Kaze ni Fukarete explained

Kaze ni Fukarete
Cover:Chisato Moritaka - Kaze ni Fukarete.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Chisato Moritaka
Album:Step by Step
Language:Japanese
English Title:Blowing in the Wind
B-Side:Kyushu Sodachi
Recorded:1993
Length:4:47
Label:One Up Music
Warner Music Japan (distribution)
Composer:Hideo Saitō
Lyricist:Chisato Moritaka
Producer:Yukio Seto
Prev Title:Hae Otoko/ Memories
Prev Year:1993
Next Title:Rock'n Omelette
Next Year:1994

is the 20th single by Japanese singer/songwriter Chisato Moritaka.The lyrics were written by Moritaka and the music was composed by Hideo Saitō. The single was released by One Up Music and Warner Music Japan on October 11, 1993. It became her first of two singles to hit No. 1 on Oricon's singles chart (the second being "Suteki na Tanjōbi"/"Watashi no Daiji na Hito" in 1994).[1] [2]

Background

"Kaze ni Fukarete" marked Moritaka's label transfer to One Up Music, which started as a joint venture between Up-Front Group and Warner Music Japan. One Up Music has since been rebranded as Up-Front Works. The song was inspired by the streets of Yufuin, Ōita Prefecture. It was used by All Nippon Airways for its marketing campaign.[3]

Chart performance

"Kaze ni Fukarete" hit No. 1 on Oricon's singles chart.[4] [5] It was also certified Gold by the RIAJ.

Other versions

Moritaka re-recorded the song and uploaded the video on her YouTube channel on August 31, 2012.[6] This version is also included in Moritaka's 2013 self-covers DVD album Love Vol. 2.[7]

Track listing

All lyrics are written by Chisato Moritaka; all music is composed and arranged by Hideo Saitō.

Personnel

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 「風に吹かれて」(CD) . Chisato Moritaka Official Website . . 2020-03-31.
  2. Web site: Ongaku Cafe (The '90s): Moritaka Chisato - Kaze ni Fukarete (October 1993) . Neo Tokyo 2099 . 2018-07-14 . 2020-10-30.
  3. Web site: Biography . Chisato Moritaka Official Website . . 2020-04-02.
  4. Web site: 風に吹かれて/森高千里 . . February 1, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20121101174738/http://www.oricon.co.jp/music/release/d/311076/1/. November 1, 2012. dead.
  5. Web site: 森高千里(シングル) . Yamachan Land . https://web.archive.org/web/20110524164721/http://www7a.biglobe.ne.jp/~yamag/single/moritaka.html . Japanese . 2021-08-16. 2011-05-24 .
  6. 森高千里 『風に吹かれて』 【セルフカヴァー】 . Chisato Moritaka . Moritaka . Chisato . . 2012-08-31 . 2020-04-02.
  7. Web site: 「デビュー25周年企画 森高千里 セルフカバーシリーズ "LOVE" Vol.2」 . Chisato Moritaka Official Website . . 2020-04-02.