Tokyo Rose (Akina Nakamori song)

"Tokyo Rose" (トーキョー・ローズ, Tōkyō Rōzu) is the 32nd single by Japanese entertainer Akina Nakamori (credited as "Akina"). Written by Nakamori, Takashi Kamisawatsu, and Masaki and produced by Brian Setzer, the single was released on November 1, 1995, by MCA Victor. This was the first single to be co-written by Nakamori. It was also the lead single from her compilation album True Album Akina 95 Best.[1][2]

"Tokyo Rose"
Single by Akina Nakamori
from the album True Album Akina 95 Best
LanguageJapanese
B-side"Yasashii Kankei"
ReleasedNovember 1, 1995 (1995-11-01)
Recorded1995
StudioOcean Way Recording
Genre
Length4:46
LabelMCA Victor
Composer(s)Masaki
Lyricist(s)
  • Akina Nakamori
  • Takashi Kamisawatsu
Producer(s)Brian Setzer
Akina Nakamori singles chronology
"Genshi, Onna wa Taiyō Datta"
(1995)		 "Tokyo Rose"
(1995)		 "Moonlight Shadow: Tsuki ni Hoero"
(1996)

The single peaked at No. 32 on Oricon's weekly singles chart and sold over 35,700 copies. It was Nakamori's first single since her 1982 debut "Slow Motion" to miss the top-30, and her first single to sell under 50,000 copies.[3][4]

Track listing

All music is arranged by Brian Setzer.

Original release
No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
1."Tokyo Rose"
Masaki4:10
2."Yasashii Kankei" ((優しい関係, "Friendly Relationship"))Seriko NatsunoSetzer3:22
3."Tokyo Rose" (Original Karaoke)  4:10
4."Yasashii Kankei" (Original Karaoke)  3:22
Total length:15:04

Personnel
  • Brian Setzer – guitar
  • Johnny Baz – bass
  • Bill Bateman – drums

Charts
Chart (1995) Peak
position
Japan (Oricon)[3] 32

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. "夜のどこかで～night shift～ | 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.
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