Gekka

Gekka

Gekka

1994 single by Akina Nakamori

"Gekka" (月華, lit. "Moon Flower") is the 30th single by Japanese entertainer Akina Nakamori. Written by Gorō Matsui and Shūgō Kajiwara, the single was released on October 5, 1994, by MCA Victor.[1][2]

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Background

"Gekka" was initially recorded by composer Kajiwara and released as a single on September 21, 1994, two weeks before Nakamori's version was released. Nakamori's version was used as an image song for Miki Corporation's "Boutique Joy" commercials.[2]

Nakamori has re-recorded "Gekka" for the 1995 compilation True Album Akina 95 Best.

Chart performance

"Gekka" peaked at No. 8 on Oricon's weekly singles chart and sold over 137,400 copies.[3][4] It was also certified Gold by the RIAJ.[5]

Track listing

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Certification

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Cover versions

  • Shūgō Kajiwara, original composer of the songs self-cover the song and released it as a single "Gekka" in 1994.

References

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    "中森明菜(なかもりあきな)ディスコグラフィ". Idol.ne.jp. Retrieved 2022-08-23.
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    "中森明菜、特注プレイヤー付属のアナログBOX". Natalie.mu. 2016-05-02. Retrieved 2022-08-23.
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    "夜のどこかで～night shift～ | 中森明菜". Oricon. Retrieved 2022-08-23.
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    "中森明菜". Yamachan Land. Archived from the original on 2011-05-24. Retrieved 2022-08-23.
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    "Japanese single certifications – 中森 明菜 – 月華" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved 2022-08-23. Select 1994年10月 on the drop-down menu
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