Itoshiki Hibi yo
| "Itoshiki Hibi yo" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| A-side | "Itoshiki Hibi yo" |
| B-side | "Run to You" |
"Itoshiki Hibi yo" (いとしき日々よ, lit. "Oh Sweet Days") is the thirty-fourth single by Japanese recording artist Ken Hirai.[1] The song was written by Hirai, composed by Kiyoshi Matsuo and production was handled by Hirai.[1] It was released on May 4, 2011 as the fifth single from Hirai's eighth studio album Japanese Singer.[2] "Itoshiki Hibi yo" serves as theme song for the second season of the TBS drama Jin.[1] The B-side, "Run to You" is used in Nexco Central Japan commercials starring actress Aya Ueto.[1]
The single debuted at number 9 on the Oricon Daily Singles Chart on May 3, 2011 and climbed to number 4 on May 9, 2011.[3][4] It peaked at number 7 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart with 13,766 copies sold.[5] The single ranked at number 24 on the Oricon Monthly Singles Chart for the month of May 2011 with 22,456 copies sold.[6]
The song was certified platinum for digital downloads by the RIAJ.[7]
"Itoshiki Hibi yo" was voted third most popular drama theme song of the spring season in a RecoChoku user poll.[8]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Itoshiki Hibi yo" (いとしき日々よ Oh Sweet Days) | Ken Hirai | Kiyoshi Matsuo | 6:03 |
| 2. | "Run to You" | Hirai | Hirai | 4:39 |
| 3. | "Itoshiki Hibi yo (Less Vocal)" | Matsuo | 6:00 | |
| Total length: | 16:43 | |||
Charts and sales
| Chart (2011) | Peak position |
Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Billboard Japan Hot 100[9] | 6 | 25,328[10] |
| Billboard Japan Hot Top Airplay[11] | 4 | |
| Billboard Japan Adult Contemporary Airplay[12] | 3 | |
| Billboard Japan Hot Singles Sales[13] | 7 | |
| Oricon Daily Singles[4] | 4 | |
| Oricon Weekly Singles[5] | 7 | |
| Oricon Monthly Singles[6] | 24 | |
| SoundScan Japan Weekly Singles[14] | 3 |
References
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- ^ 生まれてこのかた純国産、平井堅3年ぶりアルバム完成 (in Japanese). Natalie. 2011-05-10. Retrieved 2011-06-12.
- ^ "韓国の男性5人組・MBLAQの1stが首位浮上／前日首位・ぱすぽ4位に☆5/3付 シングルデイリー". Oricon (in Japanese). 2011-05-04. Retrieved 2011-06-12.
- ^ a b チャン・グンソク首位返り咲き／ぱすぽ☆50位圏外へ☆5/9付 シングルデイリー. Oricon (in Japanese). 2011-05-10. Retrieved 2011-06-12.
- ^ a b 2011年05月第3週の邦楽シングルランキング情報 (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved 2011-06-12.
- ^ a b シングル月間ランキング 2011年05月度. Oricon (in Japanese). 2011-06-12. Retrieved 2011-06-12.
- ^ レコード協会調べ 1月度有料音楽配信認定 [Record Association Investigation: January Digital Music Download Certifications] (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. February 28, 2014. Archived from the original on March 5, 2014. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
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- ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100" (in Japanese). Billboard Japan. Billboard. 2011-05-16. Archived from the original on 2011-06-04. Retrieved 2011-06-12.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "【周榜单】2011/06/20付 (单曲TOP200)". Oricon (in Chinese). 2011-06-15. Retrieved 2011-06-15.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Top Airplay" (in Japanese). Billboard Japan. Billboard. 2011-05-16. Archived from the original on 2011-05-04. Retrieved 2011-06-12.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Billboard Japan Adult Contemporary Airplay" (in Japanese). Billboard Japan. Billboard. 2011-05-16. Archived from the original on 2010-10-20. Retrieved 2011-06-12.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Singles Sales" (in Japanese). Billboard Japan. Billboard. 2011-05-16. Archived from the original on 2011-06-09. Retrieved 2011-06-12.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "週間 CDソフト TOP20" (in Japanese). SoundScan. Retrieved 2011-06-12.