You (Kumi Koda song)
"You" | ||||
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Single by Koda Kumi | ||||
from the album Best: Second Session | ||||
Released | December 7, 2005 (JP) | |||
Format | CD | |||
Genre | J-pop | |||
Length | 17:52 | |||
Label | Rhythm Zone RZCD-45301 (Japan, CD) |
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Koda Kumi singles chronology | ||||
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"You" (stylized as you) is Koda Kumi's 19th single and the first to be released in her 12 Singles Collection.[1] It became her first single to hit #1 on the Oricon charts.[2]
As of April 2011, "you" is certified platinum for digital cellphone downloads by the RIAJ.[3]
The protagonist in the video is played by Japanese actor Takashi Tsukamoto. The music video for the title track tied into four other videos released during the 12 Singles Collection: Candy feat. Mr. Blistah, Lies, feel, and Someday/Boys♥Girls.
Cover
Each of the twelve singles' covers represent a traditional dress from a different culture. This single's cover represents the Inuit culture in Alaska.
Track listing[4]
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No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arranger(s) | Length |
1. | "you" | Koda Kumi, Yoko Kuzuya | Toru Watanabe | Yoko Kuzuya | 4:48 |
2. | "Sweet Kiss" | Koda Kumi, Hirotake Onishi | ats- | Toru Watanabe | 4:02 |
3. | "you" (Instrumental) | Toru Watanabe | Yoko Kuzuya | 4:41 | |
4. | "Sweet Kiss" (Instrumental) | ats- | Toru Watanabe | 4:02 |
Charts
Oricon Sales Chart (Japan)
Release | Chart | Peak Position | First Week Sales | Sales Total | Chart Run |
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December 7, 2005 | Oricon Daily Singles Chart | 1 | |||
Oricon Weekly Charts | 1 | 76,111 | 190,060 | 12 weeks | |
Oricon Monthly Charts | 7 | ||||
Oricon Yearly Charts | 50 |
Alternate Version(s)
Currently, there are six renditions of Koda Kumi's you:
- you: Found on the single (2005) and its corresponding album BEST ~second session~ (2006)
- you [Instrumental]: The instrumental found on the single (2005)
- you ~Acoustic Piano Mix~: Found on her Koda Kumi Remix Album (2006)
- you ~Piano Version~: Found on BEST ~BOUNCE & LOVERS (2006)
- you [Floor on the Intelligence Remix]: Found on Koda Kumi Driving Hit's 2 (2010)
- you [KOZM® Remix]: Found on Koda Kumi Driving Hit's 4 (2012)
References
- Avex Network (2005), Kumi Koda Official Web Site
- Oricon Style (2005), Oricon Style
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