Wake Up! (Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra song)
"Wake Up!" is a song by Japanese ska band Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra featuring rock band Asian Kung-Fu Generation. It was released as the 3rd part of Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra's 25th anniversary project 'Band Collaboration Trilogy' on July 2, 2014.[1][2] The single's B-side includse a cover of Nat Adderley's "Work Song" and "I Want To Be A Star Which Twinkles Only For You" which was composed by band's keyboardist, Yuichi Oki.[1]
| "Wake Up!" | ||||
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| Single by Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra featuring Asian Kung-Fu Generation | ||||
| from the album Ska Me Forever | ||||
| Released | July 2, 2014 | |||
| Genre | Ska | |||
| Length | 4:49 | |||
| Label | Cutting Edge | |||
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| Producer(s) | Seiji Kameda | |||
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| Asian Kung-Fu Generation singles chronology | ||||
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Music video
The video features all members of Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra and Asian Kung-Fu Generation. They perform the song in a ballroom set, and pose in different backgrounds with Masafumi Gotoh as the center.
Track listing
Lyrics for "Wake Up!" written by Atsushi Yanaka and Masafumi Gotoh.
| No. | Title | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Wake Up!" (featuring Asian Kung-Fu Generation) | Takashi Kato | 4:49 |
| 2. | "Work Song" | Nat Adderley, Oscar Brown | 4:13 |
| 3. | "I Want To Be A Star Which Twinkles Only For You" | Yuichi Oki | 4:22 |
| 4. | "Wake Up!" (instrumental) | Takashi Kato | 4:49 |
| Total length: | 7:09 | ||
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Wake Up!" (music video) | |
| 2. | "Wake Up!" (making of) |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Wake Up!" | 4:49 |
| 2. | "Work Song" | 4:13 |
Charts
| Chart (2014) | Peak positions |
|---|---|
| Japanese Weekly Singles (Oricon)[3] | 9 |
| Japan Hot 100 (Billboard)[4] | 14 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Label | Format | Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 2 July 2014 | Cutting Edge | CD | CTCR-40362 |
| CD+DVD | CTCR-40361 | |||
| 2015 | Justa Record | Vinyl | JS7S084 |
References
- "Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra collaborate with ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION for new album". TokyoHive. 2014-05-17. Retrieved 2016-10-25.
- "スカパラコラボ第3弾、アジカン迎えた新作は「Wake Up!」". Natalie. 2014-05-17. Retrieved 2016-10-25.
- "Wake Up! feat.ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION(初回生産限定盤) 東京スカパラダイスオーケストラ" (in Japanese). Oricon. 2 July 2014. Retrieved 14 July 2014.
- "Billboard Japan Hot 100 | Charts". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). 14 July 2014. Retrieved 14 July 2014.
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