Miracle Light
"Miracle Light" | ||||
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Single by Chisato Moritaka | ||||
from the album Kotoshi no Natsu wa More Better | ||||
Language | Japanese | |||
B-side | "Miracle Woman" | |||
Released | October 15, 1997 (1997-10-15) | |||
Recorded | 1997 | |||
Genre |
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Length | 3:38 | |||
Label | One Up Music | |||
Composer(s) | Harry Hosono | |||
Lyricist(s) | Chisato Moritaka | |||
Producer(s) | Harry Hosono | |||
Chisato Moritaka singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
Miracle Light on YouTube | ||||
"Miracle Light" (ミラクルライト, Mirakuru Raito) is the 33rd single by Japanese singer/songwriter Chisato Moritaka. Written by Moritaka and Harry Hosono, the single was released by One Up Music on October 15, 1997.[1][2]
Background
"Miracle Light" fulfilled a life-long dream of Moritaka to collaborate with veteran musician Hosono. In addition to recording the single, they both starred in a series of Lawson commercials.[3]
Music video
The music video features footage from Moritaka's 1997 Sega Saturn game Watarasebashi/La La Sunshine, with a collage of photos, animation, and a stage performance by Moritaka dressed in a witch costume.[3]
Chart performance
"Miracle Light" peaked at No. 20 on Oricon's singles chart and sold 30,000 copies.[4][5]
Other versions
Moritaka re-recorded the song and uploaded the video on her YouTube channel on July 20, 2013.[6] This version is also included in Moritaka's 2014 self-covers DVD album Love Vol. 5.[7]
Track listing
All lyrics are written by Chisato Moritaka; all music is composed and arranged by Harry Hosono.
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Miracle Light" (Mirakuru Raito (ミラクルライト)) | 3:38 |
2. | "Miracle Woman" (Mirakuru Ūman (ミラクルウーマン)) | 4:07 |
3. | "Miracle Light" (Original Karaoke) | 3:37 |
Personnel
- Chisato Moritaka – vocals, drums
- Harry Hosono – keyboards, guitar, bass
Chart positions
Charts (1997) | Peak position |
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Japanese Oricon Singles Chart[4] | 20 |
References
- ^ "「ミラクルライト」(CD)". Chisato Moritaka Official Website. Up-Front Group. Retrieved 2020-04-06.
- ^ McClure, Steve (1997-12-13). "Japanese Label to Showcase Producers". Billboard. Retrieved 2020-04-14.
- ^ a b Moritaka, Chisato (2012-09-17). 『ミラクルライト』 セルフライナーノート. YouTube. Retrieved 2020-04-06.
- ^ a b "ミラクルライト/森高千里". Oricon. Retrieved 2020-04-06.
- ^ "森高千里(シングル)". Yamachan Land (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 2011-05-24. Retrieved 2021-08-16.
- ^ Moritaka, Chisato (2013-07-20). 森高千里 『ミラクルライト』 【セルフカヴァー】. YouTube. Retrieved 2020-04-06.
- ^ "「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.5」". Chisato Moritaka Official Website. Up-Front Group. Retrieved 2020-04-06.
External links
- Official website
- "Miracle Light" at MusicBrainz (list of releases)
- "Miracle Light" at Discogs
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