Pink Lady (band)
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is a Japan
ese female pop music
duo of the late 1970s and early 1980s, featuring Mitsuyo Nemoto
("Mie" born March 9, 1958) and Keiko Masuda
("Kei" born September 2, 1957). In Japan, they are remembered for a run of pop-chart hits from roughly 1976 to 1979, but in the United States
, they are best known for their short-lived 1980 NBC
TV variety show Pink Lady, later released on DVD under the title Pink Lady and Jeff.
Pink Lady is one of only two Japanese artists to have reached the Billboard Top 40, hitting #37 with the single "Kiss in the Dark
"; the other was Kyu Sakamoto
with "Sukiyaki
." They are also the first Japanese act to have ever performed in Seoul, South Korea, in November 1980.
. They first appeared in March 1976 on a prime-time TV talent show called Star Tanjō!
("A Star Is Born") (similar to America's Star Search
). They were showcased as a cute, fresh-faced folk duo dressed in bib overalls. By the time the girls re-appeared on the show a few months later, their image had completely changed - they were now dressed in slinky, beaded, short-skirted white dresses, performing upbeat pop tunes. A few years later, they capitalised on the disco
trend, with songs like "Monday Mona Lisa Club
".
or pop-star "idol," singing catchy, hook-filled pop songs, often with a disco flavor (in later years especially), and performing almost perfectly-synchronized dances to accompany their songs. During the late 1970s, they had streak of nine No.1 hits, five of which were consecutive million-selling singles, including "Peppa Keibu
" ("Inspector Pepper", their debut single in 1976), "Wanted," "UFO" (their biggest-selling single, with 1.95 million copies sold), "Chameleon Army" (a term co-opted by the duo's fan base around the world), and "SOS" (not the ABBA
hit of the same name). The duo became commercial pitchwomen for various products, ranging from shampoo to radios to children's books to ramen
noodles. Just about every product Mie and Kei endorsed enjoyed a massive uptick in sales.
1978 was Pink Lady's peak year, during which they made their first concert appearance in the United States (in Las Vegas
), starred in their first major full-length motion picture, and released their first song in English ("Love Showdown"). That year, the two also became cartoon stars with the airing of Pink Lady Monogatari: Eiko no Tenshitachi (The Story of Pink Lady: Angels of Splendid Fame), a 35-episode TV anime
series directed by Katsuhiko Taguchi
and aired on Tokyo 12 Channel (now TV Tokyo
). The series was commissioned by T&C (Trust and Confidence), the duo's managing firm, with animation production by Toei Animation
. (the singers did not play themselves in the anime; their voices were provided by other actresses.)
However, New Year's Eve 1978 represented the beginning of a downturn for Pink Lady. Nemoto and Masuda turned down an invitation to perform on the long-running annual New Year's Eve television music program Kohaku Uta Gassen
(Red-and-White Song Contest), to host their own TV special on another network. It backfired, as Kohaku garnered ratings nine times higher than Pink Lady. In addition, the women's managers announced that they had invited students from a school for the blind to the studio for the taping of the show, but the school denied that any such arrangement had been made. Critics accused Pink Lady of using blind children to promote their own TV special. They were not invited to perform again on Kohaku the following year, and in fact didn't perform on the annual special until 1988 - well after the duo had disbanded.
American market. Nemoto and Masuda appeared as guest stars on a Leif Garrett
TV special in the spring of 1979, performing what was to be their first American single, a disco tune called "Kiss In The Dark," recorded phonetically
in English and released by Curb Records, followed by an entire English-language album (a collection of disco tunes and ballads, including a cover of the 1966 Left Banke classic "Walk Away Renee
"). When "Kiss in the Dark
" debuted on the Billboard charts that summer, Pink Lady became the first Japanese recording act to chart in America since Kyu Sakamoto
("Sukiyaki
") 16 years earlier. "Kiss In The Dark" reached #37 on Billboard magazine's top 40, (#49 on the Cash Box magazine chart).
