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Her return to the music scene in 1990 was met with skepticism and curiosity, propelling the single "Dear Friend" to No. 1. Nakamori once claimed that "Dear Friend' is perhaps her only happy song. Nevertheless, she reverted to melancholic, jilted love songs that ultimately did not go well with the public's taste. Her next single "Mizu ni Sashita Hana" became her 21st Oricon #1 single, but she could not reach the top position again after that. In autumn 1990 was scheduled to release new studio album "Gaze" which would include singles Mizu ni Sashita Hana and ten more songs written by writer, Eikyo Kyo. Due to the issues with the recording label, soon after two-day live concert "Yume" she left the Warner Pioneer and album remained in the datas. | On 22 September 1993, she released her 15th studio album "Unbalance+Balance". Four years passed since the release of previous studio album "Cruise". The production of the album started in spring 1992 in the United States, before she moved to new recording company. The album consists of two previously released singles' B-side tracks, "Not Crazy To Me" and "Aibu". "Not Crazy To Me" has received renewed arrangement. Two album tracks have been written by Nakamori herself. The album tracks "Eien no Tobira" and "Kagerou" are melodically same, however, they have completely different lyrics and story within them. The idea was realized by Nakamori's proposal to change the arrangement and record. The album debuted at number 4 on Oricon Weekly Album Charts and charted 9 weeks. In 2002, through Universal Music label was released re-mastered album with the renewed title "Unbalance+Balance +6". This version of album includes six more additional tracks, singles and their b-side tracks released between 1993 and 1994. | 1 |
Her return to the music scene in 1990 was met with skepticism and curiosity, propelling the single "Dear Friend" to No. 1. Nakamori once claimed that "Dear Friend' is perhaps her only happy song. Nevertheless, she reverted to melancholic, jilted love songs that ultimately did not go well with the public's taste. Her next single "Mizu ni Sashita Hana" became her 21st Oricon #1 single, but she could not reach the top position again after that. In autumn 1990 was scheduled to release new studio album "Gaze" which would include singles Mizu ni Sashita Hana and ten more songs written by writer, Eikyo Kyo. Due to the issues with the recording label, soon after two-day live concert "Yume" she left the Warner Pioneer and album remained in the datas. | In 1989, a year fans will remember as very dark for Nakamori, only one single was released due to what was almost a tragedy. "Liar" became her 19th No. 1 single. The single was rumored to reflect her feelings about Kondō. It came as a shock when news of her attempted suicide in Kondō's apartment broke in July 1989, after he called off their engagement. She was found and hospitalized. However, she retreated from the public eye for a while. | 0 |
Her return to the music scene in 1990 was met with skepticism and curiosity, propelling the single "Dear Friend" to No. 1. Nakamori once claimed that "Dear Friend' is perhaps her only happy song. Nevertheless, she reverted to melancholic, jilted love songs that ultimately did not go well with the public's taste. Her next single "Mizu ni Sashita Hana" became her 21st Oricon #1 single, but she could not reach the top position again after that. In autumn 1990 was scheduled to release new studio album "Gaze" which would include singles Mizu ni Sashita Hana and ten more songs written by writer, Eikyo Kyo. Due to the issues with the recording label, soon after two-day live concert "Yume" she left the Warner Pioneer and album remained in the datas. | Between 12 and 16 December 1995, she held special live "Nakamori Akina True Live" in Hyogo's Kobe International House and Kanagawa's Pacifico Yokohama. In the stage, she performed songs from albums "La Alteración" and "True Album Akina 95 Best". The live footage was never released as a regular DVD, however, it was included in the limited edition of compilation album "Utahime Densetsu: 90s Best". | 1 |
Her return to the music scene in 1990 was met with skepticism and curiosity, propelling the single "Dear Friend" to No. 1. Nakamori once claimed that "Dear Friend' is perhaps her only happy song. Nevertheless, she reverted to melancholic, jilted love songs that ultimately did not go well with the public's taste. Her next single "Mizu ni Sashita Hana" became her 21st Oricon #1 single, but she could not reach the top position again after that. In autumn 1990 was scheduled to release new studio album "Gaze" which would include singles Mizu ni Sashita Hana and ten more songs written by writer, Eikyo Kyo. Due to the issues with the recording label, soon after two-day live concert "Yume" she left the Warner Pioneer and album remained in the datas. | The following year, Nakamori released three singles, two studio albums and her first best-of album. The singles were "Nibunnoichi no Shinwa", which sold 573,000 copies and debuted at #1, making it her best-selling single of that year. "Twilight (Yūguretayori)", released in May, sold 430,000 copies and debuted at #2. But "Kinku", her last single of that year, fared better, debuting at #1 and selling 511,000 copies. All three albums, "Fantasy", "New Akina Etranger" and "Best Akina Memoires" hit No. 1. Nakamori made the first appearance of her 7 official performance at the ever-popular annual show, the 34th edition of the NKH Red and White Song Festival on 31 December 1983. She made a special guest appearance of the 65th (2014) edition performing live from the U.S recording studio while recording for her upcoming new album. | 0 |
Her return to the music scene in 1990 was met with skepticism and curiosity, propelling the single "Dear Friend" to No. 1. Nakamori once claimed that "Dear Friend' is perhaps her only happy song. Nevertheless, she reverted to melancholic, jilted love songs that ultimately did not go well with the public's taste. Her next single "Mizu ni Sashita Hana" became her 21st Oricon #1 single, but she could not reach the top position again after that. In autumn 1990 was scheduled to release new studio album "Gaze" which would include singles Mizu ni Sashita Hana and ten more songs written by writer, Eikyo Kyo. Due to the issues with the recording label, soon after two-day live concert "Yume" she left the Warner Pioneer and album remained in the datas. | Between 12 and 20 May 1996, she held her first Dinner Show Tour "1996 Dinner Show". | 1 |
Her return to the music scene in 1990 was met with skepticism and curiosity, propelling the single "Dear Friend" to No. 1. Nakamori once claimed that "Dear Friend' is perhaps her only happy song. Nevertheless, she reverted to melancholic, jilted love songs that ultimately did not go well with the public's taste. Her next single "Mizu ni Sashita Hana" became her 21st Oricon #1 single, but she could not reach the top position again after that. In autumn 1990 was scheduled to release new studio album "Gaze" which would include singles Mizu ni Sashita Hana and ten more songs written by writer, Eikyo Kyo. Due to the issues with the recording label, soon after two-day live concert "Yume" she left the Warner Pioneer and album remained in the datas. | After Akina Nakamori passed the test of "Star Tanjō!" on her third attempt, she made her debut in 1982 with the single "Slow Motion." Recorded in Los Angeles, the single was released on 1 May 1982 and sold 174,000 copies, reaching No. 30 on the Oricon charts. The second single, "Shōjo A" was nearly banned for its risque lyrics. This single fared better, most likely due to the controversy, and peaked at No. 5, selling 396,000 copies. Her next single, a ballad titled "Second Love" proved to be her best-selling single. This sentimental piece debuted at No. 2 but reached No. 1 the following week, staying at the top for nine weeks. It sold 766,000 copies back then (to date, almost one million). In addition to the single releases, Nakamori also released two albums titled "Prologue" and "Variation" that year, which sold 453,000 and 743,000 copies respectively. | 0 |
In 1991 and 1992, Nakamori ventured into acting with varying success. Kome Kome Club's 1992 single "Kimi ga Iru Dake de," which sold over 2.89 million copies, was the theme song of Japanese television drama "Sugao no Mamade" in which she played a role. | Between 12 and 20 May 1996, she held her first Dinner Show Tour "1996 Dinner Show". | 1 |
In 1991 and 1992, Nakamori ventured into acting with varying success. Kome Kome Club's 1992 single "Kimi ga Iru Dake de," which sold over 2.89 million copies, was the theme song of Japanese television drama "Sugao no Mamade" in which she played a role. | On 21 December 1999, were released at the same day final single "Trust me" written by Kazuhiro Hara and 19th studio album "Will". "Trust me" debuted on number 57 at the Oricon Weekly Single Charts. It is Akina's worst-selling single as of 2019. The B-side track "Yuki no Hana" with subtitle "White X'mas" is rearranged version from previously released studio album track. It's her final single to be released as the 8 cm single. Some fans call the studio album "Will" as the compilation album from the Gauss label. It includes two previously released singles and remixes from previously released album tracks and Gauss singles. Album track "Tsuki no Hohoemi" was promoted as a theme song for sole-playing video game series "Wizardry". The original soundtrack of "Wizardry Digmuil" includes the acoustic and orchestral version of this song both written by Ikurou Fujiwara, in the "Will" is included acoustic version. The album has only three new songs recorded for the album. On her official website, it is not even listed in the list of original studio albums during her whole career. The album was produced by Gauss's director, Kazuhiro Chiba. The album debuted at number 52 at Oricon Weekly Album charts and charted for one week. | 0 |
In 1991 and 1992, Nakamori ventured into acting with varying success. Kome Kome Club's 1992 single "Kimi ga Iru Dake de," which sold over 2.89 million copies, was the theme song of Japanese television drama "Sugao no Mamade" in which she played a role. | On 18 December 1996, she released mini album "Vamp", for the first time since the release of mini-album "Wonder" in 1988. Nakamori's is in the charge of album producer. The mini-album consists of four songs which were aren't included in any studio album and appeared only once, in first press edition of compilation album "Utahime Densetsu: 90s Best". Before the album release, she performed all four songs in her second dinner tour show "1996 Xmas Dinner Show" (held between 5 and 26 December). The album debuted at number 30 on Oricon Weekly Album Charts and charted for 5 weeks. | 1 |
In 1991 and 1992, Nakamori ventured into acting with varying success. Kome Kome Club's 1992 single "Kimi ga Iru Dake de," which sold over 2.89 million copies, was the theme song of Japanese television drama "Sugao no Mamade" in which she played a role. | She also released two albums in 1985. Firstly, "Bitter and Sweet", which contained the album version of the earlier hit of "Kazari Janai No Yo Namida Wa" and "BABYLON." It sold 556,000 copies and debuted at number 1 again. Her next album, "D404ME", only had a remix version of the hit single "Meu Amore" included. Yet this album sold an impressive 651,000 copies and debuted at number 1. | 0 |
In 1991 and 1992, Nakamori ventured into acting with varying success. Kome Kome Club's 1992 single "Kimi ga Iru Dake de," which sold over 2.89 million copies, was the theme song of Japanese television drama "Sugao no Mamade" in which she played a role. | On 21 July 1995, was released 16th studio album "La Alteración" which includes previously released single with new album rearrangement. In the Spanish, "alteracion" means "change". As in the previous studio album, Nakamori is in the charge of the main production of the album. Album jacket has been shot in Morocco. The album debuted at number 7 on Oricon Weekly Album Charts and charted for 8 weeks. In 2002, through Universal Music label was released re-mastered album with the renewed title "La Alteración +4". This version of album includes four more additional tracks, two singles and their b-side tracks released during 1995. | 1 |
