| Yaiko's Selection | ||||
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| Released | 1 December 2004 | |||
| Genre | J-pop | |||
| Label | Toshiba EMI (TOCT-25550) | |||
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Yaiko's Selection is an album by Japanese singer and songwriter Hitomi Yaida. It is a collection of tracks personally selected by the singer as her favourite. Originally released as part of the Single Collection/Yaiko's Selection Box Set, it was issued on its own following fan demands. Released in 2004, it peaked at No. 30 on the Japanese albums charts. [1]
| # | Title | Romanization/Translation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | I Can Fly | |
| 02 | I Like (UK mix) | |
| 03 | キャンドル | Candle |
| 04 | マザー | Mother |
| 05 | We'll Be... | |
| 06 | 会いたい人 | Aitai Hito |
| 07 | Are You Ready? Boy | |
| 08 | 虹のドライブ | Niji No Drive |
| 09 | ねえ | Ne |
| 10 | 見えない光 | Mienai Hikari |
| 11 | 手と涙 | Te to Namida |
| 12 | チェイン | Chain |
| 13 | Your Kiss | |
| 14 | Life's Like a Love Song |
Hitomi Yaida 矢井田瞳 is a Japanese pop/folk rock singer-songwriter and guitarist. She often goes by the nickname Yaiko. Her musical style is often called "heart rock" by her fans. Yaida is an established musical artist in Japan and has also had minor club hits in the United Kingdom.
Candlize is the second album by Hitomi Yaida released on 31 October 2001. The album title is the coined word which means "the flame of the candle projected onto a pupil" and which was created by Yaida. (Candlize=Candle+Eyes)
Daiya-monde is the first album by Hitomi Yaida released on 25 October 2000. The singles from this album were "B'coz I Love You" and "My Sweet Darlin'". The album also contains the mix version of "How?" & "I like" released from the indie record label only in the Kansai area.
I/flancy is the third album by Hitomi Yaida released on 9 October 2002. The singles from this album were "Ring My Bell", "Andante" and "Mikansei no Melody". The album title is an anagram of "i can fly".
Air/Cook/Sky is the fourth album by Hitomi Yaida released on 29 October 2003. The singles from this album were "Kodoku na Cowboy" and "Hitori Jenga". The album title is an anagram of "Yaiko rocks".
Music Pool 2002 is the first live album by Hitomi Yaida released on 19 February 2003. The full title is Aozora Records Music Pool 2002 performed by Yaiko, as this event was an exposition of Aozora records' artists at the time performing around and with Yaida. Recorded in the Osaka International Expo park, it features appearances by both Imogen Heap and Daishi Katoaka.
Single Collection is the first Greatest Hits-esque release by Hitomi Yaida, giving a selection of her singles released up to the time of issue. It was also issued as part of the Single collection/Yaiko's selection Box Set. Released in 2004, it peaked at No. 3 on the Japanese albums chart.
Single Collection/Yaiko's Selection is a CD/DVD Box Set release by Hitomi Yaida. It contains the albums Single Collection and Yaiko's Selection with an accompanying DVD. The DVD includes copies of her PV's and also a Yaiko Music History. Released in 2004, it peaked at No. 3 on the Japanese albums chart.
Sound Drop MTV Unplugged+Acoustic Live 2005 is a live album by Hitomi Yaida. Released in 2005, it peaked at No. 29 on the Japanese albums charts.
Howling is Hitomi Yaida's debut single under the name of Hitomi Yaida. It was released independently by Aozora Records on May 3, 2000.
"B'coz I Love You" is a song by Hitomi Yaida, released as her first single after signing distribution contracts with Toshiba EMI.
"Darling Darling" is the second single released by Hitomi Yaida in the UK. It was released on the independent label F2Records. It is an English remixed version of the single My Sweet Darlin' and reached number one on the UK Club Play chart.
"I'm Here Saying Nothing" is a song by Hitomi Yaida, released as her third Japanese single. The song was taken from the album Candlize. It reached number four on the Japan Oricon charts. Meja covered this song later.
"Look Back Again"/"Over the Distance" is a song by Hitomi Yaida, released as a double A-side single. It was the second single taken from the album Candlize.
"Ring My Bell" is a song by Hitomi Yaida, released as her sixth Japanese single. It is also the first single taken from the album I/flancy.
"アンダンテ" is a song by Hitomi Yaida, released as her seventh Japanese single, and the second from the album i/flancy. A limited edition version was released also, including a different coloured case and a CD-Extra track which could be used to access a special website to book tickets to an Hitomi Yaida performance.
"Hitori Jenga" is the tenth Japanese single release from Hitomi Yaida. It is also the second single taken from the album Air/Cook/Sky. Also released as a limited edition with CD-Extra options to access a special website.
"Monokuro-retā" is the twelfth Japanese single release from Hitomi Yaida. It is also the second single released from the album Here Today – Gone Tomorrow.
"Mawaru Sora" is the thirteenth Japanese single release from Hitomi Yaida. It is also the third single released from the album Here Today – Gone Tomorrow.
Happy Magic: Smile Project is the fifth studio album by Japanese pop singer Aya Ueto. It was released on July 15, 2009 on Pony Canyon.
