Hiromi Ōta (太田 裕美 Ōta Hiromi, born on January 20, 1955, in Kasukabe, Saitama Saitama Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese female singer. She is a popular singer who is considered an idol in Japan during the 1970s, and is thought to be representative of that era.[1] She also collaborated with the composer-musician Ayuo and the Japanese koto player Kazue Sawai singing a unique blend of New Age, Classical and traditional Eastern music. Her collaborations with Ayuo were also released in the US on the CD "Red Moon" on Tzadik label.
Hiromi Ōta 太田裕美 | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Hiromi Fukuoka (福岡弘美) |
| Born | January 20, 1955 Tokyo, Japan |
| Genres | Folk |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, writer |
| Years active | 1974- |
| Labels | Sony Music (1974-2006) Boundee (2009-) |
| Website | https://www.sonymusic.co.jp/artist/HiromiOta/ |
She debuted in 1974. In 1975, she released "木綿のハンカチーフ" Momen no handkerchief, which became her trademark song.
She got married in 1985. Her real name became Hiromi Fukuoka.(福岡弘美)
Recently, she often holds joint concerts with Shozo Ise [ja] and Masumi Ōno [ja].
Discography
editAlbums
editStudio albums
edit| Title | Album details | Peak positions |
|---|---|---|
| JPN Oricon [2] | ||
| Magokoro (まごころ) |
|
45 |
| Tanpenshuu (短編集) |
|
41 |
| Kokoro ga Kaze wo Hiita Hi (心が風邪をひいた日) |
|
5 |
| Tezukuri no Gashuu (手作りの画集) |
|
3 |
| 12 Page no Shishuu (12ページの詩集) |
|
9 |
| Koktetissue (こけてぃっしゅ) |
|
3 |
| Senaka Awase Rendevouz (背中あわせのランデブー) |
|
3 |
| Elegance |
|
13 |
| Umi ga Naiteiru (海が泣いている) |
|
13 |
| Feelin' Summer |
|
19 |
| Little Concert |
|
49 |
| Omoide wo Oku Kimi wo Oku (思い出を置く 君を置く) |
|
44 |
| 12 Gatsu no Tabibito (十二月の旅人) |
|
- |
| Gokigen Ikaga (ごきげんいかが) |
|
47 |
| Kimi to Aruita Seishun (君と歩いた青春) |
|
- |
| Far East |
|
- |
| I do, You do |
|
- |
| Tamatebako |
|
- |
| Tamashii no Period (魂のピリオド) |
|
- |
| Kamisama no Itazura (神様のいたずら) |
|
- |
| Candy |
|
- |
| Hajimari wa Magokoro Datta (始まりは“まごころ”だった) |
|
- |
| Hiromi Deluxe (ヒロミ☆デラックス) |
|
45 |
Cover albums
edit| Title | Album details | Peak positions |
|---|---|---|
| JPN Oricon [2] | ||
| Donjarahoi (どんじゃらほい) |
|
- |
| Tutumikko |
|
- |
Live albums
edit| Title | Album details | Peak positions |
|---|---|---|
| JPN Oricon [2] | ||
| Hiromic World/First Live Album |
|
- |
Compilation albums
edit| Title | Album details | Peak positions |
|---|---|---|
| JPN Oricon [2] | ||
| Oota Hiromi Hit Zenkyokushuu (太田裕美ヒット全曲集) |
|
- |
| Best of Best Oota Hiromi no Subete (Best of Best 太田裕美のすべて) |
|
- |
| Oota Hiromi Hit Zenkyokushuu (太田裕美ヒット全曲集) |
|
- |
| Kettei Ban Oota Hiromi (決定盤 太田裕美) |
|
- |
| Hit Zenkyokushuu/Hiromi Selection Oota Hiromi (ヒット全曲集／ヒロミ セレクション 太田裕美) |
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- |
| The Best Oota Hiromi (THE BEST 太田裕美) |
|
- |
| Oota Hiromi Best Collection (太田裕美 ベスト・コレクション) |
|
- |
| Golden J-pop The Best Oota Hiromi (GOLDEN J-POP/THE BEST 太田裕美) |
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- |
| 2000 Best Oota Hiromi (2000 BEST 太田裕美) |
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- |
| Dream Price 1000 Oota Hiromi Momen no Handchief (DREAM PRICE 1000 太田裕美 木綿のハンカチーフ) |
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- |
| Golden Best Oota Hiromi Complete Single Collection (GOLDEN☆BEST 太田裕美 コンプリート・シングル・コレクション) |
|
- |
| Oota Hiromi Singles 1974-1978 (太田裕美 Singles 1974-1978) |
|
- |
| Oota Hiromi Singles 1979-2001 (太田裕美 Singles 1978-2001) |
|
- |
| Oota Hiromi Best of Best (太田裕美 ベスト・オブ・ベスト) |
|
- |
| 999 Best Oota Hiromi (999 Best 太田裕美) |
|
- |
| Oota Hiromi Super Best (太田裕美 スーパー・ベスト) |
|
- |
| Golden Best Oota Hiromi (GOLDEN☆BEST 太田裕美) |
|
- |
Box sets
edit| Title | Album details | Peak positions |
|---|---|---|
| JPN Oricon [2] | ||
| Oota Hiromi no Kiseki: First Quarter (太田裕美の軌跡 〜First Quarter〜) |
|
- |
| Oota Hiromi Gift Box (太田裕美 GIFT BOX) |