In 1991 and 1992, Nakamori ventured into acting with varying success. Kome Kome Club's 1992 single "Kimi ga Iru Dake de," which sold over 2.89 million copies, was the theme song of Japanese television drama "Sugao no Mamade" in which she played a role. | The following year, Nakamori released three singles, two studio albums and her first best-of album. The singles were "Nibunnoichi no Shinwa", which sold 573,000 copies and debuted at #1, making it her best-selling single of that year. "Twilight (Yūguretayori)", released in May, sold 430,000 copies and debuted at #2. But "Kinku", her last single of that year, fared better, debuting at #1 and selling 511,000 copies. All three albums, "Fantasy", "New Akina Etranger" and "Best Akina Memoires" hit No. 1. Nakamori made the first appearance of her 7 official performance at the ever-popular annual show, the 34th edition of the NKH Red and White Song Festival on 31 December 1983. She made a special guest appearance of the 65th (2014) edition performing live from the U.S recording studio while recording for her upcoming new album. | 0 |
In 1993, she has transferred to recording company "MCA Records" and signed under recording label "MCA Victor". On 21 May 1993, she released 27th single "Everlasting Love", written and produced by Ryuichi Sakamoto. Two years passed since the release of a previous single "Futari Shizuka". According to recording producer, Nakamori's distanced from her casual style and along with new music production staff aimed more into contemporary style. The single debuted at number 10 on Oricon Weekly Single charts and charted for 5 weeks. | On 2 September 1994, she released 29th single "Yoru no Dokokade: Night Shift", written by Tsugutoshi Gotō. The single has been promoted as an ending theme for Nippon Television Network System news program "NNN Kyou Dekigoto" and B-side track "Rose Bud" has been promoted as an ending theme for Fuji TV talking program "Shingo to Shinsuke no Abunai Hanashi". The single debuted at number 14 on Oricon Weekly Single Charts and charted 7 weeks. | 1 |
In 1993, she has transferred to recording company "MCA Records" and signed under recording label "MCA Victor". On 21 May 1993, she released 27th single "Everlasting Love", written and produced by Ryuichi Sakamoto. Two years passed since the release of a previous single "Futari Shizuka". According to recording producer, Nakamori's distanced from her casual style and along with new music production staff aimed more into contemporary style. The single debuted at number 10 on Oricon Weekly Single charts and charted for 5 weeks. | On 21 May 1998, she released her thirty-sixth single "Konya Nagare Hoshi" written by Keiko Utsumi. The single debuted at number 66 in Oricon Single Weekly Charts. The B-side track "Arashi no Nakade" has been written by Russian singer Origa. It is one of her worst-selling singles during two decades of her career. | 0 |
In 1993, she has transferred to recording company "MCA Records" and signed under recording label "MCA Victor". On 21 May 1993, she released 27th single "Everlasting Love", written and produced by Ryuichi Sakamoto. Two years passed since the release of a previous single "Futari Shizuka". According to recording producer, Nakamori's distanced from her casual style and along with new music production staff aimed more into contemporary style. The single debuted at number 10 on Oricon Weekly Single charts and charted for 5 weeks. | In April 1996, she made television appearance in the first broadcast of Japanese variety program SMAP×SMAP, performing with members of Smap "Kazarijanai yo Namida wa", "Tattoo", "Ganbarimashou" and "Desire". | 1 |
In 1993, she has transferred to recording company "MCA Records" and signed under recording label "MCA Victor". On 21 May 1993, she released 27th single "Everlasting Love", written and produced by Ryuichi Sakamoto. Two years passed since the release of a previous single "Futari Shizuka". According to recording producer, Nakamori's distanced from her casual style and along with new music production staff aimed more into contemporary style. The single debuted at number 10 on Oricon Weekly Single charts and charted for 5 weeks. | After Akina Nakamori passed the test of "Star Tanjō!" on her third attempt, she made her debut in 1982 with the single "Slow Motion." Recorded in Los Angeles, the single was released on 1 May 1982 and sold 174,000 copies, reaching No. 30 on the Oricon charts. The second single, "Shōjo A" was nearly banned for its risque lyrics. This single fared better, most likely due to the controversy, and peaked at No. 5, selling 396,000 copies. Her next single, a ballad titled "Second Love" proved to be her best-selling single. This sentimental piece debuted at No. 2 but reached No. 1 the following week, staying at the top for nine weeks. It sold 766,000 copies back then (to date, almost one million). In addition to the single releases, Nakamori also released two albums titled "Prologue" and "Variation" that year, which sold 453,000 and 743,000 copies respectively. | 0 |
In 1993, she has transferred to recording company "MCA Records" and signed under recording label "MCA Victor". On 21 May 1993, she released 27th single "Everlasting Love", written and produced by Ryuichi Sakamoto. Two years passed since the release of a previous single "Futari Shizuka". According to recording producer, Nakamori's distanced from her casual style and along with new music production staff aimed more into contemporary style. The single debuted at number 10 on Oricon Weekly Single charts and charted for 5 weeks. | Between 12 and 16 December 1995, she held special live "Nakamori Akina True Live" in Hyogo's Kobe International House and Kanagawa's Pacifico Yokohama. In the stage, she performed songs from albums "La Alteración" and "True Album Akina 95 Best". The live footage was never released as a regular DVD, however, it was included in the limited edition of compilation album "Utahime Densetsu: 90s Best". | 1 |
In 1993, she has transferred to recording company "MCA Records" and signed under recording label "MCA Victor". On 21 May 1993, she released 27th single "Everlasting Love", written and produced by Ryuichi Sakamoto. Two years passed since the release of a previous single "Futari Shizuka". According to recording producer, Nakamori's distanced from her casual style and along with new music production staff aimed more into contemporary style. The single debuted at number 10 on Oricon Weekly Single charts and charted for 5 weeks. | In 1987, she released "Tango Noir," which sold 348,000 copies and debuted at number 1. (Even though sales of singles were declining, Tango Noir still made it to be the 2nd best selling single in 1987). Her next single was a cover of an American song, but she called her version "Blonde." It sold 301,000 copies and added to her No.1 singles. Her most critically acclaimed single of that year was a heartfelt ballad called "Nanpasen," an emotionally draining song which many people attributed to her rocky relationship with then-boyfriend, Masahiko Kondō and the death of Kondō's mother. It sold 431,000 copies and debuted at number 1. | 0 |
On 24 March 1994, were released double released: first cover single, general 28th single "Kataomoi", originally performed by Mie Nakao and first cover album "Utahime". B-side track "Aibu", has been written by Komuro Tetsuya. B-side track is widely popular among fans, she's performed it very often on her live tours. "Aibu" has been planned release as a single, however, it was decided that start-up single would be "Everlasting Love." The single debuted at number 17 on Oricon Weekly Single charts and charted for 8 weeks. The main producer of cover album "Utahime" is Nakamori herself and the main arranger is Akira Senju. The album debuted at number 5 on Oricon Weekly Album Charts and chart 9 weeks. In 2002, through Universal Music label a re-mastered version of the album was released. | Between 12 and 20 May 1996, she held her first Dinner Show Tour "1996 Dinner Show". | 1 |
On 24 March 1994, were released double released: first cover single, general 28th single "Kataomoi", originally performed by Mie Nakao and first cover album "Utahime". B-side track "Aibu", has been written by Komuro Tetsuya. B-side track is widely popular among fans, she's performed it very often on her live tours. "Aibu" has been planned release as a single, however, it was decided that start-up single would be "Everlasting Love." The single debuted at number 17 on Oricon Weekly Single charts and charted for 8 weeks. The main producer of cover album "Utahime" is Nakamori herself and the main arranger is Akira Senju. The album debuted at number 5 on Oricon Weekly Album Charts and chart 9 weeks. In 2002, through Universal Music label a re-mastered version of the album was released. | In 1987, she released "Tango Noir," which sold 348,000 copies and debuted at number 1. (Even though sales of singles were declining, Tango Noir still made it to be the 2nd best selling single in 1987). Her next single was a cover of an American song, but she called her version "Blonde." It sold 301,000 copies and added to her No.1 singles. Her most critically acclaimed single of that year was a heartfelt ballad called "Nanpasen," an emotionally draining song which many people attributed to her rocky relationship with then-boyfriend, Masahiko Kondō and the death of Kondō's mother. It sold 431,000 copies and debuted at number 1. | 0 |
On 24 March 1994, were released double released: first cover single, general 28th single "Kataomoi", originally performed by Mie Nakao and first cover album "Utahime". B-side track "Aibu", has been written by Komuro Tetsuya. B-side track is widely popular among fans, she's performed it very often on her live tours. "Aibu" has been planned release as a single, however, it was decided that start-up single would be "Everlasting Love." The single debuted at number 17 on Oricon Weekly Single charts and charted for 8 weeks. The main producer of cover album "Utahime" is Nakamori herself and the main arranger is Akira Senju. The album debuted at number 5 on Oricon Weekly Album Charts and chart 9 weeks. In 2002, through Universal Music label a re-mastered version of the album was released. | On 21 February 1997, she released 34th single "Appetite", written by Uki. It was released as a leading single to the upcoming studio album. For Nakamori it was one of the most difficult melodies for her to practice. The single debuted at number 46 on Oricon Weekly Single Charts and charted 4 weeks. | 1 |
On 24 March 1994, were released double released: first cover single, general 28th single "Kataomoi", originally performed by Mie Nakao and first cover album "Utahime". B-side track "Aibu", has been written by Komuro Tetsuya. B-side track is widely popular among fans, she's performed it very often on her live tours. "Aibu" has been planned release as a single, however, it was decided that start-up single would be "Everlasting Love." The single debuted at number 17 on Oricon Weekly Single charts and charted for 8 weeks. The main producer of cover album "Utahime" is Nakamori herself and the main arranger is Akira Senju. The album debuted at number 5 on Oricon Weekly Album Charts and chart 9 weeks. In 2002, through Universal Music label a re-mastered version of the album was released. | In January 1999, she led a main role to the television drama "Border—Hanzai Shinri Sōsa File". She also performed theme song "Ofelia" written by Shimano Satoshi, which was released as a single on 21 January 1999. Title Ofelia comes from Shakespeares's famous literature work "Hamlet". In this single, she tries to interpret the Ofelia's sadness into words, however, she's also singing to all people who suffer with pain and sadness. B-Side tracks is alternative version of Ofelia under title "To be", which is performed in English. The single debuted as number 29 on Oricon Weekly Single Charts and had charted for 8 weeks. | 0 |