Afterwards, the duo appeared with comedian Jeff Altman
in Pink Lady and Jeff, a mixture of musical numbers and sketch comedy. The fact that Mie and Kei knew very little English limited their potential as comediennes, and also caused them a great amount of stress, since they were essentially forced to memorize dialogue they couldn't understand. On top of that, they weren't allowed to perform any of their Japanese hits until late in the show's run, being forced to struggle through English-language disco and pop hits such as "Yesterday" and "Knock on Wood." The show lasted only six weeks in prime time on NBC before being pulled off the air, and to this day is celebrated by many as one of the worst television shows in history, as well as single-handedly killing off the variety show format that had been a staple of American television since its early days. The singers went home to Japan afterwards and never again attempted a run at the U.S. market. The albums and singles they released in America are now out of print, and one of the only ways for U.S. fans to get hold of Pink Lady's music is through Japanese imports.
In 2005, the duo gave their final tour in Japan called the UFO tour (Unforgettable Final Ovation). The same year, they released a choreography DVD for all their singles up to Chameleon Army
.
On Wednesday September 1, 2010 the duo announced their comeback on a Japanese press conference. They will release a 2-CD greatest hits
compilation with newly recorded versions of past hits. They also plan to hold a live concert on March 31, 2011, which will the 30th anniversary of their breakup in 1981. They are also planning to release a Photobook
on September 3, 2010.
Pink Lady's music has been used as background music in several anime
series (aside from the aforementioned Angels of Splendid Fame biographical series), including Majokko Tickle
and His and Her Circumstances.
In 2011 the Japanese music program Music Station
listed them in their Top 50 Idols of All-time based on their sale figures. They were placed no. 15, with sales exceeding 13,000,000.
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
ese female pop music
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
duo of the late 1970s and early 1980s, featuring Mitsuyo Nemoto
Mitsuyo Nemoto
Mitsuyo Nemoto is a pop and heavy metal singer and actress, better known by her stage name . She was a member of the popular 1970s idol group Pink Lady, known in the United States for their self-titled TV program.Nemoto has pursued a solo career following Pink Lady's 1981 breakup...
("Mie" born March 9, 1958) and Keiko Masuda
Keiko Masuda
Keiko Masuda is a Japanese pop singer and actress. She is better known by her nickname Kei, and was one half of Pink Lady, the top idol group of Japan in the 1970s...
("Kei" born September 2, 1957). In Japan, they are remembered for a run of pop-chart hits from roughly 1976 to 1979, but in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, they are best known for their short-lived 1980 NBC
NBC
The National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago...
TV variety show Pink Lady, later released on DVD under the title Pink Lady and Jeff.
Pink Lady is one of only two Japanese artists to have reached the Billboard Top 40, hitting #37 with the single "Kiss in the Dark
Kiss in the Dark
"Kiss in the Dark" was the 14th single released in Japan, and the first single released in America, by Japanese duo Pink Lady. The song was recorded for their debut American album, Kiss in the Dark. Pink Lady debuted the song in May 1979 on a Leif Garrett TV special. The song's peak position in...
"; the other was Kyu Sakamoto
Kyu Sakamoto
was a Japanese singer and actor, best known outside of Japan for his international hit song "Sukiyaki", which was sung in Japanese and sold over 13 million copies...
with "Sukiyaki
Sukiyaki (song)
The cover version by A Taste of Honey reached number three on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. It also went to number 1 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart and Soul chart)....
." They are also the first Japanese act to have ever performed in Seoul, South Korea, in November 1980.
Early history
Mie and Kei were childhood friends who grew up and attended school together in Japan's Shizuoka PrefectureShizuoka Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūbu region on Honshu island. The capital is the city of Shizuoka.- History :Shizuoka prefecture was formed from the former Tōtōmi, Suruga and Izu provinces.The area was the home of the first Tokugawa Shogun...
. They first appeared in March 1976 on a prime-time TV talent show called Star Tanjō!
Star Tanjō!
The was a Japanese talent show from Nippon Television.- Most winners :*Masako Mori*Junko Sakurada*Momoe Yamaguchi*Hiromi Iwasaki*Pink Lady*Mako Ishino*Yoshie Kashiwabara*Kyōko Koizumi*Akina Nakamori*Yukiko Okada...
