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Pink Lady Best Selection
''Mie & Kei ~Pink Lady Best Selection~'' is a greatest hits album released by Japanese duo Pink Lady (duo), Pink Lady in 1996 to commemorate the duo's 20th anniversary. The album featured one new single, "Pink Eyed Soul", written by the duo. Track listing ;Disc 1 # "UFO (Pink Lady song), UFO" # # "Pink Eyed Soul" # # # (From the motion picture ''Happy'') # # # # # # ;Disc 2 # "Kiss in the Dark (Pink Lady song), Kiss in the Dark" # (USA Version) # # # "S.O.S. (Pink Lady song), S.O.S." # # # "Oh! (Pink Lady song), OH!" # References External links * * 1996 compilation albums Pink Lady (band) compilation albums Victor Entertainment compilation albums {{Japan-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pink Lady (duo)
are a Japanese female pop music duo of the late 1970s and early 1980s, featuring Mie (Mitsuyo Nemoto, born March 9, 1958) and Keiko Masuda (formerly Kei, born September 2, 1957). In Japan, they are remembered for a run of pop-chart hits from roughly 1976 to 1979, but in the United States, they are best known for their short-lived 1980 NBC TV variety show '' Pink Lady'', later released on DVD under the title ''Pink Lady and Jeff.'' Pink Lady is one of only two Japanese artists to have reached the ''Billboard'' Top 40, hitting No. 37 with the single " Kiss in the Dark"; the other was Kyu Sakamoto with the original Japanese-language version of " Sukiyaki". They are also the first Japanese act ever to have performed in Seoul, South Korea, in November 1980. In June 1979, ''Billboard'' stated the duo had sales of over 72 million in Japan, and stated in September 1980 that Pink Lady's singles had grossed over 40 million, their album releases over 25 million, and their TV appearance ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wanted (Shimei Tehai)
is the fifth single released by Pink Lady on September 5, 1977. The single topped the Japan charts at number one, having sold 1,650,000 copies, and spent twelve weeks at the top. Written by Yū Aku and Shunichi Tokura, "Wanted" is about a woman who wants revenge on a man who has run off after stealing her heart. With "Wanted", Pink Lady made their first appearance on ''Kōhaku Uta Gassen'' in 1977. The song also won the "Popular Award" at the 19th Japan Record Awards. On live performances, Mie and Kei point their microphones at each other for the song's first two lines. Historically, the duo wore 1920s style party dresses (Mie in black and Kei in white) on TV performances of the song. According to Oricon. this was the third best selling single from 1977. Pink Lady also recorded an English-language version of "Wanted" in 1978 for international markets as the B-side of "Sergeant Pepper" (the English version of "Pepper Keibu"). A re-recorded version of the song was included ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1996 Compilation Albums
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Pepper Keibu (song)
is the debut single by the Japanese hit duo Pink Lady. The single was released on August 25, 1976, under the Victor label. "Pepper Keibu" reached a peak chart position of number four, with a total of 1,050,000 sales. The titular song won the duo the Newcomer Award at the 18th Japan Record Awards. It was also nominated for the Best New Artist Award, but lost to "Omoide Boro Boro" by Yasuko Naitō. The original recording did not have the signature "Pepper Keibu yo" at the end, as the live performances did. Subsequent recordings and covers do, however, include the line. A number of reissues have been made, including 8 cm and 12 cm CD versions. According to Oricon, this was the 14th best selling single from 1977. At the time of the song's release, songwriter Yū Aku was often asked if it was inspired by the Lockheed bribery scandal in Japan, as the arrest of Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka was fresh in the public's memories. Aku responded by saying the song took inspiratio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oh! (Pink Lady Song)
is the 22nd single of Japanese duo Pink Lady and last official single before their disbandment. The single was released on March 5, 1981. it was written by Shunichi Tokura and Yū Aku, who were behind the duo's most successful hits during the 1970s. The song sold 200,000 copies. On March 29, 1981, the duo performed the song on the 500th episode of ''Star Tanjō!'', five years after they made their debut in the talent show. A re-recorded version of the song was included on the 2-disc greatest hits release, ''INNOVATION'', released in December 2010. Track listing All lyrics are written by Yū Aku; all music is composed and arranged by Shunichi Tokura. Chart positions Cover versions * The tribute group Pink Babies covered the song in their "UFO An unidentified flying object (UFO), more recently renamed by US officials as a UAP (unidentified aerial phenomenon), is any perceived aerial phenomenon that cannot be immediately identified or explained. On investigation, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nagisa No Sindbad
is Pink Lady's fourth single release, released on June 10, 1977, with a total of 1,450,000 sales, This single stayed at the number-one spot for eight weeks. According to Oricon, this was the best selling single of 1977. The song's dance choreography uses a beach motif, with emphasis on swimming and surfing. A re-recorded version of the song was included on the two-disc greatest hits release, ''INNOVATION'', released in December 2010. Track listing (7" vinyl) All lyrics are written by Yū Aku; all music is composed and arranged by Shunichi Tokura. Track listing (1993 CD single release) Released on September 22, 1993. # "Nagisa no Sindbad" 2:35 # " S.O.S." 2:45 # "Nagisa no Sindbad" (Original Karaoke) # "S.O.S." (Original Karaoke) Track listing (1996 Remix CD single release) Released on August 21, 1996. # "Nagisa no Sindbad" (Original Version) # "Nagisa no Sindbad" (Remix) # "Nagisa no Sindbad" (Original Karaoke) Chart positions Pink Babies version The 10-member tr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carmen '77
