Miwa Watabiki, better known by her stage name Chara, is a Japanese singer, actress and video jockey. She debuted in 1991 with the single Heaven. She is known for her song "Swallowtail Butterfly ", the theme song for the 1996 Shunji Iwai film Swallowtail Butterfly in which she starred, her 1997 hit single "Yasashii Kimochi", and her collaboration with Judy and Mary vocalist Yuki, "Ai no Hi Mittsu Orange". Chara later formed a band with Yuki, called Mean Machine.
"Punch and Judy" is a song by the British neo-progressive rock band Marillion. It was the first single from their second studio album Fugazi. The lyrics of the song are about a marriage gone bad.
"Candy" is a song by Ash, released as the fourth single from their album Free All Angels on 1 October 2001. It was released as a single CD as a 7" vinyl, as well as on DVD format. Candy performed only slightly better than previous single "Sometimes", reaching number 20 on the UK Singles Chart and number 25 in Ireland.
"I Want Candy" is a song written and originally recorded by the Strangeloves in 1965 that reached No. 11 in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. It is a famous example of a song that uses the Bo Diddley beat.
Astrobrite is an American shoegazing project by Scott Cortez (lovesliescrushing) which has included: Melissa Arpin-Duimstra, Andrew Prinz (Mahogany), Odell Nails, Rob Smith, Doug Walker (Xebec), Narasaki, Jason Baron, Andrew Marrah, Laura Callier, Sophie Brochu (Fauvely), as well as other members. Astrobrite began in 1993 as a solo project and, in 1995, the band expanded in order to tour. Astrobrite went on an initial hiatus in 1997 and Scott Cortez moved to Toledo, Ohio for six months. Early in 1998, he relocated to Chicago.
Strange Fruits is the seventh studio album by Chara, which was released on March 17, 1999. It debuted at #3 on the Japanese Oricon album charts, and charted in the top 200 for 9 weeks.
Chara the Best Baby Baby Baby XXX is the first best album of Chara, which was released on October 10, 1995. It features material from her first four studio albums, Sweet, Soul Kiss, Violet Blue and Happy Toy; as well as some new material. It debuted at #5 on the Japanese Oricon album charts, and charted in the top 200 for 13 weeks. It eventually sold 190,000 copies.
Madrigal is the eighth studio album by Chara, which was released on July 18, 2001. It debuted at #8 on the Japanese Oricon album charts, and charted in the top 300 for 8 weeks.
Yoake Mae is the ninth studio album by Chara, which was released on March 19, 2003. It debuted at #17 on the Japanese Oricon album charts, and charted in the top 300 for 5 weeks. It eventually sold 47,000 copies.
Sugar Hunter: The Best Love Songs of Chara is a greatest hits album by Chara, featuring her Sony material, which was released on September 5, 2007. It debuted at #14 on the Japanese Oricon album charts, and charted in the top 300 for 12 weeks. It eventually sold 65,328 copies.
Union is the 11th studio album by Chara, which was released on February 28, 2007. It debuted at #4 on the Japanese Oricon album charts, and charted in the top 300 for 8 weeks.
Honey is the 12th studio album by Chara, which was released on June 25, 2008. It debuted at #12 on the Japanese Oricon album charts, and charted in the top 300 for 10 weeks.
"Yasashii Kimochi" is a song by Chara, released as the first single from her 1997 album Junior Sweet. The song was used in a Shiseido commercial for their 'Tessera J' range. The B-side of this single, Junior Sweet, was also used in these commercials.
Carol is the 13th studio album by Chara, which was released on December 9, 2009. Carol was released in two versions: a limited edition CD+DVD version as well as a regular CD Only version. The DVD will feature documentary footage of Chara recording the album, along with interviews.
Spectrum-X is a Harsh/Industrial music/Gothic/Industrial metal band. Over the years, it has been featured in magazines such as "Dark Spy" from Germany, "Alamode" and Risknote" from Japan, and "Anime Food" and "Gaku-X" in the USA.
"Thank You Summer Love" is the ninth Japanese single by South Korean girl group Kara and the second single from their fourth Japanese album Fantastic Girls. It was released on July 24, 2013 with seven editions. It debuted at number 2 in the Oricon Daily Singles Chart selling 48,479 copies, the group's highest first day sales in the chart.
"French Kiss" is the tenth Japanese single by South Korean girl group Kara. It was released on November 27, 2013 with seven editions. It serves as the lead single for their compilation album Best Girls, which was released on the same day. It is the last single to feature former members Nicole Jung and Kang Jiyoung, after their departure from the group's Korean agency, DSP Media, on 2014.
Cocoon is the 15th studio album by Chara, which was released on October 31, 2012. Cocoon was released in two versions: a limited edition CD+DVD version as well as a regular CD Only version.
Utakata is the 2nd mini album by Chara, which was released on November 2, 2011. Utakata was released as a regular CD Only version (DDCZ-1781).
Crimson is the tenth studio album by Japanese singer Akina Nakamori. It was released on 24 December 1986 under the Warner Pioneer label. The album includes original version of Eki.
