Akina Nakamori

Akina Nakamori (around 1985)

Akina Nakamori ( Japanese 中 森 明 菜 , Nakamori Akina ; born July 13, 1965 in Ōta , Tokyo Prefecture ) is a Japanese J-Pop singer and actress . She was one of the most popular singers in Japan in the 1980s. She is known for her deep, powerful voice.

Life

Akina Nakamori won the talent show Star Tanjō in 1981 on the third attempt ! of Japanese television and released their first single Slow Motion in 1982. She set herself apart from other singers of her generation with provocative lyrics and a chameleon-like change in appearance. Her rebellious image was the opposite of the good-natured and charming image of her pop rival Seiko Matsuda . They competed with each other in the media during the 1980s.

Discography (selection)

Singles

• May 1, 1982: Slow Motion (Joken Hansha)
• July 28, 1982: Shōjo A (Yume Handan)
• November 10, 1982: Second Love (Kagami no Naka no J)
• February 23, 1983: Nibunnoichi no Shinwa (Nukumori)
• June 1, 1983: Twilight - Yūguretayori (Drive)
• September 7, 1983: Kinku (Ame no Requiem)
• January 1, 1984: Kita Wing (Namida no Katachi no Earring)
• April 11, 1984: Southern Wind (Yume Haruka)
• July 25, 1984: Jikkai (1984) (Korekara Naturally)
• November 14, 1984: Kazari Ja Nai no yo Namida wa (Moonlight Letter)
• December 15, 1984: Kita Wing (refrain)
• March 8, 1985: Mi Amore (Lonely Journey)
• May 1, 1985: Akaitori Nigeta (Babylon)
• June 19, 1985: Sand Beige Sabakuhe (Tsubaki Hime Julianna)
• September 9, 1985: Solitude (Again)
• February 3, 1986: Desire-Jōnetsu (La Bohème)
• May 26, 1986: Gypsy Queen (Saigo no Carmen)
• September 25, 1986: Fin (Abunai Mon Amour)
• February 4th, 1987: Tango Noir (Milonguita)
• June 3, 1987: Blonde (Amish)
• September 30, 1987: Nanpasen (Koiji)
• January 27, 1988: Al-Mauj (Bara Hitoyo)
• May 18, 1988: Tattoo (Koakuma Rupuazon)
• November 1, 1988: I Missed the Shock (Bilitis)
• April 25, 1989: Liar (Blue on Pink)
• July 17, 1990: Dear Friend (Caribbean)
• November 16, 1990: Mizunisashita Hana (Angel Eyes)
• March 25, 1991: Futari Shizuka (Wasurete ...)
• May 21, 1993: Everlasting Love (Not Crazy to Me)
• March 24, 1994: Kata Omoi (Aibu)
• September 2nd, 1994: Yoru no Dokokade - night shift- (Rose Bud)
• October 5, 1994: Gekka (Blue Lace)
• June 21, 1995: Genshi, Onna wa Taiyō Datta (Kirei)
• November 1, 1995: Tokyo Rose (Yasashii Kankei)
• August 7, 1996: Moonlight Shadow - Tsuki ni Hoeru
• February 21, 1997: Appetite (Sweet Suspicion)
• February 11, 1998: Kisei -Never Forget- (Tsuki wa Aoku)
• May 21, 1998: Konya, Nagareboshi (Arashi no Naka de)
• September 23, 1998: Tomadoi (Good-Bye My Tears)
• January 21, 1999: Ophelia
• December 1, 1999: Trust Me
• May 31, 2001: It's brand new day
• May 2, 2002: The Heat - musica fiesta
• April 30, 2003: Days
• May 12, 2004: Akai Hana
• July 7, 2004: Hajimete Deatta Hi no Yō ni
• December 7, 2005: Rakka Ryūsui
• May 17, 2006: Hana yo Odore
• September 23, 2009: Diva single version

Albums

• Prologue July 1, 1982
• Variation October 27, 1982
• Fantasy March 23, 1983
• New Akina Entranger August 10, 1983
• Anniversary May 1, 1984
• Possibility October 10, 1984
• Bitter And Sweet April 3rd 1985
• D404ME August 10, 1985
• Fushigi August 11th 1986
• Crimson December 24, 1986
• Cross My Palm August 25, 1987
• Stock March 3, 1988
• Femme Fatale August 3rd, 1988
• Cruise July 25, 1989
• Unbalance + Balance September 22, 1993
• La Alteracion July 21, 1995
• Shaker March 21, 1997
• Spoon June 17th, 1998
• Will December 1, 1999
• Resonancia May 22, 2002
• I Hope Sun May 14, 2003
• Destination June 21, 2006
• Enka June 27, 2007
• Diva August 26, 2009

Web links

• Official Website (Japanese)
• Akina Nakamori at Universal Music (Japanese)

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Alexey Eremenko: Biography: Akina Nakamori. Allmusic, accessed December 30, 2014 . 
2. ↑ INAX サ ウ ン ド オ ブ マ イ ス タ ー ： 永遠 の メ ロ デ ィ ー . Nippon Cultural Broadcasting, April 2008, accessed April 26, 2010 (Japanese).