Akina Nakamori song), Slow Motion" was released to moderate success, peaking at number thirty on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart. Nakamori's popularity increased with the release of her follow-up single, "Shōjo A", which peaked at number five on the Oricon charts and sold over 390,000 copies. Her second album ''Variation (Hensoukyoku), Variation'' became her first number-one on the Oricon Weekly Albums Chart, staying in that position for three weeks. She made her acting debut in 1985 with an appearance in the Japanese romance movie '':ja:愛・旅立ち, Ai, Tabidachi''. After an extended hiatus from 2010 to 2014, Akina released two compilation albums, ''All Time Best: Original'' and ''All Time Best: Utahime Cover'', both of which w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ginza Music Festival
was an annual music awards on the produced by Nippon Broadcasting System. Grand Prix winners *Akiko Kosaka (1974) * Hiromi Ota (1975) *Hiromi Iwasaki (1975) *Machiko Watanabe (1978) *Mariya Takeuchi (1979) *Toshihiko Tahara (1980) *Masahiko Kondo (1981) *Shibugakitai (1982) *The Good-Bye (1983) *Yukiko Okada (1984) *Noriko Matsumoto (1985) *Shonentai (1986) *Eriko Tamura (1989) *Ninja (1990) Venues *1973-1975: Nakano Sun Plaza *1976-1981: Tokyo Takarazuka Theater *1982-1990: Grand Prince Hotel Akasaka The was an upscale hotel in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. The site of the former hotel is now the location of a mixed-use development named Tokyo Garden Terrace. A design of Japanese architect Kenzo Tange, the hotel was well known for its "distinct ... References * 音楽・芸能賞事典 Nichigai Associates * 音楽・芸能賞事典 Nichigai Associates 1990/95 {{ISBN, 4-8169-1377-7 Japanese music awards Awards established in 1973 Awards disestablished in 1990 1973 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tango Noir
is the 17th single by Japanese entertainer Akina Nakamori. Written by Kayoko Fuyumori and Takashi Tsushimi, the single was released on February 4, 1987, by Warner Pioneer through the Reprise label. It was also the fourth single from her third compilation album '' CD'87''. The single became Nakamori's 15th No. 1 on Oricon , established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan and Western music. It started as, which was founded by Sōkō Koike in Nov ...'s weekly singles chart and sold over 358,100 copies. Track listing All music is arranged by Satoshi Nakamura Charts References External links * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Tango Noir 1987 singles 1987 songs Akina Nakamori songs Japanese-language songs Warner Music Japan singles Reprise Records singles Oricon Weekly number-one singles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kisaburō Suzuki (musician)
is a Japanese J-pop songwriter and guitarist. Biography Born in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Japan, Suzuki studied at the South Hirosaki High School. Suzuki was most active in the 1980s and wrote for many performers. His 1982 song :ja:for you…, for you… was performed by Mariko Takahashi (singer), Mariko Takahashi; a Cantonese language, Cantonese translation of this song, :zh:霧之戀, 霧之戀 was performed by the Hong Kong singer Alan Tam. In 1986, his song :ja:DESIRE -情熱-, DESIRE, performed by Akina Nakamori, won the top prize at the 28th Japan Record Awards. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Suzuki, Kisaburo 1953 births Living people Japanese songwriters Japanese music arrangers Japanese guitarists Anime musicians People from Hirosaki Musicians from Aomori Prefecture ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoko Aki
Yoko may refer to: People * Yoko (name), a Japanese feminine given name; variants include Yōko and Yohko * Yoko Gushiken (具志堅 用高, born 1955), Japanese professional boxer * Yoko Taro (横尾 太郎, born 1970), Japanese video game director * Madam Yoko (1849–1906), leader of the Mende people in Sierra Leone * Yoko Ono (小野 洋子, born 1933), Japanese multimedia artist and wife of John Lennon * Yoko Yamada (山田 よう子 or 山田 洋子, born 1979), Japanese female professional wrestler Places * Yoko, Benin, an arrondissement in the Plateau department of Benin * Yoko Commune, a commune in the Mbam-et-Kim department of the Centre Region in Cameroon Other uses * Yoko (Flight of the Conchords), "Yoko" (''Flight of the Conchords''), fourth episode of the HBO television series ''Flight of the Conchords'' (2007) * "Yoko", a version of the song "Paradise" by Berner (rapper), Berner that appears on the 2014 reissue of ''The White Album'' * ''Yoko! Jakamoko! Toto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Desire (Jōnetsu)