("A Star Is Born") (similar to America's Star Search
Star Search
Star Search is a television show that was produced from 1983-95, hosted by Ed McMahon, and created by Alfred Masini. A relaunch was produced in 2003-04. The show was originally filmed at the old Earl Carroll Theatre at 6230 Sunset Blvd...
). They were showcased as a cute, fresh-faced folk duo dressed in bib overalls. By the time the girls re-appeared on the show a few months later, their image had completely changed - they were now dressed in slinky, beaded, short-skirted white dresses, performing upbeat pop tunes. A few years later, they capitalised on the disco
Disco
Disco is a genre of dance music. Disco acts charted high during the mid-1970s, and the genre's popularity peaked during the late 1970s. It had its roots in clubs that catered to African American, gay, psychedelic, and other communities in New York City and Philadelphia during the late 1960s and...
trend, with songs like "Monday Mona Lisa Club
Monday Mona Lisa Club
"Monday Mona Lisa Club" is the 15th single released by duo Pink Lady. The single was released only five days after their previous single "Kiss in the Dark". The song's highest position on the Oricon chart was 14...
".
Peak of popularity
Nemoto and Masuda epitomize the Japanese concept of the aidoruJapanese idol
In Japanese culture, are media personalities in their teens and early twenties who are considered particularly attractive or cute and who will, for a period ranging from several months to a few years, regularly appear in the mass media, e.g...
or pop-star "idol," singing catchy, hook-filled pop songs, often with a disco flavor (in later years especially), and performing almost perfectly-synchronized dances to accompany their songs. During the late 1970s, they had streak of nine No.1 hits, five of which were consecutive million-selling singles, including "Peppa Keibu
Pepper Keibu
- Morning Musume version :A cover of "Pepper Keibu" was released by the idol pop group Morning Musume as a single on September 24, 2008 under the Zetima label to promote their upcoming ninth album, Cover You, a tribute to producer Yū Aku. The Single V DVD of the single was released on October 22,...
" ("Inspector Pepper", their debut single in 1976), "Wanted," "UFO" (their biggest-selling single, with 1.95 million copies sold), "Chameleon Army" (a term co-opted by the duo's fan base around the world), and "SOS" (not the ABBA
ABBA
ABBA was a Swedish pop group formed in Stockholm in 1970 which consisted of Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and Agnetha Fältskog...
hit of the same name). The duo became commercial pitchwomen for various products, ranging from shampoo to radios to children's books to ramen
Ramen
is a Japanese noodle dish. It consists of Chinese-style wheat noodles served in a meat- or fish-based broth, often flavored with soy sauce or miso, and uses toppings such as , , kamaboko, green onions, and occasionally corn...
noodles. Just about every product Mie and Kei endorsed enjoyed a massive uptick in sales.
1978 was Pink Lady's peak year, during which they made their first concert appearance in the United States (in Las Vegas
Las Vegas metropolitan area
The Las Vegas Valley is the heart of the Las Vegas-Paradise, NV MSA also known as the Las Vegas–Paradise–Henderson MSA which includes all of Clark County, Nevada, and is a metropolitan area in the southern part of the U.S. state of Nevada. The Valley is defined by the Las Vegas Valley landform, a ...
), starred in their first major full-length motion picture, and released their first song in English ("Love Showdown"). That year, the two also became cartoon stars with the airing of Pink Lady Monogatari: Eiko no Tenshitachi (The Story of Pink Lady: Angels of Splendid Fame), a 35-episode TV anime
Anime
is the Japanese abbreviated pronunciation of "animation". The definition sometimes changes depending on the context. In English-speaking countries, the term most commonly refers to Japanese animated cartoons....
series directed by Katsuhiko Taguchi
Katsuhiko Taguchi
is a Japanese rally driver.-Career:Taguchi began rallying in 1994. He based most of his rallying in Australia and New Zealand, competing in his first World Rally Championship event on Rally New Zealand in 1995. In 1999 he won the Asia-Pacific Rally Championship . In 2001 he competed on the Cyprus...
and aired on Tokyo 12 Channel (now TV Tokyo
TV Tokyo
is a television station headquartered in Toranomon, Minato, Tokyo, Japan. Also known as , a blend of "terebi" and "Tokyo", it is the key station of TX Network. It is one of the major Tokyo television stations, particularly specializing in anime...
