Enka (album)
Enka | ||||
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Studio album by Akina Nakamori | ||||
Released | 27 June 2007 | |||
Recorded | 2007 | |||
Studio | 517 Studio Sound City Victor Studio Warner Music Recording Studio West Side Zak Studio | |||
Genre | Enka | |||
Length | 55:50 | |||
Language | Japanese | |||
Label | Universal Music Japan | |||
Producer | Akina Nakamori | |||
Akina Nakamori chronology | ||||
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Enka (艶華 -Enka-) is the enka covers album by Japanese singer Akina Nakamori. It was released on 27 June 2007 under Universal Music Japan. It is Nakamori's fourth covers album.[1][2]
Background
The album was released in three editions: a cassette tape with A and B side, a limited edition "A", and a limited edition "B". Edition A includes a DVD disc with film footage of "Enka" and music video clips from the years 2002–2007.[3] Edition B includes bonus track in disc 1 with a cover by Teresa Teng and disc 2 includes instrumental versions of the songs arranged by Akira Senju.[4] The track-list was decided by the results of the inquiry, which fans could vote for on Nakamori's official website.[5]
In 2014, some of the songs from Enka were included in the compilation album All Time Best: Utahime Cover.
Chart performance
Enka debuted at number 10 on the Oricon Album weekly chart, charted for 12 weeks and sold over 61,400 copies.[6]
The album has received golden disc from RIAJ and special reward in the 49th Japan Record Awards.[7][8]
Track listing
No. | Title | Original Performer | Length |
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1. | "Enka" | Akira Senju | 1:28 |
2. | "Amagi-goe" | Sayuri Ishikawa | 4:43 |
3. | "Mugonzaka" | Kaori Kozai | 4:29 |
4. | "Hisame" | Mika Hino | 3:49 |
5. | "Michizure" | Mieko Makimura | 3:54 |
6. | "Ettou Tsubame" | Masako Mori | 4:00 |
7. | "Enka II" | Senju | 1:34 |
8. | "Kanashii Sake" | Hibari Misora | 4:50 |
9. | "Funa Uta" | Aki Yashiro | 3:58 |
10. | "Ishikari Banka" | Mirei Kitahara | 4:03 |
11. | "Yagiri no Watashi" | Naomi Chiaki | 3:36 |
12. | "Yozakura Oshichi" | Fuyumi Sakamoto | 5:36 |
13. | "Enka III" | Senju | 1:55 |
First-press edition "B"
No. | Title | Original Performer | Length |
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14. | "Kuukou" | Teresa Teng | 4:47 |
Release history
Year | Format(s) | Serial number | Label(s) | Ref. |
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2007 | CD, CD+DVD, CT, 2CD | UMTK-1001, UMCK-1227, UMCK-9181, UMCK-9182/3 | UMJ | [9] |
2017 | UHQCD | UPCH-7278 | UMJ | [10] |
2023 | CD | UPCY-7873 | UMJ | [11] |
2024 | LP | UPJY-9378 | UMJ | [12] |
References
- ^ "中森明菜 / 艶華-Enka- [CD] [アルバム] - CDJournal.com". 音楽出版社. Retrieved 2012-09-02.
- ^ "中森明菜 UNIVERSAL MUSIC OFFICIAL WEBSITE". biography. ユニバーサルミュージック合同会社. Archived from the original on 2011-07-22. Retrieved 2012-04-28.
- ^ "中森明菜 UNIVERSAL MUSIC OFFICIAL WEBSITE". 艶華 -Enka-. ユニバーサルミュージック. Archived from the original on December 11, 2002. Retrieved 2012-08-28.
- ^ "中森明菜 - 艶華 -Enka-[初回限定盤B][+ボーナストラック] - UNIVERSAL MUSIC JAPAN". ユニバーサルミュージック合同会社. Retrieved 2012-09-02.
- ^ "中森明菜カバーアルバムで演歌歌う ニュース-ORICON STYLE-". オリコン. 2007-04-12. Archived from the original on 2008-02-18. Retrieved 2012-09-02.
- ^ "CDアルバム 週間ランキング-ORICON STYLE ランキング". 2007年06月25日〜2007年07月01日のCDアルバム週間ランキング(2007年07月09日付). オリコン. Retrieved 2012-04-15.
- ^ "一般社団法人 日本レコード協会|各種統計". ゴールド等認定作品一覧 2007年6月. 日本レコード協会. Retrieved 2011-05-29.
- ^ "2007年第49回 日本レコード大賞 - 企画賞". 日本作曲家協会. Archived from the original on 2008-03-12. Retrieved 2011-05-29.
- ^ "艶華 -Enka-[カセットテープ]" (in Japanese). UMJ. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
- ^ "中森明菜 - 艶華 -Enka- [UHQCD]" (in Japanese). UMJ. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
- ^ "中森明菜 / 艶華 -Enka-" (in Japanese). cdjournal. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
- ^ "中森明菜 / 艶華 -Enka- [限定盤]" (in Japanese). UMJ. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
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