On 24 March 1994, were released double released: first cover single, general 28th single "Kataomoi", originally performed by Mie Nakao and first cover album "Utahime". B-side track "Aibu", has been written by Komuro Tetsuya. B-side track is widely popular among fans, she's performed it very often on her live tours. "Aibu" has been planned release as a single, however, it was decided that start-up single would be "Everlasting Love." The single debuted at number 17 on Oricon Weekly Single charts and charted for 8 weeks. The main producer of cover album "Utahime" is Nakamori herself and the main arranger is Akira Senju. The album debuted at number 5 on Oricon Weekly Album Charts and chart 9 weeks. In 2002, through Universal Music label a re-mastered version of the album was released. | In April 1996, she made television appearance in the first broadcast of Japanese variety program SMAP×SMAP, performing with members of Smap "Kazarijanai yo Namida wa", "Tattoo", "Ganbarimashou" and "Desire". | 1 |
On 24 March 1994, were released double released: first cover single, general 28th single "Kataomoi", originally performed by Mie Nakao and first cover album "Utahime". B-side track "Aibu", has been written by Komuro Tetsuya. B-side track is widely popular among fans, she's performed it very often on her live tours. "Aibu" has been planned release as a single, however, it was decided that start-up single would be "Everlasting Love." The single debuted at number 17 on Oricon Weekly Single charts and charted for 8 weeks. The main producer of cover album "Utahime" is Nakamori herself and the main arranger is Akira Senju. The album debuted at number 5 on Oricon Weekly Album Charts and chart 9 weeks. In 2002, through Universal Music label a re-mastered version of the album was released. | On 20 January 2015, she has released cover album "". It's her cover album released for the first time after 6 years and new Utahime series album for the first time after 11 years. Unlike the previous cover album, this album consists of J-pop songs released during the '90s–'00s. | 0 |
On 13 April 1994, she played a role as the first suspect of the TV Series Furuhata Ninzaburō in the episode of "The Shoujo Manga Murderer". | Between 1 and 5 December 1994, she held special live "Utahime Parco Threatre Live" in "Parco Theatre". It is her first live for the first time in two years. The live set-list consists of songs which are from two previously released albums, "Utahime" and "Unbalance+Balance" with a small number of previously released hits. DVD footage of live performance was released on 24 March 1995. | 1 |
On 13 April 1994, she played a role as the first suspect of the TV Series Furuhata Ninzaburō in the episode of "The Shoujo Manga Murderer". | To commemorate her first four years in the business, Nakamori released her first "BEST" album. It sold impressively, 766,000 copies and a comfortable number 1 debut spot. Then Nakamori released "Fushigi", a concept album with echoing singing and obscure musical arrangement. It caused quite a stir amongst the mainly conservative Japanese public and thus sold 464,000 copies, nearly 200,000 less than "Crimson", an entire album composed by only women, which sold 601,000 copies. But both managed to debut at number 1, "Fushigi" stayed at number 1 for only three weeks, while "Crimson" topped the charts for four. | 0 |
On 13 April 1994, she played a role as the first suspect of the TV Series Furuhata Ninzaburō in the episode of "The Shoujo Manga Murderer". | On 21 February 1997, she released 34th single "Appetite", written by Uki. It was released as a leading single to the upcoming studio album. For Nakamori it was one of the most difficult melodies for her to practice. The single debuted at number 46 on Oricon Weekly Single Charts and charted 4 weeks. | 1 |
On 13 April 1994, she played a role as the first suspect of the TV Series Furuhata Ninzaburō in the episode of "The Shoujo Manga Murderer". | In 1984, Nakamori released "Kita Wing", which sold 614,000 copies, a bit better than her singles from the previous year, but surprisingly it did not become a number 1 hit. It instead debuted at number 2 and remained at that position for 6 weeks. "Kita Wing" is also rumored to be Momoe Yamaguchi's favorite Nakamori Song (Yamaguchi being Nakamori's idol). Her next single "Southern Wind" brought her back to the number 1 spot, though it sold less than its predecessor at 544,000 copies. "Jukkai (1984)" proved to be another number 1 for her, selling 611,000 copies. The 9th single, "Kazari jya naino yo namida wa" proved to be a turning point in Akina Nakamori's career; as the song is considered difficult to sing with super fast lyrics. It debuted at number 1 and sold 625,000 copies. Many in Japan cite this song and her 1986 single, "Desire (Jōnetsu)", as Nakamori's signature songs. Her two album releases of that year, "Anniversary" and "Possibility" both fared well and hit No. 1. | 0 |
On 13 April 1994, she played a role as the first suspect of the TV Series Furuhata Ninzaburō in the episode of "The Shoujo Manga Murderer". | Between 12 and 16 December 1995, she held special live "Nakamori Akina True Live" in Hyogo's Kobe International House and Kanagawa's Pacifico Yokohama. In the stage, she performed songs from albums "La Alteración" and "True Album Akina 95 Best". The live footage was never released as a regular DVD, however, it was included in the limited edition of compilation album "Utahime Densetsu: 90s Best". | 1 |
On 13 April 1994, she played a role as the first suspect of the TV Series Furuhata Ninzaburō in the episode of "The Shoujo Manga Murderer". | In 1986, at 21, Nakamori matured in her singing style and choice of songs. The first single of that year, "Desire (Jōnetsu)" proved to be one of the highlights in Nakamori's career. This was also the theme song of the Pioneer Private commercial and was awarded the Grand Prix at the 28th Japan Record Awards in 1986. She became the youngest winner for two consecutive years. It sold 516,000 copies and debuted at number 1. Her next single "Gypsy Queen" was a calmer song than "Desire (Jōnetsu)" and sold a mere 358,000 copies, but still debuted at number 1. The single "Fin" followed, and sold less than its predecessor, at 318,000 copies. Again, it debuted at number 1. | 0 |
On 2 September 1994, she released 29th single "Yoru no Dokokade: Night Shift", written by Tsugutoshi Gotō. The single has been promoted as an ending theme for Nippon Television Network System news program "NNN Kyou Dekigoto" and B-side track "Rose Bud" has been promoted as an ending theme for Fuji TV talking program "Shingo to Shinsuke no Abunai Hanashi". The single debuted at number 14 on Oricon Weekly Single Charts and charted 7 weeks. | On 1 November 1995, she released 32nd single "Tokyo Rose", produced by Brian Setzer who also involved in the recording in the charge of guitar. It is her first single to be performed in the Rockabilly genre. The single debuted at number 32 on Oricon Weekly Single Charts and charted for 4 weeks. | 1 |
On 2 September 1994, she released 29th single "Yoru no Dokokade: Night Shift", written by Tsugutoshi Gotō. The single has been promoted as an ending theme for Nippon Television Network System news program "NNN Kyou Dekigoto" and B-side track "Rose Bud" has been promoted as an ending theme for Fuji TV talking program "Shingo to Shinsuke no Abunai Hanashi". The single debuted at number 14 on Oricon Weekly Single Charts and charted 7 weeks. | On 17 June 1998, she released her eighteenth studio album "Spoon". The album includes previously released two promotional singles. Five out of eleven songs were arranged by Ikurou Fujiwara. In the album booklet, she's credited as a main producer of the album. The album debuted at number 17 on Oricon Weekly Album Charts and charted for three weeks. Between 21 June and 17 July, Akina held national live tour "Spoon Tour". The video footage was never released in DVD as of 2019. | 0 |
On 2 September 1994, she released 29th single "Yoru no Dokokade: Night Shift", written by Tsugutoshi Gotō. The single has been promoted as an ending theme for Nippon Television Network System news program "NNN Kyou Dekigoto" and B-side track "Rose Bud" has been promoted as an ending theme for Fuji TV talking program "Shingo to Shinsuke no Abunai Hanashi". The single debuted at number 14 on Oricon Weekly Single Charts and charted 7 weeks. | Between 1 and 5 December 1994, she held special live "Utahime Parco Threatre Live" in "Parco Theatre". It is her first live for the first time in two years. The live set-list consists of songs which are from two previously released albums, "Utahime" and "Unbalance+Balance" with a small number of previously released hits. DVD footage of live performance was released on 24 March 1995. | 1 |
On 2 September 1994, she released 29th single "Yoru no Dokokade: Night Shift", written by Tsugutoshi Gotō. The single has been promoted as an ending theme for Nippon Television Network System news program "NNN Kyou Dekigoto" and B-side track "Rose Bud" has been promoted as an ending theme for Fuji TV talking program "Shingo to Shinsuke no Abunai Hanashi". The single debuted at number 14 on Oricon Weekly Single Charts and charted 7 weeks. | On 24 December 2008, she has released new series of cover albums "". The album consists of folk songs released during '70s. Among of 200 songs which Nakamori had opportunity to listen, she chose eleven for real recording. The producer of the album is Yuuji Toriyama. The album was released in regular edition and five limited edition with a different colour jacket of Marilyn Monroe by Andy Warhol. The limited-edition "A" includes DVD footage of recording Folk Song album. The album debuted at number 30 on Oricon Weekly Album Charts and charted for seven weeks. | 0 |
On 2 September 1994, she released 29th single "Yoru no Dokokade: Night Shift", written by Tsugutoshi Gotō. The single has been promoted as an ending theme for Nippon Television Network System news program "NNN Kyou Dekigoto" and B-side track "Rose Bud" has been promoted as an ending theme for Fuji TV talking program "Shingo to Shinsuke no Abunai Hanashi". The single debuted at number 14 on Oricon Weekly Single Charts and charted 7 weeks. | In 1993, she has transferred to recording company "MCA Records" and signed under recording label "MCA Victor". On 21 May 1993, she released 27th single "Everlasting Love", written and produced by Ryuichi Sakamoto. Two years passed since the release of a previous single "Futari Shizuka". According to recording producer, Nakamori's distanced from her casual style and along with new music production staff aimed more into contemporary style. The single debuted at number 10 on Oricon Weekly Single charts and charted for 5 weeks. | 1 |
On 2 September 1994, she released 29th single "Yoru no Dokokade: Night Shift", written by Tsugutoshi Gotō. The single has been promoted as an ending theme for Nippon Television Network System news program "NNN Kyou Dekigoto" and B-side track "Rose Bud" has been promoted as an ending theme for Fuji TV talking program "Shingo to Shinsuke no Abunai Hanashi". The single debuted at number 14 on Oricon Weekly Single Charts and charted 7 weeks. | On 30 September 2015, she released her 51st single "Unfixable", written by Hilde Wahl, Anita Lipsky, Tommy Berre and Marietta Constantinou. For the first time after 28 years, she performed original song in the English. The single was released in regular and limited edition: limited edition includes image footage of "unfixable". The single debuted at number 20 on Oricon Single Weekly Charts and debuted at number 3 on Recochoku Single Weekly Charts. | 0 |
On 22 September 1993, she released her 15th studio album "Unbalance+Balance". Four years passed since the release of previous studio album "Cruise". The production of the album started in spring 1992 in the United States, before she moved to new recording company. The album consists of two previously released singles' B-side tracks, "Not Crazy To Me" and "Aibu". "Not Crazy To Me" has received renewed arrangement. Two album tracks have been written by Nakamori herself. The album tracks "Eien no Tobira" and "Kagerou" are melodically same, however, they have completely different lyrics and story within them. The idea was realized by Nakamori's proposal to change the arrangement and record. The album debuted at number 4 on Oricon Weekly Album Charts and charted 9 weeks. In 2002, through Universal Music label was released re-mastered album with the renewed title "Unbalance+Balance +6". This version of album includes six more additional tracks, singles and their b-side tracks released between 1993 and 1994. | In 1993, she has transferred to recording company "MCA Records" and signed under recording label "MCA Victor". On 21 May 1993, she released 27th single "Everlasting Love", written and produced by Ryuichi Sakamoto. Two years passed since the release of a previous single "Futari Shizuka". According to recording producer, Nakamori's distanced from her casual style and along with new music production staff aimed more into contemporary style. The single debuted at number 10 on Oricon Weekly Single charts and charted for 5 weeks. | 1 |
