"Return to Myself ~ Shinai, Shinai, Natsu." (Return to Myself 〜しない、しない、ナツ。, lit. "Return to Myself ~ Not, Not, Summer.") is the ninth single by Japanese singer/songwriter Mari Hamada, from the album of the same title. Written by Hamada and Hiroyuki Ohtsuki, the single was released by Invitation on April 19, 1989. The song was used by Kanebo Cosmetics for their commercials starring Nene Otsuka.[1][2] It was included in the 2015 soundtrack album Yakuza 0 80's Hits! Collection.[3]
"Return to Myself ~ Shinai, Shinai, Natsu." | ||||
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Single by Mari Hamada | ||||
from the album Return to Myself | ||||
Language | Japanese | |||
B-side | "Restless Kind" | |||
Released | April 19, 1989 | |||
Recorded | February–March 1989 | |||
Studio | Rumbo Recorders | |||
Genre | ||||
Label | Invitation | |||
Composer(s) | Hiroyuki Ohtsuki | |||
Lyricist(s) | Mari Hamada | |||
Producer(s) | Greg Edward | |||
Mari Hamada singles chronology | ||||
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Music videos | ||||
"Return to Myself" (L.A. Recording Score) on YouTube |
The single became Hamada's first and only No. 1 on Oricon's singles chart.[4] It was also certified Platinum by the RIAJ.[5]
Track listing
editAll lyrics are written by Mari Hamada; all music is composed by Hiroyuki Ohtsuki
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Return to Myself ~ Shinai, Shinai, Natsu." ((Return to Myself 〜しない、しない、ナツ。, lit. "Return to Myself ~ Not, Not, Summer.")) | |
2. | "Restless Kind" |
Personnel
edit- Michael Landau – guitar
- John Pierce – bass
- Randy Kerber – keyboards
- John Keane – drums, percussion
Charts
editChart (1989) | Peak position |
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Japan (Oricon)[4] | 1 |
Certification
editRegion | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Japan (RIAJ)[5] | Platinum | 400,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
Cyntia version
edit"Return to Myself ~ Shinai, Shinai, Natsu." | ||||
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Single by Cyntia | ||||
Language | Japanese | |||
B-side | "Kira Kira Shangri-la / Day Dream" | |||
Released | July 31, 2013 | |||
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Genre | ||||
Length | 4:18 | |||
Label | Colourful Records | |||
Composer(s) | Hiroyuki Ohtsuki | |||
Lyricist(s) | Mari Hamada | |||
Producer(s) |
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Cyntia singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
Return to Myself ~ Shinai, Shinai, Natsu. on YouTube |
"Return to Myself ~ Shinai, Shinai, Natsu." was covered by Japanese all-female power metal band Cyntia as their second single, released on July 31, 2013, by Colourful Records.[6] Three versions of the single were released: a stand-alone single, the Type-A single with a DVD copy of the music video, and the Type-B single with a promotional bikini top.[7][8]
The single peaked at No. 36 on Oricon's singles chart.[9]
Track listing
editNo. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
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1. | "Return to Myself ~ Shinai, Shinai, Natsu." ((Return to Myself 〜しない、しない、ナツ。, lit. "Return to Myself ~ Not, Not, Summer.")) | Hamada | Ohtsuki | 4:18 |
2. | "Kira Kira Shangri-la" ((キラキラ☆シャングリラ, lit. "Glittering Shangri-la")) | Saki | Ayano | 4:32 |
3. | "Day Dream" | Saki |
| 4:42 |
4. | "Return to Myself ~ Shinai, Shinai, Natsu. (Instrumental)" | 4:18 | ||
5. | "Kira Kira Shangri-la (Instrumental)" | 4:32 | ||
6. | "Day Dream (Instrumental)" | 4:38 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Return to Myself ~ Shinai, Shinai, Natsu. (Music Video)" | |
2. | "Return to Myself ~ Shinai, Shinai, Natsu. (Music Video Shoot)" | |
3. | "Suiren to Chō (Live at O-WEST (No Overdubs))" ((睡蓮と蝶, lit. "Water Lilies and Butterflies")) |
Charts
editChart (2013) | Peak position |
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Japan (Oricon)[9] | 36 |
Japan (Billboard)[10] | 46 |
Japan Top Singles Sales (Billboard)[11] | 31 |
Other cover versions
edit- Mi covered the song in their 2006 album 80s x Mi.
- Demon Kakka covered the song in his 2007 cover album Girls' Rock.
- Ayumi Shibata covered the song in her 2014 album kick start.
References
edit- ^ "浜田麻里30周年でシングルBOX、過去アルバムSHM-CD化". Natalie.mu. 2013-10-01. Retrieved 2020-04-22.
- ^ "SONGS|第288回 浜田麻里". NHK. Retrieved 2020-04-22.
- ^ "『龍が如く0 誓いの場所』80's Hits! Collection". Sony Music Entertainment Japan. Retrieved 2021-02-12.
- ^ a b "Return to Myself/浜田麻里". Oricon. Retrieved 2020-04-22.
- ^ a b "Japanese certifications – 浜田 麻里 – Return to Myself" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved March 28, 2021. Select 1989年9月 on the drop-down menu
- ^ "Cyntia | Return to Myself~しない、しない、ナツ。". JVCKenwood Victor Entertainment. Retrieved 2020-04-22.
- ^ "Cyntia | Return to Myself~しない、しない、ナツ。(初回盤B)". JVCKenwood Victor Entertainment. Retrieved 2020-04-22.
- ^ "ガールズバンド・Cyntia、ビキニトップ付CDで浜田麻里「Return to Myself」カバー". BARKS. 2013-05-26. Retrieved 2020-04-23.
- ^ a b "Return to Myself~しない、しない、ナツ。/Cyntia". Oricon. Retrieved 2020-04-20.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100: 2013/08/07 付け". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). August 7, 2018. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Top Singles Sales: 2013/08/07 付け". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). August 7, 2013. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
External links
edit- Mari Hamada
- Cyntia