). The series was commissioned by T&C (Trust and Confidence), the duo's managing firm, with animation production by Toei Animation
Toei Animation
Toei Animation Co., Ltd. is a Japanese animation studio owned by Toei Co., Ltd. The studio was founded in 1948 as Japan Animated Films . In 1956, Toei purchased the studio and it was reincorporated under its current name...
. (the singers did not play themselves in the anime; their voices were provided by other actresses.)
However, New Year's Eve 1978 represented the beginning of a downturn for Pink Lady. Nemoto and Masuda turned down an invitation to perform on the long-running annual New Year's Eve television music program Kohaku Uta Gassen
Kohaku Uta Gassen
, more commonly known as simply Kōhaku, is an annual music show on New Year's Eve produced by Japanese public broadcaster NHK and broadcast on both television and radio, nationally and internationally by NHK's networks and some overseas broadcasters which bought the program...
(Red-and-White Song Contest), to host their own TV special on another network. It backfired, as Kohaku garnered ratings nine times higher than Pink Lady. In addition, the women's managers announced that they had invited students from a school for the blind to the studio for the taping of the show, but the school denied that any such arrangement had been made. Critics accused Pink Lady of using blind children to promote their own TV special. They were not invited to perform again on Kohaku the following year, and in fact didn't perform on the annual special until 1988 - well after the duo had disbanded.
Pink Lady in the USA
With their record sales in Japan in decline, Pink Lady focused on theAmerican market. Nemoto and Masuda appeared as guest stars on a Leif Garrett
Leif Garrett
Leif Garrett is an American singer and actor. He became famous in the late 1970s as a teen idol, but received much publicity in later life for his drug abuse and legal troubles.-Early life:...
TV special in the spring of 1979, performing what was to be their first American single, a disco tune called "Kiss In The Dark," recorded phonetically
Phonetical singing
Phonetical singing is when a singer learns and performs, the lyrics of a song by the words' phonetic sounds without necessarily understanding of the content of the lyrics....
in English and released by Curb Records, followed by an entire English-language album (a collection of disco tunes and ballads, including a cover of the 1966 Left Banke classic "Walk Away Renee
Walk Away Renee
"Walk Away Renée" is a song made popular by the band The Left Banke in 1966 , composed by the group's then 16-year-old keyboard player Michael Brown and Tony Sansone...
"). When "Kiss in the Dark
Kiss in the Dark
"Kiss in the Dark" was the 14th single released in Japan, and the first single released in America, by Japanese duo Pink Lady. The song was recorded for their debut American album, Kiss in the Dark. Pink Lady debuted the song in May 1979 on a Leif Garrett TV special. The song's peak position in...
" debuted on the Billboard charts that summer, Pink Lady became the first Japanese recording act to chart in America since Kyu Sakamoto
Kyu Sakamoto
was a Japanese singer and actor, best known outside of Japan for his international hit song "Sukiyaki", which was sung in Japanese and sold over 13 million copies...
("Sukiyaki
Sukiyaki (song)
The cover version by A Taste of Honey reached number three on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. It also went to number 1 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart and Soul chart)....
") 16 years earlier. "Kiss In The Dark" reached #37 on Billboard magazine's top 40, (#49 on the Cash Box magazine chart).
Afterwards, the duo appeared with comedian Jeff Altman
Jeff Altman
Jeff Altman is an American stand-up comedian who has appeared as a guest on Late Show with David Letterman 40 times, most recently on October 7, 2011. He has also had numerous acting roles in movies and television such as Dr...
in Pink Lady and Jeff, a mixture of musical numbers and sketch comedy. The fact that Mie and Kei knew very little English limited their potential as comediennes, and also caused them a great amount of stress, since they were essentially forced to memorize dialogue they couldn't understand. On top of that, they weren't allowed to perform any of their Japanese hits until late in the show's run, being forced to struggle through English-language disco and pop hits such as "Yesterday" and "Knock on Wood." The show lasted only six weeks in prime time on NBC before being pulled off the air, and to this day is celebrated by many as one of the worst television shows in history, as well as single-handedly killing off the variety show format that had been a staple of American television since its early days. The singers went home to Japan afterwards and never again attempted a run at the U.S. market. The albums and singles they released in America are now out of print, and one of the only ways for U.S. fans to get hold of Pink Lady's music is through Japanese imports.