On 22 September 1993, she released her 15th studio album "Unbalance+Balance". Four years passed since the release of previous studio album "Cruise". The production of the album started in spring 1992 in the United States, before she moved to new recording company. The album consists of two previously released singles' B-side tracks, "Not Crazy To Me" and "Aibu". "Not Crazy To Me" has received renewed arrangement. Two album tracks have been written by Nakamori herself. The album tracks "Eien no Tobira" and "Kagerou" are melodically same, however, they have completely different lyrics and story within them. The idea was realized by Nakamori's proposal to change the arrangement and record. The album debuted at number 4 on Oricon Weekly Album Charts and charted 9 weeks. In 2002, through Universal Music label was released re-mastered album with the renewed title "Unbalance+Balance +6". This version of album includes six more additional tracks, singles and their b-side tracks released between 1993 and 1994. | Within two years of her debut, she set herself apart from all the singers of her generation with her mature song selection and the ability to change her image with the release of each new single, much like Madonna and Cyndi Lauper. This provocative and rebellious image was to be the direct opposite of the other pop rival, Seiko Matsuda, who projected more of a girl next door, sweet-natured charm. In a retrospective commendation of her album "Fushigi" (1986), Ignatiy Vishnevetsky wrote that she "was sometimes trumpeted as a more mature and sophisticated alternative to Matsuda". | 0 |
On 22 September 1993, she released her 15th studio album "Unbalance+Balance". Four years passed since the release of previous studio album "Cruise". The production of the album started in spring 1992 in the United States, before she moved to new recording company. The album consists of two previously released singles' B-side tracks, "Not Crazy To Me" and "Aibu". "Not Crazy To Me" has received renewed arrangement. Two album tracks have been written by Nakamori herself. The album tracks "Eien no Tobira" and "Kagerou" are melodically same, however, they have completely different lyrics and story within them. The idea was realized by Nakamori's proposal to change the arrangement and record. The album debuted at number 4 on Oricon Weekly Album Charts and charted 9 weeks. In 2002, through Universal Music label was released re-mastered album with the renewed title "Unbalance+Balance +6". This version of album includes six more additional tracks, singles and their b-side tracks released between 1993 and 1994. | On 1 November 1995, she released 32nd single "Tokyo Rose", produced by Brian Setzer who also involved in the recording in the charge of guitar. It is her first single to be performed in the Rockabilly genre. The single debuted at number 32 on Oricon Weekly Single Charts and charted for 4 weeks. | 1 |
On 22 September 1993, she released her 15th studio album "Unbalance+Balance". Four years passed since the release of previous studio album "Cruise". The production of the album started in spring 1992 in the United States, before she moved to new recording company. The album consists of two previously released singles' B-side tracks, "Not Crazy To Me" and "Aibu". "Not Crazy To Me" has received renewed arrangement. Two album tracks have been written by Nakamori herself. The album tracks "Eien no Tobira" and "Kagerou" are melodically same, however, they have completely different lyrics and story within them. The idea was realized by Nakamori's proposal to change the arrangement and record. The album debuted at number 4 on Oricon Weekly Album Charts and charted 9 weeks. In 2002, through Universal Music label was released re-mastered album with the renewed title "Unbalance+Balance +6". This version of album includes six more additional tracks, singles and their b-side tracks released between 1993 and 1994. | In 1989, a year fans will remember as very dark for Nakamori, only one single was released due to what was almost a tragedy. "Liar" became her 19th No. 1 single. The single was rumored to reflect her feelings about Kondō. It came as a shock when news of her attempted suicide in Kondō's apartment broke in July 1989, after he called off their engagement. She was found and hospitalized. However, she retreated from the public eye for a while. | 0 |
On 22 September 1993, she released her 15th studio album "Unbalance+Balance". Four years passed since the release of previous studio album "Cruise". The production of the album started in spring 1992 in the United States, before she moved to new recording company. The album consists of two previously released singles' B-side tracks, "Not Crazy To Me" and "Aibu". "Not Crazy To Me" has received renewed arrangement. Two album tracks have been written by Nakamori herself. The album tracks "Eien no Tobira" and "Kagerou" are melodically same, however, they have completely different lyrics and story within them. The idea was realized by Nakamori's proposal to change the arrangement and record. The album debuted at number 4 on Oricon Weekly Album Charts and charted 9 weeks. In 2002, through Universal Music label was released re-mastered album with the renewed title "Unbalance+Balance +6". This version of album includes six more additional tracks, singles and their b-side tracks released between 1993 and 1994. | On 24 March 1994, were released double released: first cover single, general 28th single "Kataomoi", originally performed by Mie Nakao and first cover album "Utahime". B-side track "Aibu", has been written by Komuro Tetsuya. B-side track is widely popular among fans, she's performed it very often on her live tours. "Aibu" has been planned release as a single, however, it was decided that start-up single would be "Everlasting Love." The single debuted at number 17 on Oricon Weekly Single charts and charted for 8 weeks. The main producer of cover album "Utahime" is Nakamori herself and the main arranger is Akira Senju. The album debuted at number 5 on Oricon Weekly Album Charts and chart 9 weeks. In 2002, through Universal Music label a re-mastered version of the album was released. | 1 |
On 22 September 1993, she released her 15th studio album "Unbalance+Balance". Four years passed since the release of previous studio album "Cruise". The production of the album started in spring 1992 in the United States, before she moved to new recording company. The album consists of two previously released singles' B-side tracks, "Not Crazy To Me" and "Aibu". "Not Crazy To Me" has received renewed arrangement. Two album tracks have been written by Nakamori herself. The album tracks "Eien no Tobira" and "Kagerou" are melodically same, however, they have completely different lyrics and story within them. The idea was realized by Nakamori's proposal to change the arrangement and record. The album debuted at number 4 on Oricon Weekly Album Charts and charted 9 weeks. In 2002, through Universal Music label was released re-mastered album with the renewed title "Unbalance+Balance +6". This version of album includes six more additional tracks, singles and their b-side tracks released between 1993 and 1994. | Nakamori kicked off 1985 with "Meu Amore," another great success for her, debuting #1 with 631,000 copies sold ultimately and also winning Nakamori the Grand Prix award at the 27th Japan Record Awards. She became the youngest person at the time (20) to be awarded such an honor. Originally, the single was to be titled "Akaitori Nigeta" (The red bird flies away), but the producers felt that the lyrics were not Samba-ish enough. "Meu Amore" was the result of the newly penned lyrics. "Akaitori Nigeta" was released as a 12-inch single instead, making the No.1 spot as well. Despite the superb b-side song of Babylon which was remixed, it sold a dismal 354,000 overall. She then released "Sand Beige – Sabaku e" which sold 461,000 copies and debuted at number 1. Her next single, "Solitude" also debuted at number 1, but sold merely 336,000 copies. | 0 |
On 5 October 1994, she released 30th single "Gekka", written by Shuugou Kajiwara. The single has been promoted as a commercial song for Miki Corporation's Butique Joy. She's returned to the traditional melody, which was previously recorded in similar style during the release of single "Futari Shizuka" with more dramatical melody and difficult vibrato. The single debuted at number 8 on Oricon Weekly Single Charts and charted 7 weeks. | On 21 February 1997, she released 34th single "Appetite", written by Uki. It was released as a leading single to the upcoming studio album. For Nakamori it was one of the most difficult melodies for her to practice. The single debuted at number 46 on Oricon Weekly Single Charts and charted 4 weeks. | 1 |
On 5 October 1994, she released 30th single "Gekka", written by Shuugou Kajiwara. The single has been promoted as a commercial song for Miki Corporation's Butique Joy. She's returned to the traditional melody, which was previously recorded in similar style during the release of single "Futari Shizuka" with more dramatical melody and difficult vibrato. The single debuted at number 8 on Oricon Weekly Single Charts and charted 7 weeks. | She released only one album in 1987, an unsuccessful English debut album titled "Cross My Palm". It mainly faltered in the United States music industry because of Nakamori's heavily accented English and lack of promotion in the U.S. Nonetheless, it was a hit in Japan, selling 343,000 copies and debuting at number 1. | 0 |
On 5 October 1994, she released 30th single "Gekka", written by Shuugou Kajiwara. The single has been promoted as a commercial song for Miki Corporation's Butique Joy. She's returned to the traditional melody, which was previously recorded in similar style during the release of single "Futari Shizuka" with more dramatical melody and difficult vibrato. The single debuted at number 8 on Oricon Weekly Single Charts and charted 7 weeks. | On 22 September 1993, she released her 15th studio album "Unbalance+Balance". Four years passed since the release of previous studio album "Cruise". The production of the album started in spring 1992 in the United States, before she moved to new recording company. The album consists of two previously released singles' B-side tracks, "Not Crazy To Me" and "Aibu". "Not Crazy To Me" has received renewed arrangement. Two album tracks have been written by Nakamori herself. The album tracks "Eien no Tobira" and "Kagerou" are melodically same, however, they have completely different lyrics and story within them. The idea was realized by Nakamori's proposal to change the arrangement and record. The album debuted at number 4 on Oricon Weekly Album Charts and charted 9 weeks. In 2002, through Universal Music label was released re-mastered album with the renewed title "Unbalance+Balance +6". This version of album includes six more additional tracks, singles and their b-side tracks released between 1993 and 1994. | 1 |
On 5 October 1994, she released 30th single "Gekka", written by Shuugou Kajiwara. The single has been promoted as a commercial song for Miki Corporation's Butique Joy. She's returned to the traditional melody, which was previously recorded in similar style during the release of single "Futari Shizuka" with more dramatical melody and difficult vibrato. The single debuted at number 8 on Oricon Weekly Single Charts and charted 7 weeks. | On 31 December 2014, she made stage appearance on Utagassen Kouhaku for the first time after several years, broadcast from her recording studio in New York. In the broadcast she performed her new song "Rojo: Tierra". With this comeback she also announced complete comeback to the music industry. | 0 |
