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"'''Summer Again'''" is a song by Japanese singer-songwriter [[Ayumi Hamasaki]]. It was released as a digital single only on July 1, 2022. |
"'''Summer Again'''" is a song by Japanese singer-songwriter [[Ayumi Hamasaki]]. It was released as a digital single only on July 1, 2022. |
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The song placed at number 2 on the [[Oricon]] Daily Digital Singles Chart upon release, and debuted at number 18 on the Oricon Weekly Digital Singles Chart. |
The song placed at number 2 on the [[Oricon]] Daily Digital Singles Chart upon release, and debuted at number 18 on the Oricon Weekly Digital Singles Chart.{{Citation needed|date=July 2022}} |
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==Background== |
==Background== |
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Revision as of 06:54, 6 July 2022
| "Summer Again" | ||||
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| Single by Ayumi Hamasaki | ||||
| Released | July 1, 2022 | |||
| Recorded | 2022 | |||
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| Length | 4:00 | |||
| Label | Avex Trax | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Ayumi Hamasaki (lyrics) Hajime Kazo (music) | |||
| Ayumi Hamasaki singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Summer Again" on YouTube | ||||
"Summer Again" is a song by Japanese singer-songwriter Ayumi Hamasaki. It was released as a digital single only on July 1, 2022.
The song placed at number 2 on the Oricon Daily Digital Singles Chart upon release, and debuted at number 18 on the Oricon Weekly Digital Singles Chart.[citation needed]
Background
On June 10, 2022, it was announced that a new song called "Summer Again" would be released as a digital single on July 1, 2022.[1]
Writing and production
The song's lyrics were written by Hamasaki while composition was handled by Hajime Kato, marking their first time working together. The arrangement was handled by long-time collaborater Tasuku.
Lyrically, the song is about "regaining that summer" as well as the "feeling of freedom" during this season. [2]
Release
The song was released on digital platforms and streaming services at midnight on July 1, 2022.
Music video
The music video for the song was released on July 2, 2022 – a day after the single's release date. The video was filmed on Ishigaki Island and features the singer and her dancers performing by the sea, with Hamasaki wearing a golden outfit. [3]
Commercial performance
The song debuted at number two on the Oricon Daily Digital Single Chart with 1,983 copies sold.[4] With three day's worth of sales due to its being released in the middle of the charting week, it entered the Oricon Weekly Digital Singles Chart at number 18, having sold 2,954 downloads.[5]
Additionally, "Summer Again" debuted at number 20 on the Billboard Japan Top Download Songs chart.[6]
Track listing
Digital download
| No. | Titel | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Summer Again" | 4:00 |
Charts
| Chart (2022) | Peak Position |
|---|---|
| Oricon Daily Digital Singles Chart | 2 |
| Oricon Weekly Digital Singles Chart | 18 |
| Billboard Japan Top Download | 20 |
References
- ^ 7月1日（金）New Single「Summer Again」リリース決定！ [July 1st (Friday) New Single "Summer Again" will be released!]. Avex.jp (in Japanese). June 10, 2022. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
- ^ 浜崎あゆみ、ニューシングル「Summer Again」リリース＋MV公開 [Ayumi Hamasaki releases new single "Summer Again" + MV release]. BARKS Japan Music Network (in Japanese). July 2, 2022. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
- ^ 浜崎あゆみ、煌びやかな衣装で中毒性のあるダンス「Summer Again」MV公開 [Ayumi Hamasaki releases MV for addictive dance "Summer Again" in gorgeous costumes]. Billboard Japan (in Japanese). July 2, 2022. Retrieved July 6, 2020.
- ^ "デイリー デジタルシングル（単曲）ランキング2022年07月01日付" [Daily Digital Single (single song) ranking (July 1, 2022)] (in Japanese). Oricon. July 2, 2022. Archived from the original on July 2, 2022. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
- ^ "週間 デジタルシングル（単曲）ランキング 2022年07月11日付（2022年06月27日～2022年07月03日）" [[Weekly digital single (single song) ranking July 11, 2022 (June 27, 2022 - July 3, 2022)]] (in Japanese). Oricon. July 6, 2022. Archived from the original on July 6, 2022. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Top Download Songs". Billboard (in Japanese). July 6, 2022. Retrieved July 6, 2022.