Love Clover
| "Love Clover" | ||||
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| Single by Miho Nakayama | ||||
| from the album Your Selection 1 | ||||
| Language | Japanese | |||
| B-side | "Empty Pocket" | |||
| Released | April 8, 1998 | |||
| Recorded | 1997 | |||
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| Length | 5:24 | |||
| Label | King Records | |||
| Composer(s) | Takuro | |||
| Lyricist(s) |
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| Miho Nakayama singles chronology | ||||
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"Love Clover" (ラブ・クローバー, Rabu Kurōbā) is the 37th single by Japanese entertainer Miho Nakayama. Written by Takuro and Nakayama, the single was released on April 8, 1998, by King Records.[1][2][3]
Background and release[edit]
Production of "Love Clover" began when Glay guitarist Takuro recorded a demo and Nakayama answered a request for a female singer to do the vocals. As Glay was busy producing their fifth album Pure Soul, the vocals and instrumentals were recorded at separate studios, with Nakayama and Takuro communicating through telephone and fax exchanges. Glay lead vocalist Teru has an uncredited role on backing vocals. The song was used as the ending theme of the NTV variety show Merengue no Kimochi (メレンゲの気持ち, Merenge no Kimochi, Merengue Feelings).
"Love Clover" peaked at No. 14 on Oricon's weekly singles chart and sold over 38,000 copies.[4][5] It was also Nakayama's last single to be certified Gold by the RIAJ.[6]
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Love Clover" | Takuro | Takuro | 5:24 | |
| 2. | "Empty Pocket" |
| Takuro |
| 4:17 |
| 3. | "Love Clover" (Original Karaoke) | 5:21 |
Charts[edit]
| Chart (1998) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Oricon Weekly Singles Chart[4] | 14 |
Certification[edit]
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Japan (RIAJ)[6] | Gold | 200,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References[edit]
- ^ "中山美穂". Idol.ne.jp. December 28, 2018. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
- ^ "中山美穂 / ラヴ・クローヴァー [廃盤]". CDJournal. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
- ^ "LOVE CLOVER | 中山美穂". Mora. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
- ^ a b "LOVE CLOVER | 中山美穂". Oricon. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
- ^ "中山美穂(シングル)". Yamachan Land (in Japanese). Archived from the original on May 24, 2011. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
- ^ a b "Japanese single certifications – 中山 美穂 – LOVE CLOVER" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved February 3, 2022. Select 1998年4月 on the drop-down menu
External links[edit]
- Official website
- "Love Clover" at MusicBrainz (list of releases)
- "Love Clover" at Discogs
