Utakata (song)
| "Utakata" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| B-side | "By Myself" |
"Uta-Kata" (うたかた, lit. "Bubble") is Pink Lady's 19th single release, and was released on May 21, 1980. This song was a Japanese version of "Strangers When We Kiss", a song which they recorded for their American debut album Kiss In The Dark.[1]
Pink Lady announced their breakup during a press conference held on September 1, 1980 in Tokyo, where was stated the duo would dissolve in March 1981, and would release four more major singles. Uta-Kata was the first of these four to be released after the announcement.[2]
It sold 250,000 copies.[3]
Track listing
- "Uta-Kata"
- Japanese lyrics by Noriko Miura, composed by Michael Lloyd
- "By Myself"
- Written by Noriko Miura, composed by Makoto Kawaguchi
Chart positions
| Charts (1980) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Japanese Oricon Singles Chart | 48 |
References
- ^ "Pink Lady single overview & information". Retrieved 2009-08-08.
- ^ Billboard Magazine, September 1980. Retrieved 2011-10-25.
- ^ "Pink Lady single sales". Retrieved 2012-05-28.
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