On 5 October 1994, she released 30th single "Gekka", written by Shuugou Kajiwara. The single has been promoted as a commercial song for Miki Corporation's Butique Joy. She's returned to the traditional melody, which was previously recorded in similar style during the release of single "Futari Shizuka" with more dramatical melody and difficult vibrato. The single debuted at number 8 on Oricon Weekly Single Charts and charted 7 weeks. | In 1993, she has transferred to recording company "MCA Records" and signed under recording label "MCA Victor". On 21 May 1993, she released 27th single "Everlasting Love", written and produced by Ryuichi Sakamoto. Two years passed since the release of a previous single "Futari Shizuka". According to recording producer, Nakamori's distanced from her casual style and along with new music production staff aimed more into contemporary style. The single debuted at number 10 on Oricon Weekly Single charts and charted for 5 weeks. | 1 |
On 5 October 1994, she released 30th single "Gekka", written by Shuugou Kajiwara. The single has been promoted as a commercial song for Miki Corporation's Butique Joy. She's returned to the traditional melody, which was previously recorded in similar style during the release of single "Futari Shizuka" with more dramatical melody and difficult vibrato. The single debuted at number 8 on Oricon Weekly Single Charts and charted 7 weeks. | Akina Nakamori:2423099 | 0 |
Between 1 and 5 December 1994, she held special live "Utahime Parco Threatre Live" in "Parco Theatre". It is her first live for the first time in two years. The live set-list consists of songs which are from two previously released albums, "Utahime" and "Unbalance+Balance" with a small number of previously released hits. DVD footage of live performance was released on 24 March 1995. | On 6 December 1995 was released compilation album "True Album Akina 95 Best". It is her first compilation album released under MCA Victor label. The compilation album is divided into 3-CD set: "World Disc", "Wild Disc" and "Whisper Disc" with 7 tracks including in each CD. Nakamori is in the charge of main producer of the album. Album consists of re-arranged hits released in the '80s and various singles and album tracks released during the first half of the '90s. In the "Wild Disc" is included new unreleased song "Shangrilla" exclusively recorded for this album. The album debuted at number 16 on Oricon Weekly Album Charts and charted 7 weeks. | 1 |
Between 1 and 5 December 1994, she held special live "Utahime Parco Threatre Live" in "Parco Theatre". It is her first live for the first time in two years. The live set-list consists of songs which are from two previously released albums, "Utahime" and "Unbalance+Balance" with a small number of previously released hits. DVD footage of live performance was released on 24 March 1995. | After Akina Nakamori passed the test of "Star Tanjō!" on her third attempt, she made her debut in 1982 with the single "Slow Motion." Recorded in Los Angeles, the single was released on 1 May 1982 and sold 174,000 copies, reaching No. 30 on the Oricon charts. The second single, "Shōjo A" was nearly banned for its risque lyrics. This single fared better, most likely due to the controversy, and peaked at No. 5, selling 396,000 copies. Her next single, a ballad titled "Second Love" proved to be her best-selling single. This sentimental piece debuted at No. 2 but reached No. 1 the following week, staying at the top for nine weeks. It sold 766,000 copies back then (to date, almost one million). In addition to the single releases, Nakamori also released two albums titled "Prologue" and "Variation" that year, which sold 453,000 and 743,000 copies respectively. | 0 |
Between 1 and 5 December 1994, she held special live "Utahime Parco Threatre Live" in "Parco Theatre". It is her first live for the first time in two years. The live set-list consists of songs which are from two previously released albums, "Utahime" and "Unbalance+Balance" with a small number of previously released hits. DVD footage of live performance was released on 24 March 1995. | On 24 March 1994, were released double released: first cover single, general 28th single "Kataomoi", originally performed by Mie Nakao and first cover album "Utahime". B-side track "Aibu", has been written by Komuro Tetsuya. B-side track is widely popular among fans, she's performed it very often on her live tours. "Aibu" has been planned release as a single, however, it was decided that start-up single would be "Everlasting Love." The single debuted at number 17 on Oricon Weekly Single charts and charted for 8 weeks. The main producer of cover album "Utahime" is Nakamori herself and the main arranger is Akira Senju. The album debuted at number 5 on Oricon Weekly Album Charts and chart 9 weeks. In 2002, through Universal Music label a re-mastered version of the album was released. | 1 |
Between 1 and 5 December 1994, she held special live "Utahime Parco Threatre Live" in "Parco Theatre". It is her first live for the first time in two years. The live set-list consists of songs which are from two previously released albums, "Utahime" and "Unbalance+Balance" with a small number of previously released hits. DVD footage of live performance was released on 24 March 1995. | On 3 December 2004, she has released third cover album "Utahime 3: Finale". All album tracks has been arranged by Akira Senju. The producer of the album is Nakamori herself. Album debuted at number 25 on Oricon Weekly Album Charts. | 0 |
Between 1 and 5 December 1994, she held special live "Utahime Parco Threatre Live" in "Parco Theatre". It is her first live for the first time in two years. The live set-list consists of songs which are from two previously released albums, "Utahime" and "Unbalance+Balance" with a small number of previously released hits. DVD footage of live performance was released on 24 March 1995. | On 22 September 1993, she released her 15th studio album "Unbalance+Balance". Four years passed since the release of previous studio album "Cruise". The production of the album started in spring 1992 in the United States, before she moved to new recording company. The album consists of two previously released singles' B-side tracks, "Not Crazy To Me" and "Aibu". "Not Crazy To Me" has received renewed arrangement. Two album tracks have been written by Nakamori herself. The album tracks "Eien no Tobira" and "Kagerou" are melodically same, however, they have completely different lyrics and story within them. The idea was realized by Nakamori's proposal to change the arrangement and record. The album debuted at number 4 on Oricon Weekly Album Charts and charted 9 weeks. In 2002, through Universal Music label was released re-mastered album with the renewed title "Unbalance+Balance +6". This version of album includes six more additional tracks, singles and their b-side tracks released between 1993 and 1994. | 1 |
Between 1 and 5 December 1994, she held special live "Utahime Parco Threatre Live" in "Parco Theatre". It is her first live for the first time in two years. The live set-list consists of songs which are from two previously released albums, "Utahime" and "Unbalance+Balance" with a small number of previously released hits. DVD footage of live performance was released on 24 March 1995. | In 1989, a year fans will remember as very dark for Nakamori, only one single was released due to what was almost a tragedy. "Liar" became her 19th No. 1 single. The single was rumored to reflect her feelings about Kondō. It came as a shock when news of her attempted suicide in Kondō's apartment broke in July 1989, after he called off their engagement. She was found and hospitalized. However, she retreated from the public eye for a while. | 0 |
On 21 June 1995, she released 31st single "Genshi, Taiyou wa Onna datta", written by Osamu Masaki. Akina stated she wanted record song with summer and uptempo feeling due to fact that previous singles were balladic and more quiet. The single debuted at number 15 on Oricon Weekly Single Charts and charted 5 weeks. | On 24 March 1994, were released double released: first cover single, general 28th single "Kataomoi", originally performed by Mie Nakao and first cover album "Utahime". B-side track "Aibu", has been written by Komuro Tetsuya. B-side track is widely popular among fans, she's performed it very often on her live tours. "Aibu" has been planned release as a single, however, it was decided that start-up single would be "Everlasting Love." The single debuted at number 17 on Oricon Weekly Single charts and charted for 8 weeks. The main producer of cover album "Utahime" is Nakamori herself and the main arranger is Akira Senju. The album debuted at number 5 on Oricon Weekly Album Charts and chart 9 weeks. In 2002, through Universal Music label a re-mastered version of the album was released. | 1 |
On 21 June 1995, she released 31st single "Genshi, Taiyou wa Onna datta", written by Osamu Masaki. Akina stated she wanted record song with summer and uptempo feeling due to fact that previous singles were balladic and more quiet. The single debuted at number 15 on Oricon Weekly Single Charts and charted 5 weeks. | Within two years of her debut, she set herself apart from all the singers of her generation with her mature song selection and the ability to change her image with the release of each new single, much like Madonna and Cyndi Lauper. This provocative and rebellious image was to be the direct opposite of the other pop rival, Seiko Matsuda, who projected more of a girl next door, sweet-natured charm. In a retrospective commendation of her album "Fushigi" (1986), Ignatiy Vishnevetsky wrote that she "was sometimes trumpeted as a more mature and sophisticated alternative to Matsuda". | 0 |
On 21 June 1995, she released 31st single "Genshi, Taiyou wa Onna datta", written by Osamu Masaki. Akina stated she wanted record song with summer and uptempo feeling due to fact that previous singles were balladic and more quiet. The single debuted at number 15 on Oricon Weekly Single Charts and charted 5 weeks. | On 21 February 1997, she released 34th single "Appetite", written by Uki. It was released as a leading single to the upcoming studio album. For Nakamori it was one of the most difficult melodies for her to practice. The single debuted at number 46 on Oricon Weekly Single Charts and charted 4 weeks. | 1 |
On 21 June 1995, she released 31st single "Genshi, Taiyou wa Onna datta", written by Osamu Masaki. Akina stated she wanted record song with summer and uptempo feeling due to fact that previous singles were balladic and more quiet. The single debuted at number 15 on Oricon Weekly Single Charts and charted 5 weeks. | On 30 December 2015, she has released her twenty-fourth studio album "Fixer". It's her first studio album for the first time after 6 years. The album consists of two previously released singles in 2015, its original and album arranged version which are listed as a bonus tracks. The album version of "Fixer: While the Woman are Sleeping" has been promoted as a movie theme song in the theatrical movie "Onna ga Nemuru Toki". It's her first movie theme song for the first time after 24 years. The album was released in the regular and limited edition: limited edition includes DVD music video clip of "Fixer: While the Woman are Sleeping". The album debuted at number 7 on Oricon Weekly Album Charts and debuted at number 8 on Recochoku Weekly Album Charts. | 0 |
On 21 June 1995, she released 31st single "Genshi, Taiyou wa Onna datta", written by Osamu Masaki. Akina stated she wanted record song with summer and uptempo feeling due to fact that previous singles were balladic and more quiet. The single debuted at number 15 on Oricon Weekly Single Charts and charted 5 weeks. | On 5 October 1994, she released 30th single "Gekka", written by Shuugou Kajiwara. The single has been promoted as a commercial song for Miki Corporation's Butique Joy. She's returned to the traditional melody, which was previously recorded in similar style during the release of single "Futari Shizuka" with more dramatical melody and difficult vibrato. The single debuted at number 8 on Oricon Weekly Single Charts and charted 7 weeks. | 1 |
On 21 June 1995, she released 31st single "Genshi, Taiyou wa Onna datta", written by Osamu Masaki. Akina stated she wanted record song with summer and uptempo feeling due to fact that previous singles were balladic and more quiet. The single debuted at number 15 on Oricon Weekly Single Charts and charted 5 weeks. | She released only one album in 1987, an unsuccessful English debut album titled "Cross My Palm". It mainly faltered in the United States music industry because of Nakamori's heavily accented English and lack of promotion in the U.S. Nonetheless, it was a hit in Japan, selling 343,000 copies and debuting at number 1. | 0 |
