"Anata Shika Inai Desho" (あなたしかいないでしょ, lit. "You're the Only One") is a song recorded by Japanese singer Shizuka Kudo. It was released as a single through Pony Canyon on October 6, 1993. It made its first album appearance on the compilation album, Super Best, released later that same year.
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| Single by Shizuka Kudo | ||||
| Released | October 6, 1993 | |||
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| Length | 6:26 | |||
| Label | Pony Canyon | |||
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| Shizuka Kudo singles chronology | ||||
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Background edit
"Anata Shika Inai Desho" was written by Gorō Matsui and composed by Tsugutoshi Gotō.[1] It marks Kudo's tenth single, out of twenty released at the time, to be co-written by Matsui and Gotō. It is the last song with lyrics written by Matsui to be released as a single, as well as being the last track of Kudo's to be co-written and produced by Gotō, notwithstanding the novelty single "A.S.A.P." (1997).
Composition edit
It is a slow, gospel-tinged rock ballad. Lyrically, Matsui describes a protagonist confidently professing her love and vowing to stand by her companion, whom she refers to as "the only one". The song is written in the key of G minor. Kudo's vocals span from F3 to D5. The song kicks off with a guitar solo and incorporates a soulful brass section while also featuring a backing choir harmonizing throughout the track.[1]
Critical reception edit
Similarly to "Koe o Kikasete", also penned by Matsui and Gotō, the song is noted for its distinctively Western sound and southern gospel influences. Kudo was praised for the breathy tone she uses on the track.[1]
Chart performance edit
The single entered the Oricon Singles Chart at number ten, moving 62,000 units in its first week.[2] It peaked at number five the following week with 59,000 copies sold.[3] "Anata Shika Inai Desho" stayed in the top 100 for a total of seven weeks.
Track listing edit
All lyrics are written by Gorō Matsui; all music is composed by Tsugutoshi Gotō
| No. | Title | Arranger(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Anata Shikai Inai Desho" (あなたしかいないでしょ, "You're the Only One") |
| 6:26 |
| 2. | "Chotto Shita Guilty" (ちょっとしたGUILTY, "Slightly Guilty") |
| 5:12 |
| 3. | "Anata Shikai Inai Desho" (Original Karaoke) |
| 6:24 |
| Total length: | 18:06 | ||
Charts edit
| Chart (1993) | Peak position |
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| Japan Weekly Singles (Oricon)[4] | 5 |
| Japan Monthly Singles (Oricon)[5] | 19 |
Certification edit
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Japan (RIAJ)[6] | Gold | 200,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References edit
- ^ a b c "工藤静香 / ミレニアム・ベスト". CDJournal. Retrieved December 18, 2017.
- ^ "1993年10月18日付 CDシングル/アルバムランキング". Retrieved December 18, 2017.
- ^ "1993年10月25日付 CDシングル/アルバムランキング". Retrieved December 18, 2017.
- ^ "あなたしかいないでしょ 工藤静香". Oricon. Retrieved December 18, 2017.
- ^ "オリコン(oricon)「1993年10月」の月間シングルCDランキング". Retrieved January 18, 2018.
- ^ "Japanese single certifications – 工藤 静香 – あなたしかいないでしょ" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved January 26, 2021. Select 1993年10月 on the drop-down menu