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'91 Oginome Collection
''91 Oginome Collection'' is a compilation album by Japanese singer Yōko Oginome. Released through Victor Entertainment on December 16, 1990, the album compiles Oginome's singles from 1985 to 1990, plus the new songs "Rock My Love", "This Girl", and "More More Shiawase". The album peaked at No. 29 on Oricon , established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics Statistics (from German language, German: ', "description of a State (polity), state, a country") is the discipline that ...'s albums chart and sold over 56,000 copies. Track listing Charts References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:91 Oginome Collection 1990 compilation albums Yōko Oginome compilation albums Japanese-language compilation albums Victor Entertainment compilation albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yōko Oginome
, married name , is a former pop idol, actress and voice actress, who gained popularity in the mid-1980s. Her fans often call her Oginome-chan. Her husband is Ryuso Tsujino. Career Oginome spent most of her elementary and junior high years living in the town of Ranzan in Saitama Prefecture, though she attended school in the city of Sakura. She graduated from Horikoshi High School in Nakano, Tokyo. While in elementary school, Oginome won a contest and was selected to be part of a three-member group called under the CBS/Sony label. She took the nickname and partnered with and . The group only released two singles and broke up a little over a year after forming. During junior high, Oginome auditioned for a part in Kitty Film's live action movie ''Shonben Rider'', and was subsequently voice cast in their new anime series '' Miyuki'' in the role of the heroine, Miyuki Wakamatsu. This led to roles in the anime film ''Baribari Densetsu'' and the children's TV series ''Ugo Ugo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dance Beat Wa Yoake Made
is the ninth single by Japanese singer Yōko Oginome. Written by Hiromi Mori and Nobody, the single was released on June 10, 1986 by Victor Entertainment. Background and release "Dance Beat wa Yoake made" was used as the opening theme of the TBS drama series , which starred Oginome as the lead character . The music video features Oginome as a maiden dancing in a lakeside forest. At the end of a video, she sees a door in the middle of the forest and opens it, only to be blinded by the light emitting from the other side of the door. "Dance Beat wa Yoake made" peaked at No. 4 on Oricon's singles chart and sold over 148,000 copies. In 1991, Oginome re-recorded the song in a Flamenco Flamenco () is an art form based on the various folkloric music traditions of southern Spain, developed within the Gitanos, gitano subculture of the region of Andalusia, and also having historical presence in Extremadura and Region of Murcia, ... style, titled ; this version was released in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Christian
James Christian is an American musician and songwriter who is perhaps best known for being the frontman of the band House of Lords. Career Christian began his musical career in the early 1970s, playing for various bands in the Connecticut club circuit, until being recruited by Jasper Wrath. By 1977, they released two albums for MGM Records before disbanding. Christian and some of his bandmates from Jasper Wrath then formed the band Eyes. In 1978, Eyes release the album, We're In It Together, which spawned a single he penned called "Candle in the Window." The single was so successful that he was invited by composer Judithe Randall to come to Los Angeles. After meeting Paul McCartney and Wings guitarist Laurence Juber among others, Christian decided to stay in California. In 1987, he auditioned to join Quiet Riot after Kevin DuBrow left, but lost the position to Paul Shortino. He eventually joined the band LA Rocks. When their bassist left and was replaced by Chuck Wright, Wrig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
You're My Life
is the 19th single by Japanese singer Yōko Oginome, released on September 27, 1989 by Victor Entertainment. It is a Japanese-language cover of the song of the same title by James Christian, with lyrics by Masao Urino. Background and release Prior to Oginome's version, "You're My Life" was first covered by Miyoko Yoshimoto in her 1987 album ''Yesterday's''. Oginome's version peaked at No. 10 on Oricon's singles chart, becoming her last top-10 hit in her career. It also sold over 59,000 copies. The song earned Oginome the Gold Award at the 31st Japan Record Awards, the Best Hit Song Award at the 1989 FNS Music Festival, the Excellence Award at the 15th NTV Music Festival, and the Best Talent Award at the 15th All Japan Kayo Music Festival. Oginome performed the song on the 40th ''Kōhaku Uta Gassen'' in 1989, making her third appearance on NHK , also known by its Romanization of Japanese, romanized initialism NHK, is a Japanese public broadcasting, public broadcaster. It is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aska (singer)
Shigeaki Miyazaki (宮﨑 重明, ''Miyazaki Shigeaki''; born February 24, 1958), known professionally as Aska, is a Japanese singer-songwriter. He is best known for work as part of the music duo Chage and Aska. As a composer, he wrote most of the duo's hit songs, including "Morning Moon", "Love Song", " Say Yes", and "Meguriai". He has also written for many other singers and groups, including Hikaru Genji. He was formerly known as . Biography Aska was born on February 24, 1958, in Ono, Onojō, Fukuoka. He began a solo career in 1987, and was highly successful in the early 1990s. His most well-known song as a solo singer is "Hajimari wa Itsumo Ame" (The Start Is Always Rain), which was a single from his second solo album. The song reached No. 2 on oricon and sold over 1,160,000 copies. The song led him to prominence across East Asia. He was arrested in May 2014 for possession of an illegal stimulant. On September 12, 2014, he was sentenced to three years in prison suspended ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dear (Cobalt No Kanata E)
is the 16th single by Japanese singer Yōko Oginome. Written by Takafumi Sotoma and Ryō Asuka, the single was released on July 21, 1988, by Victor Entertainment. Background and release The song was used as the theme song of the film . "Dear (Cobalt no Kanata e)" peaked at No. 2 on Oricon , established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics Statistics (from German language, German: ', "description of a State (polity), state, a country") is the discipline that ...'s singles chart. It also sold over 136,000 copies. Track listing All music is composed by Ryō Asuka; all music is arranged by Nobuyuki Shimizu. Charts ;Weekly charts ;Year-end charts References External links * * * {{Authority control 1988 singles Yōko Oginome songs Songs in Japanese Victor Entertainment singles Songs written by Aska (singer) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stardust Dream
