Journey (Kimi to Futari de)

"Journey (Kimi to Futari de)"
Single by Crystal Kay
from the album Spin the Music
B-side Hold On
Released November 24, 2010
(see Release history)
Format CD, digital download
Recorded 2009–2010
Genre Pop
Length 4:03
Label Epic Records
Writer(s) Crystal Kay, WolfJunk, Joey Carbone
Crystal Kay chronology
"After Love (First Boyfriend)/Girlfriend"
(2009)		 "Journey (Kimi to Futari de)"
(2010)		 "Superman"
(2011)

Journey (Kimi to Futari de) (Journey ～君と二人で～ Journey (Together with You)) is Crystal Kay 26th single. It was released on November 24, 2010, as the lead single to Spin the Music.

Background and promotion

"Journey (Kimi to Futari de)" is Kay's first release since Flash in June 2010, and her first single in 15 months. It was released just two weeks before Kay's ninth studio album Spin the Music. The release was first announced on September 30 on Kay's official website.[1] The title track was featured in commercials for Japanese skincare range Attenir. The commercial began airing from October 6 onwards.[2] The single features "HOLD ON" as its b-side. The song was used as the theme song to the 2009 film adaption of Dolan's Cadillac. It was first announced that Kay would sing for the film on August 16, 2008.[3]

Music video

The music video for "Journey (Kimi to Futari de)" was directed by Amber, it was revealed in early November.[4] The video features a tearful Kay reminiscing on various times in a past relationship, such as Kay and her former lover together at a park and having dinner. The video then subsequently ends with Kay crying to herself softly.

Track listing

No. TitleLyricsMusicArrangement Length
1. "Journey (Kimi to Futari de)" (Journey ～君と二人で～)Crystal Kay, WolfJunkWolfJunk  4:03
2. "Hold On"  Joey CarboneAnthony Mazza, Christine KelloggRyosuke "Dr. R" Sakai, Carbone 4:29
3. "Journey (Kimi to Futari de) (Instrumental)"  Kay, WolfJunkKay, WolfJunk  4:02
Total length:
 12:34

Charts

Chart Peak
position
Recochoku Chaku-Uta Weekly Chart [5] 39
Billboard Japan Hot 100 [6] 14
Billboard Japan Hot Top Airplay [7] 7
Billboard Japan Adult Contemporary Airplay [8] 26
RIAJ Digital Track Chart [9] 79
Oricon Weekly Singles Chart 192

Release history

Region Date Format Label
Japan November 24, 2010 CD single, digital download Epic Records

References

  1. ↑ "新曲「Journey ～君と二人で～」が11月24日にリリース決定！ツアーも実施！ - Crystal Kay Official Web Site" (in Japanese). September 30, 2010. Retrieved November 19, 2010.
  2. ↑ "CMページ｜スキンケア・美肌ならアテニアの化粧･コスメポーチ付きトライアル化粧品セット、あかぬけ美肌洗顔セット" (in Japanese). Retrieved November 19, 2010.
  3. ↑ "Crystal Kay to sing theme for U.S. film - Tokyograph". August 16, 2008. Retrieved November 19, 2010.
  4. ↑ "SPACE SHOWER TV｜スペースシャワーTV｜MUSIC VIDEO SEARCH" (in Japanese). Retrieved November 19, 2010.
  5. ↑ "「着うたフル®」・「着うた®」なら「レコチョク」 - 「着うた®」ダウンロードランキング (2008/11/28)" (in Japanese). November 28, 2010. Retrieved November 28, 2010.
  6. ↑ "Hot 100｜JAPAN Charts｜Billboard JAPAN (2010/12/06)" (in Japanese). Retrieved November 28, 2010.
  7. ↑ "Hot Top Airplay｜JAPAN Charts｜Billboard JAPAN (2010/12/06)" (in Japanese). Retrieved November 28, 2010.
  8. ↑ "Adult Contemporary Airplay｜JAPAN Charts｜Billboard JAPAN (2010/12/06)" (in Japanese). Retrieved November 28, 2010.
  9. ↑ "一般社団法人 日本レコード協会｜各種情報 (2010/11/24～2010/11/30)" (in Japanese).