Welcome to the Edge
| "Welcome To The Edge "Todokanu Omoi"" | |
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| Single by Billie Hughes | |
| from the album Welcome To The Edge | |
| Released | Japan 1991 |
| Genre | Pop |
| Label | Pony Canyon |
| Songwriter(s) | Roxanne Seeman Billie Hughes Dominic Messinger |
| Producer(s) | Billie Hughes Roxanne Seeman |
| "Welcome to the Edge" | |
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| File:Welcome To The Edge Wink b-side single cover.jpg | |
| Single by Wink | |
| Released | Japan 1990 |
| Genre | Pop |
| Label | Polystar |
| Songwriter(s) | Roxanne Seeman Billie Hughes Dominic Messinger |
"Welcome To The Edge" is a song written by Roxanne Seeman, Billie Hughes, and Dominic Messinger. "Welcome To The Edge" was recorded by Billie Hughes and became a #1 hit in Japan. Concurrently it aired in the NBC television series "Santa Barbara," garnering an Emmy nomination for Best Original Song.
History
Billie Hughes' recording of "Welcome To The Edge" first appeared in the television series "Santa Barbara" connected to the character of Robert Barr. As the drama unfolded "Welcome To The Edge" became a central love theme with performances airing for two years. During this time, the hit Japanese duo "Wink" recorded a version of this song which charted at #1 on the Japanese charts.
Billie Hughes recorded a new version of "Welcome To The Edge" following the arrangement of the Wink recording.[1] This new version became the theme song of the Fuji Television hit television show "Mou Daremo Aisenai." Pony Canyon released "Welcome To The Edge" and the single charted #1, selling 520,000 copies. "Welcome To The Edge" was awarded #1 International Single Of The Year, at the NHK televised Japan Gold Disc Award show. Billie Hughes performed "Welcome To The Edge" live for the telecast in Tokyo, along with MC Hammer who performed "Can't Touch This."
The Japanese primetime television series “Mou Daremo Aiseai” featuring “Welcome To The Edge" ("Todokanu Omoi") began rebroadcasting October 8, 2019 on TVK, a local Japanese station located in Kanagawa, which is part of the Greater Tokyo Area. The series is 12 episodes long.[2][3]
Chart performance
| Country | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Japan Billboard | 1 |
| Japan Original Confidence | 1 |
Japanese Cover Versions and other Japanese Releases
- Wink[1]
- The Nolans
- Mie Yamamoto
- Bon Chic
- Bill Champlin[4]
- Jennifer
- Crystal Poem Orchestra
- Dr. Zivago
- Mutsuhiro Nishiwaki
- Fuji TV television themes
- Wink remix album "Jam The Wink"
- Pony Canyon "Love Stories"
- Wink album "Diamond Box"
- "The Best Hits of TV"
- "Climax Overseas - Dramatic Songs" Sony Japan compilation
- "Now 90's Best" EMI Japan compilation
- Jennifer 2010 Remix EP
- The Nolans The Best Hits
Chinese Cover Versions
- Cherrie Tsoi
- Joyce
Korea
- Warner Music International released Billie Hughes "Welcome To The Edge" album in Korea.
- Billie Hughes "Welcome To The Edge" single appeared in the Korean film "Jonghab byeongwon the movie: Cheonil dongan" (General Hospital The Movie: One Thousand Days)".[5]
Germany
In Germany, the "Santa Barbara" television series aired on RTL under the title "California Clan". A "California Clan" soundtrack album was released by Intercord including a cover version of "Welcome To The Edge".[6]
References
- ^ a b "想い出までそばにいて〜Welcome To The Edge〜 Lyrics Wink(JP) ※ Mojim.com". MOJIM. Retrieved 2017-06-27.
- ^ ザテレビジョン. "ドロドロの愛憎劇「牡丹と薔薇」や吉田栄作「もう誰も愛さない」、水谷豊＆伊藤蘭「事件記者チャボ」を放送 （1/2） | 芸能ニュースならザテレビジョン". ザテレビジョン (in Japanese). Retrieved 2020-02-02.
- ^ "ドラマ「もう誰も愛さない」 | ザテレビジョン(0000001188)". ザテレビジョン (in Japanese). Retrieved 2020-02-02.
- ^ "BILL CHAMPLIN on Adult Contemporary Music In Japan". www.bekkoame.ne.jp. Retrieved 2017-06-27.
- ^ "Billie Hughes". IMDb. Retrieved 2017-06-27.
- ^ "Various - California Clan". Discogs. Retrieved 2017-06-27.
External links
- http://www.noanoamusic.com/news.html
- http://www.billiehughes.com
- http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3070930/
- https://www.discogs.com/Billie-Hughes-Welcome-To-The-Edge/release/5022307
- https://variety.com/1998/scene/people-news/billie-hughes-1117882436/
- https://articles.latimes.com/1998/jul/18/news/mn-4821
- http://www.golddisc.jp/award/06/index.html
- http://www.1242.com/yagi/2015-12-19/12:15:00/
- http://www.drillspin.com/person/view/ARDSA0125774
- http://www.drillspin.com/person/view/ARDSAX172613