On 21 July 1995, was released 16th studio album "La Alteración" which includes previously released single with new album rearrangement. In the Spanish, "alteracion" means "change". As in the previous studio album, Nakamori is in the charge of the main production of the album. Album jacket has been shot in Morocco. The album debuted at number 7 on Oricon Weekly Album Charts and charted for 8 weeks. In 2002, through Universal Music label was released re-mastered album with the renewed title "La Alteración +4". This version of album includes four more additional tracks, two singles and their b-side tracks released during 1995. | Between 12 and 20 May 1996, she held her first Dinner Show Tour "1996 Dinner Show". | 1 |
On 21 July 1995, was released 16th studio album "La Alteración" which includes previously released single with new album rearrangement. In the Spanish, "alteracion" means "change". As in the previous studio album, Nakamori is in the charge of the main production of the album. Album jacket has been shot in Morocco. The album debuted at number 7 on Oricon Weekly Album Charts and charted for 8 weeks. In 2002, through Universal Music label was released re-mastered album with the renewed title "La Alteración +4". This version of album includes four more additional tracks, two singles and their b-side tracks released during 1995. | Regardless of her lack of prolific songs in recent years, Nakamori was honored by the Japanese Music critics as the 5th best voice in the country's recording history, even ahead of her rival, Seiko Matsuda, at 7th place. According to the Oricon Charts, she is one of a handful of singers who manage to have albums in the Top 10 in the 1980s, 1990s, 2000s and 2010s; proving her resilience to the taste changing music industry. | 0 |
On 21 July 1995, was released 16th studio album "La Alteración" which includes previously released single with new album rearrangement. In the Spanish, "alteracion" means "change". As in the previous studio album, Nakamori is in the charge of the main production of the album. Album jacket has been shot in Morocco. The album debuted at number 7 on Oricon Weekly Album Charts and charted for 8 weeks. In 2002, through Universal Music label was released re-mastered album with the renewed title "La Alteración +4". This version of album includes four more additional tracks, two singles and their b-side tracks released during 1995. | On 2 September 1994, she released 29th single "Yoru no Dokokade: Night Shift", written by Tsugutoshi Gotō. The single has been promoted as an ending theme for Nippon Television Network System news program "NNN Kyou Dekigoto" and B-side track "Rose Bud" has been promoted as an ending theme for Fuji TV talking program "Shingo to Shinsuke no Abunai Hanashi". The single debuted at number 14 on Oricon Weekly Single Charts and charted 7 weeks. | 1 |
On 21 July 1995, was released 16th studio album "La Alteración" which includes previously released single with new album rearrangement. In the Spanish, "alteracion" means "change". As in the previous studio album, Nakamori is in the charge of the main production of the album. Album jacket has been shot in Morocco. The album debuted at number 7 on Oricon Weekly Album Charts and charted for 8 weeks. In 2002, through Universal Music label was released re-mastered album with the renewed title "La Alteración +4". This version of album includes four more additional tracks, two singles and their b-side tracks released during 1995. | Within two years of her debut, she set herself apart from all the singers of her generation with her mature song selection and the ability to change her image with the release of each new single, much like Madonna and Cyndi Lauper. This provocative and rebellious image was to be the direct opposite of the other pop rival, Seiko Matsuda, who projected more of a girl next door, sweet-natured charm. In a retrospective commendation of her album "Fushigi" (1986), Ignatiy Vishnevetsky wrote that she "was sometimes trumpeted as a more mature and sophisticated alternative to Matsuda". | 0 |
On 21 July 1995, was released 16th studio album "La Alteración" which includes previously released single with new album rearrangement. In the Spanish, "alteracion" means "change". As in the previous studio album, Nakamori is in the charge of the main production of the album. Album jacket has been shot in Morocco. The album debuted at number 7 on Oricon Weekly Album Charts and charted for 8 weeks. In 2002, through Universal Music label was released re-mastered album with the renewed title "La Alteración +4". This version of album includes four more additional tracks, two singles and their b-side tracks released during 1995. | On 18 December 1996, she released mini album "Vamp", for the first time since the release of mini-album "Wonder" in 1988. Nakamori's is in the charge of album producer. The mini-album consists of four songs which were aren't included in any studio album and appeared only once, in first press edition of compilation album "Utahime Densetsu: 90s Best". Before the album release, she performed all four songs in her second dinner tour show "1996 Xmas Dinner Show" (held between 5 and 26 December). The album debuted at number 30 on Oricon Weekly Album Charts and charted for 5 weeks. | 1 |
On 21 July 1995, was released 16th studio album "La Alteración" which includes previously released single with new album rearrangement. In the Spanish, "alteracion" means "change". As in the previous studio album, Nakamori is in the charge of the main production of the album. Album jacket has been shot in Morocco. The album debuted at number 7 on Oricon Weekly Album Charts and charted for 8 weeks. In 2002, through Universal Music label was released re-mastered album with the renewed title "La Alteración +4". This version of album includes four more additional tracks, two singles and their b-side tracks released during 1995. | In January 1999, she led a main role to the television drama "Border—Hanzai Shinri Sōsa File". She also performed theme song "Ofelia" written by Shimano Satoshi, which was released as a single on 21 January 1999. Title Ofelia comes from Shakespeares's famous literature work "Hamlet". In this single, she tries to interpret the Ofelia's sadness into words, however, she's also singing to all people who suffer with pain and sadness. B-Side tracks is alternative version of Ofelia under title "To be", which is performed in English. The single debuted as number 29 on Oricon Weekly Single Charts and had charted for 8 weeks. | 0 |
On 1 November 1995, she released 32nd single "Tokyo Rose", produced by Brian Setzer who also involved in the recording in the charge of guitar. It is her first single to be performed in the Rockabilly genre. The single debuted at number 32 on Oricon Weekly Single Charts and charted for 4 weeks. | On 21 March 1997, she released 17th studio album "Shaker". Nakamori is in the charge of album producer. The album consists of two previously released leading singles with additional new arrangement. For the Asahi Shinbun, she explains that album melody crosses from digital into acoustic sounds, and carefully choose songs which she can sing with her own voice key. The album debuted on number 14 at Oricon Weekly Album Charts and charted for 5 weeks. It is her final release in the MCA Victor label. In 2002, through Universal Music label was released re-mastered album with renewed title "Shaker +3". This version of album includes three more additional tracks, singles with original arrangement and one b-side track. Between 3 May and 21 June 1997, she held live tour "Felicidad" for the first time in almost 9 years. The DVD footage was released on 22 September 1997 through Universal Music label. After live, she officially left MCA Records. | 1 |
On 1 November 1995, she released 32nd single "Tokyo Rose", produced by Brian Setzer who also involved in the recording in the charge of guitar. It is her first single to be performed in the Rockabilly genre. The single debuted at number 32 on Oricon Weekly Single Charts and charted for 4 weeks. | On 20 January 2015, she has released cover album "". It's her cover album released for the first time after 6 years and new Utahime series album for the first time after 11 years. Unlike the previous cover album, this album consists of J-pop songs released during the '90s–'00s. | 0 |
On 1 November 1995, she released 32nd single "Tokyo Rose", produced by Brian Setzer who also involved in the recording in the charge of guitar. It is her first single to be performed in the Rockabilly genre. The single debuted at number 32 on Oricon Weekly Single Charts and charted for 4 weeks. | On 18 December 1996, she released mini album "Vamp", for the first time since the release of mini-album "Wonder" in 1988. Nakamori's is in the charge of album producer. The mini-album consists of four songs which were aren't included in any studio album and appeared only once, in first press edition of compilation album "Utahime Densetsu: 90s Best". Before the album release, she performed all four songs in her second dinner tour show "1996 Xmas Dinner Show" (held between 5 and 26 December). The album debuted at number 30 on Oricon Weekly Album Charts and charted for 5 weeks. | 1 |
On 1 November 1995, she released 32nd single "Tokyo Rose", produced by Brian Setzer who also involved in the recording in the charge of guitar. It is her first single to be performed in the Rockabilly genre. The single debuted at number 32 on Oricon Weekly Single Charts and charted for 4 weeks. | Within two years of her debut, she set herself apart from all the singers of her generation with her mature song selection and the ability to change her image with the release of each new single, much like Madonna and Cyndi Lauper. This provocative and rebellious image was to be the direct opposite of the other pop rival, Seiko Matsuda, who projected more of a girl next door, sweet-natured charm. In a retrospective commendation of her album "Fushigi" (1986), Ignatiy Vishnevetsky wrote that she "was sometimes trumpeted as a more mature and sophisticated alternative to Matsuda". | 0 |
On 1 November 1995, she released 32nd single "Tokyo Rose", produced by Brian Setzer who also involved in the recording in the charge of guitar. It is her first single to be performed in the Rockabilly genre. The single debuted at number 32 on Oricon Weekly Single Charts and charted for 4 weeks. | Her return to the music scene in 1990 was met with skepticism and curiosity, propelling the single "Dear Friend" to No. 1. Nakamori once claimed that "Dear Friend' is perhaps her only happy song. Nevertheless, she reverted to melancholic, jilted love songs that ultimately did not go well with the public's taste. Her next single "Mizu ni Sashita Hana" became her 21st Oricon #1 single, but she could not reach the top position again after that. In autumn 1990 was scheduled to release new studio album "Gaze" which would include singles Mizu ni Sashita Hana and ten more songs written by writer, Eikyo Kyo. Due to the issues with the recording label, soon after two-day live concert "Yume" she left the Warner Pioneer and album remained in the datas. | 1 |
On 1 November 1995, she released 32nd single "Tokyo Rose", produced by Brian Setzer who also involved in the recording in the charge of guitar. It is her first single to be performed in the Rockabilly genre. The single debuted at number 32 on Oricon Weekly Single Charts and charted for 4 weeks. | Three weeks later on 22 May 2002, she released 20th studio album "Resonancia". It's her first album released in Universe Music and first album after three years. In the Spanish, the Resonancia means Sound. The main instrumental concept of album consists of R&B and Latin rhythm feeling. In the album booklet, Uru is credited as a main producer of the album. The album includes the re-arranged version of singles "It's brand new day" and "The Heat: Musica Fiesta". The main writer of the album is Adya. Japanese singer Ken Hirai provided back-vocals in one of the album tracks. The album debuted at number 15 on Oricon Weekly Album Charts and charted for four weeks. Between 27 May and 13 July she held live tour "Musica Fiesta Tour 2002". | 0 |