Pink Lady today
Pink Lady's lack of visibility at home while they were filming the show in Hollywood, as well as the decline of disco music, hurt their record sales even in Japan, and in 1981, after making an unsuccessful attempt to update their sound to appeal more to adults, Pink Lady disbanded. The two have reunited a few times since for concerts and new recordings, and have also kept busy with successful solo careers as singers and actresses.In 2005, the duo gave their final tour in Japan called the UFO tour (Unforgettable Final Ovation). The same year, they released a choreography DVD for all their singles up to Chameleon Army
Chameleon Army
"Chameleon Army" is Pink Lady's tenth single release, and their 9th number 1 hit on the Oricon charts. The single sold 1,250,000 copies, and spent six weeks at number one. This was their last consecutive number one hit....
.
On Wednesday September 1, 2010 the duo announced their comeback on a Japanese press conference. They will release a 2-CD greatest hits
Greatest hits
A greatest hits album is a music compilation album of successful, previously released songs by a particular artist or band...
compilation with newly recorded versions of past hits. They also plan to hold a live concert on March 31, 2011, which will the 30th anniversary of their breakup in 1981. They are also planning to release a Photobook
Photobook
A photo-book or photobook is a book in which photographs make a significant contribution to the overall content. The most critically acclaimed photo-books celebrate the creative work of an individual photographer, but can also result from the collaboration between a photographer and a writer, an...
on September 3, 2010.
Pink Lady's music has been used as background music in several anime
Anime
is the Japanese abbreviated pronunciation of "animation". The definition sometimes changes depending on the context. In English-speaking countries, the term most commonly refers to Japanese animated cartoons....
series (aside from the aforementioned Angels of Splendid Fame biographical series), including Majokko Tickle
Majokko Tickle
, also known as Magical Girl Tickle or Magical Girl Chickle, is a 1970s magical girl manga and anime by Go Nagai. Unlike Nagai's earlier Cutie Honey, Majokko Tickle is closer to the more traditional mold of magical girl anime such as Mahoutsukai Sally, and is probably more suitable for young...
and His and Her Circumstances.
In 2011 the Japanese music program Music Station
Music Station
is a Japanese music television program. It began broadcasting on October 24, 1986 and continues to be broadcast weekly in High-definition from 8PM-9PM on tv asahi...
listed them in their Top 50 Idols of All-time based on their sale figures. They were placed no. 15, with sales exceeding 13,000,000.
Pink Lady singles
- Pepper KeibuPepper Keibu- Morning Musume version :A cover of "Pepper Keibu" was released by the idol pop group Morning Musume as a single on September 24, 2008 under the Zetima label to promote their upcoming ninth album, Cover You, a tribute to producer Yū Aku. The Single V DVD of the single was released on October 22,...
(August 1976) - #4 - S.O.S.S.O.S. (Pink Lady song)"S.O.S." is a song Yū Aku and Shunichi Tokura wrote for Japanese idol duo Pink Lady. It was released as the group's second single in November 1976, and became their first number-one hit on the Japanese Oricon singles chart in the following year....
(November 1976) - 1 week at #1 - Carmen '77Carmen '77"Carmen '77" is Pink Lady's third release in Japan, released on March 10, 1977. The single sold a total of 1,100,000 sales, and reached the number-one position on the Oricon charts. It maintained its place at number one for five weeks....
(March 1977) - 5 weeks at #1 - Nagisa No SindbadNagisa No Sindbad"Nagisa No Sindbad" is Pink Lady's fourth single release, released on June 10, 1977, with a total of 1,450,000 sales, This single stayed at the number-one spot for eight weeks....
(June 1977) - sold 1 million, 8 weeks at #1 - Wanted (Shimei Tehai)Wanted (Shimei Tehai)"Wanted" is the fifth single released by Pink Lady, on September 5, 1977. The single topped the Japan charts at number one, having sold 1,650,000 copies, and spent twelve weeks at the top....