is the 15th single by Japanese singer Yōko Oginome. Written by Masao Urino (under the pseudonym "Reiji Asō") and Yoshimasa Inoue, the single was released on April 27, 1988, by Victor Entertainment. Background and release "Stardust Dream" became Oginome's third and final No. 1 single on Oricon's singles chart. It also sold over 136,000 copies. The B-side, "Jungle Dance", was featured in the February 1988 edition of NHK's ''Minna no Uta , literally ''Everyone's Songs'' ( English title: ''Songs for Everyone''), is a five-minute NHK TV and radio program which is broadcast several times daily in Japan. The program started on April 3, 1961. It is one of NHK's long-running program ...''. Track listing Charts ;Weekly charts ;Year-end charts References External links * * * {{Authority control 1988 singles Yōko Oginome songs Songs in Japanese Songs with lyrics by Masao Urino Victor Entertainment singles Oricon Weekly number-one singles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stranger Tonight
is the 14th single by Japanese singer Yōko Oginome. Written by Masao Urino and Nobody, the single was released on January 21, 1988, by Victor Entertainment. Background and release The song was used as the theme song of the TV Asahi drama special , which also starred Oginome. The music video features Oginome performing the song with a group of American dancers at a dance hall. The B-side is a cover of The Hollies' hit single "Bus Stop". "Stranger Tonight" became Oginome's second No. 1 single on Oricon's singles chart. It also sold over 143,000 copies. In addition, the single earned Oginome the Gold Award at the 30th Japan Record Awards and the Best Kayo Music Award at the 17th FNS Music Festival is an annual music show held among the Fuji Network System and Fuji Television since 1974. The program originated as a song contest to celebrate Fuji TV's 15th anniversary. It is commonly known as FNS, however it has no official short name. .... Track listing Charts ;Week ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kitakaze No Carol
is the 13th single by Japanese singer Yōko Oginome. Written by Masao Urino and Kyōhei Tsutsumi, the single was released on October 27, 1987, by Victor Entertainment. Background and release The song was used as the theme song of the TBS drama special , which also starred Oginome. "Kitakaze no Carol" peaked at No. 2 on Oricon's singles chart and also sold over 117,000 copies. In 1991, Oginome re-recorded the song in a Christmas style, titled ; this version was released in the remix album '' New Take: Best Collections '92''. Track listing All lyrics are written by Masao Urino; all music is composed by Kyōhei Tsutsumi (born Eikichi Watanabe, 28 May 1940 - 7 October 2020), was a Japanese composer, record producer and arranger. Tsutsumi began his career as a songwriter about 1966, and he came to prominence as a composer of Ayumi Ishida's chart-topping hit "Blu ...; all music is arranged by Hiroshi Shinkawa. Charts References External links * * * {{Authority contro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Satoshi Takebe
is a Japanese musician, keyboard player, arranger, music director and producer from Tokyo. Music career He is the composer, keyboardist, arranger, and musical producer for artists such as Yo Hitoto, Miki Imai, Tomomi Kahara, JUJU, Yuzu, and Ken Hirai among others. He has also been a music director and supervisor for several TV programs, including FNS Music Festival and Music Fair. In 2006 he was part of a special unit called Kokua, together with other Japanese musicians, to record the theme song for a NHK documentary program. In 2016, the members reunited to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the release of the single ''Progress'', and recorded a new album, ''Progress'', the 1st official album of the group. Takebe also served as a music director for various ice shows, including the solo show ''Gift'' at Tokyo Dome, produced and performed by Japanese figure skater and two-time Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu in collaboration with choreographer Mikiko, in front of a record audi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kyōhei Tsutsumi
(born Eikichi Watanabe, 28 May 1940 - 7 October 2020), was a Japanese composer, record producer and arranger. Tsutsumi began his career as a songwriter about 1966, and he came to prominence as a composer of Ayumi Ishida's chart-topping hit "Blue Light Yokohama" in the late 1960s. He has released nearly 3,000 compositions to date, over 500 of which have entered the Japanese Oricon singles chart. Tsutsumi is the most commercially successful composer of the Japanese popular music of last five decades, selling over 76 million units on the country's singles chart from 1968 onwards. Two of his compositions won the grand prix of Japan Record Award— "Mata Au Hi Made" performed by Kiyohiko Ozaki in 1971 and "Miserarete" by Judy Ongg in 1979. Tsutsumi himself has also won the awards for best songwriting category five times. Recognized for his long-term contribution to establish Japanese popular music, Tsutsumi received the Medal of Honor with Purple Ribbon by the Government of Ja ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sayonara No Kajitsutachi
is the 12th single by Japanese singer Yōko Oginome. Composed by Kyōhei Tsutsumi with lyrics by Masao Urino, the single was released on June 21, 1987 by Victor Entertainment. Background and release "Sayonara no Kajitsutachi" became Oginome's first No. 1 single on Oricon's singles chart. It also sold over 161,000 copies. In addition, the single earned Oginome the Best Talent Award at the 13th All Japan Song Music Festival. The music video begins with Oginome being forced into a yellow bus filled with an unruly crowd of American passengers dressed as punks. Once she steps out of the bus, she proceeds to sing while the crowd dances behind her. Track listing Charts ;Weekly charts ;Year-end charts Cover versions * Kishidan is a Japanese rock band. They have a retro image, wearing Japanese school uniforms in the style of bōsōzoku. The lead singer, Sho Ayanokoji (often styled as "Show Ayanocozey"), was DJ Ozma, until he retired in December 2008. Kishidan annou ... c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |