Happy Life
"Happy Life" is a song recorded by Japanese singers Mika Nakashima and Salyu. It was released as an exclusively digital single by Sony Music Associated Records on May 12, 2017.[1] It was co-written by Takeshi Kobayashi and Yuko Ando and composed, arranged and produced by Kobayashi.[2] The song was subsequently included as a B-side on the single "A or B".[3] "Happy Life" was used in Tokyo Metro's televised commercial campaign Find My Tokyo, starring actress Satomi Ishihara.[2]
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| Single by Mika Nakashima and Salyu | ||||
| Released | May 12, 2017 | |||
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| Length | 3:42 | |||
| Label | Sony Music Associated Records | |||
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| Producer(s) | Takeshi Kobayashi | |||
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"Happy Life"
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Composition
Kobayashi wrote the song with in mind an image of a woman working in the urban area of Tokyo.[2] Salyu was invited to be a featured artist on the song because Kobayashi wanted the song to represent friendship among women; he thought having two unique voices rather than one would better symbolize this theme.[2] Yuko Ando also co-wrote the lyrics to "Happy Life", adding a third female creative voice to the mix.[2]
Critical reception
"Happy Life" was praised for the "peaceful quality" of the song.[4] CDJournal critics also praised the combination of Nakashima and Salyu's voices, describing it as a duet that leaves you "basking in the afterglow".[4]
References
- "小林武史プロデュース、中島美嘉×Salyu「Happy Life」東京メトロ新CMタイアップに決定". Musicman-Net. March 31, 2017. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
- "新CMソングは中島美嘉×Salyu、石原さとみの東京メトロCMが2年目へ". Barks. March 31, 2017. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
- "中島美嘉、10月発売のシングル「A or B」のアートワークを公開". CDJournal. September 15, 2017. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
- "中島美嘉 / A or B - CDJournal". CDJournal. Retrieved February 12, 2018.