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List Of Oricon Number-one Singles Of 1986
The highest-selling singles in Japan are ranked in the Oricon Singles Chart, which is published by Oricon Style magazine. The data are compiled by Oricon based on each singles' physical sales. This list includes the singles that reached the number one place on that chart in 1986. Oricon Weekly Singles Chart References {{Number-one singles in Japan 1986 in Japanese music Japan Oricon Oricon 1986 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akiko Kobayashi (singer)
__NOTOC__ , also known by her alias Holi, is a Japanese singer, songwriter, composer and arranger. Kobayashi collaborated with Brian Eno and U2 on their 1995 project, the Passengers. Her smash hit debut song, from 1985s popular show "Kinyōbi no Tsumatachi e" made her famous in Japan. She was born in Tokyo and first began singing at age 15 and writing, later, songs for other artists that became big hits at home and abroad making her famous. She received a degree in Philosophy from the prestigious Gakushuin University in Tokyo. Her first proper job in the music industry was as a secretary at a music publishing company, which she got through a professor from university. She debuted as a writer in 1984, writing the song "Moon Eyes" for folk duo Bread & Butter. Then, in 1985, she released her debut single . The song became an instant hit, and earned Kobayashi a nomination for best newcomer at the 27th Japan Record Awards. Staff that worked on the recording began to compare Kobayash ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gypsy Queen (song)
is the 15th single by Japanese entertainer Akina Nakamori. Written by Ikki Matsumoto and Wataru Kuniyasu, the single was released on May 26, 1986, by Warner Pioneer through the Reprise label. It was also the second single from her third compilation album '' CD'87''. The single became Nakamori's 12th 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 ...'s weekly singles chart and sold over 357,600 copies. Track listing Charts Cover versions * Composer Wataru Kuniyasu self-covered the song on his 1988 compilation album ''Wataru Kuniyasu's Best Hits''. * Yuki Murakami covered the song on her 2014 album ''Piano Woman: Tomodachi kara''. References External links * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Gypsy Queen 1986 singles 1986 songs Akina Nakamori songs Japanes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1986 In Japanese Music
The year 1986 was designated as the International Year of Peace by the United Nations. Events January * January 1 ** Aruba gains increased autonomy from the Netherlands by separating from the Netherlands Antilles. **Spain and Portugal enter the European Community, which becomes the European Union in 1993. *January 11 – The Gateway Bridge in Brisbane, Australia, at this time the world's longest prestressed concrete free-cantilever bridge, is opened. * January 13– 24 – South Yemen Civil War. * January 20 – The United Kingdom and France announce plans to construct the Channel Tunnel. *January 24 – The Voyager 2 space probe makes its first encounter with Uranus. * January 25 – Yoweri Museveni's National Resistance Army Rebel group takes over Uganda after leading a five-year guerrilla war in which up to half a million people are believed to have been killed. They will later use January 26 as the official date to avoid a coincidence of dates with Dictator Idi Amin's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
C-C-B
C-C-B was a Japanese pop-rock band under Polydor Records label active in the years 1982–1989. At first, they were named CoConut Boys, however in 1985 the name changed to the initials, C-C-B. They became a nationwide success. In 2008, the band reformed once only with three members. The group's biggest hit, "Romantic ga Tomaranai", was used frequently in the Japanese television series Densha Otoko. Members CoConut Boys period *Tatsuya Yamamoto (山本達也): guitar, vocal *Yasufumi Yamashita (山下康文): guitar, vocal *Watanabe Hideki (渡辺英樹): bass, vocal *Ryu Koji (笠浩二): drum, vocal *Sekiguchi Makoto (関口誠人): guitar, vocal C-C-B period *Watanabe Hideki (渡辺英樹) : bass, vocal *Ryu Koji (笠浩二): drum, vocal *Sekiguchi Makoto (関口誠人) : guitar, vocal *Taguchi Tomoharu (田口智治) : keyboard, vocal *Yonekawa Hideyuki (米川英之) : guitar, vocal History 1982–1984: CoConut Boys Although the band formation started in 1982, they wouldn't ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Koi Wa Question
is the 6th single by the Japanese idol girl group Onyanko Club. It was released in Japan on November 1, 1986. This song is considered one of Onyanko Club's most accomplished works. Track listing Charts Weekly charts References {{authority control Onyanko Club songs 1986 songs 1986 singles Songs with lyrics by Yasushi Akimoto Pony Canyon singles Oricon Weekly number-one singles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marina Watanabe
is a Japanese actress, singer, and TV-personality. She was born in Ota, Tokyo, Japan, and is currently married to Jun Nagura of the comedy trio Neptune. She is a former Japanese idol singer who is now known as a television commentator and author who speaks about fashion, travel, personal health, and contemporary issues. History Biography Marina Watanabe was born and raised in Kamata, Tokyo. It is said that her father named his daughter "Marina", an unusual name in Japan which comes from Latin, because he enjoyed yachting. On the other hand, it is also said that her mother decided on this name. When she was 14 years old, she entered the Miss Seventeen Contest co-sponsored by CBS Sony and Shueisha at the encouragement of her mother and older sister, but was not selected. However, CBS Sony invited her to take singing lessons for a while. In march 1986, she was discovered by star agents, and subsequently passed her audition tests to become an idol in the same year. Soon after, sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fin (Akina Nakamori Song)