(September 1977) - sold 1.2 million, 12 weeks at #1 - UFOUFO (Pink Lady song)"UFO" is Pink Lady's sixth single release, released on December 5, 1977. With a total of 1,950,000 sales, this single was their highest grossing ever , and spent ten weeks at the top of the Japanese singles chart...
(December 1977) - sold 1.55 million, 10 weeks at #1 - SouthpawSouthpaw (Pink Lady song)"Southpaw" is Pink Lady's seventh single release, released on March 25, 1978. This became their sixth number-one hit on the Oricon Chart in Japan. The single sold 1,800,000 copies, and spent nine weeks at number one on the chart....
(March 1978) - sold 1.46 million, 9 weeks at #1 - MonsterMonster (Pink Lady song)"Monster" is Pink Lady's eighth single release, and their seventh number-one hit on the Oricon charts in Japan. The single sold 1,600,000 copies, and was number one for eight weeks....
(June 1978) - sold 1.1 million, 8 weeks at #1 - Tomei Ningen (September 1978) - 4 weeks at #1
- Chameleon ArmyChameleon Army"Chameleon Army" is Pink Lady's tenth single release, and their 9th number 1 hit on the Oricon charts. The single sold 1,250,000 copies, and spent six weeks at number one. This was their last consecutive number one hit....
(December 1978) - 6 weeks at #1 - ZipanguZipangu (song)"Zipangu" is Pink Lady's 11th single, and the first, after nine number 1 hits, to only reach the highest position of number 4 on the Oricon charts.- Track listing :All tracks composed by Shunichi Tokura, lyrics written by Yū Aku....
(March 1979) - #4 - Pink TyphoonPink Typhoon"Pink Typhoon" is the twelfth single of Pink Lady. It was released in May 1979. It peaked at number six on the Oricon charts...
(In the NavyIn the Navy"In the Navy" is a song recorded by American disco group Village People released in 1979. It was the last top 10 hit for the group in the United States.-Background and writing:...
) (May 1979) - #6 - Nami Nori PiratesNami Nori Pirates"Nami Nori Pirates" is the 13th single by Pink Lady. It was released in June 1979, and its peak position on the Oricon charts was 4...
(July 1979) - #4 - Kiss in the DarkKiss in the Dark"Kiss in the Dark" was the 14th single released in Japan, and the first single released in America, by Japanese duo Pink Lady. The song was recorded for their debut American album, Kiss in the Dark. Pink Lady debuted the song in May 1979 on a Leif Garrett TV special. The song's peak position in...
(September 1979) - #19 Japan, #37 USA - Monday Mona Lisa ClubMonday Mona Lisa Club"Monday Mona Lisa Club" is the 15th single released by duo Pink Lady. The single was released only five days after their previous single "Kiss in the Dark". The song's highest position on the Oricon chart was 14...
(September 1979) - #14 - Do Your BestDo Your Best"Do Your Best" is the 16th single of duo Pink Lady, and was released on December 5, 1979. The song was intended to be the theme for the Japanese teams in the 1980 Olympics...
(December 1979) - #36 - Ai Giri GiriAi Giri Giri"Ai Giri Giri" is Pink Lady's 17th single, and their first single not to reach the top 40. The duo broke away from their disco and teen pop music, and they focused more on adult contemporary music....
(March 1980) - #58 - Sekai Eiyuu ShiSekai Eiyuu Shiis Pink Lady's 18th single. The single was released on May 21, 1980. This was another soft rock track.- Track listing :* Written by Akira Itō, and composed by Makoto Kawaguchi.# "Sekai Eiyushi"# "Za Chūsingura '80"-Chart positions:- Trivia :...
(May 1980) - #45 - Uta-KataUta-Kata (song)"Uta-Kata" is Pink Lady's 19th single release, and was released on May 21, 1980. This song was a Japanese version of "Strangers When We Kiss", a song which they recorded for their American debut album Kiss In The Dark....
(September 1980) - #48 - RememberRemember (Pink Lady song)"Remember" is the 20th single of duo Pink Lady. It was released on December 5, 1980. This was a cover version in Japanese of the song "Fame" by Irene Cara.- Track listing :# "Remember"* Written by M. Gore and D...
