"Everlasting Love" (エヴァーラスティング・ラブ, Evārasutingu Rabu) is the 27th single by Japanese entertainer Akina Nakamori. Written by Taeko Onuki and Ryuichi Sakamoto, the song was released as a double-A single with "Not Crazy to Me" on May 21, 1993, by MCA Victor. It was also the lead single from her sixth compilation album Lyricism: Ballad Collection.[1][2]
| "Everlasting Love" | ||||
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| Single by Akina Nakamori | ||||
| from the album Lyricism: Ballad Collection | ||||
| Language | Japanese | |||
| A-side | "Not Crazy to Me" | |||
| Released | May 21, 1993 | |||
| Recorded | 1993 | |||
| Genre | J-pop | |||
| Length | 4:52 | |||
| Label | MCA Victor | |||
| Composer(s) | Ryuichi Sakamoto | |||
| Lyricist(s) | Taeko Onuki | |||
| Producer(s) | Ryuichi Sakamoto | |||
| Akina Nakamori singles chronology | ||||
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Background
edit"Everlasting Love" marked Nakamori's return to the music industry after a two-year hiatus. After leaving Warner Pioneer in 1991, she resumed her acting career before moving to New York City in July 1992 to take a break from the entertainment business and improve her English skills. In the spring of 1993, Nakamori's management presented her Sakamoto's composition "Everlasting Love" and suggested she take a more contemporary direction in her music career.[2]
Chart performance
edit"Everlasting Love" peaked at No. 10 on Oricon's weekly singles chart and sold over 129,300 copies.[3][4] It was also certified Gold by the RIAJ.[5]
Track listing
editAll music is composed and arranged by Ryuichi Sakamoto.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Everlasting Love" | Taeko Onuki | 4:52 |
| 2. | "Not Crazy to Me" | Nokko | 4:38 |
| 3. | "Everlasting Love" (Karaoke) | 4:52 | |
| 4. | "Not Crazy to Me" (Karaoke) | 4:37 | |
| Total length: | 18:59 | ||
Charts
edit| Chart (1993) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Japan (Oricon)[3] | 10 |
Certification
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Japan (RIAJ)[5] | Gold | 200,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ "中森明菜(なかもりあきな)ディスコグラフィ". Idol.ne.jp. Retrieved 2022-08-23.
- ^ a b "中森明菜、特注プレイヤー付属のアナログBOX". Natalie.mu. 2016-05-02. Retrieved 2022-08-23.
- ^ a b "Everlasting Love | 中森明菜". Oricon. Retrieved 2022-08-23.
- ^ "中森明菜". Yamachan Land. Archived from the original on 2011-05-24. Retrieved 2022-08-23.
- ^ a b "Japanese single certifications – 中森 明菜 – EVERLASTING LOVE" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved 2022-08-23. Select 1993年6月 on the drop-down menu
External links
edit- "Everlasting Love" at MusicBrainz (list of releases)
- "Everlasting Love" at Discogs