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- |
| Oota Hiromi All Songs Collection (太田裕美 オール・ソングス・コレクション) |
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- |
Singles
edit| Year | Single | Peak chart positions | Label | Formats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPN Physical [2] | ||||
| 1974 | "Amedare" （雨だれ) |
14 | CBS Sony | CD, LP, Cassette, digital download, streaming |
| 1975 | "Tanpopo" （たんぽぽ) |
33 | CD, LP, Cassette, digital download, streaming | |
| "Yuuyake" （夕焼け) |
37 | CD, LP, Cassette, digital download, streaming | ||
| "Momen no Handchief" （木綿のハンカチーフ) |
2 | CD, LP, Cassette, digital download, streaming | ||
| 1976 | "Akai Highheel" （赤いハイヒール) |
2 | CD, LP, Cassette, digital download, streaming | |
| "Saigo no Hitowa" （最後の一葉) |
5 | CD, LP, Cassette, digital download, streaming | ||
| 1977 | "Shiawase Miman" （しあわせ未満) |
4 | CD, LP, Cassette, digital download, streaming | |
| "Renai Yuugi" （恋愛遊戯) |
13 | CD, LP, Cassette, digital download, streaming | ||
| "Kugatsu no Ame" （九月の雨) |
7 | CD, LP, Cassette, digital download, streaming | ||
| "Koibitotachi no 100 no Itsuwari" （恋人たちの100の偽り) |
27 | CD, LP, Cassette, digital download, streaming | ||
| 1978 | "Shitsuren Majutsushi" （失恋魔術師) |
22 | CD, LP, Cassette, digital download, streaming | |
| "Doll" （ドール) |
21 | CD, LP, Cassette, digital download, streaming | ||
| "Furimukeba Yesterday" （振り向けばイエスタディ) |
51 | CD, LP, Cassette, digital download, streaming | ||
| 1979 | "Aozora no Kageri" （青空の翳り) |
56 | CD, LP, Cassette, digital download, streaming | |
| "Single Girl" （シングル・ガール) |
53 | CD, LP, Cassette, digital download, streaming | ||
| "Glass no Sedai" （ガラスの世代) |
72 | CD, LP, Cassette, digital download, streaming | ||
| 1980 | "Minamikaze" （南風) |
22 | CD, LP, Cassette, digital download, streaming | |
| "Tasogare Kaigan" （黄昏海岸) |
76 | CD, LP, Cassette, digital download, streaming | ||
| "Saraba Siberia no Tetsudou" （さらばシベリア鉄道) |
70 | CD, LP, Cassette, digital download, streaming | ||
| 1981 | "Koi no Half Moon" （恋のハーフムーン) |
81 | CD, LP, Cassette, digital download, streaming | |
| "Kimi to Aruita Seishun" （君と歩いた青春) |
80 | CD, LP, Cassette, digital download, streaming | ||
| 1983 | "Lonely People II" （ロンリィ・ピーポーII) |
- | CD, LP, Cassette, digital download, streaming | |
| "Mangetsu no Yoru Kiminchi he Ittayo" （満月の夜 君んちへ行ったよ) |
108 | CD, LP, Cassette, digital download, streaming | ||
| 1984 | "Aoi Mi no Hitomi" （青い実の瞳) |
- | CD, LP, Cassette, digital download, streaming | |
| "Ame no Too ga Kikoeru" （雨の音が聞こえる) |
- | CD, LP, Cassette, digital download, streaming | ||
| 1993 | "Hajiemte no Love Letter" （はじめてのラブレター) |
- | CD, digital download, streaming | |
| 1994 | "Virgin Kara Hajimeyou" （Virginから始めよう) |
- | CD, digital download, streaming | |
| 1996 | "First Lady ni Narou" （ファーストレディになろう) |
- | CD, digital download, streaming | |
| 2001 | "Papa to Anata no Kage Boushi" （パパとあなたの影ぼうし) |
- | CD, digital download, streaming | |
| 2009 | "Hatsukoi" （初恋) |
- | Boundee | CD, digital download, streaming |
| 2011 | "Konpeito" （金平糖) |
- | CD, digital download, streaming | |
| 2019 | "Suteki no Kiseki/Sakura Tsukiyo" （ステキのキセキ／桜月夜) |
- | LP, CD, digital download, streaming |
Videography
editLive video albums
edit| No. | Release | Title | Formats |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 21 March 1985 | Hiromic World | LaserDisc, VHS, Betamax |
| 2nd | 20 August 2014 | Ama Onna no Ongaeshi Tutumikko 2014 Live | DVD |
References
edit- ^ Eiji Otsuka – 2015 The Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service: Book One Omnibus 1616557540 "Note that all four chapter titles in this volume are the names of songs by Hiromi Ota, a J-pop singer who had a popular debut in the 1970s. "
- ^ a b c d e f "太田裕美の作品". Oricon (in Japanese). 30 December 2007. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
External links
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