Return to Myself (song)
"Return to Myself ~ Shinai, Shinai, Natsu." (Return to Myself 〜しない、しない、ナツ。, lit. "Return to Myself ~ Not, Not, Summer.") is the ninth single by Japanese singer/songwriter Mari Hamada, from the album of the same title. Written by Hamada and Hiroyuki Ohtsuki, the single was released by Invitation on April 19, 1989. The song was used by Kanebo Cosmetics for their commercials starring Nene Otsuka.[1][2]
"Return to Myself ~ Shinai, Shinai, Natsu." | ||||
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Single by Mari Hamada | ||||
from the album Return to Myself | ||||
Language | Japanese | |||
B-side | "Restless Kind" | |||
Released | April 19, 1989 | |||
Recorded | February–March 1989 | |||
Studio | Rumbo Recorders | |||
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Label | Invitation | |||
Composer(s) | Hiroyuki Ohtsuki | |||
Lyricist(s) | Mari Hamada | |||
Producer(s) | Greg Edward | |||
Mari Hamada singles chronology | ||||
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The single became Hamada's first and only No. 1 on Oricon's singles chart.[3] It was also certified Platinum by the RIAJ.[4]
Track listing
All lyrics are written by Mari Hamada; all music is composed by Hiroyuki Ohtsuki.
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Return to Myself ~ Shinai, Shinai, Natsu." ((Return to Myself 〜しない、しない、ナツ。, lit. "Return to Myself ~ Not, Not, Summer.")) | |
2. | "Restless Kind" |
Chart positions
Charts (1989) | Peak position |
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Japanese Oricon Singles Chart[3] | 1 |
Personnel
- Michael Landau – guitar
- John Pierce – bass
- Randy Kerber – keyboards
- John Keane – drums, percussion
Cyntia version
"Return to Myself ~ Shinai, Shinai, Natsu." | ||||
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Single by Cyntia | ||||
Language | Japanese | |||
B-side | "Kira Kira Shangri-la / Day Dream" | |||
Released | July 31, 2013 | |||
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Length | 4:18 | |||
Label | Colourful Records | |||
Composer(s) | Hiroyuki Ohtsuki | |||
Lyricist(s) | Mari Hamada | |||
Producer(s) |
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Cyntia singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
Return to Myself ~ Shinai, Shinai, Natsu. on YouTube |
"Return to Myself ~ Shinai, Shinai, Natsu." was covered by Japanese all-female power metal band Cyntia as their second single, released on July 31, 2013 by Colourful Records.[5] Three versions of the single were released: a stand-alone single, the Type-A single with a DVD copy of the music video, and the Type-B single with a promotional bikini top.[6][7]
The single peaked at No. 36 on Oricon's singles chart.[8]
Track listing
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
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1. | "Return to Myself ~ Shinai, Shinai, Natsu." ((Return to Myself 〜しない、しない、ナツ。, lit. "Return to Myself ~ Not, Not, Summer.")) | Hamada | Ohtsuki | 4:18 |
2. | "Kira Kira Shangri-la" ((キラキラ☆シャングリラ, lit. "Glittering Shangri-la")) | Saki | Ayano | 4:32 |
3. | "Day Dream" | Saki |
| 4:42 |
4. | "Return to Myself ~ Shinai, Shinai, Natsu. (Instrumental)" | 4:18 | ||
5. | "Kira Kira Shangri-la (Instrumental)" | 4:32 | ||
6. | "Day Dream (Instrumental)" | 4:38 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Return to Myself ~ Shinai, Shinai, Natsu. (Music Video)" | |
2. | "Return to Myself ~ Shinai, Shinai, Natsu. (Music Video Shoot)" | |
3. | "Suiren to Chō (Live at O-WEST (No Overdubs))" ((睡蓮と蝶, lit. "Water Lilies and Butterflies")) |
Chart positions
Charts (2013) | Peak position |
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Japanese Oricon Singles Chart[8] | 36 |
Other cover versions
- Mi covered the song in their 2006 album 80s x Mi.
- Demon Kakka covered the song in his 2007 cover album Girls' Rock.
- Ayumi Shibata covered the song in her 2014 album kick start.
References
- "浜田麻里30周年でシングルBOX、過去アルバムSHM-CD化". Natalie.mu. 2013-10-01. Retrieved 2020-04-22.
- "SONGS|第288回 浜田麻里". NHK. Retrieved 2020-04-22.
- "Return to Myself/浜田麻里". Oricon. Retrieved 2020-04-22.
- "ゴールドディスク認定". RIAJ. Retrieved 2020-07-18.
- "Cyntia | Return to Myself~しない、しない、ナツ。". JVCKenwood Victor Entertainment. Retrieved 2020-04-22.
- "Cyntia | Return to Myself~しない、しない、ナツ。(初回盤B)". JVCKenwood Victor Entertainment. Retrieved 2020-04-22.
- "ガールズバンド・Cyntia、ビキニトップ付CDで浜田麻里「Return to Myself」カバー". BARKS. 2013-05-26. Retrieved 2020-04-23.
- "Return to Myself~しない、しない、ナツ。/Cyntia". Oricon. Retrieved 2020-04-20.
External links
- Mari Hamada
- Cyntia