Miracle Light

"Miracle Light" (ミラクルライト, Mirakuru Raito) is the 33rd single by Japanese singer/songwriter Chisato Moritaka. Written by Moritaka and Harry Hosono, the single was released by One Up Music on October 15, 1997.[1][2]

"Miracle Light"
Single by Chisato Moritaka
from the album Kotoshi no Natsu wa More Better
LanguageJapanese
B-side"Miracle Woman"
ReleasedOctober 15, 1997 (1997-10-15)
Recorded1997
Genre
Length3:38
LabelOne Up Music
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Harry Hosono
Chisato Moritaka singles chronology
"Sweet Candy"
(1997)		 "Miracle Light"
(1997)		 "Snow Again"
(1997)
Music video
Miracle Light on YouTube

Background

"Miracle Light" fulfilled a life-long dream of Moritaka to collaborate with veteran musician Hosono. In addition to recording the single, they both starred in a series of Lawson commercials.[3]

Music video

The music video is presented as an interactive puzzle game, with a collage of photos, animation, and a stage performance by Moritaka dressed in a witch costume.[3]

Reception

"Miracle Light" peaked at No. 20 on Oricon's singles chart and sold 30,000 copies.[4]

Other versions

Moritaka re-recorded the song and uploaded the video on her YouTube channel on July 20, 2013.[5] This version is also included in Moritaka's 2014 self-covers DVD album Love Vol. 5.[6]

Track listing

All lyrics are written by Chisato Moritaka; all music is composed and arranged by Harry Hosono.

No.TitleLength
1."Miracle Light" (Mirakuru Raito (ミラクルライト))3:38
2."Miracle Woman" (Mirakuru Ūman (ミラクルウーマン))4:07
3."Miracle Light (Original Karaoke)" (Mirakuru Raito (Orijinaru Karaoke) (ミラクルライト (オリジナル・カラオケ)))3:37

Chart positions
Charts (1997) Peak
position
Japanese Oricon Singles Chart[4] 20

Personnel
  • Chisato Moritaka – vocals, drums
  • Harry Hosono – keyboards, guitar, bass

References
  1. "｢ミラクルライト｣(CD)". Chisato Moritaka Official Website. Up-Front Group. Retrieved 2020-04-06.
  2. McClure, Steve (1997-12-13). "Japanese Label to Showcase Producers". Billboard. Retrieved 2020-04-14.
  3. Moritaka, Chisato (2012-09-17). 『ミラクルライト』 セルフライナーノート. YouTube. Retrieved 2020-04-06.
  4. "ミラクルライト/森高千里". Oricon. Retrieved 2020-04-06.
  5. Moritaka, Chisato (2013-07-20). 森高千里 『ミラクルライト』 【セルフカヴァー】. YouTube. Retrieved 2020-04-06.
  6. "「デビュー25周年企画 森高千里 セルフカバーシリーズ "LOVE" Vol.5」". Chisato Moritaka Official Website. Up-Front Group. Retrieved 2020-04-06.
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