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Okuribito (song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Okuribito'" (Japanese: , "one who sends off") is a song recorded by Japanese-American singer-songwriter Ai, released September 10, 2008, by Island Records and Universal Sigma. It served as the for the film of the same name, titled 'Departures' in English.
Background and release
After watching the 'Departures' preview and hearing the instrumental of the image song, Ai worked with Joe Hisaishi to add lyrics to the instrumental piece. In July 2008, the song was announced. In August, the release date of the single was announced. "Okuribito" would be released physically alongside "So Special" as a double A-side single.
Live performances
Ai performed the song live for the first time on September 6, 2008, at the 'Music Fair 21', days before the song was officially released.
Charts
{| class="wikitable"
!Chart (200809)
!Peakposition
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|Japan Singles Chart (Oricon)
| align="center" |15
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|Japan Hot 100 ('Billboard Japan')
| align="center" |58
|}
References
Category:2000s ballads
Category:2008 singles
Category:2008 songs
Category:Songs written by Ai (singer)
Category:Ai (singer) songs
Category:Island Records singles
Category:Songs written for films
Category:Universal Sigma singles
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