Virgin Eyes
| "Virgin Eyes" | ||||
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| File:Miho Nakayama - Virgin Eyes.jpg | ||||
| Single by Miho Nakayama | ||||
| from the album Hide 'n' Seek | ||||
| Language | Japanese | |||
| B-side | "Sanctuary" | |||
| Released | July 12, 1989 | |||
| Recorded | 1989 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Label | King Records | |||
| Composer | Anri | |||
| Lyricist | Yumi Yoshimoto | |||
| Miho Nakayama singles chronology | ||||
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"Virgin Eyes" (ヴァージン・アイズ, Vājin Aizu) is the 16th single by Japanese entertainer Miho Nakayama. Written by Yumi Yoshimoto and Anri, the single was released on July 12, 1989, by King Records.[1][2][3]
Background and release
[edit | edit source]"Virgin Eyes" was used as the theme song of the 1989 film Who Do I Choose?, which starred Nakayama in a supporting role.
"Virgin Eyes" peaked at No. 2 on Oricon's weekly singles chart. It sold over 254,000 copies and was certified Gold by the RIAJ.[4][5]
Nakayama performed the song on the 40th Kōhaku Uta Gassen in 1989.[6]
Track listing
[edit | edit source]All lyrics are written by Yumi Yoshimoto; all music is composed by Anri.
| No. | Title | Arrangement | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Virgin Eyes" | Yasuharu Ogura | |
| 2. | "Sanctuary" (Sankuchuari (サンクチュアリ〜Sanctuary〜)) |
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Charts
[edit | edit source]Weekly charts
| Chart (1989) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Oricon Weekly Singles Chart[7] | 2 |
| The Best Ten | 6 |
| Uta no Top Ten | 6 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (1989) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Oricon Year-End Chart[7] | 32 |
Certification
[edit | edit source]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Japan (RIAJ)[8] | Gold | 200,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
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External links
[edit | edit source]- Official website
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