BE TOGETHER
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| "BE TOGETHER" | ||
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| Single by Ami Suzuki | ||
| from the album infinity eighteen vol.1 | ||
| Released | July 14, 1999 (JP) | |
| Format | Maxi Single | |
| Recorded | 1999 | |
| Genre | J-Pop | |
| Length | ?:?? | |
| Label | Sony Music AICT-1063 (Japan, CD) AIJT-5035 (Japan, Vinyl) |
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| Producer(s) | Tetsuya Komuro | |
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| Ami Suzuki singles chronology | ||
| Don't leave me behind / Silent Stream (1999) |
BE TOGETHER (1999) |
OUR DAYS (1999) |
BE TOGETHER was the seventh single released by J-Pop singer Ami Suzuki on July, 1999.
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[edit] Information
Used as the main theme of a Mos Burgers TV commercial with Ami on it, "BE TOGETHER" became massive success in Japan. It debuted at number, beating Ayumi Hamasaki's Boys & Girls (which went on to get #1 the following week). On the monthly charts, BE TOGETHER was #2 while Boys & Girls was #1. This was Ami's first #1 single and the 17th best selling single of 1999 according to Oricon. It is currently her best-selling single.
The single was released in two formats: Maxi Single and Vinyl. The maxi included original and instrumental version the song, a live-like version, and also a b-side titled "NIGHT SKY".
It's the first song of Ami Suzuki that wasn't written by mastermind Tetsuya Komuro, actually the song was written by Mitsuko Komuro.
Popular Scandinavian artist Ni-Ni created a cover of Be Together and is featured on her album Mermaid among her most popular songs.
The original version was by J-pop band TM Network. Another version exists by the band Attention Deficit, featuring rapper mc chris.
[edit] Tracklist
[edit] Maxi
- "BE TOGETHER" (Original Mix)
- Written by Mistuko Komuro
- Composed & Arranged by Tetsuya Komuro
- "BE TOGETHER" (Band Mix)
- Arranged by Tetsuya Komuro & Cozy Kubo
- "NIGHT SKY"
- Written by Marc
- Composed & Arranged by Cozy Kubo
- "BE TOGETHER" (TV Mix)
[edit] Vinyl
- Side A
- "BE TOGETHER" (Original Mix)
- "BE TOGETHER" (TV Mix)
- Side B
- "Don't leave me behind" (Mood II Swing Club Mix)
- "Don't leave me behind" (Mood II Swing Club Instrumental)
[edit] Personnel
- Ami Suzuki - vocals
[edit] Production
- Producer - Tetsuya Komuro
[edit] Charts
Oricon Sales Chart (Japan)
| Release | Chart | Peak Position | Sales Total | Chart Run |
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| July 14, 1999 | Oricon Daily Singles Chart | #1 | 870,000 copies sold | |
| July 14, 1999 | Oricon Weekly Singles Chart | #1 | 870,000 copies sold | 16 weeks |
| July 14, 1999 | Oricon Monthly Singles Chart | #2 | 870,000 copies sold | 16 weeks |
| July 14, 1999 | Oricon Yearly Singles Chart | #17 | 870,000 copies sold | 16 weeks |
| Ami Suzuki |
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| Albums |
| - Sony Music - |
| SA | infinity eighteen vol. 1 | INFINITY EIGHTEEN Vol.2 | FUN for FAN |
| - Avex Trax - |
| AROUND THE WORLD | AMIx WORLD |
| Singles |
| - Sony Music - |
| love the island | alone in my room | all night long white key | Nothing Without You | Don't leave me behind / Silent Stream BE TOGETHER | OUR DAYS | HAPPY NEW MILLENNIUM Don't need to say good bye | THANK YOU 4 EVERY DAY EVERY BODY Reality / Dancin' in Hip-Hop |
| - Independent Labels - |
| Tsuyoi Kizuna | Forever Love |
| - Avex Trax - |
| Hopeful | Delightful | Eventful | Negaigoto AROUND THE WORLD | Happiness is... | Little Crystal Fantastic | Alright! | Like a Love? |
| DVD |
| 1ST CONCERT Oh Yeah! 1999 | AMIGO'S PARLOR SHAKE SHAKE SHAKE AMI-GO-ROUND TOUR | Video Clips FUN for FAN 2004 SUMMER FLY HIGH -ami shower- SUZUKI AMI AROUND THE WORLD ～LIVE HOUSE TOUR 2005～ |
| Box Sets |
| BAZOOKA 17 |
| See also |
| Tetsuya Komuro | Full Discography | Albums | Singles |
