Help Me!! (Morning Musume song)
2013 single by Morning Musume
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"Help Me!!" is the 52nd single by the J-pop group Morning Musume, released in Japan on January 23, 2013.[1]
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- "Daisuki Dakara Zettai ni Yurusanai" (regular edition A)
- "Happy Daisakusen" (regular edition B, limited editions A-C)
- "Aishuu no Romantic" (limited edition D)
- "Watashi no Dekkai Hana" (limited edition E)
| "Help Me!!" | ||||
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Regular Edition A cover | ||||
| Single by Morning Musume | ||||
| from the album The Best! ~Updated Morning Musume~ | ||||
| B-side |
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| Released | January 23, 2013 (Japan) | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 4:39 | |||
| Label | ||||
| Songwriter | ||||
| Producer | ||||
| Morning Musume singles chronology | ||||
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| Music videos | ||||
| "Help Me!!" on YouTube | ||||
| ""Help Me!! (Dance Shot Ver.)" on YouTube | ||||
Release details
"Help Me!!" will be the first single by Morning Musume on which Sakura Oda participates.[2][3]
The single will be released in eight versions: regular editions A and B and six limited editions: A, B, C, D, E, and F. The Limited Editions A, B, and C will come with a bonus DVD, all the other edition will be CD-only. Also, all the limited editions will include an entry card for the lottery to win a launch event ticket.[4]
Members at time of single
- 6th generation: Sayumi Michishige, Reina Tanaka
- 9th generation: Mizuki Fukumura, Erina Ikuta, Riho Sayashi, Kanon Suzuki
- 10th generation: Haruna Iikubo, Ayumi Ishida, Masaki Sato, Haruka Kudo
- 11th generation (debut): Sakura Oda
Help Me!! Vocalists
Main Voc: Reina Tanaka, Riho Sayashi
Center Voc: Mizuki Fukumura, Sakura Oda
Minor Voc: Sayumi Michishige, Erina Ikuta, Kanon Suzuki, Haruna Iikubo, Ayumi Ishida, Masaki Sato Haruka Kudo
Track listing
Regular Edition A
All tracks are written by Tsunku.
| No. | Title | Artist(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Help Me!!" (Help me!!) | ||
| 2. | "Daisuki dakara Zettaini Yurusanai" (大好きだから絶対に許さない) | Riho Sayashi, Sakura Oda | |
| 3. | "Help Me!! (Instrumental)" (Help me!!（Instrumental）) |
Limited Editions A, B, C, Regular Edition B
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Help Me!!" (Help me!!) | |
| 2. | "Happy Daisakusen" (Happy大作戦) | |
| 3. | "Help Me!! (Instrumental)" (Help me!!（Instrumental）) |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Help Me!! (Music Video)" | |
| 2. | "Help Me!! (Dance Shot Ver.)" |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Help Me!! (Music Video)" | |
| 2. | "Help Me!! (Close-up Ver.)" |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Help Me!! (Music Video)" | |
| 2. | "Wakuteka Take a Chance (Oda Sakura Ver.)" (ワクテカ Take a chance（小田さくら Ver.）) | |
| 3. | "Help Me!! (Making Eizô)" |
Limited Edition D
| No. | Title | Artist(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Help Me!!" (Help me!!) | ||
| 2. | "Aishû Romantic" (哀愁ロマンティック) | Sayumi Michishige, Mizuki Fukumura | |
| 3. | "Help Me!! (Instrumental)" (Help me!!（Instrumental）) |
Limited Edition E
| No. | Title | Artist(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Help Me!!" (Help me!!) | ||
| 2. | "Watashi no Dekkai Hana" (私のでっかい花) | Reina Tanaka, Haruna Iikubo, Ayumi Ishida | |
| 3. | "Help Me!! (Instrumental)" (Help me!!（Instrumental）) |
Limited Edition F
| No. | Title | Artist(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Help Me!!" (Help me!!) | ||
| 2. | "Nani wa Tomo Are" (なには友あれ!) | Erina Ikuta, Kanon Suzuki, Masaki Sato, Haruka Kudo | |
| 3. | "Help Me!! (Instrumental)" (Help me!!（Instrumental）) |
Charts
| Chart (2012) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Oricon Daily Singles Chart | 1 |
| Oricon Weekly Singles Chart[5] | 1 |
| Billboard Japan Hot 100 | 2 |
| Billboard Japan Hot Top Airplay | 27 |
| Billboard Japan Hot Singles Sales | 1 |
| Billboard Japan Adult Contemporary Airplay | 35 |
Bonus
Sealed into all the Limited Editions
- Event ticket lottery card with a serial number.