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Suteki na Tanjbi

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Wikipedia article




is the 24th single by Japanese singer/songwriter Chisato Moritaka. Written by Moritaka and Yuichi Takahashi, the single was released with "Watashi no Daiji na Hito" by One Up Music on October 10, 1994. It became her second of two singles to hit No. 1 on Oricon's singles chart (the first being "Kaze ni Fukarete" in 1993).

Background



"Suteki na Tanjbi" was used by Asahi Breweries for commercials promoting Asahi Z beer. "Watashi no Daiji na Hito (Single Version)" is taken from Moritaka's 1994 studio album 'Step by Step'.

Moritaka performed "Suteki na Tanjbi" on the 45th 'Khaku Uta Gassen'.

Music video



The music video for "Suteki na Tanjbi" is set on a farm, with Moritaka playing drums while a masked man plays guitar.

Chart performance



"Suteki na Tanjbi"/"Watashi no Daiji na Hito" hit No. 1 on Oricon's singles chart and sold 380,000 copies. It was also certified Gold by the RIAJ.

Other versions



Moritaka re-recorded the song and uploaded the video on her YouTube channel on January 30, 2013. This version is also included in Moritaka's 2013 self-covers DVD album 'Love Vol. 3'.

Track listing



All lyrics are written by Chisato Moritaka; all music is arranged by Yuichi Takahashi.

Personnel



* Chisato Moritaka vocals, drums

* Yuichi Takahashi guitar, synthesizer, backing vocals

* Yukio Seto bass

* Yasuaki Maejima Fender Rhodes, synthesizer

Chart positions



Certification



Cover versions



* Runa Miyoshida covered the song on her 2010 album 'Ska Flavor #3'.

References




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