Hanamizuki (song)
"Hanamizuki" (ハナミズキ, Dogwood) is the fifth single by Yo Hitoto. It was released on February 2, 2004.[1] It is a song promoting pacifism inspired by the September 11 attacks.[2] It is one of the most popular songs on karaoke[3] and also Yo Hitoto's most iconic song.[2]
Track listing
All lyrics were written by Yo Hitoto and the arrangement was by Satoshi Takebe.
- 'Hanamizuki' (ハナミズキ, Dogwood)
- 'Nennensaisai' (年年歳歳, Year after Year)
- 'Hanamizuki (instrumental)'
Charts
Chart | Peak position |
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Oricon[1] | 4 |
In Japan, the song was the second sung in Heisei Period. (from JOYSOUND)
Cover versions
- Eric Martin covered the song in English on his 2008 album Mr. Vocalist.
- Hayley Westenra covered the song in English and titled it "Dogwood Flower"
- Yui Aragaki covered the song for the Japanese film "Hanamizuki"
- Robbie Dupree covered the song in English on the various artists album "E35-II Let's Sing J-Pop in English"
Film
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