Luv Parade—Color of Life
2006 single by Misia
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"Luv Parade/Color of Life" is the fifteenth single by Japanese recording artist Misia. It was released on July 5, 2006 as the first single from Misia's seventh studio album Ascension.[1][2]
| "Luv Parade/Color of Life" | ||||
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| Single by Misia | ||||
| from the album Ascension | ||||
| Released | July 5, 2006 | |||
| Recorded | 2006 | |||
| Genre | R&B, house, pop | |||
| Length | 4:12 ("Luv Parade") 4:43 ("Color of Life") | |||
| Label | Rhythmedia Tribe | |||
| Songwriters | Misia, Vinny Vero, Marco Nicosia, Joi | |||
| Producers | Chokkaku, Joi | |||
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| Alternative cover | ||||
![]() Artwork for the "Color of Life" sleeve | ||||
| Music video | ||||
| "Luv Parade" on YouTube | ||||
Background
"Luv Parade/Color of Life" is Misia's first single release in two years.[3] It is Misia's second double A-side single, the first since "In My Soul/Snow Song from Mars & Roses."[3] The single package features double covers: a "Luv Parade" edit and a "Color of Life" edit. The first pressing of "Luv Parade/Color of Life" comes housed in a cardboard sleeve.[4]
"Luv Parade" was written by Misia and composed and produced by American producer Vinny Vero and Swedish producer Marco Nicosia.[5] It was used in commercials for three different online music stores, Music.jp, Iromelomix DX by Dwango, and Mu-Mo by Avex, and became the first song to advertise all three companies.[6] "Color of Life" was written by Misia, co-composed by Misia and Joi, and produced by Joi.[5] The song was used in commercials for the Toyota WISH, starring football player Hidetoshi Nakata.[7]
The B-side, "Taiyō ga Kureta Present," was also written by Misia, co-composed by Misia and Mits Ishibashi, and produced by Ishibashi.[5] The song was used in commercials for Live One by Sumitomo Life, starring actress Nanako Matsushima.[8] The single also includes a Joe Claussell remix of the digital single "Shinin' (Nijiiro no Rhythm)."
Chart performance
Track listing
All lyrics are written by Misia.
| No. | Title | Music | Remixer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Luv Parade" | Vinny Vero, Marco Nicosia | 4:12 | |
| 2. | "Color of Life" | Misia, Joi | 4:43 | |
| 3. | "Taiyō ga Kureta Present" (太陽がくれたプレゼント "Present of the Sun") | Misia, Mits Ishibashi | 4:18 | |
| 4. | "Shinin' (Nijiiro no Rhythm) (Club Love NY Vocal Radio Mix)" | Joi | Joaquin "Joe" Claussell | 5:39 |
| Total length: | 18:52 | |||
Charts
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan[15] | July 5, 2006 | CD, digital download | Rhythmedia Tribe |
| Taiwan[16] | July 19, 2006 | CD | Avex Taiwan |
| Hong Kong[17] | July 20, 2006 | Avex Asia |