On 6 December 1995 was released compilation album "True Album Akina 95 Best". It is her first compilation album released under MCA Victor label. The compilation album is divided into 3-CD set: "World Disc", "Wild Disc" and "Whisper Disc" with 7 tracks including in each CD. Nakamori is in the charge of main producer of the album. Album consists of re-arranged hits released in the '80s and various singles and album tracks released during the first half of the '90s. In the "Wild Disc" is included new unreleased song "Shangrilla" exclusively recorded for this album. The album debuted at number 16 on Oricon Weekly Album Charts and charted 7 weeks. | In 1991 and 1992, Nakamori ventured into acting with varying success. Kome Kome Club's 1992 single "Kimi ga Iru Dake de," which sold over 2.89 million copies, was the theme song of Japanese television drama "Sugao no Mamade" in which she played a role. | 1 |
On 6 December 1995 was released compilation album "True Album Akina 95 Best". It is her first compilation album released under MCA Victor label. The compilation album is divided into 3-CD set: "World Disc", "Wild Disc" and "Whisper Disc" with 7 tracks including in each CD. Nakamori is in the charge of main producer of the album. Album consists of re-arranged hits released in the '80s and various singles and album tracks released during the first half of the '90s. In the "Wild Disc" is included new unreleased song "Shangrilla" exclusively recorded for this album. The album debuted at number 16 on Oricon Weekly Album Charts and charted 7 weeks. | She released only one album in 1987, an unsuccessful English debut album titled "Cross My Palm". It mainly faltered in the United States music industry because of Nakamori's heavily accented English and lack of promotion in the U.S. Nonetheless, it was a hit in Japan, selling 343,000 copies and debuting at number 1. | 0 |
On 6 December 1995 was released compilation album "True Album Akina 95 Best". It is her first compilation album released under MCA Victor label. The compilation album is divided into 3-CD set: "World Disc", "Wild Disc" and "Whisper Disc" with 7 tracks including in each CD. Nakamori is in the charge of main producer of the album. Album consists of re-arranged hits released in the '80s and various singles and album tracks released during the first half of the '90s. In the "Wild Disc" is included new unreleased song "Shangrilla" exclusively recorded for this album. The album debuted at number 16 on Oricon Weekly Album Charts and charted 7 weeks. | On 5 October 1994, she released 30th single "Gekka", written by Shuugou Kajiwara. The single has been promoted as a commercial song for Miki Corporation's Butique Joy. She's returned to the traditional melody, which was previously recorded in similar style during the release of single "Futari Shizuka" with more dramatical melody and difficult vibrato. The single debuted at number 8 on Oricon Weekly Single Charts and charted 7 weeks. | 1 |
On 6 December 1995 was released compilation album "True Album Akina 95 Best". It is her first compilation album released under MCA Victor label. The compilation album is divided into 3-CD set: "World Disc", "Wild Disc" and "Whisper Disc" with 7 tracks including in each CD. Nakamori is in the charge of main producer of the album. Album consists of re-arranged hits released in the '80s and various singles and album tracks released during the first half of the '90s. In the "Wild Disc" is included new unreleased song "Shangrilla" exclusively recorded for this album. The album debuted at number 16 on Oricon Weekly Album Charts and charted 7 weeks. | The chief of the Gauss Entertainment recording label, Kazuhiro Chiba caused Nakamori's stay in the label many troubles: in late 1998, was announced her special birthday in July 1999, however it was cancelled without announcement and the length of 8000 yen refund took one year. In early December, on the special press-con, said about Nakamori's existence as a "troublemaker, who shouldn't exist in the music industry". In the end of press-con was announced contract cancelation scheduled on the December. | 0 |
On 6 December 1995 was released compilation album "True Album Akina 95 Best". It is her first compilation album released under MCA Victor label. The compilation album is divided into 3-CD set: "World Disc", "Wild Disc" and "Whisper Disc" with 7 tracks including in each CD. Nakamori is in the charge of main producer of the album. Album consists of re-arranged hits released in the '80s and various singles and album tracks released during the first half of the '90s. In the "Wild Disc" is included new unreleased song "Shangrilla" exclusively recorded for this album. The album debuted at number 16 on Oricon Weekly Album Charts and charted 7 weeks. | On 2 September 1994, she released 29th single "Yoru no Dokokade: Night Shift", written by Tsugutoshi Gotō. The single has been promoted as an ending theme for Nippon Television Network System news program "NNN Kyou Dekigoto" and B-side track "Rose Bud" has been promoted as an ending theme for Fuji TV talking program "Shingo to Shinsuke no Abunai Hanashi". The single debuted at number 14 on Oricon Weekly Single Charts and charted 7 weeks. | 1 |
On 6 December 1995 was released compilation album "True Album Akina 95 Best". It is her first compilation album released under MCA Victor label. The compilation album is divided into 3-CD set: "World Disc", "Wild Disc" and "Whisper Disc" with 7 tracks including in each CD. Nakamori is in the charge of main producer of the album. Album consists of re-arranged hits released in the '80s and various singles and album tracks released during the first half of the '90s. In the "Wild Disc" is included new unreleased song "Shangrilla" exclusively recorded for this album. The album debuted at number 16 on Oricon Weekly Album Charts and charted 7 weeks. | On 23 September 1998, she released her 37th single "Tomadoi" written by Juni. "Tomadoi" was promoted as a theme song for Japanese television drama "39Sai no Aki". B-side track "Good-bye tears" was also promoted as a theme song for Japanese television drama "Nananin no OL Sommelier" in which Akina starred a minor role. The single debuted on number forty at Oricon Weekly Single Charts. | 0 |
Between 12 and 16 December 1995, she held special live "Nakamori Akina True Live" in Hyogo's Kobe International House and Kanagawa's Pacifico Yokohama. In the stage, she performed songs from albums "La Alteración" and "True Album Akina 95 Best". The live footage was never released as a regular DVD, however, it was included in the limited edition of compilation album "Utahime Densetsu: 90s Best". | Between 1 and 5 December 1994, she held special live "Utahime Parco Threatre Live" in "Parco Theatre". It is her first live for the first time in two years. The live set-list consists of songs which are from two previously released albums, "Utahime" and "Unbalance+Balance" with a small number of previously released hits. DVD footage of live performance was released on 24 March 1995. | 1 |
Between 12 and 16 December 1995, she held special live "Nakamori Akina True Live" in Hyogo's Kobe International House and Kanagawa's Pacifico Yokohama. In the stage, she performed songs from albums "La Alteración" and "True Album Akina 95 Best". The live footage was never released as a regular DVD, however, it was included in the limited edition of compilation album "Utahime Densetsu: 90s Best". | In 1998, she moved to the "Gauss Entertainment" recording label. In January, she led a main role to the Japanese television drama "Tsumetai Tsuki". It was her first main role since "Sugao no Mama de". She also performed theme song "Kisei: Never Forget" written by Yasuhiro Suzu. The single was released on 11 February. Nakamori states that the balance between low and high pitches were difficult for her to sing. The single debuted on rank 19 at Oricon Weekly Single Charts and sold 94k copies. B-side track is remastered version of album track "Tsuki ga Aoku", which was previously released in studio album "Shaker". | 0 |
Between 12 and 16 December 1995, she held special live "Nakamori Akina True Live" in Hyogo's Kobe International House and Kanagawa's Pacifico Yokohama. In the stage, she performed songs from albums "La Alteración" and "True Album Akina 95 Best". The live footage was never released as a regular DVD, however, it was included in the limited edition of compilation album "Utahime Densetsu: 90s Best". | On 21 March 1997, she released 17th studio album "Shaker". Nakamori is in the charge of album producer. The album consists of two previously released leading singles with additional new arrangement. For the Asahi Shinbun, she explains that album melody crosses from digital into acoustic sounds, and carefully choose songs which she can sing with her own voice key. The album debuted on number 14 at Oricon Weekly Album Charts and charted for 5 weeks. It is her final release in the MCA Victor label. In 2002, through Universal Music label was released re-mastered album with renewed title "Shaker +3". This version of album includes three more additional tracks, singles with original arrangement and one b-side track. Between 3 May and 21 June 1997, she held live tour "Felicidad" for the first time in almost 9 years. The DVD footage was released on 22 September 1997 through Universal Music label. After live, she officially left MCA Records. | 1 |
Between 12 and 16 December 1995, she held special live "Nakamori Akina True Live" in Hyogo's Kobe International House and Kanagawa's Pacifico Yokohama. In the stage, she performed songs from albums "La Alteración" and "True Album Akina 95 Best". The live footage was never released as a regular DVD, however, it was included in the limited edition of compilation album "Utahime Densetsu: 90s Best". | Between 7 and 17 July 2005, she held special live tour "Akina Nakamori Special Live 2005 Empress at Club Ex". The live tour is divided into half of cover songs previously released in Utahime cover albums and mix of original tracks. The DVD footage of live tour was released on 11 January 2006 under avex trax label. | 0 |
Between 12 and 16 December 1995, she held special live "Nakamori Akina True Live" in Hyogo's Kobe International House and Kanagawa's Pacifico Yokohama. In the stage, she performed songs from albums "La Alteración" and "True Album Akina 95 Best". The live footage was never released as a regular DVD, however, it was included in the limited edition of compilation album "Utahime Densetsu: 90s Best". | On 22 September 1993, she released her 15th studio album "Unbalance+Balance". Four years passed since the release of previous studio album "Cruise". The production of the album started in spring 1992 in the United States, before she moved to new recording company. The album consists of two previously released singles' B-side tracks, "Not Crazy To Me" and "Aibu". "Not Crazy To Me" has received renewed arrangement. Two album tracks have been written by Nakamori herself. The album tracks "Eien no Tobira" and "Kagerou" are melodically same, however, they have completely different lyrics and story within them. The idea was realized by Nakamori's proposal to change the arrangement and record. The album debuted at number 4 on Oricon Weekly Album Charts and charted 9 weeks. In 2002, through Universal Music label was released re-mastered album with the renewed title "Unbalance+Balance +6". This version of album includes six more additional tracks, singles and their b-side tracks released between 1993 and 1994. | 1 |
Between 12 and 16 December 1995, she held special live "Nakamori Akina True Live" in Hyogo's Kobe International House and Kanagawa's Pacifico Yokohama. In the stage, she performed songs from albums "La Alteración" and "True Album Akina 95 Best". The live footage was never released as a regular DVD, however, it was included in the limited edition of compilation album "Utahime Densetsu: 90s Best". | The chief of the Gauss Entertainment recording label, Kazuhiro Chiba caused Nakamori's stay in the label many troubles: in late 1998, was announced her special birthday in July 1999, however it was cancelled without announcement and the length of 8000 yen refund took one year. In early December, on the special press-con, said about Nakamori's existence as a "troublemaker, who shouldn't exist in the music industry". In the end of press-con was announced contract cancelation scheduled on the December. | 0 |
