Everlasting Love (Akina Nakamori song)

"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"
Single by Akina Nakamori
from the album Lyricism: Ballad Collection
LanguageJapanese
A-side"Not Crazy to Me"
ReleasedMay 21, 1993 (1993-05-21)
Recorded1993
GenreJ-pop
Length4:52
LabelMCA Victor
Composer(s)Ryuichi Sakamoto
Lyricist(s)Taeko Onuki
Producer(s)Ryuichi Sakamoto
Akina Nakamori singles chronology
"Futari Shizuka: Tenkawa Densetsu Satsujin Jiken yori"
(1991)		 "Everlasting Love"
(1993)		 "Kataomoi" / "Aibu"
(1994)

Background

"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

"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

All music is composed and arranged by Ryuichi Sakamoto.

Original release
No.TitleLyricsLength
1."Everlasting Love"Taeko Onuki4:52
2."Not Crazy to Me"Nokko4:38
3."Everlasting Love" (Karaoke) 4:52
4."Not Crazy to Me" (Karaoke) 4:37
Total length:18:59

Charts
Chart (1993) Peak
position
Japan (Oricon)[3] 10

Certification
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Japan (RIAJ)[5] Gold 200,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. "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.
  2. "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.
  3. "Everlasting Love | 中森明菜". Oricon. Retrieved 2022-08-23.
  4. "中森明菜". Yamachan Land. Archived from the original on 2011-05-24. Retrieved 2022-08-23.
  5. "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
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