(FameFame (Irene Cara song)"Fame" is a pop song, written by Michael Gore and Dean Pitchford that was released in 1980, and achieved chart success as the theme song to the Fame film and TV series. The song was performed by Irene Cara, who played the role of Coco Hernandez in the original movie...
) (December 1980) - #86 - Last PretenderLast Pretender"Last Pretender" is Pink Lady's 21st single, released on January 21, 1981. The song has a New Wave–Techno feel to it. This single failed to be a hit, peaking at 85 in the Oricon charts. It was never promoted on television, nor was it ever performed live.-Chart positions:...
(January 1981) - #85 - OH!OH!"Oh!" was the 22nd single of Pink Lady. The single was released on March 5, 1981.- Track listing :All tracks composed by Shunichi Tokura, lyrics written by Yū Aku.# "OH!"# "Muchuu Gaichiban Utsukushii"...
(March 1981) - #46
Singles after disbandment
- Fushigi LoveFushigi Love"Fushigi Love" is a 1984 single by Japanese duo Pink Lady. The single is taken from their 1984 album Suspense ~Pink Lady Again~, an album released after their 1981 break-up...
(1984) - Pink Eyed SoulPink Eyed Soul"Pink Eyed Soul" is a single by Japanese duo Pink Lady. It was released on November 21, 1996, and was taken of their 1996 greatest hits compilation Pink Lady Best Selection. The song was written by Pink Lady themselves.- Track listing :# "Pink Eyed Soul"...
(1996) - Tereba Ga Kita HiTereba Ga Kita Hi"Terebi Ga Kita Hi" is a 2003 single by Japanese duo Pink Lady, released on May 5, 2003.- Track listing :All tracks composed by Shunichi Tokura, lyrics written by Yū Aku.# "Terebi Ga Kita Hi"# "Terebi Ga Kita Hi"...
(2003)
Albums
- Pepper KeibuPepper Keibu (album)Pepper Keibu is the debut album in Japan of duo Pink Lady. The album was released on January 25, 1976. It contained their first two singles.- Track listing :# "Pepper Keibu# "Inspiration"# "Kanpai Ojousan"# "Pink No Ringo"# "Yuutsu Hi"...
(1977) - Hoshi kara Kita FutariHoshi kara Kita FutariHoshi Kara Kita Futari is a studio album released by Japanese duo Pink Lady. The album was released in Japan on November 5, 1978.- Track listing :# "Hyappatsuhaykuchuu"# "Sen no Kao o Motsu Onna"# "Mystery Tour"# "Friends"...
(1978) - Pink Lady no Katsudou OoutsushinPink Lady no Katsudou OoutsushinPink Lady no Katsudou Ooutsushin is an album by Japanese duo Pink Lady. It was the soundtrack to their 1978 movie. - Track listing :# "Opening: Chameleon Army "# "Southpaw"# "S.O.S."# "Carmen '77"# "Nagisa No Sindbad"...
(1978) - Magical Musical TourMagical Musical TourMagical Musical Tour is a studio album by Japanese duo Pink Lady. It was released on February 5, 1979.- Track listing :# "Opening Theme"# "Rio No Jouu"# "Chinatown"# "Kanashiki Sougen"# "Toubujuutan Erotica"# "Carmen Shower"...
(1979) - Kiss in the DarkKiss in the Dark (album)Kiss in the Dark is Pink Lady's debut album in the United States. It was released on September 5, 1979. They only released one single from the album, "Kiss in the Dark", which reached the #37 position on the American Billboard Charts...
(1979) - We Are SexyWe Are SexyWe Are Sexy is a studio album released by Japanese duo Pink Lady. It was released on December 1, 1979. The album contains two medleys, covers, and a Japanese version of their first American hit "Kiss in the Dark"....
(1979) - Turning PointTurning Point (Pink Lady album)Turning Point is the last studio album by Japanese duo Pink Lady before their break up. The album was released on December 5, 1980.- Track listing :# "Uta-Kata"# "Sekai Eiyuu Shi"# "Nagisa No Sindbad"# "Kiss in the Dark"# "Monday Mona Lisa Club"...