In April 1996, she made television appearance in the first broadcast of Japanese variety program SMAP×SMAP, performing with members of Smap "Kazarijanai yo Namida wa", "Tattoo", "Ganbarimashou" and "Desire". | On 24 March 1994, were released double released: first cover single, general 28th single "Kataomoi", originally performed by Mie Nakao and first cover album "Utahime". B-side track "Aibu", has been written by Komuro Tetsuya. B-side track is widely popular among fans, she's performed it very often on her live tours. "Aibu" has been planned release as a single, however, it was decided that start-up single would be "Everlasting Love." The single debuted at number 17 on Oricon Weekly Single charts and charted for 8 weeks. The main producer of cover album "Utahime" is Nakamori herself and the main arranger is Akira Senju. The album debuted at number 5 on Oricon Weekly Album Charts and chart 9 weeks. In 2002, through Universal Music label a re-mastered version of the album was released. | 1 |
In April 1996, she made television appearance in the first broadcast of Japanese variety program SMAP×SMAP, performing with members of Smap "Kazarijanai yo Namida wa", "Tattoo", "Ganbarimashou" and "Desire". | In January 1999, she led a main role to the television drama "Border—Hanzai Shinri Sōsa File". She also performed theme song "Ofelia" written by Shimano Satoshi, which was released as a single on 21 January 1999. Title Ofelia comes from Shakespeares's famous literature work "Hamlet". In this single, she tries to interpret the Ofelia's sadness into words, however, she's also singing to all people who suffer with pain and sadness. B-Side tracks is alternative version of Ofelia under title "To be", which is performed in English. The single debuted as number 29 on Oricon Weekly Single Charts and had charted for 8 weeks. | 0 |
In April 1996, she made television appearance in the first broadcast of Japanese variety program SMAP×SMAP, performing with members of Smap "Kazarijanai yo Namida wa", "Tattoo", "Ganbarimashou" and "Desire". | On 21 February 1997, she released 34th single "Appetite", written by Uki. It was released as a leading single to the upcoming studio album. For Nakamori it was one of the most difficult melodies for her to practice. The single debuted at number 46 on Oricon Weekly Single Charts and charted 4 weeks. | 1 |
In April 1996, she made television appearance in the first broadcast of Japanese variety program SMAP×SMAP, performing with members of Smap "Kazarijanai yo Namida wa", "Tattoo", "Ganbarimashou" and "Desire". | Akina Nakamori:2423099 | 0 |
In April 1996, she made television appearance in the first broadcast of Japanese variety program SMAP×SMAP, performing with members of Smap "Kazarijanai yo Namida wa", "Tattoo", "Ganbarimashou" and "Desire". | On 18 December 1996, she released mini album "Vamp", for the first time since the release of mini-album "Wonder" in 1988. Nakamori's is in the charge of album producer. The mini-album consists of four songs which were aren't included in any studio album and appeared only once, in first press edition of compilation album "Utahime Densetsu: 90s Best". Before the album release, she performed all four songs in her second dinner tour show "1996 Xmas Dinner Show" (held between 5 and 26 December). The album debuted at number 30 on Oricon Weekly Album Charts and charted for 5 weeks. | 1 |
In April 1996, she made television appearance in the first broadcast of Japanese variety program SMAP×SMAP, performing with members of Smap "Kazarijanai yo Namida wa", "Tattoo", "Ganbarimashou" and "Desire". | To commemorate her first four years in the business, Nakamori released her first "BEST" album. It sold impressively, 766,000 copies and a comfortable number 1 debut spot. Then Nakamori released "Fushigi", a concept album with echoing singing and obscure musical arrangement. It caused quite a stir amongst the mainly conservative Japanese public and thus sold 464,000 copies, nearly 200,000 less than "Crimson", an entire album composed by only women, which sold 601,000 copies. But both managed to debut at number 1, "Fushigi" stayed at number 1 for only three weeks, while "Crimson" topped the charts for four. | 0 |
Between 12 and 20 May 1996, she held her first Dinner Show Tour "1996 Dinner Show". | On 21 July 1995, was released 16th studio album "La Alteración" which includes previously released single with new album rearrangement. In the Spanish, "alteracion" means "change". As in the previous studio album, Nakamori is in the charge of the main production of the album. Album jacket has been shot in Morocco. The album debuted at number 7 on Oricon Weekly Album Charts and charted for 8 weeks. In 2002, through Universal Music label was released re-mastered album with the renewed title "La Alteración +4". This version of album includes four more additional tracks, two singles and their b-side tracks released during 1995. | 1 |
Between 12 and 20 May 1996, she held her first Dinner Show Tour "1996 Dinner Show". | She released only one album in 1987, an unsuccessful English debut album titled "Cross My Palm". It mainly faltered in the United States music industry because of Nakamori's heavily accented English and lack of promotion in the U.S. Nonetheless, it was a hit in Japan, selling 343,000 copies and debuting at number 1. | 0 |
Between 12 and 20 May 1996, she held her first Dinner Show Tour "1996 Dinner Show". | On 24 March 1994, were released double released: first cover single, general 28th single "Kataomoi", originally performed by Mie Nakao and first cover album "Utahime". B-side track "Aibu", has been written by Komuro Tetsuya. B-side track is widely popular among fans, she's performed it very often on her live tours. "Aibu" has been planned release as a single, however, it was decided that start-up single would be "Everlasting Love." The single debuted at number 17 on Oricon Weekly Single charts and charted for 8 weeks. The main producer of cover album "Utahime" is Nakamori herself and the main arranger is Akira Senju. The album debuted at number 5 on Oricon Weekly Album Charts and chart 9 weeks. In 2002, through Universal Music label a re-mastered version of the album was released. | 1 |
Between 12 and 20 May 1996, she held her first Dinner Show Tour "1996 Dinner Show". | The following year, Nakamori released three singles, two studio albums and her first best-of album. The singles were "Nibunnoichi no Shinwa", which sold 573,000 copies and debuted at #1, making it her best-selling single of that year. "Twilight (Yūguretayori)", released in May, sold 430,000 copies and debuted at #2. But "Kinku", her last single of that year, fared better, debuting at #1 and selling 511,000 copies. All three albums, "Fantasy", "New Akina Etranger" and "Best Akina Memoires" hit No. 1. Nakamori made the first appearance of her 7 official performance at the ever-popular annual show, the 34th edition of the NKH Red and White Song Festival on 31 December 1983. She made a special guest appearance of the 65th (2014) edition performing live from the U.S recording studio while recording for her upcoming new album. | 0 |
Between 12 and 20 May 1996, she held her first Dinner Show Tour "1996 Dinner Show". | On 6 December 1995 was released compilation album "True Album Akina 95 Best". It is her first compilation album released under MCA Victor label. The compilation album is divided into 3-CD set: "World Disc", "Wild Disc" and "Whisper Disc" with 7 tracks including in each CD. Nakamori is in the charge of main producer of the album. Album consists of re-arranged hits released in the '80s and various singles and album tracks released during the first half of the '90s. In the "Wild Disc" is included new unreleased song "Shangrilla" exclusively recorded for this album. The album debuted at number 16 on Oricon Weekly Album Charts and charted 7 weeks. | 1 |
Between 12 and 20 May 1996, she held her first Dinner Show Tour "1996 Dinner Show". | To commemorate her first four years in the business, Nakamori released her first "BEST" album. It sold impressively, 766,000 copies and a comfortable number 1 debut spot. Then Nakamori released "Fushigi", a concept album with echoing singing and obscure musical arrangement. It caused quite a stir amongst the mainly conservative Japanese public and thus sold 464,000 copies, nearly 200,000 less than "Crimson", an entire album composed by only women, which sold 601,000 copies. But both managed to debut at number 1, "Fushigi" stayed at number 1 for only three weeks, while "Crimson" topped the charts for four. | 0 |
On 7 August 1996, she released 33rd single "Moonlight Shadow. Tsuki ni Moero", written and produced by Tetsuya Komuro. It's their second collaboration since single "Aibu". Komuro finished composition around May and recording in June. B-side tracks doesn't include new song, instead it has remixed version of lead track. The single debuted at number 14 on Oricon Weekly Single Charts and charted 7 weeks. | On 6 December 1995 was released compilation album "True Album Akina 95 Best". It is her first compilation album released under MCA Victor label. The compilation album is divided into 3-CD set: "World Disc", "Wild Disc" and "Whisper Disc" with 7 tracks including in each CD. Nakamori is in the charge of main producer of the album. Album consists of re-arranged hits released in the '80s and various singles and album tracks released during the first half of the '90s. In the "Wild Disc" is included new unreleased song "Shangrilla" exclusively recorded for this album. The album debuted at number 16 on Oricon Weekly Album Charts and charted 7 weeks. | 1 |
On 7 August 1996, she released 33rd single "Moonlight Shadow. Tsuki ni Moero", written and produced by Tetsuya Komuro. It's their second collaboration since single "Aibu". Komuro finished composition around May and recording in June. B-side tracks doesn't include new song, instead it has remixed version of lead track. The single debuted at number 14 on Oricon Weekly Single Charts and charted 7 weeks. | To commemorate her first four years in the business, Nakamori released her first "BEST" album. It sold impressively, 766,000 copies and a comfortable number 1 debut spot. Then Nakamori released "Fushigi", a concept album with echoing singing and obscure musical arrangement. It caused quite a stir amongst the mainly conservative Japanese public and thus sold 464,000 copies, nearly 200,000 less than "Crimson", an entire album composed by only women, which sold 601,000 copies. But both managed to debut at number 1, "Fushigi" stayed at number 1 for only three weeks, while "Crimson" topped the charts for four. | 0 |
On 7 August 1996, she released 33rd single "Moonlight Shadow. Tsuki ni Moero", written and produced by Tetsuya Komuro. It's their second collaboration since single "Aibu". Komuro finished composition around May and recording in June. B-side tracks doesn't include new song, instead it has remixed version of lead track. The single debuted at number 14 on Oricon Weekly Single Charts and charted 7 weeks. | On 21 February 1997, she released 34th single "Appetite", written by Uki. It was released as a leading single to the upcoming studio album. For Nakamori it was one of the most difficult melodies for her to practice. The single debuted at number 46 on Oricon Weekly Single Charts and charted 4 weeks. | 1 |
On 7 August 1996, she released 33rd single "Moonlight Shadow. Tsuki ni Moero", written and produced by Tetsuya Komuro. It's their second collaboration since single "Aibu". Komuro finished composition around May and recording in June. B-side tracks doesn't include new song, instead it has remixed version of lead track. The single debuted at number 14 on Oricon Weekly Single Charts and charted 7 weeks. | Within two years of her debut, she set herself apart from all the singers of her generation with her mature song selection and the ability to change her image with the release of each new single, much like Madonna and Cyndi Lauper. This provocative and rebellious image was to be the direct opposite of the other pop rival, Seiko Matsuda, who projected more of a girl next door, sweet-natured charm. In a retrospective commendation of her album "Fushigi" (1986), Ignatiy Vishnevetsky wrote that she "was sometimes trumpeted as a more mature and sophisticated alternative to Matsuda". | 0 |
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