"Dear" is the thirty-third single by Japanese singer Mika Nakashima, released on April 27, 2011.[1] It peaked at number 8 in the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, and sold over 25,000 copies.[2] In May 2011, the song was certified Gold by the RIAJ for digital downloads of over 100,000.[3]
| "Dear" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Single by Mika Nakashima | ||||
| from the album Real | ||||
| B-side | "A Miracle for You (2011)" | |||
| Released | April 27, 2011 (Japan) | |||
| Recorded | 2011 | |||
| Genre | J-pop, adult contemporary | |||
| Label | Sony Music Associated Records | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Katsuhiko Sugiyama (Dear) | |||
| Producer(s) | Katsuhiko Sugiyama, Shin Kono | |||
| Mika Nakashima singles chronology | ||||
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Background
editThis single marked a comeback for Nakashima, who took a break from performing in October 2010 to seek treatment for her chronic Eustachian tube dysfunction.[1] The title track was the theme song for the Japanese film Yōkame no Semi, in which Mao Inoue played the lead role.[1]
For "Dear", Nakashima again collaborated with Katsuhiko Sugiyama, who wrote and composed her previous single, "Ichiban Kirei na Watashi o".[1]
The coupling tune is a rearranged version of "A Miracle For You", a song from Nakashima's first album, True.[1]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arranger(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Dear" | Katsuhiko Sugiyama | Katsuhiko Sugiyama | Katsuhiko Sugiyama, Tatsurou Ariki (strings arrangement) | 5:13 |
| 2. | "A Miracle for You (2011)" | Mika Nakashima | Yasunari Okano | Shin Kono (arrangement & strings arrangement) | 5:18 |
| 3. | "Dear" (Instrumental) | Katsuhiko Sugiyama | Katsuhiko Sugiyama | Katsuhiko Sugiyama, Tatsurou Ariki (strings arrangement) | 5:13 |
| 4. | "A Miracle for You (2011)" (Instrumental) | Mika Nakashima | Yasunari Okano | Shin Kono (arrangement & strings arrangement) | 5:16 |
Charts
editOricon Sales Chart (Japan)
edit| Release | Chart | Peak position | First-week sales | Sales total | Chart run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 April 2011 | Oricon Daily Charts | 25,025 | |||
| Oricon Weekly Charts | 8 | 15,162 | 4 weeks | ||
| Oricon Monthly Charts (April) | 28 | ||||
| Oricon Yearly Charts |
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "ナタリー - 中島美嘉、復帰作「Dear」が井上真央主演映画主題歌に". Natalie.mu (Natasha, Inc.). 2011-02-10. Retrieved 2011-06-28.
- ^ Dear 中島美嘉のプロフィールならオリコン芸能人事典-ORICON STYLE
- ^ レコード協会調べ 5月度有料音楽配信認定＜略称：5月度認定＞ [Record Association report: May digital music download certifications (Abbreviation: May Certifications)]. RIAJ (in Japanese). June 20, 2011. Retrieved June 20, 2011.