is Pink Lady's third single release in Japan. Inspired by the novella '' Carmen'', the song was written by Yū Aku and Shunichi Tokura, and was released on March 10, 1977. The single sold in excess of 1,100,000 copies, and reached the number-one position on the Oricon charts in April 1977, and maintained its place at number one for five weeks. It also reached the number-one position on the Japanese Music Labo charts. The song's dance choreography incorporates elements of flamenco and European marionette theatre. Traditionally, Mie (singer), Mie and Keiko Masuda, Kei wore white dresses decorated with roses while performing this song. According to Oricon it was the seventh best selling single from 1977. A re-recorded version of the song was included on the two-disc greatest hits release, ''Innovation (album), Innovation'', released in December 2010. Track listing (7" vinyl) All lyrics are written by Yū Aku; all music is composed and arranged by Shunichi Tokura , is a Japanese ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nami Nori Pirates
is the 13th single by Pink Lady. It was released on 5 July 1979, with a peak position on the Oricon charts of #4, and also a #4 position on the Japanese Music Labo chart. It was also the duo's last top-five single. The B-side, an alternate version of the song used on their ''Magical Music Tour'' studio album, features members of The Beach Boys on backing vocals. The single was also featured on the Japanese music program ''The Best Ten'', where it peaked at #7. It sold approximately 550,000 copies. Track listing (7" vinyl) Personnel for U.S.A. version * Mike Love, Brian Wilson, Carl Wilson, Bruce Johnston Bruce Arthur Johnston (born Benjamin Baldwin; June 27, 1942) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer who is a member of the Beach Boys. Johnston also collaborated on many records with Terry Melcher (his bandmate in Bru ..., and Paul Fauerso - Backing vocals * Eddie Tuduri - Drums * Ed Carter - Guitar & bass * Paul Fauerso - Keyboards & percuss ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kiss In The Dark (Pink Lady Song)
is the 14th single released in Japan, and the first single released in the United States, by Japanese duo Pink Lady. The song was recorded for their debut American album '' Pink Lady''. The duo debuted the song in May 1979 on a Leif Garrett TV special. The song's peak position in Japan on the Oricon chart was 19, and on the American Billboard charts was 37. This was the first release of the duo to fail to make the top 10 in Japan. In addition to the all-English version of the song which was a hit in the U.S., Pink Lady recorded a bilingual version for the album ''We Are Sexy'', with the chorus in English and the verses in Japanese. The B-side of the single is a cover of The Left Banke's "Walk Away Renée". Pink Lady became the first Japanese recording act to chart in America since Kyu Sakamoto ("Sukiyaki") 16 years earlier, and the first to have a hit sung in English, as Sakamoto's hit was sung in Japanese. Coincidentally, "Kiss in the Dark" was released a year before A Taste of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monday Mona Lisa Club
is the 15th single by Japanese duo Pink Lady, released only five days after their previous single " Kiss in the Dark". The song was produced by Robby Adcock, and was recorded in Los Angeles. The 12" single featured an extended remix of the song, which has subsequently been released on the 2006 ''"Pink Lady Platinum Box"'' as "Monday Mona Lisa Club - Special Disco Version". The single peaked at No. 14 on Oricon's singles chart and was the duo's last top 20 single in their career. It sold 450,000 copies. Track listing All lyrics are written by Yū Aku; all music is composed by Shunichi Tokura. ;7" vinyl ;12" vinyl Personnel * Mie and Kei – vocals * Steven Hines – keyboard * Jay Tobin – synthesizer * Randy Mitchell – guitar * David Shields – bass * Alvin Taylor – drums * Adam Rundolph – percussion * Charles Merriam – backing vocals * Tricia Jones – backing vocals * Kathryn Ward – backing vocals Chart positions Cover versions * The girl group MAX cov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monster (Pink Lady Song)
is Pink Lady's eighth single release, and their seventh number-one hit on the Oricon charts in Japan. The single sold 1,600,000 copies, and was number one for eight weeks. It also peaked at number-one on the Japanese Music Labo chart. According to Oricon, this was the third best selling single from 1978. "Catch Lip", the B-side song, was used for commercials promoting Snow Brand's Hōseki-bako ice cream. The song was performed on ''Pink Lady and Jeff'' along with "UFO," making those two the only Pink Lady songs to be performed on the show. A re-recorded version of the song was included on the 2-disc greatest hits release, ''INNOVATION'' released in December 2010. Track listing (7" vinyl) All lyrics are written by Yū Aku; all music is composed and arranged by Shunichi Tokura. Chart positions Cover versions * Sudirman Arshad of Malaysia recorded a cover version of this song in Malay in 1979, titled "Toyol" in his "Perasaan" album. Toyol is a Malaysian fabled monster wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pink Typhoon
is Pink Lady's twelfth single, released in May 1979. It peaked at number six on the Oricon charts and number five on the Japanese Music Labo chart. It was the duo's first single to not be written by Shunichi Tokura and Yū Aku. The song is a cover of the Village People's " In the Navy," but with rewritten Japanese lyrics that have nothing to do with the original content of the song. In the song's chorus the lines ''"In the navy"'' have been replaced with ''"Pink Lady"'', and ''"They want you as a new recruit"'' with ''"I want you, you want Mie/I want you, you want Kei"'' (referring to group members Mie and Kei). In the same year, singer Teppei Shibuya released his cover version of "In the Navy" as in his cover album of the same name. According to ''Billboard'', the original and Pink Lady cover versions were pitted against each other by record company Victor. The song was also featured on the Japanese music show ''The Best Ten'', where it peaked at No. 6. The single sold a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
