Itsuka (song)
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| "Itsuka" | ||||
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 Regular edition cover | ||||
| Single by SID | ||||
| from the album M&W | ||||
| Language | Japanese | |||
| B-side | "Akikaze" | |||
| Released | September 28, 2011 | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Length | 12:39 | |||
| Label | Ki/oon | |||
| Composers | Shinji Aki (B-side) | |||
| Lyricist | Mao | |||
| SID singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Itsuka" on YouTube | ||||
"Itsuka" (いつか) is a single by Japanese rock band SID, released on September 28, 2011. The song was opening theme for the television program Countdown TV.
The release and details of the single were announced in early August 2011.[1] "Itsuka" was played for the first time on September 16 on the radio program Yamada Hisashi's Radian Limited F, along with "X X X" by L'Arc-en-Ciel.[2] It was released in three editions, one regular and two limited editions. The limited editions, named A and B, included a bonus DVD containing a live recording of the track “NO LDK” from the Dead Stock 2011 album tour; this recording differs between the two versions.[1]
Sid held an event for buyers of the single at six locations in Japan. The event consisted of spending time with one of the band members, and the 6,000 participants were chosen by lottery.[3]
A commercial for the single starred the comedian Jun Itoda.[4]
Composition and themes
The title track was composed by guitarist Shinji, while the B-side "Akikaze" was composed by bassist Aki.[1] CD Journal described "Itsuka" as rock with screaming guitar riffs, yet with a sentimental and moving melody, and mentioned its sad lyrics.[5]
Commercial performance
"Itsuka" reached number two on weekly Oricon Singles Chart and remained on chart for six weeks.[6] It also reached second place on Tower Records' Japanese rock and pop singles chart.[5]
It is the band's ninth best-selling single, according to Oricon's ranking.[7]