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Hanamizuki (song)

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"Hanamizuki" (ハナミズキ, Dogwood) is the fifth single by Yo Hitoto. It was released on February 2, 2004.[1] It is a song promoting pacifism inspired by the September 11 attacks.[2] It is one of the most popular songs on karaoke[3] and also Yo Hitoto's most iconic song.[2]

Track listing

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All lyrics were written by Yo Hitoto and the arrangement was by Satoshi Takebe.

  1. 'Hanamizuki' (ハナミズキ, Dogwood)
  2. 'Nennensaisai' (年年歳歳, Year after Year)
  3. 'Hanamizuki (instrumental)'

Charts

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Chart Peak position
Oricon[1] 4

In Japan, the song was the second sung in Heisei Period. (from JOYSOUND)

Cover versions

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  • Yui Aragaki covered the song for the Japanese film "Hanamizuki"
  • Robbie Dupree covered the song in English on the various artists album "E35-II Let's Sing J-Pop in English"

Film

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References

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  1. ^ a b "oricon 2004年02月23日付".
  2. ^ a b "一青窈の代表曲「ハナミズキ」の歌詞の意味を紐解く".
  3. ^ "平成で最も歌われたカラオケは「ハナミズキ」".