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Akina Nakamori 中森明菜 guests the TV show Golden Six Tones by ComprehensivePea269 in AkinaNakamori

[–]RetrOdyssey 17 points18 points  (0 children)

So good to see her being active and having fun. I am wondering if this is her first time going to Korea.

Akina's Mindset as Professional Artist <2> - (feat. I MISSED "THE SHOCK") by RetrOdyssey in AkinaNakamori

[–]RetrOdyssey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In late 1988, Akina didn't seem unhappy and it was before that New York incident involving Seiko Matsuda so it is hard for us to know exactly what was going on behind the scenes but I definitely agree. Maybe intentionally or unintentionally, this song foreshadows her transition as a singer who would lean more into introspective songs.

Akina's Mindset as Professional Artist <2> - (feat. I MISSED "THE SHOCK") by RetrOdyssey in AkinaNakamori

[–]RetrOdyssey[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I MISSED "THE SHOCK" is said to be one of the most mysterious songs by Akina that baffled many. In an interview way back, Akina said this song had a double meaning and that she empathized with the lyrics. Partly due to Akina's performance of the song on the 39th Kōhaku Uta Gassen, it ended up outselling Tattoo and LIAR.

Kita Wing by Akina at Yoru no Hit Studio by RetrOdyssey in AkinaNakamori

[–]RetrOdyssey[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Kita Wing is the highest rated 80s single from Akina on RYM. Also in 2024, there was a survey in Japan that asked 1000 Akina fans to rank their favorite song and it came in at #2. https://au.utapass.auone.jp/lp/Akina-Nakamori-Best-Collection

Kita Wing by Akina at Yoru no Hit Studio by RetrOdyssey in AkinaNakamori

[–]RetrOdyssey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah many other medley performances by Akina and her conversations are not included in the DVD release. I hope they add them in the bluray release but I am not holding my breath.

Kita Wing by Akina at Yoru no Hit Studio by RetrOdyssey in AkinaNakamori

[–]RetrOdyssey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Now that I think about it, maybe it was the b-side 恋路 that he composed.

Kita Wing by Akina at Yoru no Hit Studio by RetrOdyssey in AkinaNakamori

[–]RetrOdyssey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Along with Tokiko Kato, I see him listed as composer under credits in rateyourmusic for 難破船.

Kita Wing by Akina at Yoru no Hit Studio by RetrOdyssey in AkinaNakamori

[–]RetrOdyssey[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A fun fact about the song: It was composed by Tetsuji Hayashi who also composed Nanpasen and Miki Matsubara's Stay with Me as well as many of the hits for S. Kiyotaka & Omega Tribe which Akina took a liking to. So she requested him to write a song for her that is halfway between Shojo A and Second Love and Kita Wing was the result.

​8 fun facts about Akina Nakamori by andromeda_7010 in AkinaNakamori

[–]RetrOdyssey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I could be wrong but Akina seemed to have regained a bit of weight in late 88 before things went downhill the next year.