is the 16th single by Japanese entertainer Akina Nakamori. Written by Ikki Matsumoto and Ken Satō, the single was released on September 25, 1986, by Warner Pioneer through the Reprise label. It was also the third single from her third compilation album '' CD'87''. The single became Nakamori's 13th 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 ...'s weekly singles chart and sold over 318,300 copies. Track listing Charts References External links * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Fin 1986 singles 1986 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] |
Yuki Saito (actress)
Yuki Saito ( ja, 斉藤 由貴, Saitō Yuki; born September 10, 1966 in Minami-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture) is a Japanese actress, singer and narrator. She attended Kanagawa Prefectural Shimizugaoka High School (now Yokohama Seiryo Sogo High School). She is well known in Japan for being a member of LDS Church, as she refuses to work on Sundays. Saito used a fake cigarette while filming the 1986 film ''Koisuru Onnatachi'' due to her beliefs. In 1985, after making her singing debut with her single '' Sotsugyō'' and her debut album, '' Axia'', she was cast in the lead role of Saki Asamiya in the first '' Sukeban Deka'' television drama series. She later revisited that story by playing Saki's mother in the 2006 movie, '' Sukeban Deka: Codename = Asamiya Saki''. She has starred in and been cast in many television and film dramas and comedies, and has also done voice-over narration work. Saito has released 21 singles and 13 original albums. She has also released a live album, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aozora No Kakera
is the seventh single by Japanese pop singer Yuki Saito. It was released August 21, 1986, by Canyon Records together with . It was ranked #1 on the Oricon charts and #3 on The Best Ten chart, and is the only single from Saito to reach #1 on the Oricon charts. The title song was used in commercials for the Axia brand of cassette tapes from Fujifilm in Japan. Several artists have covered the song. History "Aozora no Kakera" was released on August 21, 1986, as a 7-inch vinyl record through Canyon Records. The single reached #1 on the Oricon charts, and is the only single from Saito to do so. It also reached #3 on The Best Ten chart. The B-side release was "Yubiwa Monogatari". The title song had lyrics written by Takashi Matsumoto, the music was composed by Toshio Kamei and was arranged by Satoshi Takebe. Matsumoto also wrote the lyrics for the B-side, while Kenjiro Sakiya composed the music, and Takebe and Sakiya arranged the music.These individuals are all listed on the album ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Osaki Ni Shitsurei
is the 5th single (music), single by the Japanese Japanese idol, idol girl group Onyanko Club. It was released in Japan on July 21, 1986. Outline The single, although not being released with, was used as the main theme for , starring Onyanko Club. This song marked the first time that Yukiko Iwai (singer), Yukiko Iwai became one of the lead vocalists. This would also be the second instance of Kazuko Utsumi singing a B side, as she did with Omoide Bijin on the single Otto CHIKAN! Track listing Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts References {{Authority control Onyanko Club songs 1986 songs 1986 singles Songs with lyrics by Yasushi Akimoto Pony Canyon singles Oricon Weekly number-one singles Songs written by Tsugutoshi Gotō ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minayo Watanabe
is a Japanese idol and singer.She debuted as member number 29 of the idol group Onyanko Club. As she was one of the most popular members, in 1986 she started releasing solo songs. Her solo career continued after the group disbanded in 1987. Biography She has an elder brother, an elder sister, and a younger sister. She was born in Gifu Prefecture, but moved to Nishikasugai District in Aichi Prefecture when she was two years old. Her father owned a construction company. Once she enrolled at , she became obsessed with table tennis. In April 1985, she enrolled at in the local area and also attended a celebrity training school in Nagoya. This led to her being scouted by CBS Sony Records. She also joined , a leading entertainment agency, thus she quit high school and moved to Tokyo. Note that since Burning Production had limited the number of celebrities belonging to the agency, , who was waiting for her debut as a singer, was released to its affiliate agency after Watanabe, who was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shonentai
was a three-member Japanese idol group under the talent agency Johnny & Associates. They debuted on December 12, 1985. The group lead an annual musical ''Playzone'' from 1986 to 2008 for about 957 performances with a total attendance of over 1.38 million people over the course of 22 years. On 20 September 2020 was announced the withdrawal of Nishikiori and Uekusa from the group on 31st December 2020 through the official website of the Johnny's Ent. Members * . He has an official position in Johnny & Associates. * The leader. * Married with a son, who was in Johnny's Jr, and a daughter. It was announced on December 22, 2010 that Uekusa divorced in early December after more than sixteen years of marriage. Appearances ;TV Dramas * Monday Drama Land Munasawagi no Houkago (October 24, 1983; Fuji TV) * Monday Drama Land Munasawagi no Houkago Part II (December 19, 1983; Fuji TV) * Monday Drama Land Shonentai no Tadaima Houkago Special (June 4, 1984; Fuji TV) * Monday Drama Lan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
