Chisato Moritaka
| Chisato Moritaka 森高千里 |
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|---|---|
| Born | April 11, 1969 |
| Origin | Osaka, Japan |
| Genres | Japanese Pop |
| Occupations | Singer, drummer |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Labels | zetima, Warner Music Japan |
| Website | Up-Front Agency Profile |
Chisato Moritaka (森高千里 Moritaka Chisato) (born April 11, 1969) is the stage name of Chisato Eguchi (江口 千里), a Japanese pop-music performer who also is notable as an actress and song writer.[1]
Born as Chisato Moritaka in Osaka, Japan she was raised in Kumamoto, Kyūshū, Japan. Her big break into show business was as the winner of the "Pocari Sweat Image Girl Contest" in 1986.
Her singing career as the unrivaled "Dance Queen" began in May 1987 with the release of her first album, New Season. She differed from many other female Idol Singers in Japan in that she wrote her own lyrics and some music for her albums. She also played drums on most of the tracks, as well as piano, guitar, clarinet, and other instruments. Her advertising jingles were hits into the mid 1990s in television commercials for such goods as chocolate and gin. She has also made numerous appearances on Japanese game and talent shows and is still a household name. In twelve years after her debut she released seventeen albums and created a strong following of devoted fans. She collaborates with Haruomi Hosono on some Hosono's works.
After an eight year hiatus from public life, Moritaka sang a song produced for a Nissan automobile commercial in early 2007.[2]
She is married to actor Yōsuke Eguchi, with whom she has a son and a daughter.
[edit] Albums
| Album | Release date | Oricon rank achieved |
|---|---|---|
| New Season | July 25, 1987 | |
| Mīhā (ミーハー) |
March 25, 1988 | 12 |
| Romantic (ロマンティック) |
July 10, 1988 | 14 |
| Mite (見て) (Look) |
November 17, 1988 | 5 |
| Hijitsuryokuha Sengen (非実力派宣言) |
July 25, 1989 | 2 |
| Moritaka Land (森高ランド) Compilation |
December 10, 1989 | 2 |
| Kokon Tozai (古今東西) (All Times and Places) |
October 17, 1990 | 1 |
| The Moritaka (ザ・森高) Remix compilation |
July 10, 1991 | 2 |
| Rock Alive | March 25, 1992 | 3 |
| Pepperland (ペパーランド) |
November 18, 1992 | 5 |
| Lucky 7 | May 10, 1993 | 3 |
| Step by Step | July 25, 1994 | 3 |
| Do the Best Compilation |
March 25, 1995 | 2 |
| Taiyo | July 15, 1996 | 3 |
| Peachberry | July 16, 1997 | 4 |
| Kotoshi no Natsu wa More Better (今年の夏はモアベター) (This Summer will be Even Better) |
May 21, 1998 | 10 |
| Sava Sava | September 9, 1998 | 7 |
| The Best Selection of First Moritaka (1987–1993) Compilation |
February 15, 1999 | 6 |
| Mix Age* Remix compilation |
November 3, 1999 | 30 |
| Harvest Time | November 27, 1999 | 82 |
| My Favorites Compilation |
November 26, 2004 | 63 |
[edit] References
- ^ Kyoto Sangyo University guide to famous Japanese personages
- ^ http://www.nikkansports.com/entertainment/f-et-tp0-20070515-199089.html
[edit] External links
- Oricon web page for Chisato Moritaka.
- Encyclopedia Idollica Moritaka Chisato
- J!ENT English Translations of Chisato Moritaka Lyrics
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