| Utahime 3: Shūmaku | ||||
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| Released | 3 December 2003 | |||
| Recorded | 2003 | |||
| Studio | Avaco Creative Studio Victor Studio | |||
| Genre | Kayōkyoku, J-pop | |||
| Length | 55:50 | |||
| Language | Japanese | |||
| Label | Universal Music Japan | |||
| Producer | Akina Nakamori | |||
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Utahime 3: Shūmaku (Finale) (歌姫3 〜終幕) is a covers album by Japanese singer Akina Nakamori. It was released on 3 December 2003 under the Universal Music Japan sub-label KittyMe. It is Nakamori's third and final covers album from the Utahime cover album series.[1][2] The cover choice consist of the songs released between 1960s and 1990s.[3][4]
The album was released in 2-disc, second disc includes instrumental version of the songs arranged by Akira Senju.
In 2004 was released CD-Box Utahime Complex Box Empress which includes all Utahime albums, in 2007 released compilation album Utahime Best: 25th Anniversary Selection. In 2014, some of the songs from Utahime3: Shuumaku were included in the compilation album All Time Best: Utahime Cover.
Stage performances
In 2005, Nakamori performed Odoriko, Kasa ga nai and Mado in special live Special Live 2005 Empress at CLUB eX.[5][6] In 2009, Nakamori performed Koi no Yokan in the NHK music documentary SONGS.[7]
Chart performance
Utahime 3: Shūmaku debuted at number 25 on the Oricon Album weekly chart and sold over 31,700 copies.[8]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Original Performer | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Utahime Opening 3" | Akira Senju | 1:16 |
| 2. | "Kasa ga nai (傘がない)" | Inoue Yousui | 6:22 |
| 3. | "Odoriko (踊り子)" | Kōzō Murashita | 4:41 |
| 4. | "Ai wa Kagerou (愛はかげろう)" | Gamu | 4:02 |
| 5. | "Slow-na Bugi ni shitekure I want you (スローなブギにしてくれ)" | Yoshitaka Minami | 3:18 |
| 6. | "Yogiri yo Konya mo Arigatou (夜霧よ今夜もありがとう)" | Yūjirō Ishihara | 3:43 |
| 7. | "Tokyo Sabaku (夜霧よ今夜もありがとう)" | Hiroshi Uchiyamada and Cool Five | 4:23 |
| 8. | "Mado (窓)" | Chiharu Matsuyama | 4:50 |
| 9. | "Manish: Utahime 3 interlude" | Senju | 0:36 |
| 10. | "Alone" | B'z | 6:33 |
| 11. | "Hollywood Scandal (ハリウッド・スキャンダル)" | Hiromi Go | 4:06 |
| 12. | "Koi no Yokan (恋の予感)" | Anzen Chitai | 4:40 |
| 13. | "No More Encore" | Ryudo Uzaki | 5:18 |
| 14. | "Utahime 3 Ending" | Senju | 1:40 |
Release history
| Year | Format(s) | Serial number | Label(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | CD | UMCK-1174 | UMJ | [9] |
| 2017 | UHQCD | UPCH-7273 | UMJ | [10] |
| 2023 | CD | UPCY-7872 | UMJ | [11] |
| 2024 | LP | UPJY-9377 | UMJ | [12] |
References
- ↑ "中森明菜 / 歌姫3～終幕 [CD] [アルバム] - CDJournal.com". 音楽出版社. Retrieved 2020-05-23.
- ↑ "中森明菜 UNIVERSAL MUSIC OFFICIAL WEBSITE". biography. ユニバーサルミュージック合同会社. Archived from the original on 2011-07-22. Retrieved 2012-04-28.
- ↑ "歌姫3 〜終幕〜【CD】-中森明菜|ポップス|ジャパニーズポップス|音楽|HMV ONLINE オンラインショッピング・情報サイト". HMV. Retrieved 2011-06-22.
- ↑ "歌姫3 〜終幕". Music Town. 新星堂 (199): 6. December 2003.
- ↑ "スポニチ Sponichi Annex ニュース 芸能". スポーツニッポン新聞社. Archived from the original on 2005-06-23. Retrieved 2012-08-04.
- ↑ "中森明菜/Akina Nakamori Special Live 2005 Empress CLUB eX [DVD] - CDJournal.com". 音楽出版社. Retrieved 2012-08-04.
- ↑ "SONGS｜これまでの放送｜第103回 中森明菜 Part2". NHK. Retrieved 2011-03-20.
- ↑ "検索結果-ORICON STYLE アーティスト/CD検索". 2003年12月第3週の邦楽アルバムランキング情報. オリコン. Retrieved 2012-04-16.
- ↑ "中森明菜 - 歌姫3~終幕~" (in Japanese). UMJ. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
- ↑ "中森明菜 - 歌姫3~終幕~ [UHQCD]" (in Japanese). UMJ. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
- ↑ "中森明菜 / 歌姫3～終幕" (in Japanese). cdjournal. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
- ↑ "歌姫3 ～終幕～ [限定盤]" (in Japanese). cdjournal. Retrieved October 31, 2023.