Poker Face (Ayumi Hamasaki song) explained

Poker Face
Cover:PokerFaceAyumiHamasaki.png
Border:yes
Type:single
Artist:Ayumi Hamasaki
Album:A Song for ××
B-Side:Friend
Released:April 8, 1998
Genre:J-pop
Length:4:41
Label:Avex Trax
Composer:Yasuhiko Hoshino
Lyricist:Ayumi Hamasaki
Producer:Max Matsuura
Next Title:You
Next Year:1998

"Poker Face" (Japanese: ポーカー・フェイス; stylized as "poker face") is the debut single by Japanese singer Ayumi Hamasaki for her album A Song for ××. It was released under Avex Trax on 8 April 1998.[1] Hamasaki wrote the lyrics and Yasuhiko Hoshino composed the music. The song peaked at number 20 on the Japanese Singles Chart and was certified as Gold by the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ). The song was re-released in 2001.

Chart performance

"Poker Face" entered at #20 on the charts with 11,520 units sold in its opening week and charted for six weeks.[2] The single sold a total of 43,140 copies. The single was certified Gold by the RIAJ.[3]

Music video

The music video for "Poker Face" was directed by Takeishi Wataru. The video focuses on Hamasaki standing in front of a large tree filled with television monitors that show her in various locations. It also shows her playing with animals.

Promotion

The song was used as the opening theme of a Japanese TV show called "Count Down TV".

Track listing

  1. "Poker Face"
  2. "Friend"
  3. "Poker Face" (Instrumental)
  4. "Friend" (Instrumental)

Re-release

Poker Face
Type:single
Artist:Ayumi Hamasaki
Released:February 28, 2001
February 28, 2016
Length:42:41
Label:Avex Trax
Composer:Yasuhiko Hoshino
Lyricist:Ayumi Hamasaki

This single was re-released on February 28, 2001, featuring four new songs. The song re-entered the Japanese Singles Chart and peaked at number 31.[4]

Track listing

  1. "Poker Face"
  2. "Friend"
  3. "Poker Face" (KM Marble Life Remix)
  4. "Poker Face" (Nao'S Attitude Mix)
  5. "Poker Face" (D-Z Spiritual Delusion Mix)
  6. "Poker Face" (Orienta-Rhythm Club Mix)
  7. "Poker Face" (Instrumental)
  8. "Friend" (Instrumental)

Live performances

External links

Notes and References

  1. Book: 音楽CD検定公式ガイドブック(下): 下卷(J-pop/歌謡曲・邦楽/ワールド・ミュージックイージーリスニング・ミュージック/レコードの基礎知識). ja. 101. Ongakushuppansha. 2007.
  2. Web site: poker face/浜崎あゆみ. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20060907025027/https://www.oricon.co.jp/music/release/d/46103/1/. Oricon. 7 September 2006. 3 November 2021. ja.
  3. Web site: Jpopmusic.com. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20100208052146/http://www.jpopmusic.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=2958098#2958098. 2010-02-08.
  4. Web site: poker face/浜崎あゆみ. Oricon. ja. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20060511194329/https://www.oricon.co.jp/music/release/d/433009/1/. 11 May 2006. 3 November 2021.
  5. Japan Billboard Hot 100 . . ja . March 17, 2008 . August 17, 2014.