Last Kiss (Tanpopo song)
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is the debut single of Morning Musume
's first subgroup, Tanpopo
. It was released on November 18, 1998, as an 8 cm CD under the Zetima Records
with a catalog number, EPDE-1014. The song was later featured in the group's first album Tanpopo 1
(along with the album version of it) and in their second album All of Tanpopo
. It was also featured as the first ending theme to the anime
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. It reached number two on the Japan Oricon
charts.
In 2002, an English-language cover was recorded by Charlotte (from Soul II Soul
) for the album Cover Morning Musume Hello! Project!.
. "Last Kiss" was arranged by Takao Konishi, while the B-side song was arranged by Yuichi Takahashi
, with the help of LH Project.
Morning Musume
, sometimes referred to as is a Japanese idol girl group, whose act generally revolves around singing and dancing to upbeat melodies. They are the lead group of Hello! Project, which is managed and produced by Tsunku, who composes nearly all the lyrics and melodies of their songs...
's first subgroup, Tanpopo
Tanpopo
was the first official subgroup of Japanese pop girl group Morning Musume formed in November 1998. They specialized in singing slow and mature songs, which morphed to an old-fashioned and upbeat style—a genre somewhat similar to that of the band from which it originated.-History: The group...
. It was released on November 18, 1998, as an 8 cm CD under the Zetima Records
Zetima
is a Japanese record label owned by Up-Front Works, a Japanese entertainment management company. The label is handled by Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment Japan. Outside Japan the label is most famous for releasing music by several participants in Hello! Project, the most famous...
with a catalog number, EPDE-1014. The song was later featured in the group's first album Tanpopo 1
Tanpopo 1
Tanpopo 1 is the first album from the Japanese pop idol group Tanpopo. It was released March 31, 1999 with the catalog number EPCE-5017.It contains at least one version of three A-sides, and six new songs.-Track listing:# # # # "Motto "#...
(along with the album version of it) and in their second album All of Tanpopo
All of Tanpopo
is the second album by the Hello! Project girl group Tanpopo. It was released September 4, 2002 with the catalog number EPCE-5177. The limited edition contained a booklet with three different covers. The album peaked at #4 on the weekly Oricon chart and charted for five weeks, selling 75,670 copies...
. It was also featured as the first ending theme to the anime
Anime
is the Japanese abbreviated pronunciation of "animation". The definition sometimes changes depending on the context. In English-speaking countries, the term most commonly refers to Japanese animated cartoons....
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Sorcerous Stabber Orphen
is a series of Japanese fantasy adventure novels and manga, two anime television series , and a video game.-Synopsis:...
. It reached number two on the Japan Oricon
Oricon
, established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan. It started as , which was founded by Sōkō Koike in November 1967 and became known for its music charts. Oricon Inc...
charts.
In 2002, an English-language cover was recorded by Charlotte (from Soul II Soul
Soul II Soul
Soul II Soul are a British group that was created in London in 1988. They are best known for their 1989 UK chart-topper and U.S. Top 5 hit, "Back to Life ".-Career:...
) for the album Cover Morning Musume Hello! Project!.
Track listing
The lyricist and composer of the songs is TsunkuTsunku
, better known professionally as , is a prolific Japanese record producer, songwriter, and vocalist.He is best known for having two major roles in the Japanese music landscape: first as the lead singer of the popular rock group Sharam Q, and now as the producer, primary composer, lyricist and main...
. "Last Kiss" was arranged by Takao Konishi, while the B-side song was arranged by Yuichi Takahashi
Yuichi Takahashi
is a Paralympian athlete from Japan competing mainly in category T11 long distance events.Yuichi took part in the 5000m, 10000m and marathon in the 2004 Summer Paralympics winning the T11 marathon. In the 2008 Summer Paralympics he attempted to defend this title but only managed to finish...
, with the help of LH Project.
- "Last Kiss (Single version)"
- "Last Kiss (Instrumental)"
Musical personnel
- Aya IshiguroAya Ishigurois a singer, writer, TV personality and fashion designer in Japan, most famous for her participation in pop group Morning Musume. She was born in Hokkaidō, Japan on May 12, 1978.Aya Ishiguro was a runner-up in a 1997 contest to find a new female rock idol...
(石黒彩) - vocals - Kaori IidaKaori Iidais a Japanese pop singer and actress, associated with Hello! Project and best known as a founding member of the girl band Morning Musume. She has also recorded with the Morning Musume side project band Tanpopo and is currently a solo artist...
(飯田圭織) - vocals - Mari YaguchiMari Yaguchi, known professionally by her birth name of is a Japanese pop artist and former member of Hello! Project. She is a former member of Morning Musume and Tanpopo, one of its first sub groups, and also founded Minimoni...
(矢口真里) - vocals - Takao Konishi (小西貴雄) - arranger (track 1 and 3)
- Yuichi TakahashiYuichi Takahashiis a Paralympian athlete from Japan competing mainly in category T11 long distance events.Yuichi took part in the 5000m, 10000m and marathon in the 2004 Summer Paralympics winning the T11 marathon. In the 2008 Summer Paralympics he attempted to defend this title but only managed to finish...
(高橋諭一) - arranger (track 2) - LH Project - arranger (track 2)
External links
- Last Kiss entry at Hello! Project Official Website
- Projecthello.com: Last Kiss lyrics, Jikan yo Tomare lyrics