Never Ever (Ayumi Hamasaki song)
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"Never Ever" is the twenty-first single
by Ayumi Hamasaki
, released on March 7, 2001. This is her third single in a row to be composed by herself. In mid-October 2007, the third track on this single "Seasons (H-H Remix)", 6 and a half years after its release, appeared as the third most downloaded song in Japan for that time, according to mu-mo.
. Like the latter album, she was forced by her record label, avex, to release this single. Although she had already incorporated pop-rock music in her work, this song is considered as her first real attempt to pop-rock music.
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
by Ayumi Hamasaki
Ayumi Hamasaki
is a Japanese singer-songwriter, record producer, model, lyricist, and actress. Also called "Ayu" by her fans, Hamasaki has been dubbed the "Empress of Pop" because of her popularity and widespread influence in Japan and throughout Asia. Born and raised in Fukuoka, she moved to Tokyo at fourteen to...
, released on March 7, 2001. This is her third single in a row to be composed by herself. In mid-October 2007, the third track on this single "Seasons (H-H Remix)", 6 and a half years after its release, appeared as the third most downloaded song in Japan for that time, according to mu-mo.
Information
Never Ever was released only three weeks before her first compilation album, A BestA Best
- International version :A Best was later re-released in other countries outside Japan, including Singapore, the Philippines and Korea. The international version did not have new vocal mixes and had a slightly different cover art to the standard Japanese version....
. Like the latter album, she was forced by her record label, avex, to release this single. Although she had already incorporated pop-rock music in her work, this song is considered as her first real attempt to pop-rock music.
Commercial endorsment
Never Ever was used in a commercial for the Kirin Supli drinks. She appeared in the TV ad.Track listing
- "Never Ever" (Original Mix)– 4:41
- "Never Ever" (Yuta's prayer mix)
- "Seasons (H-H Remix)"
- "Never Ever" (Project O.T. MIX)
- "Never Ever" (Laugh & Peace MIX)
- "Never Ever" (Empty Pot Shuttlecock Wood)
- "Evolution" (Ayu Can Hear U Mix)
- "Never Ever" (nicely nice hot stab remix)
- "Never Ever" (tears of aquarius mix)
- "Never Ever" (Original Mix -Instrumental-) – 4:41
Live performances
- March 9, 2001 - Music Station
- March 10, 2001 - CountDown TV
- March 19, 2001 - Hey! Hey! Hey!
Charts
Oricon Sales Chart (Japan)| Release | Chart | Peak Position | First Week Sales | Sales Total | Chart Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 March, 2001 | Oricon Daily Singles Chart | 1 | |||
| Oricon Weekly Singles Chart | 1 | 423,480 | 757,000 | 12 | |
| Oricon Yearly Singles Chart | 16 |
- RIAJ certification: 3x Platinum
External links
- "Never Ever" information at Avex NetworkAvex Trax, listed in the Tokyo Stock Exchange as 7860 and abbreviated as AGHD, is the holding company for a group of entertainment-related subsidiaries based in Japan...
. - "Never Ever" information at OriconOricon, 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...
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