is the 14th single by Japanese entertainer Akina Nakamori. Written by Yoko Aki and Kisaburō Suzuki, it was released on February 3, 1986 by Warner Pioneer through the Reprise label as the lead single from her third compilation album '' CD'87''. Background "Desire (Jōnetsu)" was used by Pioneer Corporation for their Private CD 500AV commercial featuring Nakamori. Live TV performances of the song featured one of Nakamori's signature looks: a bob wig and a stylized purple and brown kimono with high-heeled shoes. Nakamori performed the song on the 37th ''Kōhaku Uta Gassen'', making her fourth appearance on NHK's New Year's Eve special. Nakamori has re-recorded "Desire (Jōnetsu)" for the 1995 compilation '' True Album Akina 95 Best'', the 2002 self-cover compilation '' Utahime Double Decade'' and as the B-side of her 2005 single " Rakka Ryūsui". In 2010, she re-recorded the song for the pachinko machine . Chart performance "Desire (Jōnetsu)" became Nakamori's 11th No. 1 o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
30th Japan Record Awards ...
The 30th Japan Record Awards were held on December 31, 1988, and were broadcast live on TBS. Award winners *Japan Record Award: **Hikaru Genji for "Paradise Ginga" *Best Vocalist: ** Chiyoko Shimakura *Best New Artist: ** Otokogumi *Best Album: **Kyosuke Himuro for "Flowers for Algernon" *Best international group: **BROS External linksOfficial Website {{Japan Record Awards Japan Record Awards Japan Record Awards Japan Record Awards Japan Record Awards 1988 File:1988 Events Collage.png, From left, clockwise: The oil platform Piper Alpha explodes and collapses in the North Sea, killing 165 workers; The USS Vincennes (CG-49) mistakenly shoots down Iran Air Flight 655; Australia celebrates its Australian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orient Watch
is a Japanese watch manufacture founded in 1950. Established as an independent company in 1950, it became a functional subsidiary of Epson in 2009 before being fully integrated into the company in 2017. Until it was absorbed into Epson, the Orient Watch Company had primarily marketed mechanical watches ( self-winding & hand-winding),Message From the President of Orient Watch Company , Accessed 28 September 2014Explanations of Mechanical Movement by Orient Watch Accessed 30 September 2014 but also produced |
Fushigi
, often translated as ''Strange'' or ''Mysterious'', is the ninth studio album by Japanese singer Akina Nakamori, released on August 11, 1986 through Warner Pioneer. Background In February and March 1986 was announced the name of the album along with early track set list. Originally, it was supposed to include promotional single ''Fin'' along with its b-side track (they were later released in the mini compilation album '' CD87''). Some tracks had names which were later used in the other studio albums (''Akai Mystery'' in album Cruise and ''Fire Starter'' in album Stock). Album track ''Fushigi'' was later re-recorded in the mini album ''Wonder''. In May, inside the single ''Gypsy Queen'' was included inquiry letter with the information about the planned release of album in the early July, however due to production issues, the release was postponed on August. The final official track list was published in June, from previously list only three tracks remained finished during that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japan Gold Disc Award
The is an award presented by the Recording Industry Association of Japan 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 pr ... in the field of music. Categories *Artist of the Year *New Artist of the Year *Best Enka/Kayokyoku Artist *Best Enka/Kayokyoku New Artist *Single of the Year *Song of the Year by Download *Song of the Year by Streaming *Album of the Year *Enka/Kayokyoku Album of the Year *Classic Album of the Year *Jazz Album of the Year *Instrumental Album of the Year *Soundtrack Album of the Year *Animation Album of the Year *Traditional Japanese Music Album of the Year *Concept Album of the Year *Music Video of the Year *Special Award *Best Asian Artist List of the Artists of the Year References External linksOfficial website Japanese music awards Awards establi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |