Tango Noir
1987 single by Akina Nakamori
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"Tango Noir" (タンゴ・ノアール, Tango Noāru) is the 17th single by Japanese entertainer Akina Nakamori. Written by Kayoko Fuyumori and Takashi Tsushimi, the single was released on February 4, 1987, by Warner Pioneer through the Reprise label. It was also the fourth single from her third compilation album CD'87.[1][2]
| "Tango Noir" | ||||
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| Single by Akina Nakamori | ||||
| from the album CD'87 | ||||
| Language | Japanese | |||
| B-side | "Milonguita" | |||
| Released | February 4, 1987 | |||
| Recorded | 1986 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 4:08 | |||
| Label | Reprise Records | |||
| Composer | Takashi Tsushimi | |||
| Lyricist | Kayoko Fuyumori | |||
| Akina Nakamori singles chronology | ||||
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| Music videos | ||||
| "Tango Noir" (Live) on YouTube | ||||
The single became Nakamori's 15th No. 1 on Oricon's weekly singles chart and sold over 358,100 copies.[3][4]
Track listing
All music is arranged by Satoshi Nakamura
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Tango Noir" | Kayoko Fuyumori | Takashi Tsushimi | 4:08 |
| 2. | "Milonguita" | Akira Ōtsu | Tetsuji Hayashi | 4:28 |
| Total length: | 8:36 | |||
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3. | "Tango Noir" (Live Version) | Fuyumori | Tsushimi |
Cover versions
- Cantonese singer Yolinda Yan covered the song in Cantonese on her 1988 album Wú bàn de wǔ (無伴的舞, Unaccompanied Dance).
- East Eden covered the song in Nakamori's 2025 tribute album "Nakamori Akina Tribute Album: Meikyo".
Charts
Release history
| Year | Format(s) | Serial number | Label(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 7inch LP | L-1753 | Warner Pioneer | [5] |
| 1988 | 8cm CD, CT | 10SL-147, 10L5-4056 | Warner Pioneer | [6] |
| 1998 | 12cm CD | WPC6-8672 | Warner Pioneer | [7] |
| 2008 | Digital download | - | Warner Pioneer | [8] |
| 2014 | Digital download - remaster | - | Warner Pioneer | [9] |