Kanashimi Johnny
1997 single by Ua
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"Kanashimi Johnny" (悲しみジョニー) is Japanese singer-songwriter Ua's eighth single, released on October 22, 1997. It served as theme song for the TBS TV drama "Fukigen na Kajitsu" starring Yuriko Ishida. "Kanashimi Johnny" debuted at number 11 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart with 60,740 units sold, becoming Ua's highest debut.[1] Its b-side "Amefuri Hiades" was used in UCC Ueshima Coffee's Super 2 commercials.
| "Kanashimi Johnny" | ||||
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| Single by Ua | ||||
| from the album Ametora | ||||
| Released | October 22, 1997 | |||
| Recorded | 1997 | |||
| Genre | R&B, pop | |||
| Length | 16:27 | |||
| Label | Speedstar Records | |||
| Songwriters | Ua, Hirofumi Asamoto, Hakase | |||
| Producer | Hirofumi Asamoto | |||
| Ua singles chronology | ||||
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| Alternative covers | ||||
 12" vinyl cover | ||||
Track listing
CD
All lyrics are written by Ua.
| No. | Title | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kanashimi Jonī" (悲しみジョニー "Sad Johnny") | Hirofumi Asamoto | 5:42 |
| 2. | "Amefuri Hiyadesu" (あめふりヒヤデス "Hiades in the Rain") | Hakase | 4:52 |
| 3. | "Amai Unmei (Instrumental)" | Asamoto | 5:42 |
| Total length: | 16:09 | ||
Vinyl
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kanashimi Johnny" | |
| 2. | "Kanashimi Johnny (Last Portpia)" | |
| 3. | "Kanashimi Johnny (Instrumental)" |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Amefuri Hiades (Alternate Mix)" | |
| 2. | "Amefuri Hiades (Dub)" | |
| 3. | "Amefuri Hiades (Mo' Spunky Mix)" | |
| 4. | "Amefuri Hiades (Mo' Sparky Mix)" |
Charts, certifications and sales
| Chart (1997) | Peak position |
Certifications (sales thresholds) |
Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan Oricon Weekly Singles Chart[1] | 11 | Gold | 210,270[1] |