(1980) - SuspenseSuspense (Pink Lady album)Suspense ~Pink Lady Again~ is an 1984 album by the Japanese duo Pink Lady. After the duo disbanded in 1981, they got together to record this album.- Track listing :# "Konya Wa Lonely"# "Fushigi Love"# "Africa Ni Ikitai"# "Tsumi Na Natsu"# "With"...
(1984)
Live albums
- Challenge ConcertChallenge ConcertChallenge Concert is the first live album recorded by Japanese duo Pink Lady. The album was released on June 5, 1977.- Track listing :# "Opening: Asa Made Odorou"...
(1977) - Summer Fire '77Summer Fire '77Summer Fire '77 is the second live album by Japanese duo Pink Lady. It was released on September 10, 1977, and recorded on July 26, 1977.- Track listing :# "Opening"# "Medley" Summer Fire '77 (サマー・ファイア'77, Sama Faia) is the second live album by Japanese duo Pink Lady. It was released on September...
(1977) - Bye Bye CarnivalBye Bye CarnivalBye Bye Carnival is the third live album by duo Pink Lady. The album was released on March 5, 1978.- Track listing :# "Opening ~Alaska Rock No Kaze Ga Fuku~"...
(1978) - America! America! America!America! America! America!America! America! America! is the fourth live album by duo Pink Lady. The album was released on June 25, 1978.- Track listing :# "Star Wars"# "That's Me"...
(1978) - '78 Jumping Summer Carnival'78 Jumping Summer Carnival78 Jumping Summer Carnival is the 5th live album by Japanese duo Pink Lady. This album was released on September 5, 1978.- Track listing :# "Opening"...
(1978) - Live in BudokanLive in BudokanLive in Budokan is the sixth live album by Japanese duo Pink Lady. It was released on February 5, 1979.- Track listing :# "Opening"# "Hoshi Kara Kita Futari"# "Medley" # "Carmen '77"...
(1979) - Sayonara Pink LadySayonara Pink LadySayonara Pink Lady is the seventh live album of duo Pink Lady. This LP features their break-up concert. It was released on December 5, 1981.- Track listing :# "Hishi Kara Kita Futari"...
(1981)
Compilations
- Best Hit Album (1977)
- Best Hit Album 2 (1978)
- Best Hit Album 3 (1979)
- Pink LadyPink Lady (album)Pink Lady is a greatest hits compilation by Japanese duo Pink Lady. It was released in 1981, after their announcement to break up. It is a three-record set.- Track listing :LP One# "Pepper Keibu# "Kanpai Ojousan"# "S.O.S."# " Pink No Ringo"...
(1981) - Pink Lady BLOOD NEW (1987)
- Pink Lady HISTORY (1990)
- Remixes (1990)
- Pink Lady BEST ONE (1993)
- Pink Lady Best SelectionPink Lady Best SelectionPink Lady Best Selection is a greatest hits album released by Japanese duo Pink Lady in 1996. The album featured one new single, "Pink Eyed Soul", written by the duo.- Track listing :Disc 1# "UFO"# "Southpaw"# "Pink Eyed Soul"# "Zipangu"...
(1996) - Pink Lady Twin BestPink Lady Twin BestPink Lady Twin Best is a greatest hits album released by Japanese duo Pink Lady in 1997. The album contains all their singles up to 1990, B-sides, and several rare songs.- Track listing :Disc 1# "Pepper Keibu"# "Kanpai Ojousan"# "S.O.S."...
(1997) - Rare Trax (2006)
- Mega Hits! (2006)
- Pink Lady Platinum Box (2006)
- Pink Lady - Yu Aku Works (2008)
- Pink Lady Golden Best (2009)
- INNOVATIONInnovation (album)Disc 2...
(2010) - Pink Lady Singles Premium (2011)
DVD
- Pink Lady & Jeff (2001)
- Pink Lady Last Tour UNFORGETTABLE FINAL OVATION (2005)
- Pink Lady No Katsudou Ooutsoshin (2006)
- Pink Lady Night (2010)
External links
- Pink Lady English-language fansite maintained by an American fan